Richard "Dick" Hoult

 Dick Hoult passed away last week at the age of 84.  Many people remember Dick as the long-time tennis coach at Columbia High School.  He was the Coach during the Travis Boyd era. Travis is one of the few local high school tennis players to be crowned High School State Champion.  For a complete obituary - CLICK HERE

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