News - Lake Murray Country

Podcast Episode 15: Cooking Up Community with Chef Brandon Velie

Reading Time: < 1 minute Welcome to the Explore Lake Murray Country Podcast: Your Guide to Come Alive in the Jewel of South Carolina. Located in the small town of Ridge Spring, SC is Juniper...

Jan 08

Lake Murray Country’s 2024 Wrapped

Reading Time: 3 minutes Let’s unpack the numbers, memories, and milestones that defined tourism in 2024! From the region’s most visited attractions and top-rated restaurants to where our visitors traveled from and how much...

Jan 07

Your Guide to Regional Festivals in 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes With every season comes a new reason to celebrate in the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region. From winter events in Columbia to art festivals in Newberry, Independence Day fireworks over...

Dec 10

Podcast Episode 14: Finding Your Green Thumb with The Columbia Garden Club

Reading Time: 2 minutes Welcome to the Explore Lake Murray Country Podcast: Your Guide to Come Alive in the Jewel of South Carolina. In this festive episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, Kelly sits...

Nov 26

Create Your Storybook Christmas in Newberry, SC

Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you ever dreamt of stepping into the holiday magic of a Hallmark Christmas movie? That dream comes to life in Newberry, South Carolina. When the temperature starts to drop...

Nov 18

Podcast Episode 13: Helping Hands to Leading Plans with Mayor Sloan Griffin III

Reading Time: < 1 minute Welcome to the Explore Lake Murray Country Podcast: Your Guide to Come Alive in the Jewel of South Carolina. In Episode 13, Kelly sits down with Mayor Sloan Griffin III...

Oct 29

Podcast Episode 12: Behind the Curtain at Newberry Opera House

Reading Time: < 1 minute Welcome to the Explore Lake Murray Country Podcast: Your Guide to Come Alive in the Jewel of South Carolina. In Episode 12, Kelly sits down with Anne Pinckney Smith, the...

Oct 28

2024 World Food Championships | Meet Team Lake Murray Country

Reading Time: 3 minutes The World Food Championships (WFC) are one of the highest-stakes food competitions in the world. This multi-day, live, culinary competition, showcases some of the world’s best cooks who compete for...

Oct 15

Meet the 2024-25 Lake Murray Country Ambassadors

Reading Time: 2 minutes We are thrilled to announce the return of the Tourism Ambassador Program! These ambassadors will help highlight the beauty, culture, and outdoor adventures of the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region...