State Museum to Hold Artist Homecoming
2026-09-17
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina State Museum will welcome artists, curators, cultural leaders and arts supporters from across the state for Artist Homecoming 2026:Continue Reading
National Fishing Tournaments Coming to Lake Murray
2026-09-17
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) has announced a lineup of nationally recognized fishing tournaments coming to Lake Murray during the 2026-27 season.Continue Reading
Capital City/Lake Murray Country celebrates tourism growth, looks ahead to Lake Murray centennial
2026-08-31
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tourism leaders from across the Midlands gathered Aug. 27 for the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board’s annual meeting, celebrating anotherContinue Reading
Lunar Eclipse Night at the Museum Set for August 27
2026-08-19
The South Carolina State Museum will host Lunar Eclipse Night at the Museum from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, August 27, giving guests anContinue Reading
Big Percy is a Guinness World Records Holder
2026-07-31
The South Carolina State Museum has announced Big Percy, a monumental sweetgrass basket created by master artisan Corey Alston, is the new Guinness World RecordsContinue Reading
Thousands Celebrate Independence Day at Lake Murray
2026-07-13
Capital City/Lake Murray Country hosted one of the Southeast’s longest-running Fourth of July traditions with the annual Lake Murray Independence Day Celebration, featuring a spectacularContinue Reading
Purple Martin Tours for the 2026 Season
2026-06-19
Lexington, SC – Carolina Safari Co. is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Purple Martin Tours for the 2026 season, offering guestsContinue Reading
Toucan Tuesdays Returns to Riverbanks Zoo to Benefit Harvest Hope
2026-06-10
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has partnered with Harvest Hope Food Bank to bring back Toucan Tuesdays, a summer promotion that combines family fun with communityContinue Reading
Lake Murray Country Showcases Outdoor Adventure and Natural Beauty Across Midlands
2026-04-02
Photo- Hiking at Congaree National Park | Credit: The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board COLUMBIA — From scenic shorelines to expansive park systems,Continue Reading
Two Riverbanks Gorillas to Relocate to Dallas Zoo
2026-02-10
Two young gorillas born at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are preparing for a major move this spring. Moyo and ZaKota, both born in 2018, willContinue Reading
Riverbanks Roars into 2026 with New Lions, Free Fridays, and Exciting Seasonal Events
2026-01-19
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2026 with the arrival of two young African lions, the return of Free Fridays for local residents, andContinue Reading