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Cops: Losing tires didn’t stop high-speed chase

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
It was going to take a lot more than the flashing lights and siren of a patrol car to stop a Lake City man early Monday morning. In fact, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Kenneth Keene didn’t even stop fleeing after losing both rear tires during the high-speed chase.
The new Live Oak Post Office opened Monday after crews spent the weekend moving equipment from the historic downtown location to the new site on the northern edge of town at the Live Oak Commons. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

The new Live Oak Post Office opened Monday after crews spent the weekend moving equipment from the historic downtown location to the new site on the northern edge of town at the Live Oak Commons. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

First class delivery: New post office replaces Live Oak’s historic downtown site

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, November 23, 2020
LIVE OAK — Monday was a bittersweet day for Blair Beatty. On one hand, the Live Oak postmaster and his employees had a new, spacious facility to call home. But, on the other, the new Live Oak Post Office at Live Oak Commons on U.S. Hwy.

FGC to honor graduates in-person

NEWS STAFF
Monday, November 23, 2020
Florida Gateway College will hold live in-person commencement ceremonies next month. The college announced Monday its plans to host smaller ceremonies Dec. 8, 10-11, similar to its graduation plans from the spring semester.
A single-family home on Lake City’s west side came under contingency contract in two weeks through Hallmark Real Estate of Lake City recently. Home sales in Columbia County continue to move quickly. (TODD WILSON/Lake City Reporter)

A single-family home on Lake City’s west side came under contingency contract in two weeks through Hallmark Real Estate of Lake City recently. Home sales in Columbia County continue to move quickly. (TODD WILSON/Lake City Reporter)

Red-Hot Real Estate: Columbia County housing market enjoys record-breaking month

TODD WILSON
Saturday, November 21, 2020
If you want to sell your house in Lake City or Columbia County, list it with a local Realtor and wait a week. OK, it might take a little longer. Maybe eight days. The track record for a speedy sale is there.
Graduating with their diploma in 2019 through the library’s program were Carrie Murphy (front row, from left), Kitty Dawson, Edith Daniel-Crown, Sheldon Taylor; and Darius Turner (back row, from left), Antrice Byrd, Melissa Perry, Jessica Blake and Deanna Bosket. (COURTESY)

Graduating with their diploma in 2019 through the library’s program were Carrie Murphy (front row, from left), Kitty Dawson, Edith Daniel-Crown, Sheldon Taylor; and Darius Turner (back row, from left), Antrice Byrd, Melissa Perry, Jessica Blake and Deanna Bosket. (COURTESY)

Library program offers high school diplomas

TONY BRITT
Saturday, November 21, 2020
The local library system is offering more than books. A returning program at the Columbia County Library provides an opportunity for adults to get their high school diploma through the Career Online High School program.
An artist’s rendering of the Cornerstone Crossing at 47 development, which will include commercial, restaurants, grocery and retail sites, according to developer Scott Stewart. Work at the site is expected to begin next year. (COURTESY)

An artist’s rendering of the Cornerstone Crossing at 47 development, which will include commercial, restaurants, grocery and retail sites, according to developer Scott Stewart. Work at the site is expected to begin next year. (COURTESY)

Laying the cornerstone: Developer outlines SR 47 commercial project

TONY BRITT
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The State Road 47 and Interstate 75 interchange is about to get a facelift.
Jared Fraze, a Covenant Community School student, puts bags of food into a client’s car during Thursday’s Catholic Charities Thanksgiving basket giveaway. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Jared Fraze, a Covenant Community School student, puts bags of food into a client’s car during Thursday’s Catholic Charities Thanksgiving basket giveaway. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Catholic Charities giveaway provides bounty

TONY BRITT
Thursday, November 19, 2020
There was plenty to be thankful for Thursday morning. During Catholic Charities’ annual Thanksgiving basket giveaway, a plentiful bounty was celebrated as 1,757 people were served from 326 families from Thursday’s event, more than a year ago.

Cops: Lost couriers greeted at gunpoint

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Lost while trying to make a delivery, a pair of deliverers weren’t greeted by a comforting, understanding smile. Rather, authorities say the couriers found a surprise package: a woman pointing a gun at them.