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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

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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

What you can do to help The Town of South Congaree like most small towns operates off a very small budget. Because of this, we often need additional help in various capacities we simply can't afford. Below are listed areas in which we currently need assistance. If you have some time to spare and would like to help your community, go to the volunteer position you are interested and e-mail that department's head. We certainly could use your skills an talents. Volunteer Grant Writer ​ Applicants must posses some skills in writing. Previous grant writing experience is preferred. A grant writer would search for, find, and match available grants to the town's needs. This may include water and sewer, b eautification , economic improvement, law enforcement , public safety, parks & recreation grants, and more. This writer would study the grant's requirements , ensure that the Town of South Congaree meets or could meet those r equirements in the future. Then, that individual would fully fill out the application, gather all required documentation, and return it by the application's deadline. Some training may be possible through the SC Municipal Association, the SCEPD, the SC Criminal Justice Academy, and other agencies. If you are interested in doing some volunteer grant writing, please contact the Town Clerk by calling (803) 755-2760 and pressing extension 101. Complaint Form Click to button download Send form to townclerk@southcongaree.org Download

December 2023 Fellow Citizens of South Congaree: It's hard to believe that 2023 is coming to an end. I hope you and your family have enjoyed the holiday season and experienced a Merry Christmas. I want to take this time to thank you for continuing to support our quarterly litter pickups. Your dedication and commitment to keeping our community clean is commendable. It's because of you that our streets look better than ever! Within the last few months, Council recognized two longtime citizens who are well known and loved by many! During the September meeting, we were thankful to have Senator Katrina Shealy honor and present Mrs. Violet Crumpton with a resolution celebrating her 90th birthday. In the November meeting, Council presented Mrs. Margie Valladares with a resolution to honor and recognize her 90th birthday. Mrs. Cumpton and Mrs. Valladares are longtime residents of South Congaree and their service to our community is greatly appreciated. Happy birthday to you both! State law (Section 5-7-240) requires all municipalities, regardless of population or budget size, to submit a financial audit to the State Treasurer's office within 13 months of the end of that municipality's fiscal year. The Town is waiting to receive the completed audit for fiscal year 2021. Once received, we will move forward with the required audit for fiscal year 2022. The annual South Congaree Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held on December 3 was well attended and continues to grow each year. We were honored to have US Congressman Joe Wilson with us to speak and Cayce Councilman Tim James to serve as the emcee. Special thanks to Pastor Jerry Freeman (Congaree Baptist), Reverend Natalie Minor (Platt Springs Baptist), and Pastor Gene Henderson (Ebenezer P.H.) for your continued support, prayers and participation. Everyone enjoyed the dance performance presented by Goins Dance and the musical selection from Congaree Elementary School choir. I have heard from numerous citizens and attendees that this year’s Christmas parade was the best one yet! The comments and positive feedback we have received following this year's parade continue to be an encouragement to the committee who worked very hard to plan the parade and tree lighting ceremony. Special thanks to Dr. Brenda Hafner (Lexington 2 Superintendent), Tyler Ryan (ABC Columbia), and Todd Cullum (Lexington County Councilman) for serving as judges for this year's parade. Special thanks to USC's very own Cocky for leading the parade as our Grand Marshall! Awards for the best float, vehicle and walking/performance will be presented during the January 16 Council meeting. My pledge continues to be to serve the citizens of South Congaree; work as hard as possible to make our wonderful town a safe, clean and welcoming place to live while striving to provide the quality of life our citizens deserve. Thank you for entrusting me with the responsibilities that come with serving as your Mayor. Do not hesitate to contact me at ccampbell@southcongaree.org if there is anything I can do to assist you. As a reminder, the Mayor has no more authority than any member of Council. The Town of South Congaree is managed through a Council Form of Government meaning the Mayor has an equal vote and no veto power. I am, however, an advocate for the citizens of our Town and will continue to work to build a stronger and more prosperous community by advocating for civil engagement, respecting others and their viewpoints, and finding solutions for the betterment of our town. You're invited to attend the Council meetings in person on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. or view via livestream on the Town’s Facebook. I wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous New Year! Cindy Campbell, Mayor

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

South Congaree Town Ordinance NEW ORDINANCES 2019 Signs 2019 Animal Control 2019 Business License I 2019 Planning Commision I 2019 Planning Commision II 2019 Mobile Home & Parks 2019 Beautification 2020 Home Occupation 2020 Health & Sanitation 2020 Liquor Stores 2020 Public Nuisances 2020 Self Storage 2020 Pawn brokers Comm. Tower, Cell & Antennas Sexually Oriented Business Automotive Collection Boxes NEW ORDINANCES NOT CURRENTLY FOUND AT AMERICAN LEGAL PROCLAMATIONS 2019 PURPLE HEART Link to Ordinances: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/southcongaree/latest/overview 2022 Business License 2023 Business License Amendment

Council & Mayor Mayor Cindy Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem Mechele Mabry, Councilmember Brian Jackson, Councilmember Bob Porter, MBA, Councilmember Jim Drennan 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. Mayor and Council have appointed a town clerk to run the day-to-day operation of the Town.