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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. O...

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Missing South Carolina Girl and Daughter of Anti-Violence Activist Found Dead; Suspects Arrested A teenage girl from South Carolina was found dead in a wooded area on Thursday after being reported as missing since early April, authorities said. The body of 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep—who is the daughter of Brick City Peace Collective member Sharif Malik Amenhotep—was located in Lexington County following a three-week search, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said during a press briefing. “I can’t tell you how tragic and sad this case is, to lose a 15-year-old like we lost this one,”...

Person rescued from Congaree River, officials say The water rescue operation began around 1:30 p.m. Friday near the Blossom Street Bridge. (Source: WIS) By WIS News 10 Staff | April 16, 2021 at 2:02 PM EDT - Updated April 16 at 3:50 PM COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Officials have rescued a person from the Congaree River. The water rescue operation began around 1:30 p.m. Friday near the Blossom Street Bridge. According to officials with the Columbia Fire Department, the person is safe and is being cared for by EMS. Traffic on the bridge was closed during the rescue operation but has since reop...

Ask any national park enthusiast, and they'll tell you the same thing—there's nothing like a hidden gem. While there's no denying the majesty that made Yosemite or Yellowstone household names, there's a unique allure to stumbling upon one of our nation's lesser known wonders and not seeing any other visitors for miles. Though incredibly close by—just 18 miles from Columbia, South Carolina—Congaree National Park has managed to stay under the radar since its national park designation in 2003. One step inside the nearly 27,000-acre park and visitors are transported much further back in tim...