Clarks Hill News

Last week's photo showed the Lincoln Continental; specifically, the totally redesigned 1961 model that replaced huge fins and excessive chrome with sleek panels accented by only hints of chrome.

Lyman's Marty Robinson set the pace on the first day of the Walmart FLW Series Eastern Division tournament at Clarks Hill Reservoir, topping the field of 137 pro anglers with a five-bass limit totaling 15 pounds, 4 ounces.

Welcome to BassFan's Dock Talk section, where you will see brief, newsworthy items that for one reason or another can't be made into full-blown news articles.

When she participated in the ROTC mast camp at the S.C. National Guard's training center at Clarks Hill in the summer of 2008, Sybille Smith found it pretty intense and scary for the first day or so.

When John Marks downsized about three years ago, he decided on a home in Waverly, a quiet yet central neighborhood in west Augusta.

When John Marks downsized about three years ago, he decided on a home in Waverly, a quiet yet central neighborhood in west Augusta.

Trivia: Is it Lake Thurmond, Thumond Lake or Clarks Hill Lake? It's a 22-year-old question, and the answer probably depends somewhat on which side of the lake you're standing.

It will float your boat, but many are still not on boardcalling it Lake Thurmond.

Last week's What Is It? photo of a front fender fooled no one, but it did dredge up a page full of memories.

Norm Attaway of Clearwater, S.C., won the Walmart Bass Fishing Leagu South Carolina Division tournament on Clarks Hill Lake Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 11 pounds, 6 ounces.

For more thanA 40 years, worshippers have gathered along Thurmond Lake forA summertime outdoor church services.

We have gotten a ton of rain over the last few weeks and that's made a lot of your yards green.

Georgia's lakes have recovered from a three-year drought in time for abundant recreation over the Memorial Day weekend - if it only stops raining long enough for people to enjoy them.

Summer break starts, Friday night, for many local families. The Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the start of the summer vacation season.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., April 29, 2009 - All across the United States, from coast to coast and from border to border, youa ll find thousands of small, one-stoplight towns where livestock outnumber people.

Enjoy the scenic drive up Furys Ferry Road to the town of Clarks Hill, S.C. When you reach a sign reading "The Herring Hut," make a right, go over the railroad tracks and get ready for a wonderful evening.

As a longtime striped bass fisherman and avid conservationist, Greer's Warren Turner was as excited as any striped bass lover would be when he heard the news of Terry McConnell's state-record catch last week at Lake Russell.

Lake Russell is best known for its big largemouth bass, but the relatively low number of striped bass that swim the 26,650-acre reservoir are capable of reaching trophy size as well.