FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WACH) — Walmart celebrated the grand reopening of its newly renovated Forest Acres location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday and Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins were featured speakers Other community leaders worked with Walmart on different acts of service throughout the Midlands The celebration opened with a Presentation of Colors by JROTC students and an energetic performance from the C.A. Johnson High School Marching Band drumline Walmart representatives say the renovations are part of the company’s efforts to enhance the shopping experience while maintaining strong ties with local organizations and city leadership The upgraded store is now officially open to the public A smashburger from Chubby's Burgers and Brewhouse Family-owned Chubby's Burgers will close its Forest Acres location marking the end of the burger joint's second location COLUMBIA — A family-owned burger joint has closed its second location in Columbia after less than a year in operation Chubby's Burgers has closed its 106 Percival Rd. location, according to an April 24 post on the restaurant’s Facebook we have decided to close our Forest Acres location permanently,” the post read “Thank you for all the patrons since our opening Our location in Blythewood will continue to operate.” according to a comment made by the restaurant under the post The Percival Road store opened in August 2024 branded as a Forest Acres location but was addressed in Columbia “It was a combination of business and personal reasons but the Blythewood location is doing very well,” the Chubby’s account posted in a response to a comment under the post announcing the closure Chubby’s originated as a food truck in Summer 2020 after owner Chris Sarant lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic growth and development for the Post & Courier Columbia He has previously written for The State and the Times and Democrat He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2023 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WACH) — Columbia Water has lifted a boil water advisory for residents on Trenholm Road Officials said water samples confirmed the system is safe for drinking and cooking The bacteriological tests conducted by Columbia Water showed no signs of contamination Columbia Water issues boil water advisories out of caution when pressure drops in the distribution system Residents are encouraged to sign up for local alerts here Customers can contact the Customer Care Call Center at 803-545-3300 a longtime staple of the local fast food and ice cream scene The new business would have similar food offerings to Zesto's menu FOREST ACRES — A beloved fast food restaurant that closed in December could soon get a new lease on life An interested buyer is nearing a deal to open in the former Zesto location at 3239 Forest Drive in Forest Acres “The city has spoken with a new business looking to revitalize the former Zesto’s,” Shaun Greenwood A local spot with the nostalgic feel of Zesto’s is certainly missed in Forest Acres.” A name or opening date for the new business has not been decided but customers could be returning to the spot as soon as next month According to county tax records, was not under new ownership as of April 7 The 1,633-square-foot building was last sold in 1956 The Zesto location closed in December 2024 after the owner retired The closure was met with an outpouring of admiration for the restaurant on social media from longtime fans and residents The restaurant originally opened as part of the Zesto chain of burger, chicken and ice cream joints across the Midlands, before splitting off into its own establishment. Another Zesto in Chapin closed in May 2024 Surviving restaurants from the former chain include the locations in West Columbia and along Columbia’s North Main Street The restaurant property sits across Forest Drive from the former Richland Mall site, which is slated to be replaced by a city park News tips: znicholson@postandcourier.com Subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com (WACH) — South Carolina has the 4th largest highway system in the U.S and with the population in the state growing road improvement projects in counties across the state need to be up to date some of that work is going on in Forest Acres Dozens of people were at Tuesday night's city council meeting to share some of their concerns about roads in their neighborhood or next to schools that they want officials to prioritize Comment cards being filled by Forest Acres residents asked SCDOT to address some of their concerns Some said that even with improvements made since the DOT's update last year "Regularly we see where dot is trying to make efforts but there's so much water damage," said one Forest Acre resident "I hate to say it but it's like they're digging a hole in water trying to repair roads while the water system is undercutting those repairs." and State Representatives Heather Bauer and Beth Berstein are teaming up to make improvements to a list of roadways by putting up stop signs Officials are asking people to be patient with the process as they continue to get through their list of improvements For people who have improvement requests for DOT visit their website or contact either your local statehouse rep FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WACH) — The Forest Acres Festival on Saturday is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the A.C. Flora Athletic Field Families can enjoy free entertainment and activities Attendees can also meet local firefighters and explore a firetruck Food and drinks will be available