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Paddle Bender at Dreher Island State Park June 1st 2013
Paddle Bender Southeast Region Paddle Sports Championship Series Saturday, June 1st 10:00 a.m. Dreher Island State Park Canoes, Kayaks, and SUP’s (Stand Up Paddleboards) Two courses available – each are open to all levels of ability. Everyone is welcome to this fundraiser for Carolina Wildlife Care. 8 mile – This course is a double island … Continue reading
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Sloop and Catt Win Seniors Tournament By David Larrabee, Contributing Writer Twenty-eight teams from the Lake Murray Seniors Bass Club took off from Dreher State Park at 6:00 A. M. to try to beat the 89 degree heat that was forecast for the day. As usual, the forecast was wrong, as were about half of … Continue reading
By TIM FLACH — tflach@thestate.com The reopening of the only public beach on Lake Murray is rekindling talk among some shoreline community leaders of the need for more public swimming sites, a wish unlikely to be granted soon. “We need more recreation points available for all interests, and that includes swimming,” said Joy Downs of … Continue reading
A WalMart store on South Lake Drive in Lexington County was evacuated around 1 p.m. Saturday after workers discovered a gas leak. The store was cleared of customers and workers, as Lexington County Fire Department crews responded. The problem was cleared up shortly before 2 p.m., and the store reopened, according to Eddie Turner, fire … Continue reading
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) – A 72-year-old man from Gilbert has died after he was crushed by is tractor after he plowed a field in Lancaster County. Coroner Mike Morris says James Staehr was alone Friday afternoon when he was crushed. Read More: http://www.WLTX.com
With great views from every bedroom – plus family room, dining room, kitchen. Large screened porch offers big water views. 3 Bedrooms, 2 ½ baths – plus office, attached garage, and detached tool shed. Heavily wooded lot shades 2100 square foot home of cedar and stucco. Large boat dock with lift. HOA offers tennis courts, … Continue reading
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – The racing pigeon who took a wrong turn on a trip from Athens, Tennessee to Tampa, Florida, finally managed to make it home after a three-week trip. “Windy” — that’s the name she was given by the couple who found her along the shores of Lake Murray — is back home … Continue reading
The Midlands Home School Band has been teaching music to students since 2001. We have three levels of music education: Beginner Band, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble. Our students have had great success learning and playing their chosen instruments, and enjoy the fun and enriching environment. We meet twice per week at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian … Continue reading
By Renee Standera LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WIS) – The Lexington County Coroner’s office has released the name of a driver killed after her car hit a plow pulled by a tractor Friday. Read More: http://www.wistv.com
Ladies Day on the Lake Ladies Only, Fun on the Lake Tuesday, June 18th 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lighthouse Marina 1925 Johnson Marina Road Chapin “Ladies Day on the Lake” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 18 2013 at Lighthouse Marina, 1925 Johnson Marina Road, Chapin, SC. The Lake Murray Association, … Continue reading
Lake Murray Seniors April 2013 Results Crocker and Isaac Win Seniors April Tournament By David Larrabee, Contributing Writer Prior to last week, the only thing I was able to catch was a chest cold. I had given up on the lake and headed up the rivers to see if I could improve my luck … Continue reading
LAKE MURRAY (WIS) – Two adults and five young children were sent to the hospital Saturday night after a boat collision on Lake Murray. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says the collision happened near Spence Island around 9:00 p.m. when a 24-foot cuddy-cabin boat hit a pontoon boat. After spending the day fishing … Continue reading
Doggone Days of Summer Camp Is Just Around The Corner Doggone Days of Summer Camp 2013 is just around the corner. Camp this year will be held at Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary, 2215 N. Brickyard Rd. Summer Camp The dates for Camp are: June 17 to 21 and June 24 to 28. A third week … Continue reading
Fishing on Lake Murray In March Written by contributing writer, Johnathan Crossland As any long time resident of South Carolina knows, March is the only winter we get! It sure lived up to it’s hype this year. March sent cold temperatures, along with rain and wind, our way. Fishing was great for some and slow … Continue reading
June 7-9 Skip Day Friday June 7, 2013 at Sandy Beach. Outlaw Boat Races Saturday June 8 Starting at 12:00pm. Rocky Creek, Ducks Unlimited Poker Run, Details to be posted when finalized. ( soon)
