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🌱 Patch AM: Plan your Saturday at Columbia’s Jubilee Festival of Black History

And on the Columbia Patch calendar - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Hey there, Columbia! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Plan your Saturday at Columbia's Jubilee Festival of Black History
  • How a USC AI expert wants to calm Columbia's tech fears
  • See when the new northeast Columbia Chick-fil-A starts serving

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 91, low: 64.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Celebrate Black History and Culture at Historic Columbia's Jubilee Festival (carolinapanorama.com) — Historic Columbia is hosting the free Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mann-Simons Site on Richland Street. Expect live music, kids' activities, local vendors, guided tours on Columbia's Black history, and free bus tours, making it an easy, family-friendly way to connect with the city's heritage.
   

2. USC expert weighs in on AI debate (abccolumbia.com) — A longtime University of South Carolina AI researcher in Columbia says residents should stay curious but not fearful about emerging technologies, emphasizing their potential benefits in medicine, environment, and industry. He and colleagues are planning a free AI-focused event for senior citizens at USC's Science and Technology Building on October 23rd to answer questions and ease concerns.
   

3. A new Columbia Chick-fil-A has an opening date in a busy area. Check out where (thestate.com) — A new Chick-fil-A is opening Sept. 17 on Lemonade Lane just off Hard Scrabble Road in northeast Columbia, bringing another fast-food option to this already busy corridor. With a play area, breakfast service, and long daily hours, it's positioned near local schools and shopping, adding to the area's growing cluster of restaurants and retailers.
   

4. A.C. Flora High School given state 'school of excellence' award (wistv.com) — Columbia's A.C. Flora High School has been honored as a state School of Excellence for its efforts to guide seniors through the college application process. During a recognition ceremony in Columbia, students worked directly with counselors, college representatives, and state staff to complete applications, reflecting the school's focus on preparing Falcons for college, careers, or military paths after graduation.
   

5. Businesses speak out about the shooting that injured eight along Decker Boulevard (wltx.com) — A weekend shooting in a Decker Boulevard plaza in Columbia left eight people injured and has nearby businesses and residents on edge. With few details released and no clear word on suspects, locals describe repeated violence in the area and say it's hurting both neighborhood safety and nearby shops while deputies continue investigating.
   

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  • Every Sunday, I go to The Original Pancake House at Trenholm Plaza.
    It's nearly all couples and groups. I'm the rare individual that eats alone. I've been going there for decades. They are SO nice to me. Everyone… (Nextdoor Graeme Drive)
  • I'm trying to get my crochjo back.
    Are there any crochet groups on Friday or Saturday? Or would anyone be willing to start one? This is the blanket I started for me 4 yrs ago! The blue… (Nextdoor Coldstream)
  • Hendrick Automotive Group posted a job opening for Parts Shipping and Receiving in Columbia. Apply here.
  • PruittHealth Corporation, Inc. posted a job opening for HR Payroll Medical Records Coordinator in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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