Sexual Assault Suspect At Large + Boil Water Advisory

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Columbia Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 85 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in Columbia today:

1. Columbia Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman. According to the police, the suspect, John Forrest Washington Jr. forced his way into the victim's home on Pelham Drive and, armed with a sharp object, attacked and sexually assaulted her. He then escaped the scene in the victim's black 2015 Nissan Altima. (WLTX.com)
2. A boil water advisory has been issued by Columbia Water laboratory staff for customers of Two Notch Road from Roof Street to O'Neil Court. Residents are encouraged to vigorously boil their water at least one minute prior to drinking or cooking. Columbia Water experienced a scheduled 24-inch lock joint water main repair which could possibly result in bacterial contamination of the water. (WIS10)
3. Columbia mayor hosts breakfast at City Hall to help fight breast cancer. (Abccolumbia.com)
4. The South Carolina Supreme Court has assigned a judge to oversee pretrial matters on all criminal activity surrounding the Murdaugh cases. (WCNC.com)
5. The City of Columbia Planning Commission will meet today to review site plans of four proposed projects, including three new housing developments, totaling 280 new units. (WLTX.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.