CONTACT US South Congaree Town Hall 119 West Berry Rd. West Columbia, SC 29170 (803) 755-2760 Emergencies Dial 911 Contact the town hall by e-mail with questions, comments, or concerns by using the form below Success! Message received. Send

BUSINESS LICENSING INFORMATION Contact Us All businesses must obtain a business license when engaging or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation, or profession, in whole or in part, within the limits of the Town of South Congaree, and shall be required to pay an annual license tax for the privilege of doing business in the Town. The license payment shall be computed on the gross income generated from the preceding calendar year on business performed within the limits of the Town of South Congaree. No deductions from gross income shall be made except income from business done wholly outside of the Municipality on which a license tax is paid to some other municipality or a county, taxes collected for a government entity, or income which cannot be included for computation of the tax pursuant to State or Federal law. BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS All Town Business Licenses expire on April 30th each year; the deadline to renew without penalties is April 30th. Annual license fees are based on the gross receipts/gross revenue for the business (or projected gross for new businesses). Please print a copy of application form, fill in the application and return to the town hall. Please make sure all appropriate documentation is included with your application so that the processing will not be delayed. Please do not mail cash payment. You may also pay by company check or cashier’s check. The town makes every effort to remind you of your Business License Renewal, sometimes this may not happen. It is your responsibility to renew whether you receive renewal notice or not. Please mark your calendar for this yearly renewal to avoid penalties. If you have any questions please visit our town hall or e-mail your questions to townclerk@southcongaree.org . Town Clerk townclerk@southcongaree.org (803) 755-2760 ext. 101 Documents & Forms BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION HOW TO CALCULATE BIS. LIC. FEE BUS. NAME CHANGE/CLOSURE SAMPLE IRS FORM

Council & Mayor Mayor Cindy Campbell, Mayor Pro-Tem Kitty Spires, Council Member Brian Jackson, Council Member Debbie McIver, Council Member Dwayne Prosser The Town of South Congaree operates under a COUNCIL form of government. The mayor shall hold office for four (4) years or until a successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Council Members shall be elected to serve for staggered four (4) year terms or until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified.

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events GALLERY Swearing In Election Officials July 2020 Swearing In July 2020 Swearing In July 2020 2020 Swearing In Swearing In July 2020 1/15 Volunteer Appreciation Hot Dog Cookout 2020 Bobby & Teddy's Hot Dog Cookout Bobby & Teddy had a Community Hot Dog Cookout to thank the volunteers that helped with the First Responder's & Trucker's FREE Meals during the worst of the COVID-19 Bobby & Teddy's Hot Dog Cookout Bobby & Teddy had a Community Hot Dog Cookout to thank the volunteers that helped with the First Responder's & Trucker's FREE Meals during the worst of the COVID-19 Bobby & Teddy's Hot Dog Cookout Bobby & Teddy had a Community Hot Dog Cookout to thank the volunteers that helped with the First Responder's & Trucker's FREE Meals during the worst of the COVID-19 Bobby & Teddy's Hot Dog Cookout Bobby & Teddy had a Community Hot Dog Cookout to thank the volunteers that helped with the First Responder's & Trucker's FREE Meals during the worst of the COVID-19 1/9 Volunteer Grass Cutting Crew Spring 2020 The volunteer grass cutting crew spring The volunteer grass cutting crew spring The volunteer grass cutting crew spring The volunteer grass cutting crew spring 1/9 Creekside Halloween Bash Oct. 2019 Creekside Halloween Bash 2019 Creekside Halloween Bash 2019 Creekside Halloween Bash 2019 Creekside Halloween Bash 2019 1/49 The 2019 Championship Rodeo South Congaree Championship Rodeo All ages enjoyed the rodeo South Congaree Championship Rodeo There's the beef! DSC03813 South Congaree Championship Rodeo All ages enjoyed the rodeo 1/356 Creekside RodeoRally '19 RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree The RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree had dancing, food, karaoke, a hoola-hoop & shag contest and much more. RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree The RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree had dancing, food, karaoke, a hoola-hoop & shag contest and much more. RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree The RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree had dancing, food, karaoke, a hoola-hoop & shag contest and much more. RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree The RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree had dancing, food, karaoke, a hoola-hoop & shag contest and much more. 1/93 Christmas Parade 2019 Christmas Parade 2019 DSC05716 DSC05615 Christmas Parade 2019 1/88 Paint & Pour Sept. 2019 Paint & Pour Sept. 2019 Paint & Pour Sept. 2019 Paint & Pour Sept. 2019 Paint & Pour Sept. 2019 1/23 The 2019 Rodeo Royal Court Pageant Winners at the Rodeo Pageant Winners at the Rodeo Kennedy Oswald The 2019 South Congaree Championship Rodeo Royal Court. Pageant Winners at the Rodeo 1/51 Family Movie Night June '19 First Family Movie Night - Bumblebee The first Family Movie Night was held in June 2019. It was organized by the Events Committee chaired by Sylvia Corley Drennen. The movie was Bumblebee and refreshments were provided by the Kinetic Church. First Family Movie Night - Bumblebee The first Family Movie Night was held in June 2019. It was organized by the Events Committee chaired by Sylvia Corley Drennen. The movie was Bumblebee and refreshments were provided by the Kinetic Church. First Family Movie Night - Bumblebee The first Family Movie Night was held in June 2019. It was organized by the Events Committee chaired by Sylvia Corley Drennen. The movie was Bumblebee and refreshments were provided by the Kinetic Church. First Family Movie Night - Bumblebee The first Family Movie Night was held in June 2019. It was organized by the Events Committee chaired by Sylvia Corley Drennen. The movie was Bumblebee and refreshments were provided by the Kinetic Church. 1/42

