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In today's newsletter:

  • How Zion Baptist is welcoming its new Columbia pastor this month
  • How Benedict's ground game steamrolled Clark Atlanta at Johnson Stadium
  • Win big? Here's how to claim South Carolina lottery prizes in Columbia

Also on today's calendar: The South Carolina Black Film Festival with Queens (NY) Underground International Film Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid; an a.m. shower or two, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Zion Baptist Church to install new pastor (carolinapanorama.com) — Historic Zion Baptist Church in Columbia will install Rev. Dr. James Palmer Jr. as its 13th pastor, with services and celebrations running October 7–11. A retired Army chaplain and active Columbia NAACP member, Palmer brings decades of ministry and military leadership. The church is inviting members, neighboring congregations, and the wider Columbia community to join the installation worship services and reception.
   

• Benedict runs over Clark Atlantic, 31-3 (wistv.com) — Benedict College football fans in Columbia saw the Tigers dominate Clark Atlanta 31-3 at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, powered by 301 rushing yards and two touchdowns from Christopher Johnson. The defense added two key end-zone interceptions, and Benedict now turns its attention to next week's matchup at Allen University.
   

• South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Oct. 3, 2026 (greenvilleonline.com) — South Carolina lottery players can now check the October 3 Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5 winning numbers, and Columbia-area winners get clear instructions on how to claim prizes. Smaller wins can be redeemed at retailers, while larger prizes must be mailed or claimed in person at the Columbia claims center or headquarters. All prizes must be claimed within 180 days.
   

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  • Richland Library is offering free fresh produce, no questions asked, from community refrigerators at four branches.
    The fridges are restocked every Thursday with produce from a local farm. Fridges at the Northeast, North Main, Eastover and St. Andrews branches are… (Nextdoor Villages at Lakeshore)
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🗞 Nearby News

Cayce

  • City of Cayce announces the hiring of Elizabeth Carpenter as the City's new Assistant to the City Manager (westmetronews.com)

West Columbia

  • South Carolina Mid-Amateur: Sam Jackson, Rodric Overholt share opening-round lead (amateurgolf.com)
  • Gavin Newsom sees split approval rating with eyes on presidential run (amedpost.com)

Blythewood

  • From building golf courses, to reconstructing collisions, to 'Live PD,' retiring SCHP trooper has learned to 'slow down and enjoy the ride' (sc.gov)
  • Escalade Costs $30,400 More Than a Tahoe. Europe Wants That Gap. (businessmodelanalyst.com)
  • No. 6 TCU Falls to No. 5 SMU and No. 2 South Carolina (gofrogs.com)

Ok Columbia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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