

The Crepe Myrtles at the park beside the South Congaree Town Hall.

Congaree Creek is one of two creeks that run through South Congaree. Eventually they continue and join with the Congaree River.


The Crepe Myrtles at the park beside the South Congaree Town Hall.
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- REQUEST FOR BIDS | Townofsouthcongaree
Town of South Congaree Invitation to Bid The Town of South Congaree invites qualified vendors, contractors, and service providers to submit bids for goods, services, and construction projects in accordance with applicable laws and Town policies. This page provides information on current Invitations to Bid, including project descriptions, bid documents, submission requirements, deadlines, and contact information. All bids must be submitted by the specified date and time to be considered. The Town is committed to a fair, open, and competitive procurement process. Interested parties are encouraged to review all bid materials carefully and ensure compliance with the stated requirements. Questions regarding an Invitation to Bid should be directed to the contact listed in the bid documents.
- BUSINESS LICENSE FAQ | Townofsouthcongaree
Who needs a business license? Every person engaged or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation or profession in whole or in part within the Town limits of South Congaree, is required to pay an annual license fee for the privilege of doing business and obtain a business license. “Business” is defined as a calling, occupation, profession, or activity engaged in with the object of gain, benefit, or advantage, either directly or indirectly. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who needs a business license? Every person engaged or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation or profession in whole or in part within the Town limits of South Congaree, is required to pay an annual license fee for the privilege of doing business and obtain a business license. “Business” is defined as a calling, occupation, profession or activity engaged in with the object of gain, benefit or advantage, either directly or indirectly. Do I need a business license? Does your entity (person, partnership, organization, or business): sell items to the public? claim office deductions or business expenses for a commercial or a residential location? use advertisements or business cards using an address based in the Town of South Congaree? have a business checking account? have an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS? have any other professional or occupational state license regulated by SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation (for example, architects, contractors, cosmetologists, engineers, physicians, therapists, etc.)? operate, manage or have control of the entity? transport passengers? receive compensation as an independent contractor and/or a form 1099 for work? own and/or lease property to other businesses or individuals? occupy a commercial space used for an office? have a physical location outside of the Town of South Congaree and provide services within the Town limits of South Congaree? have a physical location outside of the Town of South Congaree and perform work on or provide services to a construction project within the Town limits? If you answered YES to any item listed above, then a business license is required. The Town of South Congaree requires all businesses operating within the Town limits, to obtain a business license and to pay a business license fee. This requirement ensures that businesses operating in the Town of South Congaree comply with local and state regulations. Tax-exempt organizations may be exempt from requiring a license. Please provide proof of exemption. How much does a business license cost? The business license fee is determined by where the business is located (inside/outside Town limits) and the business’ gross receipts/income. New businesses pay license fees on projected gross income from the start of business date through April 30th of that year. State law mandates that fees be paid on gross income without deductions for expense incurred for costs such as rents, salaries, cost of goods and other operational expenses. Existing businesses must renew their business license annually. Renewal fees are based on the previous year’s gross income reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Businesses located outside the town limits South Congaree must report gross income exclusively for business conducted inside the town limits only. What is “gross income”? “Gross income” means the total income of a business, received or accrued, for one year collected or to be collected from business done within the town, subtracting income from business done wholly outside of the town on which a license tax is paid to some other town or a county. Gross income is defined by ordinance to mean the total received from the business operation without deductions of goods, overhead or salaries. It should conform to the gross figure reported on the business federal income tax return defined by the IRS Code Section 61(a). See the (sample IRS tax ) forms to see which line item to report from your tax return. Gross income for brokers or agents means gross commissions received or retained, unless otherwise specified. Gross income for insurance companies means gross premiums collected. Gross income for business license tax purposes shall not include taxes collected for a governmental entity, escrow funds, or funds which are the property of a