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COLUMBIA EDITION

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 — All the news you need to know from the Midlands.




DOZENS OF NEW HOMES ARE COMING TO THIS BUSY AREA IN WEST COLUMBIA.

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Dozens of new homes have been approved for a subdivision near a busy interchange
in West Columbia.




NEWS TO KNOW TODAY

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Columbia News


RIVERBANKS ZOO IN COLUMBIA WELCOMES TOCO TOUCAN HATCHLING, THE FIRST IN A DECADE

After more than a decade of trying to birth a Toco toucan, the bird team
at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden welcomed its newest inhabitant this summer. 


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Palmetto Politics


WHERE THE UNCLAIMED DEAD OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S PRISONS ARE LAID TO REST

When inmates die in South Carolina's prisons, their bodies are returned to their
families. Some of the deceased, however, go unclaimed. This is where they end
up. 



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Food & Drink


AFTER BLAZE AT MAURICE'S PIGGIE PARK IN WEST COLUMBIA, THE BESSINGERS LOOK TO
PICK UP THE PIECES

In the days following the fire at Maurice's Piggie Park's flagship location in
West Columbia, the Bessinger family has looked to rebuilding efforts. 


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Columbia News


AREAS OF SC NEAR RECORD DRY CONDITIONS IN OCTOBER FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINFALL FROM
HURRICANE HELENE

Barely any rain has fallen in South Carolina since Hurricane Helene, with no
major rain forecasted in the coming week. 





SOUTH CAROLINA HEADLINES


SC DEATH ROW INMATE ASKS U.S. SUPREME COURT TO HALT HIS EXECUTION NOV. 1

Richard Moore, 59, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection for the fatal
shooting of a Spartanburg County store clerk in 1999.




SC ELECTION SECURITY: PANIC BUTTONS AND QUIET ROOMS. HIDDEN FEATURES PROTECTING
POLL WORKERS FOR 2024

Across South Carolina, local county elections directors are taking newly
required steps to ensure the safety of both voters and its poll workers.
Training includes de-escalation tactics alongside more routine election
procedures like learning how to open and close the polls.




SC'S AUTISM POPULATION IS GROWING. CAN UNDERSTAFFED AND UNDERFUNDED SCHOOLS MEET
THEIR NEEDS?

A month after the death of 8-year-old Leo Cervantes, members of South Carolina's
growing autism community ask whether public schools — stressed with staffing
shortages and funding shortfalls — can manage these challenging kids.








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DOZENS OF NEW HOMES ARE COMING TO THIS BUSY AREA IN WEST COLUMBIA.

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RECRUITING: USC EYES OFFENSIVE LINEMAN COMMITTED TO GEORGIA TECH

 * 8 hrs ago


USC Gamecocks Sports

GAMECOCKS EYE NEXT OPPORTUNITY AS NO. 10 TEXAS A&M VISITS

 * 9 hrs ago



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A RARE CHANCE TO SEE 100 YEARS OF FRENCH MASTERPIECES AT THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF
ART

 * 10 hrs ago


Columbia News

RIVERBANKS ZOO IN COLUMBIA WELCOMES TOCO TOUCAN HATCHLING, THE FIRST IN A DECADE

 * Updated 6 hrs ago


USC Gamecocks Sports

GAMECOCKS ROLL OVER CLAYTON STATE IN FINAL TUNEUP BEFORE SEASON-OPENER

 * 17 hrs ago


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AFTER BLAZE AT MAURICE'S PIGGIE PARK IN WEST COLUMBIA, THE BESSINGERS LOOK TO
PICK UP THE PIECES

 * Oct 28, 2024


USC Gamecocks Sports

KICKOFF SET FOR GAMECOCKS' NOV. 9 TILT AT VANDERBILT

 * Oct 28, 2024


Columbia News

AREAS OF SC NEAR RECORD DRY CONDITIONS IN OCTOBER FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINFALL FROM
HURRICANE HELENE

 * Oct 28, 2024






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A RARE CHANCE TO SEE 100 YEARS OF FRENCH MASTERPIECES AT THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF
ART

The Columbia Museum of Art's latest exhibit, "French Moderns," features nearly
60 works by artists living in Paris, the epicenter of Western art, between 1850
and 1950.  Read moreA rare chance to see 100 years of French masterpieces at the
Columbia Museum of Art




AFTER BLAZE AT MAURICE'S PIGGIE PARK IN WEST COLUMBIA, THE BESSINGERS LOOK TO
PICK UP THE PIECES

In the days following the fire at Maurice's Piggie Park's flagship location in
West Columbia, the Bessinger family has looked to rebuilding efforts.  Read
moreAfter blaze at Maurice's Piggie Park in West Columbia, the Bessingers look
to pick up the pieces




HE WAS A KEY PLAYER IN NEW YORK'S PUNK SCENE. HIS 36TH ALBUM PAYS HOMAGE TO HIS
NEW COLUMBIA HOME

Kevin K. and The Bowery Cats' latest album, "Rosewood," is part-homage to the
punk rocker's adopted home. Read moreHe was a key player in New York's punk
scene. His 36th album pays homage to his new Columbia home




