🌱 Man Charged In Murder Of Columbia Teen + 50-Year-Old Cold Case

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 63 Low: 36.

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. Columbia police have made an arrest in connection to the shooting and murder of Quejon Gill. 19-year-old Terrance Jenkins was arrested on Friday and charged with murder and possession of a weapon in relation to Gill's death. The shooting of the Columbia teen happened in November of 2021 during an "arranged meeting with acquaintances." (The State)
2. 2022 marks 50 years for one of Columbia's infamous cold cases. Beatrice Riley was murdered in 1972; the case has yet to be solved despite a decades-long investigation. Riley's brother spoke about the case to the press on Friday. (WIS News 10)
3. An accused serial shoplifter is facing charges of facing gun theft and assault in Columbia. Christopher Cunningham, who was arrested on 14 counts of shoplifting and assault, has also been denied bond. Columbia police believe Cunningham also stole firearms at some point. (WLTX.com)

Today in Columbia:

• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills At Pine Plain Rd. (8:00 AM)
• Science National Honor Society Campus Clean Up At Ridge View High School (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Is the Columbia Convention Center expansion dead? Discover why Columbia native and private developer Ben Arnold plans to walk away. (The State)
• After a sharp spike, gas prices in South Carolina and Columbia are slowly falling. (Abccolumbia.com)
• Country music legend Vince Gill is coming to Columbia! Tickets are on sale now. (ColaDaily.com)

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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.