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An upcoming state park is set to double the number of spots where the public can swim in the 48,000-acre Midlands lake.
The Santee Police Department is following many leads following a Jan. 13 drive-by shooting that killed a teen.
Oscar "Frizz" Fordham died June 24. Last year, at 97, he retired from the Charleston Recreation Department after more than 60 ...
Lake Marion's level is currently about 3 feet 9 inches below what Santee Cooper, the state-owned utility that manages the lakes, considers the ideal lake level for this time of year.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles “Charlie” William Crowe Jr., 63, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., who died on June 15, 2025. He is now celebrating in heaven with our Lord Jesus ...
CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — Officials say one person was seriously injured in a boat crash on Lake Marion on Saturday. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources said on Saturday evening ...
It’s not the first time a South Carolina destination has been recognized on a wide scale. Last year, 10Best named Lake Jocassee the nation’s No. 1 lake for swimming, McClatchy News reported.
It’s not the first time a South Carolina destination has been recognized on a wide scale. Last year, 10Best named Lake Jocassee the nation’s No. 1 lake for swimming, McClatchy News reported.
Ahead of their graduation earlier this month, two Lake Forest High School students received national recognition for the academic performance, as they were both named National Merit Scholarship win… ...