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Greetings Columbia! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Judge denies bail after deadly northeast Columbia family shooting spree.
  • Could a new pro soccer stadium reshape Columbia's sports and economy?
  • How did a USC alum become a leading ESPN SEC voice?

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: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man arrested in connection to multiple Monday shootings in northeast Columbia denied bail (wach.com) — A 75-year-old man accused of a deadly shooting spree in northeast Columbia, including the killing of his wife and wounding of his daughter, has been denied bail. In a Richland County bond hearing, the judge ordered a mental health evaluation while the suspect remains at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and the injured daughter undergoes surgery.
   

2. Major League Soccer could be coming to Columbia (wistv.com) — Columbia's city council has approved a memorandum of understanding with Hometown Soccer Holdings to explore bringing an MLS Next Pro team and new multiuse stadium to the capital city. Supporters see tourism and economic gains, while skeptics question spending priorities, and key details like stadium location and financing remain undecided during a planning period that could last up to a year.
   

3. Alyssa Lang talks life and career at ESPN on 'South Carolina Sideline' (wach.com) — From Columbia, ESPN and SEC Network host Alyssa Lang, a University of South Carolina alum, shares how she nearly left broadcasting before landing her dream role. She joins the 'South Carolina Sideline' podcast to talk about her career path, Gamecock ties, and life covering college football, with new episodes released several times a week.
   

4. South Carolina Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Oct. 6, 2026 (greenvilleonline.com) — If you bought lottery tickets in Columbia or anywhere in South Carolina, here are the official Oct. 6 results plus exactly how and where to claim prizes. Smaller wins can be handled at retailers, while larger payouts require mailing tickets or visiting the Columbia headquarters within 180 days.
   

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