LAKE MURRAY, S.C. — The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) recognized Senators Nikki Setzler and Katrina Shealy for their outstanding contributions to regional tourism and economic development during a Board of Directors meeting on January 29, 2025, at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center. Senator Nikki Setzler,Continue Reading
Columbia, SC – The 2025 Tourism Marketing Summit is set to take place on February 5 at Harbison Theatre, offering industry professionals a full day of learning about the latest trends in digital marketing and tourism. With website traffic becoming harder to grow and changes like artificial intelligence (AI) reshapingContinue Reading
Irmo, S.C. – Car enthusiasts, get ready! Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is gearing up to welcome the Hemmings Motor News Great Race, presented by Coker Tire, on Sunday, June 29, 2025. This nine-day, 2,300-mile rally of classic cars will conclude its journey at Moore Park (formerly Irmo Community Park),Continue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitors Center invites everyone to their annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2184 North Lake Drive, near the Lake Murray Dam. Celebrate the season with a unique selection of LakeContinue Reading
Indianapolis, IN – Get ready to cheer on Team Lake Murray Country as they represent South Carolina at the 2024 World Food Championships (WFC), taking place November 8-11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. For the fourth consecutive year, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board is proud to support thisContinue Reading
Lake Murray Country is excited to bring back the Tourism Ambassador Program, showcasing local leaders who make a difference in the community. This year’s ambassadors include John Tjaarda, a birding expert and Area Director for the South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Katie Maglocci fromContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 22, at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center. The meeting celebrated the achievements of the 2023-24 year and looked ahead to the exciting plans for 2024-25. 2023-24 Year-In-Review: Big Fishing, BigContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) organization marked a significant milestone on August 22 with a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the expansion of the Lake Murray Country Visitor Center in Irmo. The event saw local and state leaders, including Richland County Councilmen Jason Branham (District 1) and PaulContinue Reading
Lexington, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) and USAngling are excited to present “Youth Angling Day” on Thursday, September 26, at Gibson Pond Park in Lexington. This event serves as the official start of the 2024 Pan American/USAngling Challenge Cup Kayak Championship, a prestigious competitionContinue Reading
Today, August 22, is National Eat a Peach Day—a perfect excuse to indulge in the juicy, sun-kissed flavors of South Carolina’s finest peaches. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy this one-of-a-kind holiday: Fresh Peach Slices: Start your day with a simple and refreshing snack of fresh peachContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – The aroma of smoked meat and the sizzle of barbecues filled the air as the first-ever Southeastern BBQ Showdown (SEBBQSD) wrapped up its fiery competition at Segra Park. Drawing culinary talent from across the nation and as far as Japan, this event showcased some of the bestContinue Reading