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The Lake Murray News is a locally-owned newspaper to help make the Lake community a better place to live, work and grow. Founded in 1989 this newspaper constantly strives to improve the positive impact it has on all parts of our communities, including families, neighborhoods, organizations, schools and businesses. We seek to continually grow and improve to give our community the best possible service, and the kind of newspaper they deserve.

Juneteenth Freedom Fest Returns June 20 with Midnight Star HeadliningThe 10th Annual South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom F...
06/18/2026

Juneteenth Freedom Fest Returns June 20 with Midnight Star Headlining

The 10th Annual South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest will take place June 20 at Finlay Park, bringing a day-long celebration of culture, history, entertainment, and community engagement to downtown Columbia. Festival organizers have announced legendary R&B and funk group Midnight Star as the event's headliner. Known for chart-topping hits such as "Freak-A-Zoid" and "No Parking on the Dance Floor," the group is expected to perform before thousands of attendees....

The 10th Annual South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest will take place June 20 at Finlay Park, bringing a day-long celebration of culture, history, entertainment, and community engagement to downto…

Golf Tips for Seniors: Short Game Can Lower ScoresBy Robin All More strokes are played within 50 yards of the hole than ...
06/18/2026

Golf Tips for Seniors: Short Game Can Lower Scores

By Robin All More strokes are played within 50 yards of the hole than on all the longer shots combined. Yet many golfers spend most of their practice time on the full swing, assuming chipping and putting are easy. One of the most important rules of the short game is to putt whenever possible from off the green. A putter is often the safest and most reliable club when there are no obstacles between your ball and the hole....

By Robin All More strokes are played within 50 yards of the hole than on all the longer shots combined. Yet many golfers spend most of their practice time on the full swing, assuming chipping and p…

Tip leads to Discovery of Unidentified BodyLexington, SC (June 17, 2026) – Chief Terrence Green updated the Town of Lexi...
06/18/2026

Tip leads to Discovery of Unidentified Body

Lexington, SC (June 17, 2026) – Chief Terrence Green updated the Town of Lexington community on new developments related to the case of a missing woman during a press conference this afternoon.. The Lexington Police Department received a tip from the community that Elena Katherine Moore had been seen in the area of North Lake Drive and Old Cherokee Road on June 11th, 2026....

Lexington, SC (June 17, 2026) – Chief Terrence Green updated the Town of Lexington community on new developments related to the case of a missing woman during a press conference this afternoo…

Ag + Art Tour finds fertile groundThe Richland County portion of the state’s Ag + Art Tour recently highlighted sights, ...
06/17/2026

Ag + Art Tour finds fertile ground

The Richland County portion of the state’s Ag + Art Tour recently highlighted sights, smells and sounds of agrarian activity. From beginner gardening tutorials and sweetgrass basket making, to milling demonstrations and fresh produce, the weekend-long event led tour-goers on an adventure in agriculture. For this year’s tour, more than a dozen local sites featured local farms and gardens. Since 2012, the statewide Ag + Art Tour has enabled residents and visitors alike to explore farms and markets, buy local artisans’ crafts, hear musicians’ tunes and learn about agricultural practices where they live.

The Richland County portion of the state’s Ag + Art Tour recently highlighted sights, smells and sounds of agrarian activity. From beginner gardening tutorials and sweetgrass basket making, t…

The Civil War changed funeral customsTime was, you could buy a casket from a country store. By Tom Poland, A Southern Wr...
06/17/2026

The Civil War changed funeral customs

Time was, you could buy a casket from a country store. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A do-it-yourself casket for a pet is as close most get today. I’ve heard of people paying a carpenter to build a casket for a dog, and I get it. Just placing a pet in the ground doesn’t seem loving. If I were a carpenter and you were a lady, would you hire me to build a casket for your pet?...

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Time was, you could buy a casket from a country store. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A do-it-yourself casket for a pet is as close most get today. I’ve heard of people paying …

Stress is manufacturedBy Radley West This will be an unpopular perspective, but stay with me. STRESS IS MANUFACTURED. Be...
06/17/2026

Stress is manufactured

By Radley West This will be an unpopular perspective, but stay with me. STRESS IS MANUFACTURED. Before anyone throws their coffee at the newspaper, let me clarify something. I’m not saying difficult things aren’t real. Bills are real. Deadlines are real. Family responsibilities are real. Relationships are real. Life can absolutely be hard. What I am saying is that a surprising amount of our stress comes from the stories, urgency, and pressure we add to reality....

By Radley West This will be an unpopular perspective, but stay with me. STRESS IS MANUFACTURED. Before anyone throws their coffee at the newspaper, let me clarify something. I’m not saying difficul…

Fireworks with the Phil set for June 27Get ready for a summer night that will light up the sky and stir the soul. The So...
06/17/2026

Fireworks with the Phil set for June 27

Get ready for a summer night that will light up the sky and stir the soul. The South Carolina Philharmonic's Fireworks with the Phil returns to Segra Park June 27 at 8 pm, bringing together patriotic music, community spirit, and a fireworks finale. This year's celebration carries significance as part of SC250, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Taking place on the eve of Carolina Day, Fireworks with the Phil offers a kickoff to a weekend honoring South Carolina's history and revolutionary spirit....

Get ready for a summer night that will light up the sky and stir the soul. The South Carolina Philharmonic’s Fireworks with the Phil returns to Segra Park June 27 at 8 pm, bringing together p…

Green Charter School closesParents of students enrolled in the Green Charter School Midlands Campus in Irmo will be scra...
06/17/2026

Green Charter School closes

Parents of students enrolled in the Green Charter School Midlands Campus in Irmo will be scrambling to find a new school as administrators announced the immediate suspension of operations and their intent to not enroll students in the fall for the 2026-27 school year. The school cites financial and enrollment problems as the cause for discounting operations. The school originally had more than 300 students but fell to half that this year....

Parents of students enrolled in the Green Charter School Midlands Campus in Irmo will be scrambling to find a new school as administrators announced the immediate suspension of operations and their…

Little Caesars Celebrates Chapin Grand Opening with Free Pizza for a Year GiveawayFirst 100 customers in line June 20 wi...
06/17/2026

Little Caesars Celebrates Chapin Grand Opening with Free Pizza for a Year Giveaway

First 100 customers in line June 20 will receive free pizza for a year A new Little Caesars location in Chapin will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, June 20, with giveaways, family-friendly entertainment and a chance for the first 100 guests in line to win Free Pizza for a Year. The restaurant, located at 523 Columbia Ave., Suite C, will host festivities from 10:30 a.m....

First 100 customers in line June 20 will receive free pizza for a year A new Little Caesars location in Chapin will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, June 20, with giveaways, family-friendly…

2027 Spring Break High School InvitationalBy Thomas Grant, Jr. A new in-season high school baseball tournament centered ...
06/17/2026

2027 Spring Break High School Invitational

By Thomas Grant, Jr. A new in-season high school baseball tournament centered in Lexington County will take place next year. On Wednesday, the Lexington County Blowfish and the Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission announced their co-venture which will pit eight top high school baseball programs against each other in a tournament. The 2027 Spring Break High School Invitational will feature Lexington County teams Lexington, River Bluff, Brookland-Cayce and Chapin against four visiting teams from March 28 through April 1....

By Thomas Grant, Jr. A new in-season high school baseball tournament centered in Lexington County will take place next year. On Wednesday, the Lexington County Blowfish and the Lexington County Rec…

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