🌱 Economy Inn Murder + Calhoun Statue Moved To Columbia

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

First, today's weather:

Freezing fog in the morning. High: 60 Low: 38.

Here are the top three stories today in Columbia:

1. A woman has been arrested for murder after an incident at the Columbia Economy Inn. On Tuesday morning, police responded to reports of a domestic dispute. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a man suffering from a stab wound. Shayla Dickerson stabbed the victim during the dispute and was later arrested and charged with murder. (ColaDaily.com)
2. A statue of the controversial figure John C. Calhoun is moving from Marion Square in Charleston to Columbia. Calhoun was the 7th vice president of the United States and an advocate for slavery. Charleston officials voted unanimously to remove the statue in the wake of the death of George Floyd. The move to Columbia was approved by the South Carolina State Museum and Charleston City Council; the statue has yet to have a location. (WLTX.com)
3. The 17th Annual Black History Parade and Festival is returning to Columbia. The festival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26th at MLK Park from 1:00-5:00 p.m. It will feature live entertainment and activities for children. (Abccolumbia.com)

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Today in Columbia:

• Outdoor Family Storytime At Richland Library Main (10:00 AM)
• Statewide Parental Rights and Save Education Rally At 1100 Gervais St (3:00 PM)
• Marcus Gullen At Za's On Devine (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• McCutchen House will host the final stage of the World Food Championships in late April. Looking for other food news in Columbia? Visit the link for more info. (Instagram)
• Community Options, Inc. is sponsoring the Cupid's Chase 5K this weekend. The Columbia Police Department has been tasked to temporarily close roads for the event. (Facebook)
• A job fair with interview opportunities will be taking place at the Earlewood Community Center from 12 noon until 3 p.m. today where you can learn about exciting career opportunities at the Columbia-Richland 9-1-1 Office! (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning 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.