🌱 Shooting Outside Vegas Knights + DHEC Updates School Guidance

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

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 59 Low: 37.

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting outside of a Columbia-area club that left one man dead. On Sunday morning, deputies were called to Vegas Knights, where they found a man outside the club with a gunshot wound to the upper body; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released any further details; anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Midlands Crime Stoppers online or at 1-888-CRIME-SC. (WLTX.com)
2. Amid a drop in coronavirus cases, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has updated its COVID-19 guidance for child care centers and K-12 schools. The guidance includes a Test to Stay recommendation for child care centers, currently in place within the state's school districts. Mask requirements for K-12 students who test negative after exposure have also changed. A full list of changes is available on the DHEC website. (Abccolumbia.com)
3. The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the installation of a new sculpture called Motherhood on the corner of Lady and Gadsden Streets. The sculpture, created by award-winning artist Nora Valdez, is designed to represent mothers of all walks of life. A dedication event will be held as part of the Guild's 30th annual Artista Vista in April. (ColaDaily.com)

Today in Columbia:

• Columbia Chamber Of Commerce Small Business Breakout - Segra Park (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for work in Columbia, you may be in luck. Check out Patch and ZipRecruiter's weekly roundup of local jobs. (Columbia Patch)
• According to GasBuddy, gas prices in Columbia have risen over 19 cents per gallon just in the last week. (Abccolumbia.com)
• Dear Columbia, we love you! This Valentine's Day, readers of COLAtoday shared their favorite things about the Soda City. (COLAtoday)

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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.