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Attorney Chad Mask, who assisted Columbia with the annexation, addresses the Board of Aldermen about the remaining steps May 17. | Photo by Beth Riles

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City ahead on annexation requirements
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,06/02/22-4:19PM , 1,584 Reads
Reports show the city is on target for completion of several projects. The outlook was positive at the May 17 Board of Aldermen meeting.
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Joe Bullock uses an old fishing pole to knock down some ripe plums from high up on his tree that has produced more plums this year than ever. | Photo by Beth Riles

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Broken tree limb produces big profits
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,06/02/22-4:02PM , 3,484 Reads
I was sitting in my office at The Columbian-Progress when an older gentleman came in and asked if I would be interested in doing a story on his plum tree's broken limb.
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The Honor Guard at the Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony includes, from left, Sheriff Berkley Hall, Officer Tyler Montgomery, Deputy Andrew Reid, Deputy Allen Boutwell, Deputy Mitch Anderson, Officer Chris Rogers, Lieutenant Michael Hudson, Deputy Andy Turnage, Officer Oved Dunaway, Chief Deputy Jamie Singley and Captain Davey Bass. | Photo by Beth Riles

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Honoring our county’s heroes
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Wed,06/01/22-5:16PM , 6,230 Reads
The Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony is held yearly at the Marion County Courthouse to celebrate the memory of officers who have fallen in the line of duty serving Columbia and Marion County.
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Getting to know the 3 Republican Primary candidates: Thomas Griffin
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Wed,06/01/22-5:14PM , 2,771 Reads
Q: Tell us about yourself.
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