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🌱 Hopkins man killed in Richland County apartment shooting; two suspects charged

Hopkins, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Hopkins man killed in Richland County apartment shooting; two suspects charged

Also on today's calendar: Columbia Vegfest 2026 and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 96, low: 73.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 face charges in weekend Richland County shooting that left 2 dead (thestate.com) — A Hopkins resident was one of two people killed in a weekend shooting at the Greenbrier Apartments in Richland County, where a third person was also injured. Deputies have charged a 21-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy with two counts of murder and a weapons offense, and are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I’m moving in about 6 weeks
    Need moving truck possibly help moving furniture Also inexpensive cleaning of home I’ve lived there 4 years with different people moving in with me… (Nextdoor Elon Ct)
  • So, we bought a grill and opted to put it together ourselves however, we are having difficulty putting it together.
    We need assistance. Please inbox me if thats truly something you can help with and give us a price. Thanks! (Nextdoor Honey Tree)
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Hopkins. Apply here.
  • SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkins here.

🗞 Nearby News

Columbia

  • This busy Columbia retail area is set to get a new trampoline and adventure park (thestate.com)
  • Business Analyst - Stellar Professionals LLC - Columbia, SC, US (dice.com)
  • Tourism Continues to Drive Columbia's Economy (thenewirmonews.com)

Cayce

  • Cayce Mayor and City Council will hold a Council Vision Planning Session while attending the Municipal Association of SC Annual Conference (westmetronews.com)

Ok Hopkins! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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