Osteen, managing partner and co-owner of Osteen Publishing Co. which publishes The Sumter Item.
Elected to two-year terms on the SCPA Executive Committee were: John Boyette, executive editor of Aiken Standard; Lee Harter, executive editor of The Times and Democrat and Morning News; and Gina Smith, special projects editor of The State, The Island Packet, The Beaufort Gazette and The Sun News.
Re-elected to continuing terms on the SCPA Executive Committee were: Jane Alford, editor of The Lancaster News; Stephen Robertson, publisher of The Horry Independent, Myrtle Beach Herald, Carolina Forest Chronicle and The Loris Scene; and Jonathan Vickery, publisher of The People-Sentinel in Barnwell.
Abraham succeeds Richard Whiting, executive editor of the Index-Journal in Greenwood.
The election came as part of a two-day meeting in Columbia attended by 200 journalists from across the state.
The press association was founded in 1852 and serves 100 S.C. newspapers.
Victoria Dozier, wife of Dr. John Dozier, President of Columbia College. Dr. Dozier was absent due to an emergency and he has rescheduled a future date. At that time, President Dozier will discuss, in detail, the vision for Columbia College.
Representative Herbert’s presentation included some of the following topics:
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Building Affordable Housing for All – (affordable housing is not low cost housing)
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Building Food Security – (rebates for grocery stories in needed areas)
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Build Up our Youth – (promote effective programs to encourage our youth and address violent crime prevention)
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Notify all business owners of vacant or seriously deteriorating buildings (offer advice)
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CPD installed 60 cameras in District One, funded revitalization of Finley Park and upgrades for Earlewood, Hyatt Park and Riverview Terrace Subdivision.
Mrs. Dozier emphasized
the fact that Columbia College needs the residents and businesses to be actively involved in the new direction and vision planned by President Dozier. The Doziers are no strangers to this area and welcomed the opportunity to return to Columbia.
Columbia College has a percentage of low-income minority enrollees and some are first- generation college students. They need the support and encouragement of the community. Ninety-eight percent Columbia College graduates are employed within one year or return within 6 months to further their education.
The Dozier’s inauguration is scheduled for April 20th.
Some Goals for 29203:
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Establish a Men’s Basketball Team
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Provide tickets to the Workshop Theater for Seniors
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Continue working on beautifying the area
Columbia College is in the planning stages and everyone can help with this progress.
