Sarah Heyward Hardy Hinnant
      Sarah Heyward Hardy Hinnant died peacefully on December 27, 2006, at the Episcopal Home at Still Hopes. She was 97 years old. The family received friends at 24 Woodhill Circle on Thursday after 4 and Friday after 7 pm. The funeral service was held at St. John's Episcopal Church Saturday, Dece...
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Iris Garden Club plants tree to honor firefighters
Contributed by Iris Garden Club
      In observance of Arbor Day, the Iris Garden Club planted a tree Jan. 17, 2007, at the Columbia Fire Museum to honor Columbia area firefighters. The 69- year- old garden club composed of 24 members from the Midlands and one from Laurens, S. C.
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Egrets
By Rachel Haynie
      Recently, early- morning drivers pulling over or slowing down to the posted 25 mph on Rockbridge Road have nearly caused traffic jams. Motorists have been craning their necks to see white egrets, blue herons, and other waterfowl, in profusion.
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Project Pet presents Philip T. Myers
      Members of Project Pet, a non profit organization that helps protect abused and abandoned animals, will once again feature Philip T. Myers at its fundraiser at the Newberry Opera House in Newberry, S.C. Philip T. Myers is more than entertainment in song, he is a muscial experience to be enjoy...
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