https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315524212.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ca5a795b-60f0-492b-b3d8-31d92f1f5c2f/1_th.jpg Lake Murray is a top spot for recreation in the Midlands With sparkling waters spanning some 50,000 acres and 650 miles of lush shoreline, it’s no wonder that Lake Murray is known as the “Jewel of South Carolina.” But it’s also a lot of fun. A top spot for outdoor recreation in the state and especially the Midlands, the lake offers a variety of things to do, whether it’s an afternoon visit or a weekend stay. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315524212.html/video-embed 65 2026-04-24T18:26:24Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315522831.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/851f4af2-0133-4169-9e4f-080019aabc71/1_th.jpg Check out your guide to Lake Murray Whether you are looking for a restaurant on the water or the best place for a weekend camping trip, the “Jewel of South Carolina” has it all. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315522831.html/video-embed 47 2026-04-24T17:23:33Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315497416.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8c0f1fc0-e0d5-47b5-9cde-a56229f63841/1_th.jpg Nuclear weapon production coming to South Carolina Savannah River Site Watch's Tom Clements says that new $30 billion plan to produce the plutonium pit for nuclear weapons will involve transporting radioactive material across the country and could kick off a new nuclear arms race. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315497416.html/video-embed 246 2026-04-22T18:14:47Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315492921.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/58b22d8e-6fbb-471a-8f4e-a9fad5c88d60/1_th.jpg Lexington's Brian Hucks reacts to win over River Bluff Lexington baseball coach Brian Hucks discusses his team's 5-0 win over River Bluff on April 21, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315492921.html/video-embed 57 2026-04-22T12:12:43Z no