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State Rep. Ken Morgan, R-Morgantown tells the library board, along with library leadership, that if they don't clean up the library, they will find the people who can to replace them. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

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Tempers flare in library board meeting about alleged inappropriate material
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Fri,08/18/23-3:31PM , 2,589 Reads
Eight days after a special library board meeting was called at the Columbia-Marion County Public Library about alleged inappropriate material being in the young adult section, which is for those 12 to 18 years old, the board met to deliver its decision Friday afternoon.
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‘We must be concerned and ever vigilant’
Wed,08/16/23-11:56AM , 605 Reads 14,485 Statewide
As I read the complaint filed January 31, 2023, USA vs. McAlpin, Middleton, Dedmon, Ward, Opdyke, and Hartfield which was filed by U. S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clark (Former Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (LCCRUL) Executive Director, and Christopher J. Perras, my heart missed several beats.
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Board Chairman Libby Aaron communicates with concerned citizens over the “Heartstopper” series that sparked a fervent controversy. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

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'I'm all for the word ban': Citizens voice concerns about library books
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,08/16/23-10:08AM , 2,734 Reads
Editor’s Note: This story contains adult material that may not be appropriate for children.
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Opinion: Hosemann wins a close primary
Thu,08/10/23-1:28PM , 711 Reads 12,488 Statewide
The margin of victory certainly was smaller than the victor wanted, but in Tuesday’s marquee contest, Republican primary voters set up Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann for election to a second term in November.
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