Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How will Meeting Street’s lane reduction reshape driving and walking in West Columbia?

Also, don't miss Book Donation Day on the Columbia Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Thursday January 8th Patch AM
Thursday January 8th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Columbia! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Meeting Street’s lane reduction reshape driving and walking in West Columbia?
  • How a deadly Vista crash is fueling a DUI crackdown push
  • What vision did Columbia’s newly sworn-in leaders set for the city?

Also on today's calendar: Book Donation Day and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Columbiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Columbiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
  • Saturday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Meeting Street makeover could bring more parking and safety upgrades to West Columbia (wltx.com) — Drivers and pedestrians in West Columbia could soon see major changes on Meeting Street, where a proposal would slim traffic from four lanes to two between State and Ninth streets. The project aims to slow cars, add parking, widen sidewalks, plant 117 trees, and better connect downtown West Columbia with surrounding Columbia-area neighborhoods, pending final approvals.
   

2. DUI advocates push for change after fatal Columbia crash (wistv.com) — DUI advocates are sounding the alarm after a deadly impaired-driving crash in downtown Columbia’s Vista that killed one man and badly injured his girlfriend. With DUI incidents and low conviction rates troubling Richland County, MADD is urging tougher state laws and penalties to better protect Columbia residents.
   

3. City of Columbia holds Swearing-In Ceremony for Mayor and City Council Members (carolinapanorama.com) — Columbia’s mayor and three City Council members have officially begun new four-year terms after a swearing-in ceremony at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. City leaders highlighted recent progress and laid out visions for intentional growth, neighborhood investment, and a more innovative, inclusive future for residents, businesses, and visitors across Columbia.
   

4. Where are they now? Buddhist monks arrive in South Carolina on 'Walk for Peace' (wach.com) — Buddhist monks on a multi-state “Walk for Peace” are trekking toward Columbia and are expected to arrive in the city by Saturday. Traveling from Texas toward Washington, D.C., they’ve just crossed into South Carolina and are greeting residents along their route.
   

5. Cut one, get one: Free native trees offered in exchange for Bradford pear removal in South Carolina (wltx.com) — Columbia homeowners can swap up to five removed Bradford pear trees for free native replacements at a March 14 event on Main Street, part of a statewide program. You’ll need to cut the trees yourself, bring photo proof, pre-register, and arrive early since supplies and species choices are limited.
   

📸 Around Columbia

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Columbia

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Columbia Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Columbia PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • She is deaf and probably scared, she’s never been outside before.
    But is sweet, she will come to you if you bend down. Plz help me find my baby. Located off Percival rd (Nextdoor Oakbrook Village)
  • Y'all, please.
    If you're going out for walks when it's still very dark out, PLEASE wear reflective gear. Front and back, especially if your walking attire is dark… (Nextdoor Lansdowne/Legion Lake)
  • On Monday, #RichlandCountySC attended a swearing-in ceremony for @CityofColumbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann + City Councilmembers Tina Herbert, Peter... (X: RichlandSC)
  • County Councilwoman Gretchen D. Cooper will host a #townhall on proposed rezonings in District 7 at 6. TOMORROW at 7494 Parklane Road, Columbia... (X: RichlandSC)
  • Travel America / Petro - TA Operating, LLC posted a job opening for Porter in Columbia. Apply here.
  • Mark Anthony Group Inc posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate (Shipping and Receiving in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.

Ok Columbia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I needed a running start, but I made it!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Columbia