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Hazel King lost her life in a fire that completely destroyed the home at 152 McCain Rd. in Foxworth two days before the new year. | Photo by Beth Riles

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Foxworth fire claims life
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,01/05/23-1:28PM , 6,599 Reads
A structure fire at 152 McCain Rd. in Foxworth claimed the life of a Marion County woman Dec. 29.
Hazel King, 60, died in the fire that destroyed her home in rural Marion County, according to Coroner Jessie Graham.
Southwest Marion Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire, along with several other departments assisting.

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Kyle Moss gets down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend, Raye Anna Sharpton, at the very end of the Experience Columbia light show, just as he had planned for the ultimate photographic background.

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A Merry Christmas on Main Street indeed
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,01/05/23-1:23PM , 5,399 Reads
Columbia's winter wonderland has brought so much joy to Marion Countians and tourists alike, this holiday season, but it truly delivered love and happiness Dec. 30 as an Oak Grove man got down on one knee to secure the love of his life's hand in marriage.
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East Marion graduates Shamiya Sims and Takyla Gathright are now roommates together at Pearl River Community College.

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College freshmen offer advice to high school seniors
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,12/29/22-3:06PM , 2,811 Reads
College students have returned home for the holidays after their first semester in college. Takyla Gathright, Shamiya Sims, Cade Heurtin, Julia Johnson and Mattie Jones shared their thoughts and advice at the conclusion of their first college semester. Some answers were similar, others differed, but the advice given was wise and appropriate.
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Sheena Weatherford, who has had more than 50 eye surgeries after being born blind in her right eye, has been a member of Woodlawn Church since she was 13 and sings with the praise team. | Photo by Beth Riles

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Weatherford lives a life full of flavor
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,12/29/22-1:58PM , 5,495 Reads
Sheena Hamilton Weatherford will tell people there is nothing about her that is newsworthy, and that she is unremarkable.
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