🌱 Main Street Water Break + New Jobs Available In Columbia

Happy Tuesday, Columbia! Here's everything you need to know going on locallytoday.

First, today's weather:

Nice with clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories today in Columbia:

1. Another larger water main break has caused road closures and water boil advisories in Columbia. The road closures will take place at the 100 block of Main Street and the 1100 block of Whaley Street. The city is advising residents who live or work on the following blocks to boil their water for a full minute before consumption: blocks 100 through 400 on Main Street, blocks 1000 through 1200 on Whaley Street, the 100 block of Sumter Street, the 1200 block of Catawba Street, and the 100 block of Assembly Street. (WLTX.com)
2. In Columbia, the South Carolina Senate Finance Committee is meeting to determine how to pay for $2 billion in proposed tax cuts. This week, the committee will work on the state's $14 billion spending plan for 2023. The state Senate wants to have deep income tax cuts for the next year. (Abccolumbia.com)
3. Are you looking for a new job in Columbia? Patch and ZipRecruiter have joined forces to showcase all of the open opportunities in the area. Visit Patch to see all of the available jobs. (Columbia Patch)

Today in Columbia:

• CMA Chamber Music on Main At Columbia Museum of Art (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Every Sunday during a homestand, Columbia Fireflies players will be sitting near the entrance to sign autographs when the gates open! This weekend, it was Noah Cameron and Jaswel De Los Santos. (Facebook)
• This week, members of our Columbia Fire Department will be taking part in recertification training for swiftwater rescue on the Saluda River. This annual training helps crews prepare as they are more likely to get more calls for water rescues as the weather gets warmer. (Facebook)
• Restaurants in Five Points are joining the growing trend of offering vegan cuisine. Read more about local vegan options offered at the link. (Instagram)

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