third party. The value of bartered goods or trade-in merchandise shall be included in gross income. The gross income for business license purposes may be verified by inspection of returns and reports filed with the Internal Revenue Service, the South Carolina Department of Revenue, the South Carolina Insurance Commission, or other government agency. Does a business license expire? Yes, business licenses expire April 30th of each year. You will have until April 30th to renew your license the following year to avoid a 5% late fee per month after the due date. Non-resident businesses must renew their license prior to conducting business in the new year. If you do not intend to conduct business in the town limits, please indicate this on your renewal form. If your business is closed, you may indicate this on your renewal form by noting this and the date the business closed. Are any businesses exempt from obtaining a business license? Yes, some businesses are exempt from business license fees, however the business or organization must still apply in order to obtain a compliance certificate. Please contact the Business License office at 803-755-2760, ext. 109, for more information about exemptions. Do I have to display my business license? Yes, the license should be displayed in a conspicuous place in the business establishment. A transient or non-resident business should carry the license upon his person or in a vehicle used in the business readily available for inspection by any authorized agent of the town. For companies with multiple vehicles, like contractors, it is recommended that each vehicle contain a copy of the license. If I am buying a business that already has a business license, is a business license transferable? No, the current ordinance states that business licenses are not transferable, and a transfer of ownership is considered a termination of the old business and the establishment of a new business requiring a new business license, based on the income of the old business. Before buying a business make sure that the old business complies with the current town ordinances. What should I do if I sell or close my business? You should notify the business license office by completing the Business Change/Closure Form to make the town aware that your business closed or was sold to another business or individual. Include the name of your business, physical location of your business, date sold or closed, and the business license account number located on your printed license. Your form should be signed and dated. Is there anything I need to do if my business location or activity changes during the year? If your business moves to another location or the activity of your business changes, you should notify the Town of South Congaree by email or mail immediately. A change in business activity may need to comply with building code or zoning code regulations. A change of address must be reported to license official within ten (10) days after the business moves to its new location. The license will then be valid at the new address after notifying the license official in writing and complying with zoning and building codes and approval of other departments as determined by the license official. Without this written notification, the existing business license is terminated, the business will be deemed as operating without a business license and subject the licensee to prosecution. Do I need a separate business license for each location and for each type of business activity? Yes, a separate license is required for each place of business and for each classification. If the gross income cannot be separate for classifications at one location, the license fee shall be computed on the combined gross income for the classification requiring the highest rate. If I am working for someone who has a business license already, do I need a business license? If you are not on that company’s payroll with taxes deducted out of your paycheck and you receive a 1099 form instead, then you are considered self-employed and a business license is required. How do I register the name of my business? You may contact the Secretary of State office to verify if anyone has incorporated the name you would like to use and inquire about the laws governing this issue. How do I find out in which licensing jurisdiction my business is located? You can use our online Lexington County Parcel Viewer (http://lexcogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Solutions/s2.html?appid=93223c31eb2e46578b38e7bfd7af06bc ) to find your jurisdiction. On the right side of the screen, use the search bar to enter the address (Omit road, street lane etc.) and click "enter". If your business is inside town limits, you should see "(2-E)" in the Tax District column. If you need help, please email the Town Hall for assistance: kricard@southcongaree.org Are there any other business taxes required in the Town? The Town of South Congaree does have a 2% Hospitality Tax. The SC Dept. of Revenue also requires an Accommodations Tax. For more information visit www.sctax.org or www.scbos.sc.gov . If you have any questions please visit our town hall at 119 West Berry Road, West Columbia, South Carolina 29172 or e-mail your questions to kricard@southcongaree.org .
- MAYOR-COUNCIL | Townofsouthcongaree
