COLUMBIA, S.C. — Below freezing temperatures for more than 24 hours makes living without a home life threatening. But thankfully several agencies like the COMET Bus System, and Transitions have teamed up to make sure people have a warm place to stay and hot meals during this cold weather snap.
On Calhoun Street, behind the Columbia Riverfront Park is where the rapid overflow shelter is that’s keeping hundreds of people warm. The shelter is set to stay open throughout the weekend, and as long as it stays below 40 degrees.
Seeking out this shelter away from the cold has been the mission for several unhoused people in Columbia…