🌱 Hampton Greene Apartment Fires + AirBnB Agreement Being Worked On

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First, today's weather:

Nice with abundant sunshine. High: 77 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. On Wednesday afternoon, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department crews put out a fire at Hampton Greene Apartment Homes off Gills Creek Parkway. The crews arrived at 3:15 pm and put out the fire. No injuries have been reported but significant damage has been done to the building. (Abccolumbia.com)
2. A Columbia man was arrested after trying to cash in stolen lottery tickets. The suspect attempted to redeem stolen tickets at various convenience stores. The South Carolina Education Lottery investigated the incidents and their findings led to police arresting the man. (WLTX.com)
3. Columbia is working on a compromise agreement for Airbnb owners and residents. This agreement will allow more short-term housing in the area and loosen current restrictions. The Ad Hoc committee will meet next Tuesday to hear from neighbors of Airbnb and VRBO homes. (WLTX.com)

Today in Columbia:

• Dare 2 Be Different Fashion Show At Parklane Adult Activity Center (6:00 PM)
• "Waitress" At Koger Center for the Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The city of Columbia held a downtown career fair to fill vacant positions. Missed the job fair? See career opportunities in the city here. (Abccolumbia.com)
• The 'Cola Concert Series' will return this summer. Tickets go on sale on Ticketmaster tomorrow, Apr. 29. (Abccolumbia.com)
• Stricter fireworks restrictions could soon be implemented in Richland County. Watch the video on WLTX for more information. (WLTX.com)

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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.