Tori Finds Her Voice
The State House grounds were in perfect form a few weeks ago as a steady flow of teenagers filled the steps just behind the Governor and other officials. Wreaths and ribbons were hung and it seemed everyone in Columbia gathered around a towering, unlit Christmas tree waiting to kick-off the Christmas season. As the festivities began voices of the Governor’s Carolighting Choir echoed down the steps and through the busy streets of Columbia. The sounds of Christmas had arrived, and among the choir there was one voice that sounded particularly sweet. The voice of a child from Epworth, a 15 year old young lady named Tori.*