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CPD, Walmart security team up for arrests
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,11/03/22-6:25PM , 1,253 Reads
After reports from Walmart Supercenter on Oct. 16 about a shoplifting incident, the Columbia Police Department arrested the suspects near a gas station on U.S. 98.
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Mary Frelix believes in using sample ballots and doing her research to be an informed voter. Marion County citizens will have the opportunity to voice their opinions in the voting booth on Tuesday in the midterm elections. | Photo by Beth Riles

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Citizens weigh in on election issues
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,11/03/22-6:25PM , 473 Reads
A reporter from The Columbian-Progress went out into the community to ask citizens about what's important to them voters with the midterm elections on Tuesday. For several in Marion County, they value the economy, abortion rights, immigration, education and integrity from candidates.
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Volunteers at the Marion County Food Pantry, which has humble beginnings dating back to 1993, are there to assist those in need. They include, from left, Robert Bourne, Betty Breland, Susan Wallace, Sharon Simmons, Margaret Sauls, Russell Edwards, Billy Hemphill and Chris Herpel. | Photo by Beth Riles

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Food pantry has long history of service
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,11/03/22-6:23PM , 1,079 Reads
The Marion County Food Pantry was started in May 1993 by a group of churches in the county that saw a need for food. People were going to the churches for food, so they decided to form a pantry. The original pantry was located on South High School Avenue in what used to be a fruit stand that was donated to the group by Charles Wilkinson.
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Front row, from left, are Regina Osgood (16 years cancer free) Evelyn Aaron (5 years cancer free) Imani Singleton, Candace Sims, Rene' Sims, Mirisa Minor, LaMonica Sims and Katherine Barnes; back row, Morgan and Myah Aaron, Marlene Franklin, Lakeirah Sims, Mia Jones, Audreina Newell and Keysha Sims. | Photos by Beth Riles

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Making strides for Breast Cancer Awareness
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,10/27/22-5:02PM , 913 Reads
An Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event was held Saturday in the form of a walk that began at Citizen's Bank Main Street branch and ended at Friendship Park on Broad Str
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