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West Marion’s Judd Harmon inks a scholarship with Jones College on National Signing Day Feb. 4 while surrounded by friends and family.

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Harmon honors his mom as he signs with Jones

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,02/11/26-2:00PM, 1,753 Reads
Trojans senior left tackle Judd Harmon has had to endure more than any teenager should, but he persevered to author a tremendous career at West Marion, which culminated in him signing a letter of intent on National Signing Day Feb. 4 with Jones College.
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The Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire Jan. 18 that claimed the life of a 69-year-old man.

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Barber Drive structure fire claims life

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,01/28/26-10:18AM, 1,745 Reads
A structure fire on Barber Drive claimed the life of a 69-year-old Columbia man Jan. 18 and remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.
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The Wildcats are set to host their playoff game in program history.

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Columbia soccer to host first playoff match in program history

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Wed,01/28/26-12:45PM, 1,502 Reads
Columbia’s soccer program has reached a historic milestone this season, earning the opportunity to host the first playoff match in school history after finishing second in the district and putting together one of its strongest campaigns to date.
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Columbia's Ashton Daniels inks a scholarship with Pearl River Community College on National Signing Day Wednesday while surrounded by friends and family.

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Daniels takes his talents to PRCC

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Fri,02/06/26-11:13AM, 1,483 Reads
Ashton Daniels, the versatile “Iron Man” of Columbia’s football program, joined his Wildcat teammates Wednesday in signing a letter of intent to play at Pearl River Community College, where he enrolled early and has
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