Historic election inspires excitement in Columbians

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 | 12:57 a.m. CST; updated 1:03 a.m. CST, Wednesday, November 5, 2008

COLUMBIA — After an election that garnered one of the highest turnouts in Columbia's history, at watch parties scattered around the city, residents of Columbia welcomed the new President -elect Barack Obama with excitement and cheers.

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