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Lost appliances near Riverfront Park.

This morning at 9:15 a.m., I realized my appliances were missing from the kitchen of my Columbia apartment, just off Gervais Street near Riverfront Park. A white toaster, a compact blender, and a coffee maker were all there yesterday; this morning they’re gone. The apartment feels quieter without them, and I miss the little morning rituals they made possible. They belonged to my mom and helped keep us fed and caffeinated through long days at home. If someone found them, please leave them somewhere safe and nearby, maybe near the entrance by Riverfront Park so I can spot them quickly.

off Gervais Street, near Riverfront Park, Columbia 3 days ago
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Lost pendants near the South Carolina State House

Last Friday, around 5:15 p.m., I was walking near the South Carolina State House on Main Street in Columbia when two pendants slipped from my necklace and vanished. One pendant bears a tiny compass motif; the other hosts a small sapphire stone—both are silver and delicate, about an inch long. They were gifts from my grandmother and mean everything to me; losing them feels like losing a memory. If you found them, I’d be grateful to be reunited with both by reporting through the site so I can verify them when I’m shown a match.

South Carolina State House area, Main Street, Columbia 5 days ago
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Found medication bottle near Five Points

Found medication bottle near Five Points plaza, outside The Freeway Coffee, around 9:40 AM today. It’s a small blue prescription bottle with a white cap; the label is peeling, so I couldn't read the name. I tucked it into a zippered pocket of my bag and kept it in a safe place, thinking someone would be looking for it. I know how important daily meds can be, and I hope the owner spots this post soon and knows it’s in a secure spot until it can be picked up.

near Five Points plaza, outside The Freeway Coffee 5 days ago
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Lost radios near Five Points, Columbia, SC.

I lost my two portable radios after volunteering at a local charity event in Five Points, Columbia, around 7:42 p.m. on Friday. They were in a small black nylon case inside my messenger bag. I had set the bag on a chair at the corner cafe by the South Carolina State Museum while I grabbed a coat, and by the time I returned the chair and bag were gone. I miss them—they helped with a little field-recording project I’m finishing up, and I’d be grateful if they’re found.

Near the Five Points corner, by the State Museum on Gervais St. 7 days ago
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Lost skirts in Columbia near Finlay Park

I lost a pair of skirts this evening in Columbia. I was at Finlay Park near the Blossom Street entrance around 6:45 p.m., and I must have dropped them while grabbing my bag before heading to meet friends. The skirts are navy and charcoal, both mid-length with small slits, and they were meant for a rehearsal tonight. I’m unsettled without them, especially since they were my only option for the event. If someone happened to pick them up, please describe them and where you found them—I’d be grateful to have them back. Please keep an eye out around Finlay Park’s Blossom Street entrance.

Finlay Park, Blossom Street entrance 23 days ago
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Found travel visas near the State House steps

Hi, I’m Jordan Lee. Around 9:30 AM on Tuesday, I found a stack of travel visas lying on the sidewalk outside the South Carolina State House on Main Street in Columbia. They were in a worn folder with a few stamps and a couple of passport-sized photos. It looked like the owner might have dropped them in a rush. I picked them up and kept them safe, hoping to help the rightful owner retrieve them soon.

State House steps, Main Street, Columbia 23 days ago

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