for purchase Organizers say the public should stop by and celebrate the community a Forest Acres family is recovering after a frightening incident in which a car crashed into their home busting a gas line and creating a dangerous situation for the neighborhood The family spoke with WACHFOX News about their harrowing experience described the shock she felt moments after the crash "It took me a while to even process what had happened; it was almost like a dream," she said Abraham never expected to see what happened next—teenagers fleeing from the vehicle and we see seven people jump out of the car and start running The incident unfolded late Saturday night around 11 p.m when Forest Acres police responded to a call from a neighbor reporting fighting and arguing on Atascadero Drive officers discovered a group of teens at a rental home officers observed a burgundy Nissan driving through the backyard where the car lost control and crashed into the front of Abraham’s home recalled the frantic moments following the crash "I just got up and grabbed my niece to take her to the back and kind of get her away from all of it That's when they told us the gas was spewing out into the house The crash damaged the home's gas meter Dominion Energy was able to fix the leak on the same day the homeowners are now left with the daunting task of cleaning up the wreckage and repairing their home "We're lucky to be alive for sure," Katy Abraham said this is probably the only path that no damage could've happened beyond what did." No charges have been announced at this point and Forest Acres police are continuing to investigate the crash (WACH) — Authorities have taken 20-year-old Ty’Quan Kelly into custody after shooting incident Monday in Forest Acres that put several area schools on lockdown The Forest Acres Police Department launched a manhunt for Kelly after dispatch responded to shots fired into a vehicle with multiple people inside in the Covenant Crossing area of Forest Acres Officers found the shot vehicle at Bradley Elementary School where the victim who was driving away came to a stop Authorities said the shooting happened at the Ravenwood Apartments less than a mile up the street K9s and drones were deployed to find Kelly while several schools were put on lockdown due to the manhunt: The Forest Acres Police Department announced Monday afternoon that Kelly had been found and was taken into custody Kelly is one of several people charged in the Meadowlake Park shooting in 2023 and faced gun and drug charges At a press conference Monday afternoon FAPD Chief Robinson said schools were put on lockdown because of the violent threat and that officials are looking for the weapon and have a vehicle secured in connection This investigation remains ongoing and WACH FOX will have more details as they become available Kristen Burger was arrested in connection with the shooting and charged with murder possession of a firearm by a convicted felon possession of a weapon during a violence crime (WOLO)– Forest Acres Police Department gave an update on a deadly early morning shooting Police say a domestic violence situation ended in a deadly early hours Thursday morning shooting Forest Acres officers responded to a shooting that happened inside of a home 52-year-old Mauricio Garcia and 44-year-old Kristen Burger were found inside of the home Kristen Burger is accused of murdering her boyfriend Mauricio Garcia at his Partridge Drive home Garcia was later announced as dead at a nearby hospital An autopsy performed on Thursday morning by the Richland County Coroner’s Office found that Garcia died due to a single gunshot wound to the head Burger was arrested in connection with the shooting and charged with murder Berger has prior 2 convictions in relation to domestic violence and the Thursday morning altercation will be her third incident has released a statement following Monday's shooting incident The Forest Acres Police Department has charged 20-year-old Ty'Quan Kelly with two counts of attempted murder aggravated breach of peace and unlawful carrying of a weapon by a convicted felon Authorities believe Kelly was involved in a domestic dispute with a woman at Ravenwood apartments around noon Monday when he fired into a car as she left with three people inside the victim drove the car about a mile before stopping near Bradley Elementary with a flat tire to call the police Police say none of the three people in the car were hurt Several schools including Bradley Elementary and The Therapy Place were put on lockdown as police searched the area Police say Kelly was arrested around 4 pm Monday while walking outside of Bradley Elementary by an undercover officer Kelly's bond hearing was scheduled for Tuesday A frozen yogurt and ice cream chain with vegan offerings is planned for a Forest Acres shopping center FOREST ACRES — A frozen yogurt and ice cream chain with vegan offerings is planned for a Forest Acres shopping center The new store is anticipating a late May opening date, a representative said in a message to The Post and Courier. The Forest Acres location’s social media pages first announced the new store in an April 1 post “This isn’t just any frozen yogurt; it's a masterpiece of flavors toppings and ultimate relativity,” the post read “Whether you’re a cookie crumble connoisseur or a fruit-tastic fanatic we’ve got you covered with endless possibilities!” City officials confirmed the chain received construction permits from the city for the new location which will fill the former Verde restaurant space The ice cream shop — echoing the similarly named 1984 Molly Ringwald film — offers “16 rotating flavors and endless toppings bar at every