🌱 Country Christmas Celebration + Columbia Hospital Award

Good morning, Columbia! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Variably cloudy with a shower. High: 74 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Columbia:

1. With only a few weeks until the holiday season begins, the South Carolina State Farmer's Market has announced that it will host a Country Christmas Celebration. The event will be held on Nov. 28 and include local craft vendors, food trucks, and Santa. (ColaDaily.com)
2. There were 58 South Carolina hospitals recognized by the Zero Harm Awards Program this year, including Columbia hospitals. The program recognizes hospitals that have gone long periods of time without incidents of patient harm. The list of recipients can be found on the program's website. (WBTW)
3. A Spring Valley High School student was charged with carrying a firearm on school grounds. (WIS10)
4. Richland Library unveiled a new StoryWalk location this week located in Riverfront Park. (ColaDaily.com)
5. In partnership with Prisma Health, the City of Columbia will work to connect riverfront greenways. (WACH.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.