🌱 Racial Justice Week + Columbia Author To Run For Senate Seat

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Dan Casarella, your host of the Columbia Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, but chilly. High: 49 Low: 29.

Here are the top 3 stories in Columbia today:

1. In conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Richland County Council has announced that they will be recognizing the week of Monday, Jan. 17 as Racial Justice Week. Council members Yvonne McBride and Paul Livingston created this resolution to honor King and to emphasize the County's commitment to building a community where everyone is welcomed, valued, and represented. (Press Release Desk)
2. Columbia author and preservationist, Catherine Fleming Bruce, has announced that she plans to run for the U.S. Senate. Bruce will join both Krystle Matthews of Ladson and Spartanburg accountant Angela Geter in the Democratic primary this June. If elected, Bruce, Geter, or Matthews would be the first woman serving South Carolina in the U.S. Senate. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. This past weekend, the jazz faculty at the University of South Carolina’s school of music invited young girls from middle and high schools in South Carolina to join the jazz faculty for its Jazz Girls Day. Colleen Clark from the University of South Carolina states that the goal of the event is to increase female representation in jazz. This was the first Jazz Girls Day, focusing on improvising with blues and holding sessions for All-State auditions, but organizers seek to make it an annual event. (Abccolumbia.com)

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Today in Columbia:

• Side Hustle Accelerator Masterclass - Virtual Event (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Columbia Fireflies 2022 Internship Fair is happening this Wednesday at Segra Park! College students interested in an internship are encouraged to drop in and meet with their staff during one of two sessions. (Facebook)
• Columbia Children's Theatre is offering dance classes for all ages! Registration is now open for Theatrical Tap, with offerings from third grade-adult, it’s the perfect chance to develop your skills or try something new. (Facebook)
• Have a rambunctious dog at home? January is National Train Your Dog Month! PETSinc wants to help your puppy be the best they can be. For more information, call 803-739-9333 or email manners@petsinc.org with inquiries. (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.