The 14th Capital City/Lake Murray Tourism’s Taste of Lake Murray will become a qualifying event for the World Food Championship to be held in Dallas, Texas in November of 2021. Seven chefs from the midlands will be chosen at the Taste of Lake Murray event to represent Team Lake MurrayContinue Reading
Major League Fishing (MLF) and FLW recently announced the 2021 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit schedule, will kick off February 11, 2021 at Lake Okeechobee in Florida, and wrap up August 1, 2021 at the St. Lawrence River in New York. The 26th season of FLW’s top professional circuit will featureContinue Reading
Congaree National Park is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the park’s Recreation Fee Program. The following expanded amenity fees are being proposed: • Picnic shelter reservations ($25 for up to 4 hours, or $50 per day). This expanded amenity fee will allow visitors to reserve the picnic shelter,Continue Reading
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Congaree National Park is increasing access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemicContinue Reading
The National Park Foundation (NPF) announced more than 20 inaugural grants through its Women in Parks initiative, a program commemorating the centennial of the 19th amendment (which prohibited states from denying citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex) and recognizing the many sacrifices and contributions to theContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board’s Annual Meeting was held August 6. The Annual Meeting provides the organization an opportunity for the community and political allies to learn what the organization does each year to promote tourism and economic development. “Capital City/Lake Murray Country has not missedContinue Reading
Most people are all too aware folks have been spending more time at home since March and the lockdown due to the COVID-19 virus. With extra time for family and relaxation, as well as working from home, folks have looked for many ways to entertain ourselves and our family. AsContinue Reading
Boat owners who have made the leap into investing in a better quality of life on the lake know the benefit of keeping their investment safe. Many worry about the cost of storage and maintenance for their floating source of fun. However, any concern of money and other life stressesContinue Reading
The 2020 Columbia Boat Show will showcase 16 boat dealers and more than four dozen exhibitors at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds February 7 – 9. Hundreds of boats will be on display as dealers bring their boats that are perfect for recreation, sport, fishing, and more. Come to theContinue Reading
Miriam Atria President/CEO of Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism (CCLMC) Board was named a 2019 Women of Influence at the luncheon of the Columbia Regional Business Report August 22. The event presented 21 outstanding woman from the Midlands with the annual award. The women were being honored for theirContinue Reading
The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) and the Saluda Shoals Foundation will celebrate the grand opening of the new Universally Inclusive Playground at Saluda Shoals Park August 24 at 9:30 am at 6071 St. Andrews Road, in Columbia. Refreshments will be provided following a ribbon cutting and playground naming ceremony. Entrance sculpturesContinue Reading