Checking river and lake conditions before getting in the water
As it continues to stay hot in the Palmetto State, some are looking to cool off by heading to the lake and river. But how safe is it to swim in?
Author: Tai Wong
Updated: 11:19 PM EDT July 29, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As temperatures remain high in the Midlands, many are looking for ways to stay cool outside. Some people plan to go swimming in a river or head out to the nearest lake.
Some residents near the Town of Lexington weren't able to enjoy Lake Murray when they woke up on Thursday morning. One area received a letter on their doors that asked them to "refrain from any recreational use of Lake Murray until further notice."