🌱 2022 Empowerment For Peace Walk + Columbia Teen Entrepreneur

Hello again, Columbia! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Columbia Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Columbia Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Columbia long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

---

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and very warm. High: 78 Low: 62.

---

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. This past Sunday, North Columbia residents came together for a "Restore the Village" walk, reminding the community to choose peace over violence. Organizers for the 2022 Empowerment for Peace Walk say that together, community members can bring about positive change in Columbia. The event was made possible through a partnership between The North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative and the City of Columbia, Columbia Police Department, Richland County, and the Richland County Sheriff's Office. (Abccolumbia.com)
2. A young man in the Midlands is getting an early start in the business world. 14-year-old Lawson Taylor's new store, LT Toys and Stuff, is scheduled to open this March in the Broad River Road shopping center. Taylor, who plans to run the store while being homeschooled, has had previous success selling his toys at a local flea market. (WLTX.com)
3. Columbia's own Harvest Hope recently received a $25,000 donation from Bank of America to fight food insecurity. The bank donated $100 for every BoA employee who received a COVID-19 booster shot and made a small contribution toward the food bank. For every dollar they receive, Harvest Hope can provide five meals to people in need. (GSA Business)

---

Today in Columbia:

• $2 Tacos And $2 Well Drinks "TwosDay" - Tin Roof Columbia (4:00 PM)

---

From my notebook:

• The Columbia Fireflies has released its full 2022 promotional schedule! Starting on opening night, the team plans to bring the fun for all 66 home games this season. (Facebook)
• Take a deep dive into one of Columbia's favorite beverages: craft beer. Free Times sat down with Robby Lynbrand, professor of the University of South Carolina's Intro to Craft Beer course, to answer some frequently asked questions. (Instagram)
• Check out Patch and ZipRecruiter's weekly roundup of the latest job openings in Columbia. (Columbia Patch)

---

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28)
• Add your event

---

Loving the Columbia Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers

---

That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.