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Inmate dies at county lockup

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Authorities say no foul play is suspected in an inmate death Thursday at the Columbia County Detention Facility. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, EMS assistance was requested at the jail around noon Thursday after jail staff found the unresponsive inmate.
Marta Priller, 11, a member of the Belmont Academy Elementary archery team prepares to fire an arrow while assistant coach Keith Williams looks on. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Marta Priller, 11, a member of the Belmont Academy Elementary archery team prepares to fire an arrow while assistant coach Keith Williams looks on. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Belmont archers aim for national title

TONY BRITT
Thursday, May 5, 2022
A group of Belmont Academy Elementary School students stood in a single line, sweat dripping from their brows and drew their attention and aim on targets down the range .
Matt Glover, New Life Christian Fellowship pastor, prays during the National Day of Prayer event Thursday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Matt Glover, New Life Christian Fellowship pastor, prays during the National Day of Prayer event Thursday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Day of Prayer packs park

TONY BRITT
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The power of prayer attracted a crowd to downtown Olustee Park on Thursday.
The second City of Lake City Spring Market will come to Olustee Park on Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and feature more than 130 vendors. (FILE)

The second City of Lake City Spring Market will come to Olustee Park on Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and feature more than 130 vendors. (FILE)

Springing into shopping: Second Spring Market set to open up on Saturday

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Taking root a year ago, the City of Lake City Spring Market will be in full bloom Saturday. With some nurturing, Lake City Community Program Manager Terri Phillips has watcher her spring event grow and blossom since its inception last May. When the Spring Market returns to Olustee Park from 10 a.m.

Altrusa eyes funds, flavor with 'fiesta'

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Lake City is scheduled to get a bit of latin flavor on Friday night as the Altrusa International Club of Lake City, hosts its inaugural Fiesta Friday For A Cause event. Fiesta Friday For A Cause will take place from 5-10 p.m.

National Day of Prayer events scheduled locally

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The 70th annual National Day of Prayer has arrived and events are scheduled for both Lake City and Live Oak. Believers in Lake City will gather at Olustee Park in front of Lake City Hall in downtown Lake City at noon today.

LCPD collects unused meds in Take Back

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Local authorities collected loads of unused and expired medication on Saturday in an effort to properly dispose of them. The Lake City Police Department participated in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m..
Columbia County Tourist Development Council Executive Director Paula Vann presents Clint Pittman, the county’s Landscapes and Parks director, a certificate Tuesday morning at Southside Sports Complex for helping advance tourism in the county as they are joined by TDC and park staff. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County Tourist Development Council Executive Director Paula Vann presents Clint Pittman, the county’s Landscapes and Parks director, a certificate Tuesday morning at Southside Sports Complex for helping advance tourism in the county as they are joined by TDC and park staff. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

TDC celebrates tourism partners

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The local tourism industry experienced some lean times the past few years as the covid-19 pandemic slowed travel.
Ronnie Collins (standing), Columbia’s Top Talent founder, talks to final round contestants AJ Busscher (from left), Brynlei Smith, Jailyn Canela, Jalyssa Thomas, Kenzoria Pryor, Kenya Pollock, Keira Fletcher and Cai’Liana Mobley during rehearsal Monday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Ronnie Collins (standing), Columbia’s Top Talent founder, talks to final round contestants AJ Busscher (from left), Brynlei Smith, Jailyn Canela, Jalyssa Thomas, Kenzoria Pryor, Kenya Pollock, Keira Fletcher and Cai’Liana Mobley during rehearsal Monday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

10 contestants vying for ‘Golden Voice’ trophy Friday

TONY BRITT
Monday, May 2, 2022
After more than six months of wading through preliminary rounds, it’s almost time to find out who has the golden voice? Ten local vocalists are competing Friday for the top prize and honors in the final round of the 18th annual Columbia’s Top Talent competition, scheduled for 7 p.m.