The South Congaree Town Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Council Work Sessions are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. All meetings take place in the courtroom at Town Hall, located at 119 West Berry Road, West Columbia, SC 29172. Meetings will be announced through the town sign, the Town of South Congaree website, and the town’s social media platforms, posted on the bulletin board outside Town Hall. The media is also notified. The Town of South Congaree operates under a Council form of government. The Mayor serves a term of four (4) years, or until a successor is duly elected and qualified. Council Members are elected to staggered four (4) year terms, or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS Click for Mayor's Message Mayor Cindy Campbell Email: ccampbell@southcongaree.org Phone: (803) 665-1943 Mayor Cindy Campbell was first elected Mayor of South Congaree in July 2020. Since taking office, she has remained steadfast in her commitment to enhancing the quality of life for the Town’s residents and visitors alike. Her leadership reflects a strong belief in service, collaboration, and community pride. Among her initiatives, Mayor Campbell partnered with Palmetto Pride to launch quarterly community litter cleanups, which were coined Team Up 2 Cleanup South Congaree, an effort that has strengthened community engagement while promoting a cleaner, more welcoming town. Mayor Campbell serves on the Advisory Board of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and is Vice Chair of the Greater CWC Chamber’s Cares Foundation. Her involvement in the Chamber reflects her commitment to ensuring that South Congaree has a strong voice and meaningful representation in regional conversations and initiatives. Mayor Campbell also serves on the Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission. She believes that building strong regional partnerships is essential to moving South Congaree forward and creating lasting opportunities for growth and success. She and her husband, Ronnie, reside in Blue Ridge Terrace and are the proud parents of two adult children, Garrett and Bailey (Josh). Outside of her mayoral responsibilities, her favorite and most cherished title is “Gammy” to her granddaughters, Presley and Cecilia. Mayor Pro-Tem Kitty Spires Email: kspires@southcongaree.org Phone: (803) 622-8396 Kitty Spires, a lifelong resident of the Town of South Congaree, currently serves as Mayor Pro-Tempore of the Council since her 2024 appointment. First serving on Council from 2005 to 2008, her current term began in 2022. Kitty led the focus of having the town ordinances codified and posted to the internet during her first term. She also led the focus to secure a professional Certified Accounting firm to help the town manage the financial processes. She is a graduate of Midlands Technical College with an Associate of Arts, Columbia College with a Bachelor of Arts in English Composition and a Masters of Divergent Learning, and the University of South Carolina with an Educational Specialist degree in Language and Literacy. Kitty is a retired college English and Reading professor having taught part-time at Columbia College and Midlands Technical College until 2005 when she began teaching full-time at Midlands Technical College. Kitty has led educational leadership teams at Midlands Technical College, and she has served as Chair of the Lexington County Library Board. Having served as president of the Friends of South Carolina Libraries state organization, she currently serves as president of the Friends of the South Congaree Pine Ridge Library. Kitty is the granddaughter of the late G.E. and Letha Outlaw and the daughter of the late Earl and Marjorie Outlaw. Her family heritage in South Congaree spans back to the 1930s when her family settled here. She was married to the late Roger Spires for 56 years, and they shared two beautiful daughters and three wonderful grandchildren. Her goal is to work to make the Town of South Congaree the best small town in South Carolina so that when asked town citizens can say— “South Congaree—that’s my hometown, the best small town anywhere.” She can be reached at kspires@southcongaree.org . Councilmember Brian Jackson Email: bjackson@southcongaree.org Phone: (803) 530-9929 Biography to come. Councilmember Debbie McIver Email: dmciver@southcongaree.org Phone: (803) 600-8852 Debbie McIver is a longtime resident of South Congaree, having lived within the town limits for 35 years and spending a total of 46 years in the community. She moved to the Lexington area at the age of 10 and attended Lexington Elementary, Middle, and High School. Debbie raised her three children in South Congaree, where they attended Congaree Elementary School, and she served as PTA President for two years. Debbie began her professional career in the legal field at age 17 after completing vocational training. She gained extensive experience supporting a four-attorney law firm in Lexington and later worked as a legal assistant to a senior partner at Nelson Mullins. She then transitioned into Human Resources with Laidlaw Environmental, followed by a successful career in communications sales. In 2003, Debbie became a licensed Realtor and has since worked with ERA Wilder Realty, RE/MAX, and currently NextHome Specialists, where she has been since 2017. She also serves as a Mary Kay Sales Director, mentoring and coaching women over the past decade. Debbie has served on South Congaree Town Council since April 2024 and previously served nearly four years on the South Congaree Planning Commission. She is a proud mother of three adult children and grandmother of five, who remain the center of her life. Councilmember Dwayne Prosser Email: dprosser@southcongaree.org Phone: (803) 446-6387 Biography to come.
