The algae bloom resembles spilled green and blue paint or appears streaky yellow, officials said.

Lake Hartwell is under a harmful algal bloom watch due to recent reports of toxic algae. Affected areas include 18mile Creek, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The United States Army Corps of Engineers tested all 12 spillway gates at the Lake Hartwell hydropower dam located at 5625 ...

A lake in Georgia and South Carolina was ranked among the top 3 cleanest in the U.S. Where is it? What are the best and worst ...

LAKE HARTWELL, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services said a recreational water watch has been lifted on Lake Hartwell. In April, DES officials announced the ...

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities have identified a woman who died following a water rescue on Lake Hartwell on Saturday. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources said its officers and ...

OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. — A boating incident has claimed the life of a North Carolina man fishing in South Carolina on Saturday, officials say. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis said the body of ...

LAKE HARTWELL, S.C. (WSPA) – A nonprofit organization is hosting a cleanup of Lake Hartwell. Lake Hartwell Partners for Clean Water is hosting its Fall Splash Away the Trash Weekend Event on September ...

A young girl was taken to the hospital Memorial Day weekend after being thrown from a watercraft on Lake Hartwell.

The Phoenix Bass Major League Fishing competition on Lake Hartwell is set for April 12th. Max Heaton, winner of the previous Lake Hartwell competition, aims for another victory. Anglers will compete ...

Lake Hartwell is under a harmful algal bloom watch after new reports and testing. Officials urge swimmers and pet owners to avoid affected areas.