Reggaetronic Music Festival returns to Lake Murray
2021-06-12
The 8th annual Reggaetronic Music Festival is returning to Spence Island on Lake Murray on June 19. The free-floating festival will take place from 11Continue Reading
Central S.C. Realtors donate fans for elderly and others during luncheon
2021-06-12
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott addresses attendees By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Central Carolina Realtors Association (CCRA) presented more than 200 box fans toContinue Reading
Ten students from Lexington-Richland District Five awarded teaching fellowships
2021-06-12
Sheriff Leon Lott’s daughter among the 10 fellowship recipients Ten graduating high school students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been awarded the prestigious SouthContinue Reading
Lake Murray decides college fishing championship
2021-06-03
College fishing’s longest-running National Championship was contested on Lake Murray May 26-27. Following the conclusion of weigh-in at Dreher Island State Park May 27 pointsContinue Reading
Dominion to reopen Lake Murray beach
2021-06-03
Dominion Energy will reopen a Lake Murray recreation area to visitors on a limited capacity. Located immediately south of the Lake Murray Dam, Park SiteContinue Reading
State Museum announces access program for low-income families
2021-06-03
The South Carolina State Museum has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered byContinue Reading
Deputy receives bravery award from American Legion
2021-06-02
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Deputy Sarah Merriman was presented the American Legion (S.C. Dept.) Award for Bravery during ceremoniesContinue Reading
Lake Crashes
2021-06-02
Lake Murray saw two major boating accidents over the Memorial weekend as thousands took to the water taking advantage of the mild temperatures and blueContinue Reading
Lake mayors proclaim National Safe Boating Week
2021-05-28
The mayors of the lakeside towns of Chapin, Irmo, and Lexington, as well as the City of Columbia, have issued proclamations in support of NationalContinue Reading
Fireworks with the Phil at Segra Park, Home of the Columbia Fireflies
2021-05-27
The SC Philharmonic and the Columbia Fireflies today announced a partnership to bring the Midlands a full orchestral patriotic concert with a fireworks finale toContinue Reading
Shoe Drive Fundraiser underway
2021-05-26
Keep the Midlands Beautiful is hosting a shoe drive fundraiser from April 1 – June 30 to raise funds to support its mission to engage,Continue Reading