The South Carolina Troopers Association Big Bass Tournament scheduled for November 10 has been delayed until next spring. It was to be held at Dreher Island on Lake Murray. Proceeds from the event when held will support the SCTAF’s mission of supporting South Carolina State Troopers, Department of Public SafetyContinue Reading
The annual Dam Swim for Drew will be held this Saturday, September 14 from 8 – 11:30 am, rallying at the Lake Murray SCE&G Park at 1888 North Lake Drive in Lexington. The event is a two mile open water swim across Lake Murray at the Dam. The wave startsContinue Reading
By Joe Abdalla The Lake Murray Seniors Bass Club held its July tournament out of Dreher Island State Park July 18. Unfortunately for me, having been in this club almost 20 years, I made a mistake for the first time. I set my alarm for PM instead of AM. Therefore,Continue Reading
John Bradley, Flotilla Commander, Coast Guard Auxiliary Lake Murray, holds a membership growth certificate presented to him July 13, at Coast Guard Station Charleston. The award recognizes Bradley’s contributions to the growth of Auxiliary membership. It was presented by Commodore Gary Barth (left), on behalf of the Seventh Coast GuardContinue Reading
Grab your floats, friends, coolers, and sunscreen and be ready for the 7th edition of the Reggaetronic Music Festival July 13. The event, presented by Tidewater Boats and Monster Energy showcases national, regional and homegrown artists in a 100 percent floating setup. Enjoy an event with 14,000 in attendance, 1500Continue Reading
A boating safety class will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 8:30am – 4:30pm at ECPI University, Suite 300, 250 Berryhill Road in Columbia, SC. The course, About Boating Safely, taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, is certified by South Carolina DNR. Students who pass the course willContinue Reading
By Steve Bell, Lake Watch columnist Every fall and winter, thousands of lake residents use Lake Murray’sshoreline to dispose of leaves and other yard debris. Most choose to burn orbag, but some simply wait for the water to rise (oops) so wind and waveswill wash their “problems” away. Those whoContinue Reading
By Steve Bell, Lake Watch columnist In August of 2018, SCE&G announced that the company planned to lower Lake Murray’s water level from full pool (358’) to the 350’ elevation to help curb the growth of nuisance aquatic weeds and to push accumulated organic sediments out of shallow areas intoContinue Reading
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray installed 2019 Officers at a Change of Watch Ceremony at the Flight Deck in Lexington November 28. The leadership team is a complement of experienced members trained and qualified in Auxiliary programs. Staff Officer appointments are: Calvin Bowen – Communications; Roger Matherly –Continue Reading