Five Things To Know About Columbia, 9/8

1) The Weather

“Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.” – From the National Weather Service

2) Event Not To Miss

There will be a 9/11 ceremony starting at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Centennial Park, where county officials will unveil a that was from the World Trade Center.

3) Featured Reader Wisdom From Facebook

“If you get lost remember everything makes a circle. Commit to all rights or all lefts and you will eventually find your way back to where you started from.” – Kelly Howard Kesler on Columbia Patch’s super-duper Facebook page!

4) Featured Story: Some Pretty Amazing Flood Pictures

Reporter Dana Cetrone, along with readers and social media users, helped compile this gallery of flooding Wednesday in Columbia and Howard County.  Note to self: Buy big rubber boots.

5) Headlines You May Have Missed, 9/7

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