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La Rumba holds ribbon cutting
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Sat,03/05/22-12:00PM , 2,970 Reads
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A journey through lent
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,03/03/22-9:00AM , 1,395 Reads
I decided to give up chocolate for Lent. I always take part in this particular Christian ritual. My intentions are good for the others, but I just never quite get it done.
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West Marion Elementary Principal Ryan Stringer, who was recently named the new principal at the high school, presents Candace Crawford with the Math Growth Award. Photo | Beth Riles

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Stringer named WMHS principal
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,03/03/22-8:00AM , 4,747 Reads
There were administration and staff changes, awards, presentations and business decisions made at the Marion County School Board meeting on Feb. 14.
There will be a change in administration for the upcoming school year.
West Marion High School Principal Elesha Buckley will not be returning in the fall.
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CPS performs ‘I Have a Dream’ production
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Wed,03/02/22-8:58PM , 1,169 Reads
Columbia Primary School's first and second-grade classes presented the musical, "I Have a Dream — Songs For Peace and Harmony" on Feb. 23 and Feb. 24. Sherri Turnage led the children in almost flawless fashion with a perfect save when one student got sick on stage.
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