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The Buzz: A new first at the SC State House?
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Ted Vick 's second DUI arrest in a year came in a place that is hard enough to drive around without having a couple glasses of wine – the S.C. State House parking garage. Comment?
Columbia's city parks need cash and care, study advises
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The study, written by the Genesis Consulting Group, cites an array of problems in a park system that includes 16 city pools, 55 tennis courts, 58 parks and some 600 acres of green space. Comment?
Community Calendar for the Midlands, May 21
Concerts, parade, arts and craft show, flower show and contests. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will open with a special ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Friday; the wall will be open the same hours as the festival. Comment?
Ben Carson to address Wilson Hall event in December
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Dr. Ben Carson, a neurosurgeon and motivational speaker who is receiving a lot of press related to his statements at the 2013 President's National Prayer Breakfast, is slated to be the 2013 speaker in Wilson Hall's fourth annual Mission Series in December. Comment?
Lexington Medical Center has received a grant from the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation's SC Mountains to Midlands affiliate to provide 230 breast cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured women in the Midlands. Comment?
Sumter doctor wins controversial seat on MUSC board
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State Sen. Brad Hutto, D-Orangeburg, who threatened the protest, called Dr. Murrell Smith Sr., the candidate for MUSC's board, a "tax evader" for applying for the lower tax rate available for primary residences for an Isle of Palms home, rather than a home in Sumter, where Smith lives and practices obstetrics. Comment?
Legislator's dad could become 10th college trustee with a tie to a SC lawmaker
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Dr. Murrell Smith Sr. is running unopposed Wednesday in a General Assembly election to represent the 5th District, which includes parts of Sumter, on MUSC's board. Comment?
Mothers in uniform get room on Sumter base to nurse young
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE Army civilian personnel specialist Tracey Leven recalls the time she tried to use a breast pump to express milk in a military office years ago. Comment?
Community Calendar for the Midlands, May 9
Collectibles, crafts, flea market treasures and plants. Free admission and parking. Comment?
Community Calendar for the Midlands, May 8
Event includes a panel discussion on the life and legacy of Rev. Whitaker and the formation of the North Columbia Civic Club. Comment?
Community Calendar for the Midlands, May 7
Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band and Weaving the Fate, 6:30-10 p.m. Thursday at the fountain in Five Points. Comment?
Community Calendar for the Midlands, May 6
Designed to help you navigate life after 50, free event will include health screenings, nutrition, travel, Medicare/Medicaid, law, financial planning, real estate, recreation, safety, outreach resources, health advocacy, exercise classes, in-home and adult day care. Comment?
Community Calendar for the Midlands, May 5
Designed to help you navigate life after 50, free event will include health screenings, nutrition, travel, Medicare/Medicaid, law, financial planning, real estate, recreation, safety, outreach resources, health advocacy, exercise classes, in-home and adult day care. Comment?
Finalist for Richland elections chief to interview with board
The county formally released the names of the three Monday – after refusing to do so last week when asked by a reporter with The State newspaper, in violation of the S.C. Freedom of Information Act. Comment?
Local book events, 4/21-4/27
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The Village at Sandhills Books-a-Million, 164 Forum Drive, hosts two booksignings. Comment?
Her mom, Maj. Laura Byrd, was half a world away, serving her first deployment in the Middle East as an analyst for Sumter-based Third Army/ARCENT. Byrd, a Dillon native, has been a single mom since Tatum was 4 years old. Comment?
Community Calendar for the Midlands, April 20
Registration is $30. A family festival from noon-5 p.m. at Baskin-Robbins, 4711 Forest Drive, will feature games, live music, dog parade and 31-cent scoops of ice cream. Comment?
Giving help, getting help, April 16
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Nationally, approximately seven million pets are surrendered to shelters each year due to the inability of the owners to pay for food. Comment?
Community Calendar for the Midlands, April 14
The Grammy Award-winning duo are part of the 2013 Augusta Baker's Dozen storytelling celebration. Comment?
Midlands People & Achievements: Ike McLeese
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Ike McLeese , president and CEO of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce has been reappointed to a two-year term as civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army. Comment?