🌱Update On Sr. Living Deaths + Vaccine Deadline For City Workers

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny, warm, and humid. High: 86 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Columbia today:

1. The Richland County Sheriff's Department released an update yesterday on the husband and wife who were found fatally shot in a Columbia senior living facility Tuesday. It's been determined that David Sprague, 83, and Phyllis Sprague, 86, died in an apparent murder-suicide. The investigation found that David Sprague shot his wife Phyllis Sprague before shooting himself. (ColaDaily.com)
2. City of Columbia employees have until Nov. 1 to get the COVID-19 vaccine. City officials say if they don't get vaccinated, they could be terminated. "We're very serious about the Nov. 1 deadline," said City Councilman Howard Duvall. Duvall says the city is offering a $500 incentive to employees who get the vaccine. (WACH.com)
3. Columbia's Just the Thing boutique is planning to celebrate 30 years of business with a celebration Tuesday, Oct. 19. There will be treats, discounts, and drawings for a chance to win up to 30% off customer orders. (ColaDaily.com)
4. A Columbia man found $100K winner in a month-old pile of lottery tickets (The State)
5. West Columbia businesses Primal Gourmet and Always Original Bakery have developed a partnership in efforts to help feed frontline workers. (Columbia Star)

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Today in Columbia:

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