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Day looks to help Dominica recover

By MARK ROGERS MARK ROGERS
Thu,10/05/17-12:00AM, 25,949 Reads
When Hurricane Maria hit the island of Dominica, Michael Day was concerned.
The Caribbean nation was once home to Day, a Marion County native, and director of curriculum, instruction and assessment for the Marion County School District.
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Marion County to host mass adoption day

By MARK ROGERS MARK ROGERS
Sat,09/23/17-12:00AM, 25,944 Reads
Several area children will find their way into permanent homes next week as part of the annual 10th Chancery Court District’s Mass Adoption Day.
This year, the Sebe Dale Jr. Chancery Building, located at 250 Broad St. in Columbia, will play host to the event, according to Court Administrator Lisa Stringer.
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County test scores boosted by more rigorous academic courses

By MARK ROGERS MARK ROGERS
Thu,11/30/17-12:00AM, 25,928 Reads
Offering more Advanced Placement and dual credit college classes helped the Marion County School District jump from a C to a B in state ratings.
The district’s overall score jumped five points from 590 to 595 on a 1,000-point scale and much of that increase came from students’ participation and performance in those courses.
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Information sought in Tuesday burglary

By MARK ROGERS MARK ROGERS
Thu,07/27/17-7:22PM, 25,927 Reads
Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies are asking for the public’s help in solving a house burglary this week that included jewelry “priceless” to the owner.
Investigations Capt. Pete Williams said it happened in the 3000 block of Mississippi 44 Tuesday.
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