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Five Things to Know About Columbia 8/18
Here are a few things to consider before you start your day.

1) The Weather
“A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent“–from the National Weather Service.
2) Ice Cream Battle
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The second annual is today at 6 p.m. in the Howard County Library East Columbia Branch. The event is an ice cream battle and registration is required.
3) Question of the Day
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What is the most amount of time you’ve spent at the Mall in Columbia in one visit? Post your answer in the comment section below.
4) Featured Reader Comment
“The duck knows where food is good & the company congenial!” said Anne, on the photo of the last week.
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