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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

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Real Estate Transfers

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Monday, February 9, 2026

Roe Parsons, III and Joyce Hignite Parsons, West Mineral, conveyed a deed to the property located at 219 Mcclung Avenue, West Mineral, to Emily Grant, McCune. The deed was recorded January 21, 2026.

History of photographic images

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History of photographic images

Ella Buzzard

Monday, February 9, 2026

Genealogy CornerSince around 1840 photographs have come in various sizes and shapes and many different processes have been used. Karen Frisch-Ripley describes the different photographic images in her book, “Unlocking The Secrets In Old Photographs”.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, February 9, 2026

Nathan Samuel-BScott Caton, 29, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist, domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm and kidnapping; commission of a crime and is being held without bail.

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Area Accident Reports

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Monday, February 9, 2026

A three-vehicle injury accident occurred at approximately 6:37 a.m. February 9 on Old Highway 166 just west of the K26 Interchange.

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New health guidelines released

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Monday, February 9, 2026

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Agriculture recently released their new dietary guidelines for the next five years.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, February 9, 2026

This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Darin Price

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Five arrests made in sex trafficking operation

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Monday, February 9, 2026

A joint operation targeting solicitation of minors for sex took place February 5-6.Several law enforcement agencies joined forces with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an operation that targeted offenders, who prey upon underage victims.

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County’s vacation policy under scrutiny

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Monday, February 9, 2026

The recent resignation of County Road Superintendent has brought the county’s vacation policy under scrutiny.In 2022 and 2023 the retirement of two long time employees, both with accumulated vacation time, caused the County Commissioners to put a new retirement plan in place.

Senior, Brooklyn Collingsworth, was crowned the 2026 Columbus Unified High School Winter Homecoming Queen, Friday, during coronation ceremonies between the varsity girls and boys basketball games at the CUHS Gymnasium. Brooklyn was escorted by Titan Wrestler Senior, Jayden Rodriguez. Courtesy photo.

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Senior, Brooklyn Collingsworth

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Monday, February 9, 2026

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