- STORM WATER | Townofsouthcongaree
STORM WATER "WE ALL LIVE DOWNSTREAM" S tormwater pollution is the runoff that occurs from rain, irrigation and snow melt and everything that is picked up along the way as it travels downhill to the nearest stream, river lake and beach. This runoff does not get treated, but goes straight to the waterways that we use for fishing, bathing and even drinking. What is picked up by stormwater runoff is “people pollution” – fertilizers and pesticides, motor oil, sand and dirt, pet waste, trash and so on. All of this can amount to one dirty waterway. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actually considers stormwater the greatest threat to our water quality. Here is what you, as a homeowner, pet owner, or car owner can do to reduce stormwater pollution: Test Your Soil before applying fertilizer to your lawn – your lawn may already have enough nutrients. Excess nutrients from excess fertilizer ends up in our lakes and rivers leading to algae blooms and fish kills. Pick Up Pet Waste to keep it from contaminating water supplies. You can flush the waste, bag it for trash or build a doggie-loo (pet waste septic system). Wash Your Car On The Lawn instead of the driveway to minimize runoff into the storm drain and use low-phosphorus, biodegradable soaps. Remember to check your car for leaks – these chemicals wash off road surfaces into the waterway. Bag Grass Clippings And Leaves Or Use Them As Compost. Don’t sweep them into the street or down storm drains as that leads to nutrient issues and potential clogging and flooding. Don’t Over-Water Your Lawn, doing so sends more pollutants into nearby drains. Plus, your lawn only requires little more than an inch of rain per week. A rain gauge will help you keep track of how much rain your lawn is receiving. To report illicit discharge, please complete the online Illicit Discharge Reporting Form . For more information, please see Lexington County Stormwater. Storm Water Details To learn more about storm water including car washing, rain barrels, rain gardens, South Congaree's storm water ordinances, and important links on storm water, click the above link. Car Washing Washing your car at home can use 80-140 gallons of water – In comparison, a commercial car wash facility uses 40-45 gallons of water per wash. Many commercial car washes recycle and reuse the wash water that is generated. Most professional car washes save water by using high pressure pumps to clean the car thoroughly while conserving water. The presence of soap in waterways at low concentrations can kill fish eggs and at higher concentrations lead to fish kills. There are 214,023 personal vehicles registered in Lexington County. If 40% of those vehicles are washed at home once a month, then well over 82 million gallons of polluted water could potentially enter local waterways. "What is a Rain barrel?" Save rain, save water, save money! Did you know that half of a typical household’s water use is outside of the home? That’s half of your water bill! Rain barrels, or similar rain catchment systems (cisterns), have been used throughout history in many different cultures. Rainwater collection systems offer many benefits to individuals who use them, ranging from lower water bills to a better quality water for plants (no chlorine, which some plants dislike). Rainwater collection systems also benefit the environment. The obvious advantages are less withdrawal of groundwater and conserved use of treated municipal water. The less obvious advantage of rainwater collection is that it helps reduce stormwater runoff, lessening the amount of runoff that may lead to flooding. Click on Rain Barrel Construction Instructions to build your own rain barrel. "What Is A Rain Garden?" A rain garden is a landscape depression that intercepts runoff, and allows the water to slowly infiltrate into the groundwater table. As well as intercepting runoff that could possibly add to flooding and stream erosion problems, the rain garden allows nature to play a role in removing pollutants from stormwater runoff that could otherwise affect the water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams. Plants use excess nutrients for growth, sediment gets trapped in the rain garden, and the rain garden becomes a landscaped feature in your yard that is also habitat for bees, butterflies, and birds. Plus, a rain garden uses water from your rooftop and driveway for irrigation, saving you money on your water bill. For more information on upcoming Rain Barrel or Rain Garden Workshops, please click on Lexington County Workshops. “GO GREEN” Lexington