🌱 Forest Acres Shooting + Services Move To Payment Center

Hey, Columbia! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right. These are the most important things happening today in Columbia.

First, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 71 Low: 38.

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. A Columbia man has died after being found shot in a car at an apartments complex in Forest Acres. Brandon Vandyk was taken to the hospital and died there from his wounds. Police are currently searching for the shooter or shooters. (The State)
2. Emergency repairs at the 1136 Washington Street City of Columbia building have caused licensing and planning services to move. For now, licensing and planning services for businesses will be at Payment Center at 3000 Harden Street. Columbia citizens who are looking to apply for permits within the City's Planning and Development Services are encouraged to apply online. (WLTX.com)
3. Lakeview, a new all-inclusive independent lifestyle retirement community in Columbia for adults 55 and over, began moving in residents on Feb. 1. The building offers 128 apartments for rent. There are still apartments available for older adults who wish to apply. (Columbia Star)

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Today in Columbia:

• Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills Conservation Dinner At the Spotted Salamander (6:00 PM)
• Daniel E. Johnson at Carolina Western Pub At Carolina Western Pub (7:00 PM)
• No Limit Reunion Tour at Colonial Life Arena (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The South Carolina Aquarium recently introduced its Amplified Voices series! Featured voices will be those of Black scientists doing incredible things for communities, wildlife, and the world. (Instagram)
• While rain will be widespread today, temperatures will be well above average with highs in the 70's. (Facebook)
• A message from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division wants to remind residents to check their emergency kits to see if they’ve used anything and need to replace it. Click for more tips. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. 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.