Lexington Irmo Lake Murray Real Estate Update 8-26-2010

Gibson Pond scenic overlook to open Tuesday – The views of Gibson Pond have just gotten better. The Town of Lexington will officially open a new scenic overlook at the pond site on Tuesday, Aug. 31. It is the latest of new amenities made possible by the town’s partnerships with businesses and organizations. The boardwalk and overlook was funded by donations from the Lexington Sertoma Club, which raise more than $8,800 in a Big Thursday fundraising event last year. The walkway provides access that is handicapped accessible, to the creek below the Gibson Pond dam, town parks director Dan Walker said. The overlook offers scenic views of the creek and pond, and a staircase allows access to the rocky creek area.

Grant to improve water in the Hollow Creek Watershed - Lexington County has been awarded a grant from the SC Dept. of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to reduce bacteria levels in the Hollow Creek Watershed located near the Town of Batesburg-Leesville. The goal of the Hollow Creek Watershed Project is to work with local land owners on voluntary projects, which reduce bacteria from agricultural activities, failing septic systems and wildlife. Hollow Creek is a recreational resource for Lexington County, as citizens enjoy fishing, picnicking and canoeing along the banks of the creek and its tributaries. The watershed feeds directly into Lake Murray, which is directly impacted by the health of the creek. Hollow Creek is impaired due to high levels of fecal coliform bacteria which is an indicator of human and animal waste.

Keith Platt performs at Edmund First Baptist Church in Lexington – Don’t miss South Gospel Music Soloist and Dove Aware winner Keith Plott’s performance on Sunday, Sept. 5 at Edmund First Baptist Church. Plott has previously performed with Danny Funderbunk, Mercy’s Way and Brian Free & Assurance. The concert starts at 6p.m. The church is located at 6256 Edmund Hwy. in Lexington.

12^th Annual Dam Swim for Drew Sept. 18 – On Saturday, Sept. 18, the Lexington High School Swim Team will host the 12^th Annual “Dam Swim for Drew”. Registration begins at 8a.m. with the first wave of swimmers entering the water at 9a.m. The two mile open water swim across Lake Murray begins from the Irmo boat landing, crosses the lake past the three towns and concludes on the Lexington side of the dam at the SCE&G park. The purpose of the annual swim across the dam is to raise awareness of boating and swimming safety in memory of Drew Smith. Drew was killed in a boating accident when a group of boaters made the decision to drink and drive all day on Lake Murray. They rammed into the boat young Drew and his dad, Randy were driving. Randy Smith survived the ordeal, Drew did not. As a result of Drew’s death, SC State Senators introduced legislation for “Boating Under the Influence” soon after the accident, SC Code 50-21-112 soon became known as “Drew’s Law”.

Lexington volleyball preparing for another run at state title – Lexington volleyball coach Chee Lee led the Lady Wildcats to the state championship game last season. The Lady ‘Cats dropped a 3-0 decision to Dorman in the state final. This year, Lexington is looking to return to the state title game, and this time raise the Class 4-A first place trophy. “These players are psyched about getting back to the state championship game,” Lee said.

B-C confident about season, rivalry game – There’s a new confident attitude around the Brookland-Cayce football program. After a winless 2009, the Bearcats have re-dedicated themselves to improving. That attitude, along with a new offense, may be just what B-C needs to get back to the Class 3-A playoffs.

Great Scott!! Irmo rusher scores 4 TD’s – Irmo running back Dawan Scott rushed for 212 yards and four touchdowns in the Yellow Jackets’ 28-26 win over rival Dutch Fork Friday. Scott had three touchdowns in the first half, helping Irmo build a 21-13 lead. In the second half, he broke a 70 yard touchdown run that would turn out to be the game winning score!