shop,” with frozen yogurt The chain has announced two more locations in Charleston and Myrtle Beach The three stores would be the first in South Carolina There are at least 45 locations operating or planned in Florida Arizona and — primarily — in the New York City metro area Fresh Market and HomeGoods in the Forest Drive shopping center Another new restaurant could be on the horizon, as officials have reported a potential buyer for the former Zesto location is nearing the finish line S.C (WACH) — A bullet pierced through the back window of a woman's car as she drove away from her boyfriend who police said was shooting at her Monday afternoon "This incident stemmed from a pretty heated domestic in which the victim left his apartment and tried to leave and was fired upon by the suspect," said Forest Acres Police Chief Donald Robinson "Multiple shots struck the vehicle." The victim was in the car with at least two other people and drove away with a shot-out tire up to Bradley Elementary School where someone called the police for help Several schools were locked down as authorities launched a manhunt for Kelly "Eventually we had an undercover officer actually spot him walking down by the school is frustrating lawmakers who are pushing for change "Here we go again not too long ago we just had a situation," said Democratic Rep Kelly was charged in a mass shooting at Meadowlake Park in Columbia that wounded nine people during a prom party Kelly faced gun and drug charges in that case I mean how many times?" said Johnson Frustratingly "This is that revolving door that many people are talking about." Monday afternoon Kelly was taken to the Forest Acres police department to be transported to the Alvin S Glenn detention center (WACH) — Forest Acres Police Chief Don Robinson has announced the arrest of Brittany Rose Hernandez Hernandez has been arrested for the attempted murder of her husband on Tuesday night FAPD dispatch received a report on January 28 from a witness who saw a pedestrian struck by a Chevy Traverse SUV who was dragged underneath it near the intersection of Harrison Road and Bagnal Drive around 6:35 pm FAPD searched the area for evidence including security footage from businesses nearby to help identify the suspect The following day investigators identified Hernandez as the suspect Officers went to Hernandez's residence where they found the injured victim inside who had not received any medical attention was taken to the hospital with serious injuries An investigation revealed that Hernandez and her husband had been fighting when she pulled into the parking lot of a business on the 3000 block of Forest Drive Tuesday night Hernandez entered a business to buy alcohol the victim exited the vehicle where Hernandez followed and stopped to talk to him Video reportedly showed the man walking away while Hernandez took a sharp left turn running him over and dragging him under the vehicle as she drove away After the vehicle drove ten feet and stopped a witness observed two minors exiting the SUV to put the man inside the vehicle before driving away toward Columbia Hernandez is charged with attempted murder and has been transported to the Alvin S Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCOLUMBIA (WIS) - For those craving some broasted chicken The City of Forest Acres announced Zesto on Forest Drive is expected to close permanently in December No official closing date has been released yet but city officials said to expect it to be between Christmas and New Year’s Day Management at the classic restaurant told city officials the owner is retiring The Forest Drive location is one of three restaurants with the Zesto name operating in the Midlands area The remaining two include the Zesto in West Columbia and Angelo’s Zesto on North Main Street in Columbia A fourth, located in Chapin, closed in May after 18 years of business to maybe even your first job as a kid,” said city officials via a Facebook post “Zesto’s in Forest Acres has always been like an old friend to welcome you home.” Zesto opened dozens of locations throughout the late 1940s and early 1950s across the American South and Midwest before the chain disbanded in 1955 Several restaurants still operate independently using the name WIS News 10 reached out to Zesto on Forest Drive for comment but have not heard back Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. 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Click here Brittany Rose Hernandez is accused if attempting to murder her husband (WOLO)– Forest Acres Police say a woman has been arrested for attempting to murder her husband According to investigators, Brittany Hernandez was arrested for attempted murder of her husband after an incident happened on Tuesday night Officers responded to the intersection of Harrison Road and Bagnal Drive after receiving a report from a witness who saw a pedestrian be hit and dragged by a Chevy Traverse SUV between 6:35 p.m Law enforcement say the witness also reported seeing two minors who was later identified as passengers in the SUV pull the man from under the vehicle and put him back inside of the SUV before it drove off The following day after investigators searched for evidence and looked for security footage from nearby businesses Forest Acres Police Department says when officers visited Hernandez’s home they found the injured man inside investigators say the man did not receive medical care and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries A sign posted at the former Zesto in Forest Acres advertises a "Mo's Dairy Bar" is "coming soon." A sign posted to the former Zesto on Forest Drive advertises a new dairy bar coming to the location FOREST