🌱 CPD Seeks Missing Endangered Man + 'A Father's Voice' At SCDC

Happy Saturday, 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:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 72 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Columbia today:

1. The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a man who may be endangered. Soloman Shawn Thompson, 54, was last seen walking away from a friend's home at 607 Gabriel Street on Thursday. Thompson recently suffered a significant medical emergency and needs consistent care and medication; he is likely still wearing his hospital wristband, according to officers. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. (WIS10)
2. Inmates at Kirkland Correctional in Columbia are getting the special opportunity to do something for the holidays they wouldn't do normally do: connecting with their young children through books. Through a program called "A Father's Voice," inmates with the South Carolina Department of Corrections can record their voices in a page of a children's book, then send the book to their little ones at home. The books allow the men to re-record and customize their messages to include prayers, words of encouragement, and even favorite memories. (WACH.com)
3. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson was spotted at lunch with Kyle Rittenhouse at Maurice's BBQ Piggie Park on Thursday afternoon. (WYFF4 Greenville)
4. Earlier this week, Governor Henry McMaster recognized students in Columbia High School's pilot computer science program. (Abccolumbia.com)
5. Grab some hot chocolate and go for a drive: here are some of the best drivable lights displays in Columbia. (COLAtoday)

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Today in Columbia:

• Santa's Swingin' Christmas Party - Columbia Marionette Theatre (11:00 AM)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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.