Vigilant neighbor alerts police
Keeping watch over your neighbor's property paid off Wednesday when a resident of Cambridge Lane saw several young men standing on the porch across the street. She promptly called the police who arrived quickly, apprehending two in an adjacent yard. A third suspect is still being sought. The rear door of the home was kicked in, but because of ...
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Back to School Fundraising Effort in Pinehurst Community
We are once again preparing for the annual back to school event for the children in the Pinehurst Community. This is an exciting event for the Pinehurst children, and part of our continued effort to build a closely knit, friendly, safe neighborhood. Our event this year is scheduled for Saturday August 4, 2012 from 11 am to 2 pm at Pinehurst Park.
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Columbia Police Department Holiday Advisory
The holiday season is among us so is the criminal element and the Columbia Police Department has increased patrols in the neighborhoods as well as the shopping districts.
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Looking for Treasured Trees
If you know of a tree that you want to acknowledge for its size, beauty, historical significance, or that is otherwise a memorable tree, please submit a nomination by November 15 for its inclusion in this year's list of Treasured Trees. The nomination can also be for a grove of trees if their plurality contributes to their significance.
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Have you lost your cat?
Barry and Susan Moore have a cat visiting their home often and want to reunite it with its owners. Please call them if this is your cat. Click to read more to see a photo and for more information.
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Found bicycle
A damaged bicycle was left in the bushes at the corner of Westminster and Forest Drives several days ago. If this bicycle belonged to you or one of your neighbors, please contact PACE Officer J. A. Brink (803-509-1787) immediately.
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Do you live in an older or historic home?
If so, you may be interested in attending the first in a series of workshops designed to educate homeowners about historic preservation and how they can best conserve the historic fabric of their homes. Presented by the City of Columbia's Preservation Office, the workshop will take place on Saturday, September 17, 9:00 AM until 12:30 PM at the ...
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Support the Pinehurst Back to School Gala
I am contacting you about the annual Pinehurst Back to School Gala which is scheduled August 6, 2011. In the past we have raised $3,000 to have this event. However with the changes in the economy and how difficult it is for all we have made some decisions regarding this event.
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