ACRES — More information on the future of the Forest Acres Zesto has been revealed A handwritten sign posted to the former restaurant’s door on April 9 advertised a “Mo’s Dairy Bar” is “coming soon.” Earlier this month, city officials had announced an interested buyer was looking to reopen the fast food eatery, which closed in December 2024, according to reporting by The Post and Courier Officials confirmed the city received permits filed on behalf of the new business but did not identify the interested buyer on April 9 No contact information was posted at the restaurant No information related to a Mo’s Dairy Bar was readily accessible online, and county tax records had not been updated to reflect any sale of the property Forest Acres officials said the new restaurant planned on offering a similar menu to the burgers fries and soft serve ice cream served at the former Zesto from 1949 to 2024 The Zesto at 3239 Forest Drive closed after the owner retired The restaurant originally opened as part of the Zesto chain of burger chicken and ice cream joints across the Midlands before splitting off into its own establishment Another Zesto in Chapin closed in May 2024 The restaurant property sits across Forest Drive from the former Richland Mall site which is slated to be replaced by a city park (WACH) - The City of Forest Acres is calling it an "end of an era." the city confirmed on its Facebook page that Zesto's in Forest Acres will be closing in late December "We are sad to share the rumors are true," the post said to the ice cream treats to maybe even your first job as a kid...Zesto’s in Forest Acres has always been like an old friend to welcome you home." City officials say they have spoken with the restaurant's management and were told the owner is retiring The Forest Acres restaurant has been in business for decades and will be the latest eatery under the Zesto brand to close its doors A Zesto location in Chapin closed in the spring Two other Zesto brand locations are still in business one on North Main Street in Columbia and one in West Columbia that is located under the trademark giant ice cream cone The West Columbia location also earned itself a prime moment in the spotlight in January 2023 when now president-elect Donald Trump made a stop for a bite to eat during a visit to the Midlands According to the City of Forest Acres post the last day of business at the Forest Drive location hasn't officially been decided but it will likely be right after Christmas and before the New Year CRBR Women of Influence familiar because of its blue-and-white paint job announced earlier this week that the restaurant will be closing its doors by the end of the year Forest Acres city officials said the owner of the location has decided to retire Iconic Forest Acres restaurant in Columbia closing after 75 years An iconic eatery along Forest Drive will be closing its doors after 75 years Generations of Forest Acres residents have stopped by the familiar walk-up restaurant for its signature fried chicken hamburgers and other dishes as well as the famous Zesto ice cream one of the few locations to get an authentic old-fashioned style dip ice cream cone in flavors like chocolate and butterscotch City officials called the closing the “end of an era.” to the ice cream treats to maybe even your first job as a kid …Zesto’s in Forest Acres has always been like an old friend to welcome you home,” a Facebook post from the city read “…when thinking about what’s for lunch or dinner this week The closing announcement has been shared thousands of times on area social media and hundreds of people on both the City of Forest Acres site and area food pages have commented with sadness remembering times when they visited Zesto with grandparents worked there and stopped by the convenient Forest Drive location on hot summer days to enjoy the ice cream No set date has been announced but social media posts indicated the last day to get a Zesto’s fix in Forest Acres will be Dec Related: Behind the closing of nearly 30-year landmark Columbia restaurant Related: Next plan for Columbia’s BullStreet creates gathering place, attracts specialty pizza shop There has been no announcement of what will become of the well-known blue-and-white building or what may eventually go onto the restaurant’s former site The Zesto brand was once a mainstay across the Southeast and in the Midwest in the 1940s and early 1950s until the chain itself disbanded in 1955 the Midlands locations have all been operated independently Fans will still be able to enjoy the Zesto experience at the Midlands’ other locations the West Columbia site at 512 12th Street known for its huge ice-cream cone shaped sign and the slogan “Come see us under the cone,” will remain Angelo’s Zesto located on North Main Street will also stay open Another Zesto location which had operated in Chapin for 18 years closed its doors in May The Fireflies are adding specialty items to the menu on select Friday games during the 2025 season Riverbanks Zoo and Garden continues its momentum from a landmark 50th anniversary year with a series of events[...] This is the second-consecutive year the chef has been nominated for the prestigious award The spot will feature Korean fried chicken rice bowls and other Korean-inspired comfort food The airline will take off from CAE for the first time on June 5 Sign up for your daily digest of Columbia Business Report Hundreds turn out to see what governor and South Carolina Department of Employment and Wor[...] Courtney Catledge has been appointed dean of USC Lancaster bringing leadership experience and a pas[...] Blanchard Machinery begins 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a.m — the hours the proposed ordinance would prohibit Forest Acres Mayor Thomas Andrews has previously said the city is pursuing the restrictions due to police concerns about the potential for more frequent calls to late-night businesses he said the city was acting proactively to prevent a spike in incidents amid business growth in the area "I think it stands to reason that the more businesses that are open at night the more potential problems there are," Andrews said "and we're just trying to balance sort of the business growth with public safety." Residents would be able to weigh in on the proposal during a public hearing at the beginning of the meeting along with emergency veterinary facilities and fitness centers could open as early as 4 a.m Locations that could qualify for a special permit include businesses like grocery stores (WOLO) — Forest Acres Police say 20-year-old Ty’Quan Kelly was in a domestic dispute around noon on Monday firing into the victim’s car as she and three others left Ravenwood Apartments a court hearing was held for Kelly at Alvin S FAPD is charging Kelly with two counts of attempted murder and unlawful carrying of a weapon by a convicted felon The victim drove the car for about a mile before stopping in front of Bradley Elementary  School to call police Nearby schools were placed on lockdown as well out of precaution including Brockman Elementary Kelly was arrested around 4 pm on Monday while on foot near Bradley Elementary Authorities arrested Kelly for a third time last May after a mass shooting at Meadowlake Park where 11 people were injured Kelly was 18-years-old at the time of that incident Deputies say Kelly was in a vehicle that sped from the park that gun was found to not be involved in the shooting All three of his prior arrests involved firearms – including according to deputies holding a gun to a woman’s head last April Because Kelly was already out on bond during yesterdays incident the judge says his bond will be determined at a later date by a circuit court The judge says Kelly will remain at Alvin s Glenn Detention Center until his official bond hearing which should be in about 8-10 days Kelly’s attorney also told the judge that Kelly is an expecting father Police Chief Don Robinson pointed to the department's victim advocate as a contact for domestic violence victims stolen firearm possession and firearm possession as a felon FOREST ACRES — Forest Acres police have arrested a woman accused of killing her boyfriend in the city's first murder case this year was arrested March 13 at a Partridge Drive home where she lived with Mauricio Garcia Garcia was found shot and later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital An autopsy requested by the Richland County coroner found Garcia died from a single gunshot wound to the head possession of a weapon during a violent crime possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon Berger has domestic violence convictions in Forest Acres in 2014 and West Columbia in 2008 Police said they responded around midnight March 13 to a call from Berger officers found no evidence of an assault during an initial investigation Officers noticed Berger appeared "grossly intoxicated" and offered an EMS evaluation and for her to be taken to a hospital She declined those offers and another from her mother officers advised him to go to his room and lock the door as neither he nor Berger was willing to leave the house Officers left after finding no evidence of a crime Forest Acres police received another call from Berger reporting an accidental shooting and requesting medical help Police returned to the scene and ordered Berger out of the house with her hands raised Investigators recovered the firearm used in the shooting and determined it was reported stolen from Cayce "Domestic violence is an intolerable offense and we're just going to always investigate and investigate thoroughly," Robinson said Mayor Thomas Andrews (third from left) and members of Forest Acres' City Council shortly before voting on March 11 to bar most businesses from operating past midnight unless they qualify for an exemption or special permit The Forest Acres municipal building at 5205 N the Forest Acres City Council unanimously approved a ban on most businesses operating between midnight and 5 a.m FOREST ACRES — Concerned about public safety amid recent business growth Forest Acres officials approved a law barring most businesses from operating past midnight unless they qualify for an exemption or special permit suburban community of around 10,000 spoke for or against it during a public hearing health care facilities such as hospitals and urgent care clinics are exempt from the ban fuel pumps and vending machines are also exempt and fitness centers may open as early as 4 a.m gas stations and hotel lobbies could qualify for a special permit if they install security cameras and meet other conditions For grocery stores and pharmacies to qualify for the permit they must also have security personnel on-site from midnight to 5 a.m The new law also comes as the city plans to redevelop the former 32-acre site of Richland Mall into a park, with apartments and retail space — a project that officials expect will draw a significant number of businesses More than 35 businesses have opened or been "updated" in the past three years according to a city presentation last year city administrator Shaun Greenwood said officials have noticed a nationwide trend of businesses operating late at night He said the ordinance reflects how city councilors have shown they want to maintain the city's "more neighborhood-type feel" and focus officers on patrolling residential