🌱 AirSafe Event At CAE + Red Flag Fire Alert Lifted

Happy Wednesday, people of Columbia! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 80 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) recently hosted a safety event called AirSafe to prepare for an instance of a disaster. Though flight disasters are rare, the FAA requires all commercial airports to practice responding to real-life scenarios. “We are doing this training not only because it’s mandated that we do this, but it also allows for every individual that’s a part of this team to have a real-life scenario to practice how to effectively and proactively respond in the event of a catastrophe at the airport,” said Kim Crafton, director of marketing at CAE. (Abccolumbia.com)
2. The South Carolina Forestry Commission is set to lift its statewide Red Flag Fire Alert this morning at 6:00 a.m. The commission reports that dangerous conditions have abated following a period of low clouds and high wind speeds. It was a busy weekend for firefighters with the Forestry Commission who responded to over 95 wildfires that burned more than 1,200 acres over a three-day span. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. University of South Carolina staff members are demanding livable wages amid soaring inflation and rising gas prices. On Tuesday, U of SC staff gathered at the South Carolina statehouse to demand the minimum wage be raised to $15. Some employees are receiving only $12 an hour. (WLTX.com)

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Today in Columbia:

• Wacoal Fit For The Cure Event - Belk In The Village At Sand Hill (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a job? ColaDaily featured Berkley Outdoors as its 'Top Job Tuesday' employer. Check out how to apply at the link. (ColaDaily.com)
• See the latest pets up for adoption in the Columbia Area featuring a literal basket of puppies! (Columbia Patch)
• Spring is blooming, and the Columbia Museum of Art has a month full of concerts to celebrate! Get your tickets today at the link: https://bit.ly/3qKAAtA (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.