🌱Changes In Polling Places + 2 Columbia Men Arrested In NE

Hello, people of Columbia! Sean Peek here with a fresh issue of the Columbia Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 73 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Columbia today:

1. Voting in the upcoming municipal Columbia elections on Nov. 2? Check out the changes to some polling locations. Verify your voter registration at www.scvotes.org or call the Richland County Elections and Voter Registration Office at (803) 576-2240. (WLTX.com)
2. Two men from Columbia have been arrested in Grand Island, Nebraska, after a traffic stop search located 132 pounds of marijuana and a loaded gun in the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, Darius Rice, 24, and passenger, Alexus Webber, 21, were arrested for possession of marijuana -- more than one pound, possession with intent to deliver, no drug tax stamp, and possession of a firearm during a drug violation. (WLTX.com)
3. The Walk to End Alzheimer's event will take place this Saturday, Oct. 30 at Segra park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. (Abccolumbia.com)
4. The South Carolina State Farmers Market is partnering with West Columbia-based Bill's Music Shop and Pickin' Parlor to host an inaugural Bluegrass Festival. The festival will be held at the Farmers Market this Saturday, Oct. 30 from noon to 5 p.m. (ColaDaily.com)
5. The South Carolina Hospital Association is inviting organizations to join us in giving thanks to the state's healthcare workforce throughout the month of November with "30 Days of Thanks." (WRDW-TV)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you soon. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.