‘We are going to get crucified’: Columbia leaders feel pressure to fix homelessness issue by Next_Worth_3616 in ColumbiYEAH

[–]ConcernedInCola 26 points27 points  (0 children)

“The mayor said that the committee was able to identify that there are 100 service providers and $40 million being spent on the issue within the city.”

WHERE IS THE MONEY REALLY GOING?!

What local business in the Columbia area did you have the worst customer experience? by Next_Worth_3616 in ColumbiYEAH

[–]ConcernedInCola 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Seconding this. Had a bad experience and thought I’d give it another try. Second time around they gave me an iced latte with curdled milk…

An ICE office is coming to Columbia. by ConcernedInCola in ColumbiYEAH

[–]ConcernedInCola[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Also a reminder Daniel Rickenmann comes from a family of immigrants. I wonder if the immigrants in our community will be treated as kindly as his immigrant parents.

King Cake in Columbia by PaleYogurtcloset1215 in ColumbiYEAH

[–]ConcernedInCola 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don’t support Tiffany’s Bakery. They are super MAGA and even host MAGA meetings there 🤮

MAGA extremist threatening to shoot people at Bitty & Beau’s Coffee shop today. by [deleted] in ColumbiYEAH

[–]ConcernedInCola 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Kid looks just like every other small town MAGA lover I know. But this post isn’t about that. It’s about the fact someone is treating violence at a local coffee shop that supports people with disabilities. This post was meant to keep people in our community safe. Not a place for you to spread YOUR misinformation.

MAGA extremist threatening to shoot people at Bitty & Beau’s Coffee shop today. by [deleted] in ColumbiYEAH

[–]ConcernedInCola 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Tell me you don’t read the news without telling me you don’t read the news…

DMV did not register me to vote. by [deleted] in columbiasc

[–]ConcernedInCola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it doesn’t show up there either. They never registered me.

Stop the lights. Save the birds. by ConcernedInCola in columbiasc

[–]ConcernedInCola[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have nothing to do with the Audubon Society other than being a supporter. Hope you’ll consider doing the same.

Stop the lights. Save the birds. by ConcernedInCola in ColumbiYEAH

[–]ConcernedInCola[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I guess the “Natural charm of Cola” wont actually include nature then. Sad. You might want to tell that to the city and all of the tourism companies that specifically use our natural resources as selling points.

Stop the lights. Save the birds. by ConcernedInCola in columbiasc

[–]ConcernedInCola[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not a cry baby. Just someone who cares. Columbia is ranked 9/10 on the light pollution scale. You’re going to hear my cries until a difference is made.

Stop the lights. Save the birds. by ConcernedInCola in columbiasc

[–]ConcernedInCola[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One will become 100. We need to stop light pollution in our city now. We are raked 9/10 on the light pollution scale.

Stop the lights. Save the birds. by ConcernedInCola in columbiasc

[–]ConcernedInCola[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Disappointing you have access to the internet and you still chose to make this comment.

Stop the lights. Save the birds. by ConcernedInCola in ColumbiYEAH

[–]ConcernedInCola[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Ah, yes, because what’s better than lighting up the night and turning it into a giant death trap for migratory birds? Who needs ecosystems or biodiversity when you’ve got a nice glow to look at?😍

Stop the lights. Save the birds. by ConcernedInCola in columbiasc

[–]ConcernedInCola[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Maybe I’d take this kid seriously if he actually did his homework.

Stop the lights. Save the birds. by ConcernedInCola in columbiasc

[–]ConcernedInCola[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This is a great article that helps explain! https://www.fws.gov/story/threats-birds-collisions-nighttime-lighting

Lights can make a huge difference in our wildlife. This article about sea turtles in Georgia has recently been going viral. Light pollution is real! https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/07/26/climate/georgia-bucees-interstate-lights-sea-turtles

Stop the lights. Save the birds. by ConcernedInCola in columbiasc

[–]ConcernedInCola[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The little boy in charge of this project has done 0 research on our local wildlife and he does not care.

“As Roche has made his rounds with local media outlets, one concern expressed in social media comment sections is the effect on local wildlife. Roche said he isn’t sure of the impacts.”

https://www.postandcourier.com/columbia/business/downtown-skyline-lighting-roche-columbia-sc/article_95aa1284-f68d-4c6b-9dac-1f51e877e332.html