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Citizen Academy; Luke Bryan Plays Merriweather: Daily 5

ESPN's role in college football and locals chef in the finals of a cooking tournament for the second year in a row.

1. Weather >> Possible thunderstorms, otherwise similar to Monday with sunny skies and a high temperature predicted to be 87 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

2. National Read >> Is ESPN controlling college football? The New York Times investigates the role the national sports cable network has had on modern-day college football.

3. Chefs in Finals >> A team of chefs from Iron Bridge Wine Company in Columbia will compete tonight in the finals of the Mason Dixon Master Chef Tournament.

4. CA Launches Citizens Academy >> Columbia Association is inviting residents to join a free five-week program about CA operations on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. from Oct. 2 to Oct. 30. From CA, "Those interested in learning more about what CA does will find out about topics such as what CA’s different departments are in charge of; how CA’s annual charge is calculated and used each year; how the CA Board of Directors runs its meetings; Columbia’s open space; CA’s sports, fitness and health offerings; and its focuses on responsible watershed and energy management."

5. Event >> Country music star Luke Bryan takes the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday. Tickets are still available.


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