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Traffic detoured around U.S. 41 N roundabout

NEWS STAFF
Monday, August 22, 2022
Another round of detours for the roundabout on U.S. Highway 41 North will occur this week. As Anderson Columbia continues construction on the roundabout at the U.S. 41 North intersection with Bascom Norris Drive, the Florida Department of Transportation is having traffic detoured from 7 p.m.
Water samples from test wells drilled for the North Florida Mega Industrial Park have had unacceptable levels of arsenic, causing issues for development at the park. (FILE)

Water samples from test wells drilled for the North Florida Mega Industrial Park have had unacceptable levels of arsenic, causing issues for development at the park. (FILE)

Arsenic in test wells causing issues for county development

TONY BRITT
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Columbia County — and the North Florida Mega Industrial Park — has a water issue. Arsenic has been found in test wells drilled by the county near the park and the discovery is impacting the county’s plans future utility plans.

FGC to hold 34th annual College Night

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, August 20, 2022
College Night is returning to Florida Gateway College. The college is hosting the 34th annual College Night on Tuesday in the Howard Center. The event will last from 5:30-7 p.m.
Jamie Lane (standing), a United Way of Suwannee Valley case worker, addresses the audience during the organization’s campaign kickoff Thursday night at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds exhibition hall. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Jamie Lane (standing), a United Way of Suwannee Valley case worker, addresses the audience during the organization’s campaign kickoff Thursday night at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds exhibition hall. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

United Way kicks off fundraising campaign

TONY BRITT
Saturday, August 20, 2022
The United Way of Suwannee Valley held its 2022-23 campaign kickoff Thursday evening at the Columbia County Fairgrounds looking to prime local donors for months of a fruitful campaign fundraising season.
A first responder in a hazmat suit gets decontaminated after a traffic stop Wednesday night. (COURTESY LCFD)

A first responder in a hazmat suit gets decontaminated after a traffic stop Wednesday night. (COURTESY LCFD)

Hazmat team called for late night traffic stop

TONY BRITT
Thursday, August 18, 2022
A late night traffic stop turned into a life-threatening incident Wednesday when pool chemicals created a hazardous cloud for Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputies involved.
Lake City Correctional Facility employees Sonical Mitchell (from left), Twylah Queen, Deanna Lumpkin and James Deal, walk through the Eastside Elementary School gates Thursday morning while carry book bags for area students. The foursome donated book bags to several local elementary schools Thursday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Lake City Correctional Facility employees Sonical Mitchell (from left), Twylah Queen, Deanna Lumpkin and James Deal, walk through the Eastside Elementary School gates Thursday morning while carry book bags for area students. The foursome donated book bags to several local elementary schools Thursday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Core Civic donates backpacks, supplies to elementary schools

TONY BRITT
Thursday, August 18, 2022
A foursome of adults riding in two blue vehicles and wearing navy blue shirts were on a community-minded mission Thursday morning.