Columbia Shooting + Lingering Effects Of Thousand-Year Flood

Happy Tuesday, Columbia! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 83 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Columbia:

1. A shooting near downtown Columbia left one man injured on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred near the Saluda and Millwood a=Avenues intersection. Police say that the victim received a non-life-threatening injury to his lower body. (WLTX.com)
2. It's been six years since historic flooding happening in the Midlands, taking the lives of 19 and displacing hundreds. Still, some still feel the effects of Columbia's "thousand-year flood" today. (WLTX.com)
3. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 52% of South Carolinians are fully vaccinated. The City of Columbia is now offering free vaccine shots to further these efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. (Abccolumbia.com)
4. A new bakery called Sweet GG's Bakery, located at 4347 Ft. Jackson Blvd, is bringing sweet treats to Columbia, South Carolina. (ColaDaily.com)
5. Today, Mayor Steve Benjamin will issue a proclamation during the Columbia City Council meeting, designating October 5 as Hotel Trundle Day. This comes after the hotel was named one of the top five best historic hotels in the country by USA Today. (columbiabusinessreport.com)

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— 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.