areas over commercial ones "City Council is committed to preventing potential strains on our resources before they arise ensuring the city remains safe and manageable for law enforcement," Greenwood wrote in a statement The 2025 Forest Acres Classic brought high-level baseball action to A.C showcasing some promising high school talent in the region standout performances lit up the diamond – from clutch plays to dominant defensive efforts several players separated themselves from the pack with their impressive skill sets and leadership These athletes made their mark and left a lasting impression on Prep Baseball SC scouts and spectators alike Here’s a look at the standout players who defined this year’s Forest Acres Classic Reidar Carlson, 2027, RHP, Lexington Long 6-3 180-pound frame with some strength present and plenty more to be added on didn’t get too rushed down the mound against an imposing lineup in his outing Long AA with quality and consistent arm speed from a H3Q slot Good carry on FB up in zone at 84-87 and touched 88 Most impressive pitch of his arsenal was a FC at 79-81 with strong spin between 25-2600 RPM at times Pitch was effective to both LH and RH hitters running through the backdoor to freeze LHH and breaking hard into opposite batter’s box vs RHH Frisbee-like action on pitch that was akin to a hard SL plays very well off FB coming out of same slot not to mention he only started consistently throwing this pitch about a month ago Also mixed in a solid CH at 80-81 with big fade that garnered swing and miss to LHH Ran out of gas into the 6th inning but was efficient overall finishing with a line of 5.1 IP with 8 punchouts Walker Godwin, 2026, SS/RHP, River Bluff Lanky frame with plenty of room for more at 6-0 160-pounds Stands with a wide and slightly open base with crouch in the knees hands even with ear leve land a high back elbow Good simple load sinking into back hip directly from starting position with a low leg lift On time stride forward puts him in a decent hitting position and shows good fast hands in the zone with a level and short path Possibly some holes in swing if not exactly on time with pre-swing movements and footstrike but appears to know his swing well and has a nice approach to the opposite field More gap-to-gap power to come as he keeps adding on Athletic player that hopped on the mound as well with a FB up to 82 2026 SS Walker Godwin @RBHSBaseball Drives one deep out to CF for a sac fly. Good short swing with fast hands in zone. Wiry frame with some natural loft. @ForestAcresClas pic.twitter.com/zMSn0xR3lG Dominick Norton, 2026, 1B, River Bluff This article is only available to PBRPlus Subscribers If you wish to continue reading this article:           By | Oct 4 (Photo courtesy of Lynnsey Baker/Carolina News & Reporter) Hurricane Helene’s winds swept through Forest Acres last week Over 200 trees in the 4.98 square mile city fell due to the gusts Three areas were hit particularly hard – Fernwood the college streets by Citadel Park and Lakeshore Dr Eastshore Rd and the Forest Lake Country Club The Forest Lake Country Club had 50 downed trees alone “We had more than 30 roadways blocked at the height of the storm,” Baker said “We’ve got trees that fell on houses and that’s not even an account of trees that fell just on property and didn’t take out a house or a car.” The National Weather Service of Columbia doesn’t plan to survey Forest Acres They recorded a 67-mile-an-hour wind gust and multiple others that were 60 mph Larkin said they believe those gusts are primarily what caused the damage in Forest Acres Over 40% of those customers lost power at the height of the storm Only 67 customers were still without power as of Wednesday The city is trying to warn residents of what could come even though a majority of power has been restored “If the tree was not leaning before and it’s leaning now “If you can see the root system or any mounding around the base of the tree where the roots are trying to pull up that’s a red flag that tree needs to come down.” Baker said residents should assess their property and have tree removal companies do an assessment to reduce the risk of leaning trees There are still trees falling this week in Forest Acres “We’re also very concerned about falling branches branches that may be caught up in a tree and then fall,” Baker said and we are very concerned about those to fall.” The community of Forest Acres has been “absolutely amazing” in the wake of disaster all provided food to Forest Acres’ public works staff a lady in one of our streets brought us food,” Baker said Steven Powell has lived in Forest Acres for 22 years He’s a board member at the Rockbridge Club and they opened their doors for the community for shelter  They packaged 225 meal boxes to hand out to those seeking shelter “This is a tight community,” Powell said Some of Powell’s friends helped saw their neighbors’ trees and tree limbs and pull debris to the curb “The spirit of Forest Acres is alive and well and strong and I think that is what’s so special and unique about living in our community – is that we go above or beyond to take care of our own.” Workers line up to get food provided by the community An Altec work truck parks next to a fallen tree limb in Kilbourne Park (Photo by Annie Poteat/Carolina News & Reporter) Tree limbs and debris at the curb on Roundtop Drive She interned with GamecockCentral.com and has worked as an assistant sports editor and managing editor for the Daily Gamecock Poteat now is an intern with Gamecock Athletic's Communications Department and hopes to be a sports information director upon graduation Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress