Big Red Barn Summer Jam set for July 19
2019-07-10
The Big Red Barn Retreat is eager to announce the Second Annual Summer Jam 2019 concert presented by All American Heating & Air. The concert will be held July 19 from 7 – 10:30 pm at the Palmetto Citizens Amphitheater at Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood. Gates will open atContinue Reading
State Fair to show film July 12
2019-07-10
The South Carolina State Fair will present a free outdoor showing of “The Greatest Showman” July 12 on the fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive. The 2017 film starring Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron will highlight a picnic-styled evening of family entertainment that will include concessions, craft beer and wine, and children’sContinue Reading
Reggaetronic returns to Lake Murray July 13
2019-07-10
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
Annual 4th of July Boat Parade June 29
2019-06-26
The 31st Annual 4th of July Celebration at Lake Murray will be held June 29 at noon. Showing pride for the nation and sign up your business, family, or friends to be a part of the patriotic celebration. The Parade will start at Bomb Island and head towards the LakeContinue Reading
Special Needs Ski Event June 21
2019-06-19
Special needs participants from all over the Midlands, and their families, will spend a day at Lake Murray enjoying waterskiing on an adaptable ski, tubing, and kayaking. The event will be held June 21. Special needs children over the age of six and adults are welcome. Families and siblings areContinue Reading
Dominion Energy releases water into the Saluda for good cause
2019-05-29
On May 18 Dominion Energy released water from Lake Murray into the Saluda River through the Saluda Hydroelectric Plant to support Canoeing for Kids’ annual “Raft-A-Rama” fundraiser. “We’re grateful to Dominion Energy for their assistance with this year’s Raft-A-Rama,” said Jay Alley, founder and director of Canoeing for Kids. “WeContinue Reading
State Museum announces new 4D movie
2019-05-24
The South Carolina State Museum will kick off its Cosmically Cool Summer of fun with the debut of the new 4D movie, Fly Me to the Moon 4D, debuting this Saturday, May 25. Museum guests will be treated to a space odyssey among the stars in the new adventure, filled with windContinue Reading
Long time vacation rental business sold
2018-12-12
Lake Murray Vacation Rentals has been sold to Vacasa, a full-service vacation rental management company based in the northwest. Lake Murray Vacation Rentals has operated short-term rentals/vacation homes along Lake Murray since it was founded in 2001 by owner Randy Walston. “Vacasa’s proprietary technology platform, expanded booking channels and abilityContinue Reading
Smithsonian exhibit coming to Newberry
2018-12-12
The Newberry Opera House will be hosting one of the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibits during its tour of America throughout the rest of 2018 and into 2019. The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with South Carolina Humanities, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition will examine theContinue Reading
Edventure hosts Night Before Christmas
2018-12-11
The 4th Annual Night Before Christmas at Edventure Children’s Museum will be held December 15 from 6 – 9 pm. Ynotu2 Inc., a Vocational Rehabilitation – Job Skill Development program, will be partnering with WFMV 95.3 and Adams Foundation to provide an educational fun holiday experience for disadvantaged families inContinue Reading