'Bold' Baxter donates, volunteers and runs for First Ward council seat

Brenden Neville/Senior Staff Photographer

First Ward City Council candidate Karen Baxter looks through donated books on March 17 at her home in west Columbia. Baxter often purchases items on sale and then offers them for free at garage sales.

Brenden Neville/Senior Staff Photographer

First Ward City Council candidate Karen Baxter walks through the halls of Candlelight Lodge Assisted Living Residence during her evening shift on March 17. Baxter, who began working at the retirement home 12 years ago, is now a volunteer there.