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Monday, April 08, 2013  It's getting warmer, which means fun days in the sun are ahead.

Friday, February 15, 2013  South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is giving away free trees as part of an effort to promote the shoreline on Lake Murray.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Sirens located near the Lake Murray Dam and the nuclear station in Fairfield County will be tested next week.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  SCE&G’s public parks on the Lexington and Irmo sides of the dam at Lake Murray open Wednesday for the 2012 season.

Sunday, March 18, 2012  A former security guard has filed a lawsuit alleging that there are lapses in security surrounding SCANA's hydroelectric plant at the Lake Murray dam.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  Lexington County officials showed off increased patrols, a new call boxes and surveillance cameras at the popular recreation area in Irmo Thursday morning.  They say it's part of making the community safer.  What do you think?

Thursday, January 06, 2011  SCE&G is telling residents in the Lower Saluda River area not to be alarmed at the tests taking place around noon on January 11.