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New research points to the Earth's crust actively stretching and tearing beneath the Pacific Northwest, the region sitting atop the Cascadia subduction zone. The finding has drawn attention from science readers concerned about earthquake risk in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, and what deep tectonic activity could mean for future seismic hazards.
- 2Joy and Justice Tour wraps up in Columbia with focus on girls' mental health▼Joy and Justice Tour ends in Columbia with focus on girls' mental health, period poverty
The Joy and Justice Tour has concluded in Columbia, South Carolina, with events centered on girls' mental health and period poverty. Organizers used the tour's final stop to highlight the lack of access to menstrual products and the pressures affecting young girls' wellbeing, drawing local attention to issues advocates say are often overlooked in school and community policy discussions.
- 3Joy and Justice Tour Concludes in Columbia Focusing on Black Women's Health▼Joy and Justice Tour ends in Columbia with focus on health, basic needs of Black girls, women
The Joy and Justice Tour has wrapped up its run in Columbia, South Carolina, with events centered on the health and basic needs of Black girls and women. Organizers used the final stop to highlight gaps in access to healthcare, wellness resources, and essential support, drawing local attention to community advocacy efforts around racial and gender equity.
- 4West Columbia man charged with murder of 17-year-old girl▼West Columbia man charged with murder in death of 17-year-old girl in Union apartment, records state
A West Columbia man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl found in an apartment in Union, according to court records. Details about the suspect's identity, the circumstances of the girl's death, and the timeline of events have not been released. Local outlet WLTX reported the charge, which follows an ongoing investigation into the teenager's death.
- 5West Columbia man charged with murder of teenager▼West Columbia man charged with murder in death of 17-year-old in Union
A man from West Columbia has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 17-year-old in Union, South Carolina, according to WLTX. Few details about the suspect, the circumstances of the killing, or the relationship between the two have been released so far, and authorities have not publicly outlined what led to the charges.
- 6Guns turned into garden tools and art in Columbia▼In Columbia, guns are being turned into garden tools and works of art
In Columbia, unwanted guns are being melted down and refashioned into garden tools and works of art, according to The State. The initiative transforms firearms removed from circulation into symbolic objects, and the unusual approach to gun violence prevention is drawing attention for its creative and peace-building message.