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WMHS coach resigns amid allegations of ‘inappropriate interactions’

By BETH RILES & JOSHUA CAMPBELL BETH RILES & JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Staff Writers
Wed,08/24/22-3:44PM, 21,201 Reads
West Marion High School teacher and head volleyball coach Todd Pittman tendered his resignation Friday amid allegations of inappropriate interactions with students.
Superintendent Michael Day said in a statement that the school board acted quickly because they value keeping their school environments safe for children.
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Land Transactions: June 9, 2018

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Sat,06/09/18-12:00AM, 21,172 Reads
The following land transactions were listed as completed in the Marion County Chancery Clerk’ Office during the week of May 28:

May 29
• Alan Investments III LLC to Barry Lirette for property.
• Debba B. Betterton Trustee to Brown Residence Trust for property.
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Fire Calls: January 11, 2018

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Thu,01/11/18-12:00AM, 21,137 Reads
Editor’s Note: Information printed in the “Fire Report” comes via the responding department(s). The Columbian-Progress will correct any errors. Call Editor Charlie Smith at (601) 736-2611 to request a correction or clarification.

Monday, Jan. 1
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Police probe Wendy’s glitch

By MARK ROGERS MARK ROGERS
Sat,12/08/18-12:00AM, 21,124 Reads
A problem with the credit/debit card machine at Wendy’s caused charges to be incurred weeks after diners ate there, leading Columbia police to investigate and the owners to apologize to effected customers.
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