Happy New Year!

If you're spending New Year's Eve in the area of Santee, South Carolina and you're looking for Santee motels just come by Clarks Inn and Restaurant where you'll have all your needs fulfilled without ever leaving the grounds. Of all the Santee motels you'll find, we offer delicious meals as well as an Inn with all the comforts of home plus a whole lot more.

With the new year rapidly approaching it's time to reflect on the year past and make resolutions for the new year ahead. With the new year comes hope and promises of things to come — another chance, another year full of opportunities. Let the new year 2012 be the year you make a positive difference in the world around you.

Be safe this New Year's Eve. If you're out celebrating in the area here are some events taking place nearby that you might want to check out. The City of Columbia Parks and Rec. Dept. is holding the WOW 2012 New Year's Eve Winter Carnival from 4-9 p.m. in Finlay Park. This event offers free admission and has rides and games, food vendors, karaoke, entertainment and lots of family fun.

From 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. is the 2012 Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, SC on Main Street from Hampton to Taylor Streets. Featuring George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Josh Roberts and The Hinges Pinna, a midnight fireworks celebration, many food and drink vendors and a live telecast.