Congaree tourism contributes $11,831,000 to local economy
2023-09-07
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows 204,522 visitors to Congaree National Park in 2022 spent about $11,831,000 in communities near the park. ThatContinue Reading
Upgrades to West Columbia parks – An investment in the community
2023-09-04
The City of West Columbia has announced that upgrades are underway at the B Avenue Ball Field and Butler Park. Both parks will get newContinue Reading
Lake Murray Country Reports Record Tourism Numbers
2023-08-29
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board’s (CCLMC) Annual Meeting was held on Monday, August 28 at Harbison Theatre. The meeting provided an opportunityContinue Reading
West Columbia’s investment in tourism yielding a return for local businesses
2023-08-21
By Terry Ward What is the most popular activity in West Columbia in the warm-weather months? Up-to 1,000 tubers in a weekend have floated downContinue Reading
Riverbanks makes care of aging animals is a priority
2023-08-15
On World Lion Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrated the care the animal and veterinary teams provide to the king of the jungle and allContinue Reading
State Museum launches online collection database
2023-08-15
The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the launch of its online collection database, allowing educators, students, researchers and others to explore theContinue Reading
Midlands Striper Club News
2023-08-14
The waters of Lake Murray will get a break this weekend from the Midlands Striper Club. For the second time in three months, it willContinue Reading
New boat law goes into effect
2023-08-01
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a new boating law bill at a ceremony signing at the Columbia Sailing Club on Lake Murray, Thursday, JulyContinue Reading
Baseball Day at the State Museum July 22
2023-07-20
With baseball season in full swing, the State Museum invites its guests to celebrate America’s pastime with special baseball-themed activities and presentations on July 22.Continue Reading
15 Parks to Explore In Honor Of National Park and Recreation Month
2023-07-03
Did you know that July is National Park and Recreation Month? This year’s theme “Where Community Grows” — celebrates the vital role park and recreationContinue Reading
35th Annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray is Saturday, July 1
2023-05-19
Presented by Lexington Medical Center 12:00 p.m. Patriotic Boat Parade9:30 p.m. Largest Fireworks Show in South Carolina It’s time to get in the patriotic spiritContinue Reading