Local Services

Explore Your Community Impact with CMS Roofing

Honoring Our Heroes with a Free Roof Replacement Article by Lake Murray Lifestyle | Photography by Provided Dedicated Community Service CMS Roofing, led by Michael and D’Lynn Curcio, is committed to giving back to The Midlands. Their efforts focus on recognizing and supporting the essential services provided by military members and first responders. This is why they are excited to present their annual giveaway which is accepting nominations through July 25th, 2024. Experienced Leadership ...

June 2024

Entertainment

PLAYCATION: Stay and Play in Lake Murray Country

Whether you're a local or a visitor, this is the place to stay and play. Article by By: Capital City/Lake Murray Country Staff | Photography by Provided Summer is just around the corner and now is the time to plan your trip.  It can be overwhelming to find the perfect destination with everything you want while also being cost effective, but travel doesn’t have to be exotic… it can be close to home!  We have the perfect, budget-friendly staycation route – travel within the area while creating...

June 2024

Fitness

The Power of Personalization

Moving Away from the One-size-fits-all Weight Management Approach Article by Hannah Kinsolving, @hannah_trains | Photography by Adrianna Eargle, @adriannajoyphoto When it comes to health and wellness, weight loss is most often what I hear when I ask about someone’s goals. From trending diets to high-intensity workout classes, the desire to achieve a certain body weight or shape will lead you down paths that may not actually be effective at keeping the weight off. Amidst the noise of...

May 2024

Sports + Recreation

The Dam Boat Run

Taking Place on Beautiful Lake Murray on June 22nd! Article by Allison Laso | Photography by Provided Get excited for the upcoming charity powerboat run making stops all across beautiful Lake Murray. This is the second year my husband (Bret Laso) and I have hosted the event. Our inaugural event was tremendously successful in raising $40,000 for local charities. The charities included The Big Red Barn Retreat and Richland County Sheriff's Department. The Big Red Barn Retreat is an amazing...

May 2024

Local Services

New Head Pro at Country Club of Lexington

Bringing New Talent to CCL Article by Alexandra Hill | Photography by Provided We are so excited to have you at the Country Club of Lexington! Tell us a little about yourself! Happy to be here and thrilled for the opportunity! I went to Coastal Carolina University and majored in marketing with a specialization in Professional Golf Management. While there, I met my fiance Giovanna. We look forward to our wedding in October of 2025. Giovanna is currently a doctoral student and will graduate...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Southeastern BBQ Showdown 2024

June 14-15, 2024 at Segra Park in Columbia, SC Article by By: Kelly Hughes, Capital City/Lake Murray Country | Photography by Provided Get ready to ignite your taste buds as Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) rolls out the red carpet for the much-anticipated inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown, taking place on June 14-15, 2024, at Segra Park. This event will make history as the first food sport competition held in a sports stadium. And guess who's set to light up the stage? None other...

May 2024

Life + Culture

100 Years of Commitment to the Community

The Junior League of Columbia Celebrates its Centennial Year Article by Brooke Fonder, President Elect | Photography by Mason Jar Photography - Kelly Mason For nearly a century, the Junior League of Columbia (JLC) has been making an impact throughout the Midlands area. The local organization, organized in 1924, stemmed from The Junior League of New York City organized in 1901 by Mary Harriman, who felt a responsibility to improve the social conditions of the New York City tenements. After a...

April 2024

Travel

Wow Moments

What Type Are You? Article by Ava Roxanne Stritt, @SpaTravelGal | Photography by Provided Many resorts say to expect wow moments, but what if we want to be blown away by almost every moment of our hard earned PTO? These are the Wow Moments Resorts for your travel type! We all spend tons of time searching the internet for where to spend our travel dollars, but where will we get the most out of our planning time and paychecks - so we can experience the WOW Moments we desire?  Which type of...

March 2024

Sports + Recreation

Experience the Purple Martin Phenomenon at Lake Murray

Article by Kelly Hughes Capital City/Lake Murray Country | Photography by Zach Steinhauser, Terri Bauerlin, Bill Barley At night, the Purple Martins take flight! Each summer the skies over Bomb Island on Lake Murray come to life as the Purple Martins arrive for their summer vacation. More than one million birds are estimated to venture north for the summer and roost on the island, giving spectators a rare look at one of nature’s true phenomenons. This sanctuary provides the ideal layover for...

March 2024

Entertainment

Savoring Tradition at Taste of Lake Murray

Article by Kelly Hughes, Capital City/Lake Murray Country | Photography by Provided Since its creation in 2006, the Taste of Lake Murray fundraising event has become a cherished annual tradition through the years. The event’s resounding success prompted venue upgrades, eventually finding its home in Columbia’s largest ballroom at the Doubletree by Hilton on Bush River Road. Miriam Atria, President/CEO of Capital City Lake Murray Country, reflects, "We created Taste of Lake Murray as the...

February 2024