Columbia, SC news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Columbia, SC on Friday, October 16, 2026: Teen charged in northeast Columbia shooting death. Also: Columbia was selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative to expand affordable housing across the city and region; SC State Fair opens today with new thrill rides, sea lion shows, and food vendors including birria tacos. Weather: Expect mostly rainy weather today with highs near 71°F and wind gusts up to 13 mph.

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Headlines

Columbia was selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative to expand affordable housing across the city and region.South Carolina Daily Gazette · Oct 16, 8:49 PM

Safety & emergencies

A teen has been charged with murder in a northeast Columbia shooting death. The victim, Darrell Grate Jr., was identified by the coroner.Post and Courier · Oct 16, 11:35 PM

Events & going out

SC State Fair opens today with new thrill rides, sea lion shows, and food vendors including birria tacos.WLTX · Oct 16, 11:47 AM

Business & new openings

Nephron Pharmaceuticals has a new CEO following Lou Kennedy's departure from the company.Bass Pro Shops · Oct 15, 1:49 PM

Schools & kids

SC State is taking precautions to ensure a safe environment during homecoming activities on campus.WLTX · Oct 16, 9:40 PM

Community & volunteering

SC Democrats held a rally in Columbia with a Georgia US senator ahead of early voting in the region.ABC Columbia · Oct 16, 6:22 PM
Columbia mayors are asking Americans to 'Disagree Better' as part of a civic engagement initiative.WIS News 10 · Oct 16, 11:27 PM
A mobile exhibit calling for release of Epstein files stopped in Columbia today.Post and Courier · Oct 16, 12:04 PM

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