🌱 Shooting Victims Identified + Hardware Store Closing Friday

Happy Thursday, Columbia! Here are the most important things going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 85 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Columbia:

1. The victims from yesterday's deadly shooting at a Columbia Senior Living Community have been identified as David Sprague, 83, and Phyllis Sprague, 86, of Columbia. The investigation is still ongoing and no arrests have been made. Investigators believe there's no threat to the community. (WACH.com)
2. Columbia's Wood True Value Hardware Store is closing its doors after 40 years in business. "It's been a great honor," said owner Ronnie Wood. This Friday will be the last day of business for the Broad River Road store. Until then, most items are on sale, up to half off. Wood's Lexington location will stay open for now. (The State)
3. The City of Columbia is seeing measured progress from its projects that seek to further the safety of pedestrians and bikers. (ColaDaily.com)
4. Hungry? Check out some new dining establishments that have recently opened in Columbia. (WLTX.com)
5. Columbia City Hall held a "Shine the Light" event to raise awareness for metastatic breast cancer research. (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.