Time to get in the patriotic spirit and celebrate America’s birthday on Lake Murray! Now in its 34th year, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is proud to host the annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray on Saturday, July 2nd, presented by Lexington Medical Center. AtContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board has announced the Welcome to Lake Murray sign project at the Lake Murray Dam located at Highway 6 and 60. Residents and visitors can buy-a-brick and be a part of this project and leave a legacy at Lake Murray. “Your engraved brickContinue Reading
The 9th annual Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival is returning to Spence Island for some fun in the sun on Lake Murray on 4 June 2022 accessible by boat only. The lineup this year includes Henry Fong from Jupiter, FL, Brian Dawe who was featured on VH1’s Master of theContinue Reading
The destination best known for its Palmetto trees and fishing activities is about to turn up theheat, as it hosts the largest culinary competition in Food Sport. The World Food Championships (WFC) will host its finale in Lake Murray Country, South Carolina this April, where one cooking team will reelContinue Reading
Dominion Energy has opened its public parks on the Irmo and Lexington sides of the Lake Murray dam for the 2022 recreation season as of April 13.The beach and recreation area on the Lexington side will remain open for the season through Labor Day, September 5. “Many people look forwardContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to build a new, modernized bridge to replace the structurally deficient bridge on St. Lukes Church Road over Big Creek in Newberry County. The project is part of SCDOT’s 10-year Strategic Plan to replace hundreds of structurally deficient bridges across the state. Continue Reading
Have you gotten your tickets to “A Taste of Lake Murray,” presented by Lexington Medical Center? Enjoy live music from the Finesse Band, Cody Webb and Spencer Rush while sampling specialty dishes from area restaurants at the 2022 Taste of Lake Murray. The annual event will take place on MarchContinue Reading
Often referred to as “The Ultimate Food Fight,” The World Food Championships’ final competition, “The Final Table” will be held at the University of South Carolina, April 30-May 1, 2022. The World Food Champion will be crowned when the 10 category champions compete at the McCutchen House, located on theContinue Reading
A plane crash occurred on Lake Murray on Thursday, January 13 around 1:45 pm that afternoon. The airplane went down near Taylor’s Cove Road in Gilbert and is being investigated by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. The plane was a Cirrus SR 20 based out of Greenville, SC and wasContinue Reading
Article and photo by Barbara Burchfield Lake Murray Coast Guard Auxiliary member Kenny Uschelbec was honored for 40 years of service December, at the annual Change of Watch ceremony, attended by Auxiliary leadership, members and families. As a Coxswain qualified to Coast Guard standards, Uschelbec was trained to respond toContinue Reading
The Holiday Hop & Shop event is this Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center and at participating locations…Wingard’s Market, Nifty Gifty and Fancy Pants/Posture Boutique. The Holiday Hop & Shop will take place from 4-7pm and each location is serving a special holiday beverage. StopContinue Reading