Two for Three

Charles allenAllen and Holley duel for Columbia County’s District 3 Columbia County’s race for Commission District 3 pits a two-time commissioner with strong family ties against a fresh-faced political newcomer. Incumbent Charles Allen, brother to District 12 Congressional Republican candidate Rick
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Get Down

amphitheatre copyDowntown initiative begins this Friday with Metro Spirit cover shoot open to the public by Amy Christian Christy Beckham lives downtown with her husband and two children in a 19th century-era house they’re restoring, so she was pretty close to
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The Rundown on Runoffs

primary2012With many voters crossing party lines, many are unclear about the rules regarding runoffs With the heated sheriff’s race likely to drive a considerable number of Richmond County Republicans to pick up Democratic ballots on July 31, this year’s primary
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15 in 5

photo-3Because I love a list. Especially a random list.   1. I’m writing from Ireland. It’s been rainy, but because it rains all the time, everything is green. It’s gorgeous. 2. Yesterday we visited some monastic ruins that date back
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Space — The Final Frontier… Been There, Done That

globeThis past weekend, the wife and kids left me to fend for myself while they enjoyed some time at the beach. On the plus side, I found myself with an interesting Friday night TV dilemma. The SyFy channel was running
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The Rube Goldberg Machine

Family Friendly First Friday! 5-10 p.m. After 10, hang on cause yo’ ass bout to get tossed… unless you are over 21. If you’re 18-21 you can still hang around, just not on Broad between 13th and 7th. We’re gonna
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Nothing in My Closet

P1080458Ivey feels he’s the best choice to lead   Sheriff’s Lt. John Ivey makes no bones about it — he thinks he is the best man to replace Ronnie Strength as sheriff of Richmond County. “I actually believe I’m the
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Deep Pool

P1080570As the new statewide jury pool system continues to summon the dead, officials struggle to keep the system running smoothly. by Rashad O’Conner   Joan Shackleford, director of jury services in Richmond County, said that while the new system — put
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Slip Slidin’ Away

Lori Davis seized center stage quite a few times in recent days, but instead of coming away with newfound credibility and increased influence, the Harrisburg resident found herself pretty much where she’s always been, which is slipping further and further
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Post-Truth: What It Is, Why You Should Care and Oh God My Head Hurts

Last week, the Boston Globe reported that Mitt Romney remained the CEO and stock controller of Bain Capital — the embattled financial services firm that specializes in buying out smaller companies, breaking them up and selling off their assets —
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