BELOVED COLUMBIA GALLERIST AMASSED ONE OF SC'S LARGEST CONTEMPORARY ART
COLLECTIONS. SEE IT NOW

Eileen Waddell and Wim Roefs, the owner of if Art Gallery who died suddenly in
2022, amassed one of the state's largest private collections of contemporary art
during their three-plus decades together. You can view it now at 701 CCA.  Read
moreBeloved Columbia gallerist amassed one of SC's largest contemporary art
collections. See it now




CULTURE CALENDAR: LIVE THEATER, MAGIC SHOWS AND BALLET TAKE THE STAGE THIS
NOVEMBER IN COLUMBIA

Looking for some culture this November? We rounded up nine arts, music and dance
events to check out in the Midlands.  Read moreCulture Calendar: Live theater,
magic shows and ballet take the stage this November in Columbia





BUSINESS

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DOZENS OF NEW HOMES ARE COMING TO THIS BUSY AREA IN WEST COLUMBIA.

Dozens of new homes have been approved for a subdivision near a busy interchange
in West Columbia. Read moreDozens of new homes are coming to this busy area in
West Columbia.



LATEST POSTS IN BUSINESS

Columbia Business

A LUXURY SALON BRAND IS SET TO MAKE THE BULLSTREET DISTRICT ITS FIRST HOME IN
COLUMBIA


Columbia Business

BARNES & NOBLE TO OPEN A LOCATION IN THE COLUMBIANA MALL



Columbia Business

LEXINGTON HAS BECOME THE HEART OF POPULATION GROWTH IN THE MIDLANDS. HERE'S
WHERE PEOPLE ARE MOVING


Columbia

TRANSFORMATIVE WEST COLUMBIA MIXED-USE PROJECT SIGNS FINAL TENANT, LATEST
CHAPTER IN AREA'S REBIRTH










PALMETTO POLITICS

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Palmetto Politics


HEATHER BAUER WAS A RARE BRIGHT SPOT FOR DEMS IN '22. CAN SHE SURVIVE A REMATCH
WITH KIRKMAN FINLAY?

South Carolina state representative and former Columbia city councilwoman
Heather Bauer was a rare bright spot for Democrats in her 2022 upset of
incumbent Republican Rep. Kirkman Finlay. Can she repeat in 2024? Read
moreHeather Bauer was a rare bright spot for Dems in '22. Can she survive a
rematch with Kirkman Finlay?









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GOVERNOR APPEALS SUPREME COURT RULING DENYING SCHOOL VOUCHERS. HERE'S WHY

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MERRICK GARLAND MEETS WITH SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT; TALKS ASSASSINATION
ATTEMPT, CRIME RATES

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SEE WHO'S RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARD IN THE COLUMBIA AREA'S DISTRICTS THIS YEAR

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SPORTS

USC Gamecocks Sports


GAMECOCKS EYE NEXT OPPORTUNITY AS NO. 10 TEXAS A&M VISITS

South Carolina, fresh off its second bye week, has another tremendous
opportunity waiting on Saturday. Read moreGamecocks eye next opportunity as No.
10 Texas A&M visits



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GAMECOCKS ROLL OVER CLAYTON STATE IN FINAL TUNEUP BEFORE SEASON-OPENER



KICKOFF SET FOR GAMECOCKS' NOV. 9 TILT AT VANDERBILT



NO. 1 GAMECOCKS READY FOR SECOND AND FINAL EXHIBITION












OPINION

Commentary


SCOPPE: YOU COULD BE SURPRISED ON ELECTION DAY, BUT NOT BY EITHER OF THESE
POSSIBILITIES

Raise your hand if you think you know who our next president is going to be.
There’s a 50% chance that you’re wrong. Read moreScoppe: You could be surprised
on Election Day, but not by either of these possibilities









LATEST POSTS IN OPINION

Opinion

CITYWATCH: GREAT PICKIN’ AND NO DRINKIN’ AT BILL’S PICKIN’ PARLOR IN WEST
COLUMBIA

In his latest column, Kevin Fisher urges the young people of Columbia to find
fun at Bill's Pickin' Parlor, where you won't find a drop of alcohol.  Read
moreCityWatch: Great pickin’ and no drinkin’ at Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor in West
Columbia


Opinion

FURTHER CONSIDERATION: REMEMBERING THE OLD NICK

In this column, a local arts advocate reminisces about The Nickelodeon theater's
"good ol' days:" "There are reasons we remember the old Nick with such
reverence. We could have watched pop culture flicks anywhere. But we didn’t."
Read moreFurther Consideration: Remembering The Old Nick


Opinion

THE NICKELODEON: A COMMUNITY HUB FOR FILM, CULTURE AND CONVERSATION

In this column, The Nick's executive director details how the indie theater
"amplifies diverse voices and brings critical conversations to the forefront."
Read moreThe Nickelodeon: A community hub for film, culture and conversation
















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