🌱 Columbiana Centre Mall Shooting + Gonzales Gardens Becomes Housing

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First, today's weather:

Rain and a t-storm; cooler. High: 63 Low: 46.

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. According to Columbia Municipal Records, the suspect in the shooting at Columbiana Centre mall over the weekend has received a $25,000 surety bond. Jewayne Price was one of three people who were detained following the shooting on Saturday that left 14 wounded. Price will wear an ankle monitor and be under house arrest while still allowed to go to and from work, authorities say. He is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, and a court appearance has been scheduled for Jun. 9. (Columbia Patch)
2. Columbia Housing has broken ground on a new development at the former site of Gonzales Gardens. The move is set to make way for more affordable housing after the site has been dormant now for several years. Crews are paving the way to make a 285-unit development which will be located on Forest Drive across from MUSC Medical Center. The development will be called the Oaks at St. Anna’s Park. (WIS News 10)
3. Calling all future homeowners in Columbia! Patch and Redfin have teamed up to bring you the latest homes for sale in the Columbia area. Check out the five latest listings, including one with 3 beds and 1 bath for $115,000 and another with 4 beds and 2 baths for $325,000. (Columbia Patch)

Today in Columbia:

• Council Advancement Committee Meeting - Indian Waters Service Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Jumbo corn dogs, sausage sandwich, Fiske fries, and more! The South Carolina State Fair Food Drive Through is happening tomorrow, Apr. 19 through Apr. 24 at 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Lexington Medical Center Fair Park (the SC State Fairgrounds parking lot). Check out scstatefair.org for more info! (Facebook)
• Columbia Fire Department crews worked with The South Carolina Forestry Commission this weekend to contain a woods fire off of Monticello Road. At this time, the fire is out but smoky conditions in the area are expected to linger. (Facebook)
• Columbia Fireflies are guaranteeing a win on Apr. 23! If they don’t win, those in attendance will be able to come to the following home game for free! (Facebook)

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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.