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We are here to assist media officials with press releases, research, photography, video and materials on the following areas:

The City of Columbia, Lexington, Newberry, Richland and Saluda counties and Lake Murray


Following is our press release library:


Atria Receives Palmetto Patriot Award

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CCLMC Wins 2009 Governor's Cup Award

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(Governor Mark Sanford and Miriam Atria)


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(Chad Prosser, Director of SCPRT; Charlie Evans, FLW Outdoors; Miriam Atria, President/CEO CCLMC)

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(CCLMC Board & Staff pictured with SCPRT Director, Chad Prosser)


2009 Releases:

Atria Receives Palmetto Patriot Award, Released April 2009

Taste of Lake Murray ~ Hottest Ticket in Town, Released March 2009

CCLMC Wins Prestigious Governor's Cup Award, Released February 2009
Male Giraffe Calf Born at Riverbanks Zoo, Released February 2009


2008 Releases:

Taste of Lake Murray Poster Art Contest, Released December 2008

Holiday Open House at the Lorick Plantation House, Released December 2008

Bass Edge Films on Lake Murray, Released October 2008
Region on World Television, Released September 2008
Public Meeting to Discuss Tourism Development, Released September 2008
Meyers Receives Award from SC Motorcoach Association, Released September 2008

SC Motorcoach Annual Meeting in CCLMC Region, Released August 2008
Video - FLW Coming to Lake Murray & Downtown Columbia, SC
World's Best Bass Anglers Heading to Columbia Aug. 14-17th for Sport's Biggest Week, Released July 2008
Columbia Area Wal-Mart Stores to Host Wal-Mart FLW Tour Pro Night, Released July 2008
FLW Outdoors Offers Free Ranger Boat Simulator Test Drives in Columbia Area, Released July 2008
Tracy Byrd To Perform at Forrest Wood Cup, Released July 2008

FLW Outdoors Donates $5,000 To Fund Lake Murray Conservation Projects, Released July 2008

FLW Magazine Article ~ About the Lake Murray event

Final Bassmasters Release, Released May 2008
Bass Photo 1 / Bass Photo 2 / Bass Photo 3
Video from YouTube of Angler's Alley
More on Bassmasters - Directions/Parking, Released May 2008

Bassmasters Elite Series on Lake Murray, Released April 2008

Miriam Atria Named Person of the Year, Released April 2008

Taste of Lake Murray is just around the corner, Released February 2008

CCLMC Welcomes New Employee, Released February 2008


2007 Releases:

National Bass Circuit Championship on Lake Murray, Released November 2007

Visit Magazine, Released October 2007

Chad Prosser Named Ambassador for Regional Tourism, Released September 2007

Veta Holloway Named Member of the Year, Released August 2007

'Reel' Tourism - Forrest Wood Cup, Released August 2007

Hyatt Place Will Accommodate Sophisticated Leisure Traveler, Released May 2007

Youth Tour Planner Brings in Student Visitors, Released April 2007

Region Highlighted in National Publications:

Article on BBQ Spots in region featured in Southern Living

Article on Saluda featured in Southern Living

Article about Lexington featured in Family Circle

Article on Devine Street
Article on the Riverbank's Zoo Botanical Garden

Our Newsletter:

The Broadcaster, published Spring 2009

The Broadcaster, published Summer 2008

The Broadcaster, published Winter 2008

Story Ideas

"A Capital of Museums"

CCLMC - People & Places

Golf Tees Sizzle in Lake Murray Country

Hospitality Employee of the Year Award
Nomination Form
(nominations are submitted annually at the end of each year - contact us for more information)

For more information or to receive a press kit contact

Jayne Baker, Public Relations Manager, (803) 781-5940 x5.