The all-new event is a fresh take on the holiday lights experience, shining a light on the beauty of nature and the importance of caring for the natural world. Explore the Zoo and encounter nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns inspired by nature, from pollinators and plants to endangered (and evenContinue Reading
Lexington Medical Center has again received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Lexington Medical Center’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “Lexington Medical Center is constantly striving to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients,” said Tod Augsburger,Continue Reading
The Spirit of Lake Murray was spotted heading to the water last week near Agnew Lake Services. The cruise vessel has been undergoing an extensive overhaul from the waterline up and the plan is for the sea-worthy vessel to be included in the Lake Murray Christmas Light Boat Parade toContinue Reading
Save the date for “The Social Event of the Year”, Taste of Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center, on Thursday, March 21 at 6 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia. Dance the night away while listening to music from The Voltage Brothers on the main stage andContinue Reading
Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale: Thursday, November 16 The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitor’s Center will host its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, and you’re invited! The Holiday Open House will take place from 10 AM – 5:00 PMContinue Reading
SCDOT officials announced the restructuring of the Carolina Crossroads project to improve project delivery and accelerate the widening of I-26 and I-20 in the midlands. SCDOT designed the Carolina Crossroads project to advance through a series of phases of construction. The benefit of this phased approach is the opportunity toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Before embarking on a legendary Major League Baseball career with the New York Yankees, Bobby Richardson perfected his craft in American Legion. The same is true for Columbia native Jerry Martin and the late Billy O’Dell. On Nov. 2, the trio along with three other formerContinue Reading
Columbia Children’s Theatre will present Finding Nemo Jr. This weekend. General admission tickets are $15. Advance tickets are strongly recommended and can be bought at columbiachildrenstheatre.com. For more information, contact CCT at 803-691-4548. Complete Schedule of Performances:Friday, October 27 at 7pmSaturday, October 28 at 2pmSaturday, October 28 at 7pmSunday, OctoberContinue Reading
Team Lake Murray Country will return to the World Food Championships (WFC), on November 9-12, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The WFC is the largest Food Sports competition, where grand champions of previous events convene for a chance at winning the ultimate food crown and a share of hundreds of thousands of dollarsContinue Reading
Lake Murray Country’s Christmas Light Boat Parade, returns on Saturday, December 2. You don’t want to miss this family-friendly waterfront event that will get everyone in the holiday spirit! Admission is FREE and open to the public at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington (1832-1834 N Lake Dr,Continue Reading