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Also, don't miss Submissions Open for Oct. 10 & 11 Film Festival on the West Columbia Patch calendar

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Hi West Columbia! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Submissions Open for Oct. 10 & 11 Film Festival at South Carolina Black Film Festival

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 82, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey y'all I wanted y'all to meet the ferals that we trapped and took to pawmetto.
    Picked them up this morning and they are doing great and this colony will be relocated to a sanctuary. Thank you so much for all of the love and… (Nextdoor Lloydwoods)
  • Thank you everyone we found someone!
    Y'all are amazing! 🫶🫶 Hey neighbors! Does anyone haul off like old appliances for free like.... I know I've heard some people will do it for the… (Nextdoor Lloydwoods)
  • The Budd Group posted a job opening for Evening Floor Technician in West Columbia. Apply here.
  • InTown Suites posted a job opening for Housekeeping in West Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Columbia here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Lexington ready for 2026 following offseason of growth (lexingtonchronicle.com)
  • Mathnasium of Lexington Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location and Next Chapter for Local Families (columbiabusinessmonthly.com)
  • Local Living: toiletry drive, free dog and cat adoptions, Labor Day celebration, Greek Festival (abccolumbia.com)

Ok West Columbia! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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