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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Flood warning issued for Congaree River (coladaily.com) — Flooding along the Congaree River could impact Columbia, West Columbia, and Cayce as the river is forecast to crest Tuesday, potentially flooding sections of the popular riverwalks. Residents are urged to avoid flooded paths and never drive through high water as levels rise near the Carolina Eastman plant and downtown-area riverfronts.
2. Columbia residents attend free flu vaccination event, more scheduled (wistv.com) — Columbia residents can take advantage of Prisma Health's free flu vaccination campaign, which has already served hundreds at a drive-through clinic and continues with another pop-up on October 15 at Beaman Auditorium on the Prisma Health Baptist campus downtown. Anyone six months or older can get vaccinated, helping protect the community through the long October-to-May flu season.
3. Famously Hot, Seriously Secure: Columbia's CISOs to Watch (securityboulevard.com) — Columbia is spotlighted as South Carolina's cybersecurity hub, with chief information security officers safeguarding major state agencies, the University of South Carolina, and key private employers. The article traces each CISO's career path and certifications, underscoring how their work in the capital keeps critical government, healthcare, and financial systems secure for residents statewide.
4. Awareness: New app features untold stories of Black South Carolinians during the American Revolution (wistv.com) — Columbia viewers are hearing how a new CadenceSC app project, led by the WeGOJA Foundation, will spotlight overlooked stories of Black South Carolinians in the American Revolution. The Columbia-based interview explains how the planned digital guide will map historic sites statewide, boost heritage tourism, and help residents connect with African American history in their own communities.
5. South Carolina Forum delegates approve 8 jobs, affordability proposals for lawmakers (wltx.com) — Delegates meeting in Columbia approved eight bipartisan recommendations on jobs, workforce training, and affordability that will be sent to South Carolina lawmakers before January's legislative session. Proposals include clearer pay ranges in job postings, better coordination of workforce programs, transparency on corporate incentives, and new approaches to child, elder, and dependent care costs statewide.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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