LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) — If there’s one thing South Carolinians can agree on, it’s that we like being out on the water. Recreational boating has a $6.5 billion economic impact each year in the Palmetto State, but last year saw 170 boating accidents according to DNR statistics. “South Carolina now has more than 361 thousand registered boats. This represents a…
According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, many people consider Memorial Day weekend the unofficial start of the boating season. The Department is trying to get ahead of the game to prevent any accidents.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Memorial Day holiday weekend (May25th, 2019 – May 27th, 2019) is usually a busy one as many South Carolinians usher in the unofficial start of summer. The law Enforcement Division with SCDNR is helping those of you who plan to celebrate it out on the water, be able to do so safely by offering courtesy…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Headed out to the Lake this weekend, Richland County Deputies have some tips to keep you and your loved ones safe on the water. Have the right amount of life vests on vessels, also make sure boats have the necessary whistles, make sure the horns work. Richland County Marine Patrol officials says it’s required boaters have enough…
