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Good morning to you Columbia! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Columbia’s new airport chief plans to boost jobs and growth
  • What residents say must change after gunfire at a Columbia complex
  • Two women hospitalized after crash near Richland Medical Park Drive

Also on today's calendar: Hot Cocoa, S'mores & Balloon Twisting at Kids' Night- Clemson Rd and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 57, low: 38.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy; windy, chilly, with a high of 46 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UA Little Rock Alum Chris White Brings a Public-Service Mindset to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (ualr.edu) — Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s new CEO, Chris White, wants CAE to be a major engine for jobs, business growth, and connectivity across the Midlands. He draws on 35 years in aviation and a public-service mindset to position the airport for upcoming economic expansions, including the Scout Motors plant, while emphasizing safety, innovation, and developing a strong local workforce.
   

2. Residents demand answers after gunfire at Columbia apartment complex (wach.com) — Residents at Acasa Vista Towers in Columbia are pressing management for better security after gunfire erupted during a weekend party, with underage attendees and a broken gate adding to safety worries. Columbia police say several people were detained but no charges have been filed yet, leaving neighbors anxious for answers and concrete action to prevent future violence.
   

3. Columbia, SC – Two Women Injured in Crash Near Richland Medical Park Dr (localaccidentreports.com) — Two women were hospitalized after a Friday morning crash near Richland Medical Park Drive in Columbia, with both reporting pain and other symptoms but remaining conscious and stable. Emergency crews quickly transported them for further evaluation, and details about what caused the collision have not yet been released.
   

4. Fireflies announce new digital ticketing process: What to know (wltx.com) — If you’re heading to a Columbia Fireflies game, you’ll now need an MLB.com account to buy, manage, and scan your tickets, even through the MiLB app. The team says linking your existing Fireflies email to a single MLB login should make getting into Segra Park smoother and more secure for Columbia fans.
   

5. Young difference maker: Columbia 10-year-old helps military kids cope with deployed parents (wistv.com) — A 10-year-old in Columbia has launched Harper’s Homefront Heroes to comfort kids with deployed parents, creating “hero bags” with journals, blankets, and patriotic items. Her project is already helping local military families track special moments and she’ll invite the community to help assemble care packages at a March event.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday January 13
  • Worshipcise
    11031 Wilson Blvd , Blythewood
    1:00 pm
  • Atakwa District Committee
    Indian Waters Council - Boy Scouts of America , 715 Betsy Dr # B6 , Columbia
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday January 14
  • Dent vs. Muller Road (Home) Basketball Girls/Boys
    Dent Middle Columbia, SC 29206
    4:30 pm
  • Basketball MRMS @ Longleaf Girls @ 4:30 Boys @ 6:00
    Muller Road Middle Blythewood, SC 29016
    4:30 pm
    • Saturday January 17
  • The Animal Experience Tour at Goat Daddys
    144 Tomahawk Trail , Elgin
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chester Educator Headed to Washington, D.C., to Receive National Recognition —Community News Read on Patch
  • Update: owners Found!
    Found dog!! Does anyone recognize? Followed me and my dog home, I have him in my yard (Nextdoor Forest Hills North)
  • Took Ari to lunch with the Monks today.
    She got pictures woth a few them, had her Walk for Peace bracelet tied on by one of them, and we went up the road so Ari could watch them pass… (Nextdoor Summit Parkway)
  • The #ColumbiaPDSC Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) is investigating a fatal hit & run involving a male pedestrian. Shortly after 8. on 1/11/26, officers... (X: ColumbiaPDSC)
  • Thousands lined the streets of Columbia to welcome a group of monks whose journey has captured attention across the country. Their message, peace,... (X: wpdeabc15)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Columbia. Apply here.
  • South Carolina Staffing posted a job opening for Housekeeper HCC in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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