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

T OWN OF SOUTH CONGAREE POLICE DEPARTMENT HOUSE WATCH APPLICATION The South Congaree Police Department is proud to offer the House Watch Program, designed to help residents within the town limits of South Congaree protect their homes while away. How it works: Residents who will be out of town for an extended period can register their home with the police department by filling out an application. An officer will physically check your property, including doors, windows, and the general exterior. (Please note the police department does not provide 24/7 coverage.) The program is free and available only to community members living inside the town limits. A SCPD Officer will conduct a check when beginning On Duty and before going Off Duty (Hours may differ daily) and will notify you if any suspicious activity is observed. Benefits of the program: Peace of mind knowing your home is being monitored during patrol hours. A proactive way to prevent burglaries and other criminal activity. Quick police response if an issue arises. In South Carolina victims have rights. The Town of South Congaree provides a victim's advocate to ensure victim's rights are protected. if you've been a victim of a crime, press the button below to contact your advocate. CLICK FOR VICITM'S ADVOCATE Message from the Chief of Police It shall be the mission of the South Congaree Police Department to provide for the safety and security of the citizens of the town by serving and protecting the public interest and guaranteeing the liberties of the individual through: the enforcement of applicable laws and ordinances; the promotion of crime prevention; the investigation of criminal activity; the identification and arrest of those committing a crime; the advocacy of, and assistance to, those victimized by crime; the control of traffic and the enforcement of traffic laws. Our Agency Values Essential to our mission are the values that guide our work and decisions, and help us contribute to the quality of life in the Town of South Congaree. Although, we sometimes must balance them, we never ignore them. The men and women of the Town of South Congaree Police Department values: Human Life; we value Human Life and dignity above all else. Integrity; we believe integrity is the basis of community trust. Laws and Constitution; we respect and protect the rights of all citizens. Excellence; we strive for personal and professional excellence. We therefore strive to do our best. We have vision for the future. Accountability; we are accountable to each other and to the citizens we serve. Planning and Research; we understand the importance of planning for the future. Cooperation; we believe that cooperation and teamwork will enable us to combine our diverse backgrounds, skills, and knowledge to achieve common goals. Community Problem-Solving; we give high priority to preventing crime and helping citizens feel safe.

Lexington County Stormwater Consortium Illicit Discharge Reporting Form https://www.cognitoforms.com/LexingtonCounty1/IllicitDischargeReportingForm 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

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the pine ridge sr. citizen's center Website The Pine Ridge - South Congaree Senior Citizen's Center is located at 1123 Courtney Dr, West Columbia, SC 29172. It is managed by the Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission. It is open most weekdays except holidays. Some seniors still choose to drive to the center daily, others are dropped by a caregiver, and still others choose to ride the shuttle. Senior citizens may be able to arrange transportation through the shuttle provided there's room at the time the request is made. This is a gathering place where the senior citizens of our community go to socialize, eat through the Meals on Wheels program, and enjoy others of their own age. There are daily activities and regular outings. There's a television room, activities room, game room, piano for sing-alongs, and more. Most activities and service are provided at no or minimal charge to the senior. This is also the area's distribution site for Meals on Wheels for seniors who elect to eat at home instead of gathering at the center. Fore more information about the Pine Ridge Senior Citizen's Center call them at (803) 755-1274. The aging adult population is growing in the U.S, and so is the need for appropriate housing. Assisted living communities are well equipped to help residents manage daily living activities, and they empower seniors to thrive, boosting their physical, mental, and social well-being. Choosing the best facility, however, can be time-consuming and overwhelming for seniors and their loved ones. Here are resources to help aging adults and their families explore available communities, costs, and payment options. You can view our resources here: https://www.assistedliving.org/south-carolina/ https://www.assistedliving.org/assisted-living-near-me/ https://www.assistedliving.org/cost-of-assisted-living/ https://www.assistedliving.org/senior-housing/ https://www.retireguide.com/retirement-life-leisure/senior-housing/aging-in-place/meals-on-wheels/ Sincerely, Community Outreach Assisted Living Research Institute AssistedLiving.org

the south congaree-pine ridge branch library Click - Library System Website Click - friends of the library The South Congaree Pine Ridge Branch Library is a part of the County of Lexington's library system. It is located at 200 Sunset Drive West Columbia, SC. It is a full service library with thousand of books currently on their shelves. If there's a book you'd like and it's in the library system at another branch, they can get it moved for you. They have an extensive video collection and computers for public use. Throughout the year, there are many activities planned that are enjoyed by children and adults alike. They are especially active in the summer months when children are out of school. This instills a love of reading in children and helps to combat the summer slide. They also hold workshops on everything from scarp-booking to sushi making. Children enjoy parties and fun days and there's a beautiful serenity garden in the rear. The library is not just for children. There are many books, videos, and activities geared toward the adult. There is always something to do at the library and they'd love to have you get involved in their Friends of the Library program. South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library MON - 9:00 AM 5:00 PM TUE - 11:00 AM 7:00 PM WED - CLOSED THU - 12:00 AM 6:00 PM FRI - 9:00 AM 5:00 PM SAT - 10:00 AM 1:00 PM SUN - CLOSED