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Found stamps near the State House, Columbia.

This morning around 7:15 a.m., I was walking along Gervais Street near the State House when I spotted a small plastic case and a bundle of stamps tucked behind a planter. I picked them up and checked the surroundings for an owner, but no one came by. The stamps look like a mix of foreign issues and commemoratives, all neatly arranged in a worn sleeve. I’m hoping whoever lost them sees this and can claim them through the site.

State House steps on Gervais St. 7 days ago
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Lost power tools near State House, downtown Columbia.

Last Tuesday at around 6:15 p.m., I wrapped up a quick job near the State House on Main Street when I realized my power tools were missing from the tote in my van. The missing items include a cordless drill, a few drill bits, and a sturdy metal toolbox with a blue handle. These tools are what I rely on for freelance repairs, and the thought of them turning up in the wrong hands makes me anxious. I posted this here in case the finder recognizes them and helps reunite me with my things.

Main Street near the State House, Columbia. 12 days ago
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Lost Sculptures near Columbia Museum of Art

I lost my sculptures after unloading them from my SUV near the Columbia Museum of Art on Friday at 7:15 p.m. The trio includes a 12-inch bronze figure, a carved wooden woman with a teal scarf, and a translucent acrylic piece shaped like a wave. I had them resting on a folding table beside the loading dock in the Five Points area when I stepped away for a moment. The space is suddenly silent and the fading light makes the absence feel personal. I keep replaying the moment I walked away, hoping they’ll turn up in the right hands.

near the Columbia Museum of Art 13 days ago
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Lost leashes near Soda City Market, Columbia

I was leaving Pete's Coffee near Soda City Market on Main Street around 6:15 p.m. last Friday when I realized my two dog leashes were missing from the passenger seat. I retraced steps along Main Street, past the vendor tents and mural walls, toward the riverfront park. The air was cool and the evening bustle felt suddenly distant as I scanned the sidewalk, hoping they were just tucked under a chair. They’re part of our evening routine, and I’m anxious we won’t find them. If you happened to see them or picked them up, I’d really appreciate any help.

Bench outside Pete's Coffee, Soda City Market, Main Street 13 days ago
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Found sheet music in Columbia, SC

Today around 4:30 pm I found a small stack of sheet music on the sidewalk outside the State House steps on Gervais Street in downtown Columbia. The papers are yellowed with age, bound with a pink rubber band, and one page has a treble clef sketched in the corner. A note on the top page looks like a name—Ella—penciled in the margin. The music feels like it belongs to someone who practiced here after class, and finding it brought a weird sense of connection. I’m hoping the owner will see this and claim them through the site so someone can bring back a memory in the form of a song.

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near the State House steps on Gervais St, downtown Columbia 14 days ago
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Lost: Pocket Watches in Columbia

Hello, I’m Maya Carter. I lost two pocket watches in Columbia—an antique gold one engraved with a family name and a newer silver one with a blue dial—near the South Carolina State House on Gervais Street, around 4:15 p.m. last Tuesday. I’d been stepping out of a coffee shop on Lady Street when I realized I’d dropped them somewhere along the sidewalk. They’re precious to me, one holding a faded memory of my grandfather, the other a gift from a friend. I’m hopeful they’re somewhere nearby and I’ll be grateful for any sighting.

near SC State House, Gervais St 17 days ago

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