County Car Wash Fundraiser Program The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium (LCSC) has partnered with local commercial car wash operators to launch the Car Wash Fundraiser Program. Community groups can purchase discounted car wash coupons from participating facilities that they can then re-sell. It’s quick, easy and safe for the environment. Car wash fundraisers are an important means for an organization to raise money, but if the wash water isn’t handled properly, it can be harmful to the environment. Car wash fundraisers are usually held in parking lots of local businesses where the water enters the storm drain. The water that enters a storm drain doesn’t go to a wastewater treatment facility where it is cleaned. Instead the water empties directly into local creeks, rivers and streams. All of the pollutants that are in wash water go down the storm drain and are deposited in local waterways as well. If you think about all the pollutants that are in car wash water, soaps, oils & grease, heavy metals, you realize that a lot of pollutants can be transported to local waterways. Commercial car washing facilities direct their wash water to the sanitary sewer where the wash water is treated. Most commercial car wash facilities use special equipment to conserve water and recycle the wash water at their facility. Using a commercial facility is the best choice when washing a car. This partnership allows local organizations to meet their fundraising goals without holding the traditional (time consuming and labor intensive) car wash. Through this partnership groups can not only raise funds year-round they can also ensure that their fundraisers will not be harmful to the environment. We urge local groups to contact the participating car washes and get started selling tickets instead of holding car washes in a parking lot somewhere. More Resources LEX. CO. WIDE STORM WATER CONSORTIUM LEXINGTON COUNTY STORM WATER ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY S. CONGAREE STORM WATER KEEP THE MIDLANDS BEAUTIFUL
- FINANCIAL | Townofsouthcongaree
BUDGET INFORMATION The fiscal year for the Town of South Congaree begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 of the following year. This fiscal year framework is used for budgeting, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting purposes, including the preparation and adoption of the Town’s annual operating budget. This definition is formally established in the Town of South Congaree Code of Ordinances, which states: “The fiscal year of the town shall be on July 1 of each year, for the purpose of accounting and auditing the town's finances.” Budget documents posted on the Town’s official financial webpage are labeled by fiscal year rather than calendar year. Public hearings and budget adoption meetings are scheduled in advance of the July 1 fiscal year start date, in accordance with South Carolina law and Town policy. 2024/2025 2023/2024 2024/2025-Revised 2025/2026 2022/2023 2021/2022 2018/2019 2017/2018
- Map to Courthouse | Townofsouthcongaree
Court Room Entrance Proper Attire Required Clerk of Court's Office Entrance sOUTH CONGAREE MUNICIPAL COURT South Congaree Municipal Court conducts bench trials twice a month on Wednesdays, at 8:30 A.M. Court is held at 119 West Berry Road, West Columbia, SC 29172 Clerk of Court: Hallie McGee
- ARCHIVED AGENDAS/MINUTES | Townofsouthcongaree
2024-2025 Council Approved Minutes 01/05/2024 SCM 01/22/2024 SCM 02/15/2024 W.S. 02/20/2024 C.M 02/27/2024 SCM 03/12/2024 SCM/WS 03/19/2024 C.M 04/16/2024 C.M. 04/18/2024 SCM 04/23/2024 SCM 05/09/2024 WS & EX 05/20/2024 SPS 05/21/2024 EX/RCM 05/30/2024 ESCM 06/03/2024 SCM 06/11/2024 WS 06/20/2024 RCM 06/27/2024 SCM 07/29/2024 SCM 08/13/2024 WS Continued 2024-2025 Approved Minutes 08/20/2024 CM 08/26/2024 Budget 08/28/2024 SCM 09/10/2024 WS 09/17/2024 10/01/2024 SCM WS 10/08/2024 W.S. 10/15/2024 10/29/2024 11/19/2024 12/17/2024 WS 12/17/2024 PH & CM 01/14/2025 WS 01/28/2025 CM 02/11/2025 WS 02/11/2025 CM 02/19/2025 SCES 02/24/2025 SCES 11/12/2024 WS 2024 Council Meeting Agendas 01/05/2024 SCM 01/16/2024 Cancelled 01/22/2024 SCM 02/15/2024 W.S. 02/20/2024 02/27/2024 SCM 03/12/2024 SCM/WS 03/19/2024 04/16/2024 04/18/2024 SCM 04/23/2024 SCM 05/09/2024 WS & EX 05/20/2024 SPS 05/21/2024 EX/RCM 05/30/2024 ESCM 06/03/2024 Budget SCM 06/11/2024 WS 06/20/2024 Budget/RCM 06/27/2024 SCM/ Budget 07/16/2024 07/29/2024 SCM 08/13/2024 EX & WS 08/20/2024 08/26/2024 Budget SCM 08/28/2024 EX & SCM 09/10/2024 WS 09/17/2024 10/01/2024 SCM W.S. 10/08/2024 W.S. 10/15/2024 10/29/2024 11/12/2024 WS 11/19/2024 12/17/2024 WS 12/17/2024 PH & CM 2023 Approved Council Meeting Minutes 01/10/2023 01/25/2023 06/15/2023 06/20/2023 06/27/2023BM 06/27/2023PH 07/13/2023 WS 07/31/23 Elections 09/19/23 10/12/2023 WS 10/17/2023 11/09/23 WS 11/14/23 12/12/23 07/18/2023 2023 Council Agendas 05/11/2023 05/16/2023 05/22/2023 06/01/2023 06/12/2023 06/15/2023 06/20/2023 06/27/2023 S.M. 06/27/2023 07/13/2023 07/18/2023 07/31/2023 SM 09/19/2023 10/12/2023 10/17/2023 11/09/2023 WS 11/14/2023 12/12/2023 Archived Planning Commission Agendas 03/13/2023 04/04/2023 05/10/2023 06/06/2023 07/25/2023. 