🌱 Whitney Street Fire + Man Arrested At Traffic Stop

Up and at 'em, Columbia! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Columbia today.

First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 72 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories today in Columbia:

1. Four people have been displaced after a Columbia house fire on Tuesday. The fire occurred at 1200 block of Whitney Street. No one was injured in the fire. (WIS News 10)
2. A Columbia man was arrested for possessing a gun that was found during a traffic stop on North Main street. Police found an AR-15 rifle in the man's vehicle. He was previously convicted of attempted murder and therefore not lawfully allowed to posses a gun. (WLTX.com)
3. Looking for a home in the Columbia area? Patch and Redfin.com have listed all of the best available homes in Columbia! Visit Patch to see them all. (Columbia Patch)

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Today in Columbia:

• Outdoor Family Storytime At Richland Library Main (10:00 AM)
• Maxwell At Colonial Life Arena (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Columbia Fireflies is hosting several different High School Baseball games throughout early March! Click to see some of the matchups. (Facebook)
• The US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina has a message for everyone. "You should have MULTIPLE ways of receiving severe weather alerts! NOAA Weather Radio, WEA, and local media are a few great options. Did you know that you can also get notifications from South Carolina Emergency Management Division by phone, text and email?" (Facebook)
• Columbia Mom knows that many parents have questions about COVID vaccines for children. To help you get the answers you need to make choices for your family, they have partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to interview a local doctor and ask your questions. (Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.