🌱 Unemployment Down In SC + Tax Modernization Committee Proposal

Good morning, Columbia! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 76 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says that more people are getting back to work. The statewide unemployment rate is down from 3.5 to 3.4 percent. Read the full report at the link. (Abccolumbia.com)
2. The new Tax Modernization Committee unveiled its plan to cut commercial and rental property taxes over the next ten years. The city seeks to lower the tax burden in order to spur economic development in Columbia. The next Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, May 3. (WLTX.com)
3. The City of Cayce issued a noise complaint to the Columbia Speedway after an electronic dance music festival that took place last weekend. According to some residents, the music festival caused reverberations throughout the city. Read some of the first-hand accounts at the link. (WLTX.com)

Today in Columbia:

• Let A Million Flowers Bloom at Koger Center for the Arts (All Day)

From my notebook:

• On the hunt for something to do this Easter weekend? Check out this list of things going on. (The State)
• House hunting in a hot market? Here are some tips on how to seal the deal. (Abccolumbia.com)
• Looking for a new flavor? Downtown Columbia has got what you need! Click the link to watch the Soda City Live segment on some new restaurants downtown. (WIS News 10)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. See you all tomorrow for 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.