08/24/2023 09/05/23-P.C. 10/03/23 Revised 11/07/2023 PC 12/05/2023-PC Planning Commission Minutes 03/13/2023 09/05/2023 04/04/2023 05/10/2023 06/06/2023 07/25/2023 10/03/2023 10/09/2023 11/07/2023 12/05/2023 08/24/2023 2021 Archived Council Minutes 2022 Archived Council Meeting Minutes 1/19/2021 9/16/2021 1/26/2021 9/21/2021 3/16/2021 9/23/2021 3/30/2021 10/19/2021 4/15/2021 11/9/2021 4/20/2021 11/16/2021 5/11/2021 12/21/2021 5/18/2021 12/14/2021 5/27/2021 12/30/2021 6/10/2021 6/21/2021 7/6/2021 7/13/2021 7/20/2021 8/12/2021 1/13/2022 6/16/2022 1/18/2022 6/21/2022 PH 1/28/2022 2/10/2022 2/15/2022 2/22/2022 6/21/2022 06/28/2022 07/19/2022 07/27/2022 3/10/2022 3/15/2022 04/14/2022 04/19/2022 04/25/2022 05/10/2022 05/17/2022 05/23/2022 05/26/2022 05/31/2022 8/17/2021 2021-2022 Archived Council Agendas 05/18/2021 05/27/2021 06/21/2021 07/20/2021 09/16/2021 09/21/2021 09/23/2021 10/14/2021 10/19/2021 11/16/2021 4/19/2022 4/25/2022 5/17/2022 5/23/2022 05/26/2022 06/21/2022 07/19/2022 07/27/2022 08/9/2022 08/16/2022 11/28/2022 12/13/2022 119 West Berry Road West Columbia, SC 29172 kricard@southcongaree.org
- COVID-19 | Townofsouthcongaree
SC GOVERNOR INFORMATION RESOURCES TOWN OF SOUTH CONGAREE INFORMATION SC SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Certification Letter Lexington Medical Center Town Hall Updates MUSC Health Supporting our Local Restaurants Executive Order No. 2020-10 - Directing Additional Emergency Measures Due to COVID-19 Prisma Health’s free virtual visit SC DHEC CDC - Center for Disease Control White House Announcement & Resource List
- CODE ENFORCEMENT | Townofsouthcongaree
CODE ENFORCEMENT The Code Enforcement Department enforces a wide range of ordinances regarding property maintenance and nuisances on all properties in the Town of South Congaree. This is accomplished to ensure a healthy and safe environment to provide a high quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. The Town's Code Enforcement Official focuses on the visual enhancement of properties and the improvement of health and safety for citizens and business operators. The Code Enforcement Official is knowledgeable in municipal ordinances, zoning regulations, and property maintenance codes. Contact Us Ronnie Hingleton, Code Enforcement Official rhingleton@southcongaree.org (803) 755-2760 ext. 102 Cell: (803) 600-5351 Documents & Forms CODE ENFORCMENT COMPLAINT
- COUNCIL'S VISION, MISSION, VALUES, GOALS | Townofsouthcongaree
In March 2026, the South Congaree Town Council, with input from administrative staff, met to establish a Vision statement, a Mission statement, and to identify immediate and long-term goals for the Town of South Congaree. The Vision statement reflects the desired outcomes for the town, while the Mission statement expresses Council’s purpose in managing the town’s business. Our Vision and Mission, supported by our Values—those beliefs and principles that guide decisions—result in Goals that support current policies and build initiatives for the future of a better South Congaree. COUNCIL'S GOALS AND PRIORITIES 2026
- ARENA | Townofsouthcongaree
The South Congaree Arena Website The South Congaree Arena is located at 395 Oak Street, West Columbia, SC, 29172. It is managed by the Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission. It consist of a large covered arena with a dirt floor ringed by a wooden livestock fence and a concrete area. It is well-lit and wired for electrical with many outlets around the arena. There is a well-equipped concession stand with permanent restroom facilities. It is the home to the South Congaree Championship Rodeo each July and the production Jesus is His Name in December. This is a production of the life and times of Jesus Christ put on by all volunteers. It also plays host to a Jack Russell Terrier trial and other activities throughout the year. There is no alcohol allowed in the park and any illegal activity is strictly prohibited. This facility requires a lease to use. For maintenance issues or to contact the LCRAC about this park call 803-359-4048.