COLUMBIA — The crowd started gathering at 7 p.m. with people grabbing bingo cards as they came in the door. Others stood in groups of friends and caught up after the holiday break. Queen Latifah's voice, carried through television speakers, greeted viewers to the first public inaugural celebration.
Local events celebrate Obama's inauguration
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 | 10:02 p.m. CST;
updated 10:08 p.m. CST, Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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