🌱 Ross Road In The Gable Hill Shooting + Winnsboro Rd Collision

Good morning, neighbors! Dan Casarella here with the latest issue of the Columbia Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clearing and warmer. High: 54 Low: 30.

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. Over the weekend, a body was found at Ross Road in the Gable Hill apartment complex. Police entered an apartment in the complex and found a man lying in the doorway of a bathroom who appeared to be dead. According to preliminary information, it appears the man was shot during a break-in. Police are still investigating the scene and the victim has not been identified. (WIS10)
2. One person has died after a head-on collision with a tow truck on Winnsboro Road. The crash occurred Monday afternoon when the driver of an SUV drove into the left lane and struck a tow truck head-on. The tow truck driver was not injured. (Abccolumbia.com)
3. College students from all over South Carolina gathered at the State House in Columbia this weekend to protest the state’s controversial “Heritage Act.” The law forbids the government from removing any objects that are deemed historical monuments on public grounds. Protesters argue that certain statues and building names need to be removed or changed as they are offensive. (WLTX.com)

Today in Columbia:

• 2022 SC Arts Summit At South Carolina State House (10:00 AM)
• The Changing Cultural Climate in Museums At 1515 Main Street (11:00 AM)
• Trey Stephens At Halls Chophouse (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thank you to Mr. Ted Neely and the tenants of Liberty Building for donating Chick-fil-A gift cards to Columbia Police Department officers in the North Region along with a letter recognizing their service. (Facebook)
• We're starting the week off cold and damp with showers moving across the Midlands. Things will dry out for the rest of the week along with a gradual warm-up. (Facebook)
• In addition to your daily Wordle, be sure to test your knowledge with the State Museum's South Carolina Black History Trivia every weekday in February! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you tomorrow morning 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.