🌱 Missing Person Investigation Arrest+ Killian Road Rezoning

Welcome back, Columbia! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, but chilly. High: 47 Low: 33.

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. An arrest has been made in a Columbia missing persons investigation. Taylor Wardlaw, a 29-year-old female, was arrested in connection with the death of a missing person. She has been accused of fatally shooting a male acquaintance multiple times, who was reported missing on December 22nd. (Press Release Desk)
2. During Thursday night's town hall meeting rezoning plans for 32 acres on Killian Road were discussed. Residents attended to learn more about a proposal for a development that would turn 32 acres of rural land into a commercial district. If the plan is approved by the city council, the development will proceed forward. (ColaDaily.com)
3. The University of South Carolina's board of trustees renames a dormitory in honor of a prominent Black Columbia educator. The building that was previously named 700 Lincoln Street will be renamed after Celia Dial Saxon, an educator, and civil rights activist. Dial Saxon spent 57 years teaching in Columbia. (The State)

Today in Columbia:

• Teacher Recruitment Fair At Richland School District Two (9:00 AM)
• 2022 OA Annual Banquet At Lodge Banquet (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Due to the current COVID surge, testing providers and laboratories are experiencing longer lines for individuals to get tested and longer turnaround times to produce results, says the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. (Facebook)
• The South Carolina State Museum announced that Dave Cicimurri, State Museum Natural History Curator, is part of a team of scientists that recently announced the discovery of a 40 million-year-old fossil shark species. (Facebook)
• The deadline for this year's writing contest from ReadSC, the South Carolina Center for the Book, is Jan. 31. The contest is open for students in grades 4 through 12. To find additional information and submit entries, please visit our website. (Facebook)

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— 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.