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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:

  • What WACH Fox uncovered about deadly domestic violence calls in Columbia
  • How a free bracelet program helps find missing loved ones faster.
  • Why counties are rethinking data centers as one hums near Columbia.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 69.
  • Tuesday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• OnPoint on WACH Fox: Impact of domestic violence disputes (wach.com) — Columbia residents are being reminded of the deadly risks tied to domestic violence calls after Officer Christopher DeLong was shot and killed near Southeast Park while responding to a dispute, and another officer was wounded. This week's OnPoint on WACH Fox examines how rising domestic violence killings across South Carolina are straining law enforcement and why these calls are among the most unpredictable they face.
   

• Project Lifesaver tracking program helps Midlands law enforcement find people who wander (wltx.com) — Families in the Columbia area can enroll vulnerable loved ones in Project Lifesaver, a free bracelet-based tracking program run by the Richland and Kershaw County sheriff's offices. Deputies use radio receivers to quickly locate participants who wander, but officials stress the system only works if bracelets are worn and caregivers stay vigilant, especially for children with autism and adults with dementia.
   

• Almost a third of SC counties considered temporary data center ban. Here's where (thestate.com) — Columbia readers are already living near this trend, with a DartPoints data center operating just south of downtown while counties statewide weigh temporary bans on new facilities. As large projects like Meta's Aiken County center move forward, local governments are pausing to study impacts on power, water, housing, and community well-being in the absence of a unified state policy.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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West Columbia

  • HS Football Rewind: Blythewood bests rival Westwood. Dutch Fork, Irmo win big (thestate.com)
  • Scout Teases New Traveler Mountainside and Trail -Ready Concepts (hagerty.com)

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  • District celebrates wall-raiser ceremony at Nursery Road Elementary (lexingtonchronicle.com)
  • Tunnel to Towers 5K draws thousands in Columbia despite heat (wistv.com)
  • With Over 500 Miles Of Shoreline, This Massive South Carolina Lake Offers Gorgeous Scenic Views (takingthekids.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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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