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Kai Lamar (left), James Smith (middle) and Caity Jones (right), as identified by James Smith’s mother. Photo courtesy of WBNS-10TV PARRITA, Costa Rica — A central Ohio teenager was killed and two others are missing and feared dead after they were pulled out to sea by strong currents in Costa Rica on Wednesday. Read More […]

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VIA THE LANTERN Columbus apparently lacks an identity. So a group of local marketing firms has been put in charge of creating an image or message that captures the spirit of the city. While it would not solve everything, a snappy slogan would go a long way toward putting a face on the state capital. […]

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VIA THE LANTERN Hey spicy food lovers get out of the house this weekend and attend the eighth annual Fiery Foods Weekend. Mary Martineau, director of marketing for the North Market, said the festival has typically been a one-day event, but because of popularity, is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday this year. The festival opens […]

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A reputable source has told us that Ted Williams is planning on checking out of Rehab either tonight or tomorrow and moving back to Columbus, OH. The source also suggested that Ted is leaving the drug and alcohol rehab facility in order to re unite with his girlfriend, who also has had issues with drugs […]

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Washington D.C.– Ahead of celebrations of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, some local officials got an up close and personal tour of the memorial being built in his honor.

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Radio One, Inc. Makes Job Offer to Ted Williams, the Man with the Golden Radio Voice WASHINGTON, D.C. January 5, 2011. Radio One, Inc., announced today that Radio Station WXMG-FM in Columbus, Ohio, which can be found at www.MyColumbusMagic.com, interviewed Ted Williams, the man who has become an Internet sensation and is aptly being referred […]

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City leaders plan to join a world wide movement to raise awareness of AIDS. Tonight leaders said they plan to illuminate City Hall and the Public Health Building in red to mark World AIDS day.  Mayor Michael Coleman and Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa Long will also take part in a candlelight […]

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VIA EURWEB.COM More details have emerged regarding the response filed Monday by prominent Georgia pastor Eddie Long, which denies allegations in four lawsuits that accuse him of coercing young men into sexual relationships. “The plaintiff’s claims of sexual misconduct are not true,” each of the four responses filed by Long’s attorneys says, according to CNN. […]

Radio One Columbus has put all hands on deck for the 30 Days Of Service, helping feed those in need by gathering food from local organizations and Columbus residents. We held our final food drive this past Friday at Aldi’s grocery store located off of Hudson Blvd. We set a goal to raise 3,000 pounds […]

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Get Your Vote On! Election Day is here already! Next Tuesday, people around the country and here in Central Ohio will head to the polls to cast their votes in yet another historic election. Do you know who you are voting for? Do you know where to go vote? Try not to panic. It’s simple. […]

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Cedric The Entertainer made a rare appearance in Columbus and Magic 98.9 was there front row to catch all of the madness that Cedric brings when he’s in town. We also had an Ultimate Fan Contest for the Cedric Show. Congratulations to Venny and her friends who had a blast with Cedric. Check out the […]

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According to the White House, President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to their largest crowd since Obama’s inauguration on Sunday night when addressing 35, 000 supporters at a rally on the oval of Ohio State University. The President sought to instill an sense of optimism urging supporters of the Democratic Party to not […]