🌱 CPD Officer Terminated + Greene Crossing Shooter Arrested

Happy Saturday, Columbia! Let's get this day started off right. These are the most important things happening in Columbia today.

First, today's weather:

A morning t-storm; clearing. High: 78 Low: 48.

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. A Columbia Police officer was terminated and arrested in a criminal sexual conduct investigation. Keith Williamson was investigated after a complaint was received about him in October of 2021. CPD then investigated the complaint and their conclusion lead to the arrest. (WACH.com)
2. A Columbia man was arrested and charged for a downtown apartment shooting that hurt four and killed one. Kejuan Boyce was charged for a shooting that occurred at Greene Crossing apartments last Sunday. No motive has been determined yet. (The State)
3. Legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor is returning to Columbia this summer. Taylor will perform at Colonial Life Arena on Jun. 21. Tickets go on sale next Friday, Mar. 25, at 10:00 a.m. (The State)

Today in Columbia:

• The Kite Festival At Huntington Beach State Park (11:00 AM)
• Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 At South Carolina Philharmonic (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens is saying goodbye to one of its residents. California Sea Lion Annette will be moving to Texas early next week. (Abccolumbia.com)
• Big events are expected to draw thousands to Columbia this weekend. Check out the details at the link. (WLTX.com)
• A water advisory is in effect for some residents in Lexington County, including Columbia. (WACH.com)

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— Dan Casarella

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.