A long-delayed state park on the shores of Lake Murray is taking steps toward opening later this year, even as another public park has opened with tighter rules for access this summer lake season.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The opening of Pine Island State Park, near Lake Murray, has been delayed multiple times due to unforeseen challenges, but officials say visitors may finally be able to enjoy the park ...

The opening of South Carolina’s newest state park has become a flash point for conversations about access to one of the state’s biggest lakes. With Pine Island scheduled to open to the public in ...