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Marion County CTC hosts career and industry day
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Sat,02/24/24-10:00AM , 893 Reads
Marion County Carl Loftin Career and Technology Center hosted its annual career and industry day on Feb. 6. Amy Baughman, Student Services Coordinator, invited community leaders into classrooms to speak to second year career and technical education students about career and industry updates and personal professional experiences.
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West Marion Students and Staff of the Month
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Fri,02/23/24-1:00PM , 1,243 Reads
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Jail Docket: February 22, 2024
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Fri,02/23/24-12:00PM , 1,748 Reads
- Christopher Scott Atkins, 41, Columbia, arrested by CPD, charged with public drunkenness.
- David T. Brown, 42, Columbia, arrested by CPD, charged with DUI 2nd offense-(1)(d) under the influence of controlled substance.
- Clifton Christopher Dixon, 36, Columbia, arrested by CPD, charged with failure to appear.
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Obituary: James Glynn Fortenberry
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Thu,02/22/24-10:15AM , 1,687 Reads
James Glynn Fortenberry
86, Columbia
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Woodlawn Cemetery for James Glynn Fortenberry, 86, of Columbia, who passed away on Friday, Feb. 16. Rev. Heather Hensarling officiated at the services.
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