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Emmie Chasteen (left) prepares a bowl of corn chowder Thursday evening during the Farm to Table event at Darby Pavilion. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Emmie Chasteen (left) prepares a bowl of corn chowder Thursday evening during the Farm to Table event at Darby Pavilion. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Foods shine at Farm to Table

TONY BRITT
Saturday, October 8, 2022
There was more than one star attraction Thursday night. From corn chowder, biscuits, greens and a salad, to grits with shrimp sauce, wings or ribs, grown by Columbia County farmers took center stage at Darby Pavilion.
A masked man in camouflaged demanded money early Friday morning in a robbery at the Circle K at the intersection of West Duval Street and SW Baya Drive. (COURTESY)

A masked man in camouflaged demanded money early Friday morning in a robbery at the Circle K at the intersection of West Duval Street and SW Baya Drive. (COURTESY)

LCPD searching for Circle K robber

NEWS STAFF
Friday, October 7, 2022
A late night visitor to the Circle K convenience store was looking for more than a refreshment, according to authorities.
The Blanche Hotel is at the center of a dispute between Integrity Development Partners and Lake City Councilman Jake Hill Jr. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

The Blanche Hotel is at the center of a dispute between Integrity Development Partners and Lake City Councilman Jake Hill Jr. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

IDP: Hill should cut the 'crap'

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Integrity Development Partners have had enough of Lake City Councilman Jake Hill Jr. spewing “crap” about the downtown Blanche Hotel.
Maddie Kelley is pictured with Miss Florida Forestry Manda Perry of Fort White after the Florida contest. (COURTESY)

Maddie Kelley is pictured with Miss Florida Forestry Manda Perry of Fort White after the Florida contest. (COURTESY)

Queen of the forest: Lake City’s Kelley chasing national crown Saturday

TODD WILSON
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Representing Florida Forestry was something Maddie Kelley says was an important milestone for her and her family. Getting a chance to compete in one more statewide pageant made the endeavor even more rewarding. Kelley, 33, of Lake City, earned the title of Mrs.
Chevella Young was one of three county employees laid off Wednesday with changes to the recreation department. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Chevella Young was one of three county employees laid off Wednesday with changes to the recreation department. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

County lays off workers at RCC

TONY BRITT
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Within a day of a meeting regarding recreational activities at the Richardson Community Center, three Columbia County recreation department employees were laid off. “The positions no longer existed so we had to lay three people off — one full-time and two part-time (positions).

Home struck by gunfire late Wednesday

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 6, 2022
A home in northeastern Lake City was struck by gunfire Wednesday night, although nobody was injured. According to the Lake City Police Department, officers responded to four separate reports of gunfire in the northeastern area of the city between 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Wednesday.
LCPD

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Home struck by gunfire late Wednesday

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 6, 2022
A home in northeastern Lake City was struck by gunfire Wednesday night, although nobody was injured. According to the Lake City Police Department, officers responded to four separate reports of gunfire in the northeastern area of the city between 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The Gala of the Royal Horses will show off various breeds of horses performing maneuvers once used on battlefields at the Oaks Equestrian Center on Saturday. (COURTESY)

The Gala of the Royal Horses will show off various breeds of horses performing maneuvers once used on battlefields at the Oaks Equestrian Center on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Artistry on horseback: Gala of Royal Horses show coming to The Oaks

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Horsing around is now encouraged. At least it will be on Saturday. The Gala of the Royal Horses, a showcase featuring some of the most storied and celebrated horses in the international equestrian community, will make its Lake City debut on Saturday beginning at 7 p.m.
The Florida Peanut Federation is throwing a Pink Peanut Soiree for girls, ages 9-15, and the favorite women in their lives on Saturday at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. (HOLLY FRAZIER PHOTOGRAPHY)

The Florida Peanut Federation is throwing a Pink Peanut Soiree for girls, ages 9-15, and the favorite women in their lives on Saturday at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. (HOLLY FRAZIER PHOTOGRAPHY)

Goss, FPF cracking open ‘Pink Peanut Soiree’

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Peanuts are lots of things. They can be used in a variety of ways and are quite plentiful in the south. But for all the legumes are, they generally aren’t fun and exciting. At least not until Laura Fowler Goss, the Branford-based executive director of the Florida Peanut Federation got involved.
Columbia County Manager David Kraus goes through a Powerpoint presentation at Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County Manager David Kraus goes through a Powerpoint presentation at Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

County eyes Richardson agreement

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
More than 100 people poured into the Columbia County School Board Administrative Complex Auditorium Tuesday evening, with the majority of them urging county commissioners to keep the Richardson Community Center open.