🌱 Arts & Draughts Returns + Columbia One Of The Worst Allergy Cities

Morning, people of Columbia! It's me again, Dan Casarella, your host of the Columbia Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 69 Low: 43.

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. Arts & Draughts is returning to Columbia for the first time since 2019. The popular museum festival did not occur in person for the last three years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival will be held at the Columbia Museum of Art on April 22nd and feature live music, food, and art activities. (columbiabusinessreport.com)
2. Columbia, South Carolina has been ranked the 14th worst city for allergy sufferers, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. According to the list, the spring in Columbia is worse for allergies than the fall. Most of the top 100 cities are located on the east coast. (WLTX.com)
3. A University of South Carolina Police Officer saved a runner's life who passed out during a race. Officer Chris Kibbee performed two and a half rounds of CPR after a runner collapsed during a Veterans Day 5K last year. The victim is alive and grateful for Officer Kibbee's help. (WACH.com)

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Today in Columbia:

• Lower Saluda Craft Beerfest At Saluda Shoals Park (6:00 PM)
• Celebrate Nursing Gala and Silent Auction At Pastiedes Alumni Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• South Carolina Stingrays' Jonny Evans is hot! In the last three games, Evans recorded five points on two goals and three assists! Tune in tonight to see what he does next. (Instagram)
• South Carolina State Museum: Spring Break Camps return on Monday, Apr. 11 and will run through Friday, Apr. 15! Each day focuses on a different subject: from Doodlebots and robots to space weather and everything in between. (Facebook)
• South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is reminding locals that there’s no better time to make sure you’re maximizing your savings than tax time. 100 percent of contributions made to a Palmetto ABLE® account in 2021 can be deducted from your South Carolina taxes. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.