SC State Fair + New Turning Leaf Location + Faith & Blue Event

Hello, neighbors! Sean Peek here with today's Columbia Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 77 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Columbia today:

1. Ready for some fun at the fair? The 152nd South Carolina State Fair kicks off in Columbia next Wednesday, Oct. 13, and runs through Oct. 24. The 12-day event brings fun, food, and millions of dollars to the state of South Carolina. The fair will feature new rides this year including Tea Cups and DUMBO. (WACH.com)
2. Turning Leaf, a Charleston program that assists men who are at the highest risk of rearrest find a new direction after prison, will open the doors to a new Columbia location on Oct. 27. A second location means Turning Leaf is able to provide its unique program of cognitive-behavioral therapy, case management, transitional employment, and job placement to more men returning home from prison across South Carolina. An open house will take place at the new location from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12 p.m. (holycitysinner.com)
3. The Columbia Police Department is holding an outreach event, Faith & Blue, featuring a cookout and ice cream social this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the City of Refuge Church. (WIS10)
4. Columbia Police have charged Anastacia Pillot who has been accused of crashing a car into a house earlier this week. (Abccolumbia.com)
5. Rhythm on the River is returning to West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater every Friday through October starting today at 6 p.m. (ColaDaily.com)

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— 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.