COLUMBIA, SC – The Fourth of July is the busiest time of the year for America’s recreational boaters, as reported by the nationwide TowBoatUS on-water towing fleet. This period, encompassing days before and after the holiday, sees many boaters spending extended hours on the water, enjoying activities such as watchingContinue Reading
Putnam’s Harbor Marina is Open for Business! Putnam’s Harbor Marina is gearing up for the grand opening of its newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Murray, Putnam’s Harbor Marina is poised to elevate the boating experience for both locals andContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has new boating regulations set to begin August 18. After that date, boaters born after July 1, 2007, will be required to pass an approved boater education course before operating boats, jet skis, or specialty prop-crafts powered by a 10 HP motorContinue Reading
A boat owned by a Blythewood family sank into the depths of Lake Murray during the annual boat parade held near the Dreher Shoals dam on Saturday, June 30. Brandon and Nichole Burleson were participants in the annual affair when their boat, a small 16ft 1983 Beechcraft, started taking onContinue Reading