🌱Threat At Alcorn + USC Loses Front-Runner + Goodwill Job Fair

Hello, people of Columbia! Sean Peek here with the Tuesday issue of the Columbia Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cooler. High: 55 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Columbia today:

1. Alcorn Middle School administrators were made aware of a potential threat sent over a text message yesterday, according to officials. The district and the Columbia Police Department investigated the threat, and are continuing to investigate, however, the threat was not believed to have been credible. There was an additional presence of officers on campus yesterday as a safety precaution and school operations proceeded normally, according to officials. (WIS10)
2. The front-runner in the search for the University of South Carolina's next president has decided not to pursue the job. Purdue University engineering dean Mung Chiang says he's decided to stay with Purdue and focus on family instead. The school has been looking for a new leader since May. (WLTX.com)
3. Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands South Carolina is hosting a job and resource fair at their location at 111 Highland Center Drive today. Officials say that participants can meet directly with employers. The event lasts from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Abccolumbia.com)
4. Governor Henry McMaster has also ordered the flag atop the Statehouse and at state government buildings to fly at half staff until sundown Thursday in honor of Senator Bob Dole who passed away Sunday at age 98. (Abccolumbia.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.