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SC S1016
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ronnie Cromer
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AI Summary
- Lake Murray Country Tourism District celebrates its forty-fifth anniversary on April 1, 2026, having been established on April 1, 1981
- The district represents four South Carolina counties: Lexington, Newberry, Richland, and Saluda, operating as one of eleven tourism regions in the state
- In 1995, the district relocated and restored the Historic Lorick Plantation House to serve as the Capital City/Lake Murray Visitor Center and museum
- The district has received numerous awards including the 2009 South Carolina Governor's Cup for hosting the Forrest Wood Cup, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards (2015, 2018, 2019), and a 2025 Telly Award
- Lake Murray has been recognized as the Best Place to Boat and Live (2010, 2020), Best Bass Lake in the Southeast (2023), and number one Best Lake for Water Sports by USA Today (2025)
Legislative Description
Lake Murray Country Tourism District
Last Action
Introduced and adopted
3/17/2026
Full Bill Text
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