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Lewis leads Gridiron Players of the Year

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,01/14/26-12:57PM, 3,487 Reads
For the second year in a row, Columbia superstar Tra Lewis headlines the 2025 Gridiron Players of the Year as Marion County’s Most Valuable Player.
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The West Marion homecoming court includes, front row, from left, Freshman Maid Londyn Jackson, Junior Maid Maci Peavy, Football Maid Keltey Whaley, Queen Iyana Willis, Maid of Honor Jenna Pounds, Senior Maid Neliyaha Smith and Sophomore Maid Layla Harvey; back row, Nevada Smith, Eian Gore, Matthew Hammond, James Stampley and Kolby Stringer. Not pictured are Kheiland Magee and Brynan Slocum.

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West Marion announces its homecoming court

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Thu,10/09/25-9:00AM, 3,448 Reads
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Alleged child predator returns to Columbia

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Thu,11/20/25-6:30PM, 3,396 Reads
David Stogner, who had been on the run since 2020 from child exploitation and child molestation charges in Columbia and was arrested in Denver last year, was extradited back to Columbia last month to face his charges.
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The new Driver Service Bureau opening soon in Columbia is located at the Marion County BusinessPlex

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New DSB facility set to open soon in Columbia

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Sat,01/10/26-9:00AM, 3,382 Reads
A new Driver Service Bureau is expected to open soon in Columbia, bringing expanded services and increased access for residents across Marion County and the surrounding area.
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