State House ceremony marks year since Sept. 11 attacks
More than 500 people gathered at the State House in Columbia for a somber ceremony marking one year since the Sept. 11 attacks. Gov. Jim Hodges praised national unity and honored police fire and military personnel, World Trade Center and Pentagon victims, volunteers, and National Guard members who aided recovery.
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Garden City man defies flag removal order
Garden City resident Jim Bolin defies a property managers association rule to remove his American flag from a balcony. He cites a new legislature allowing display of one flag in a respectful manner, despite lease rules. Bolin laments ongoing conflict and miscommunication about the law.
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Columbia firefighters remember the fallen
Columbia firefighters at the Columbia Fire Department headquarters cleaned a parade truck while a memorial ceremony for 9 11 victims played on a TV. Capt Will Harrell recalled the 9 11 attacks as a moment of fear and lockdown with security concerns and altered routes before the mood shifted to somber reflection.
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