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Safe on the lake (Page 248)

Koon’s Watch

As the temperature continues to rise, traffic at Lake Murray is ramping up. The lake is a large part of the high quality of life we enjoy here in Lexington County. With more than 650 miles of shoreline, thousands of boaters, skiers and campers visit the water during these summer months.

Safety is a concern with that amount of activity. In order for people to stay safe on the lake, everyone needs to do their part. With the arrival of National Safe Boating Week, I’m sharing some of the most common boating safety tips:
Have a float plan, which includes:

• What type/color of vessel (boat, pontoon, personal watercraft)
• Vessel registration number
• What time you're leaving
• Where you’re going
• What time you’re returning
• Number of people on your vessel
• What type/color of clothing everyone’s wearing

Use life jackets:

• Each person much have a corresponding life jacket that properly fits

Remember the “Stay Rule:”

• Stay afloat
• Stay still
• Stay with the vessel
• Stay as dry and warm as you can

Drunk boating is dangerous and illegal. Please drink responsibly to enjoy your time on the lake as safely as possible.
Here’s to the start of our water recreation season. Enjoy it.

Safe on the lake

2021-05-28
On: May 28, 2021
In: Public Safety

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On: May 28, 2021
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Fireworks with the Phil at Segra Park, Home of the Columbia Fireflies

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On: May 28, 2021
In: Events

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Shoe Drive Fundraiser underway

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On: May 27, 2021
In: Non Profit

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Jeff Henderson to kick off adult summer reading

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On: May 27, 2021
In: Events

The Lexington County Public Library will kick off their adult summer reading events by hosting a virtual live conversation with New York Times Best-Selling authorContinue Reading

Local area teams close out spring sports season

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On: May 26, 2021
In: Sports

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On: May 26, 2021
In: Events

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Collegiate National Bass Championship is on LAKE MURRAY TODAY and TOMORROW

2021-05-26
On: May 26, 2021
In: Sports

College fishing’s longest-running National Championship is set to be contested on Lake Murray in South Carolina May 26th-27th. The 2021 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing ChampionshipContinue Reading

BACK YOUR WATER campaign promotes clean, vibrant waterways in S.C.

2021-05-21
On: May 21, 2021
In: Community News, Natural Resources

The South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) and Global Eco Adventures (GEA) are teaming up in a new conservation campaign to help promote andContinue Reading

S.C. Military Support Foundation honors Sheriff

2021-05-21
On: May 21, 2021
In: Military News, Public Safety

By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was honored by the South Carolina Military Support Foundation (SCMSF), Thurs., May 20, for beingContinue Reading

KFC donates chicken to Senior Resources

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On: May 20, 2021
In: Business, Non Profit

Senior Resources has announced Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has donated $30,000 worth of frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts, along with sandwich buns to benefit low-incomeContinue Reading

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