The 2018 Town of Lexington Toys for Tots “Fill the MRAP” campaign runs from November 20 through December 10. Here is a list of scheduled events: November 26 – Kmart – 1 pm – 7 pm November 27 – Target – 1 pm – 7 pm November 28 – Walmart – 1 pm – 7 pm …
Lake Murray Country offers a FREE Visitors Guide to all things you need to know to plan a visit to Lake Murray. Check out their Guide and plan your next trip. View the Guide
Make plans to attend or watch the University of South Carolina Gamecock Football team play this 2018 season: September 1 (Saturday) 12:00 PM (Home) vs. Coastal Carolina Broadcast: SEC Network W, 49-15 September 8 (Saturday) 3:30 PM (Home) vs. Georgia Broadcast: CBS L, 17-41 September 15 (Saturday) 7:30 PM (CANCELED) (Home) vs. Marshall Broadcast: ESPNU September 22 …
We have a new Events Calendar! See Lake Murray and Columbia Events on the weekend and throughout the week. View calendar DAY TRIP DESTINATIONS These are great places to visit that are just a few hours away from Lake Murray and Columbia. Pull out your GPS and plan a fun day! Ridgeway, South Carolina Olde Town …
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Director Alvin Taylor has been awarded the National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Legacy Award. On November 14, 2018 Director Taylor was presented with the award for his dedication to conservation efforts. Read more and see photo: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/2018/nov/nov16_legacyaward.html
Live on Lake Murray? Have you boated on the lake recently? You may have noticed a lot of native aquatic plants on the shoreline. Much of this vegetation, southern naiad, is a primary food source for some of the waterfowl and invertebrates that call Lake Murray home. The triploid grass carp, stocked to control the hydrilla, …
SCE&G Schedules October Drawdown of Lake Murray A drawdown of Lake Murray is scheduled to begin in October to control aquatic weeds and water quality. Lowering of the lake will continue until it reaches an elevation target in the 350-foot range by mid-December, remaining at that elevation until approximately the end of January 2019. Read …
Whether you want to observe the purple martins, listen to a live band on the lake, or take a sunset sail, Lake Murray, South Carolina offers it all! This is a growing list of events and activities available around Lake Murray. Many events are seasonal. Please visit each website (or click on the name) to …
Download the 2018 South Carolina Hurricane Guide from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD). Available in English and Spanish. https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/publications/hurricane-guide/
In a post from June 2018, smartsset.com,used Census Bureau data to find out where are millennials moving. They compiled alist of the top 10 locations in America and Columbia, South Carolina ranks #2. Why? Cost of a mortgage and availability of “trendy” foods is listed among many reasons why millennials will move to a new …