WELCOME TO THE TOWN OF LAMAR!

US-401 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

TRAFFIC DETOUR IN EFFECT: April 3, 2023

Town of Lamar Road Closure (April 3 2023)

SC DOT will begin work on the US-401 Bridge over Sparrow Swamp on April 3, 2023.
Due to the extensive repairs, the area will need to be closed from all traffic.
It is expected to take 3-4 months to complete.
All traffic will be detoured along a posted detour rote using Oates Hwy, E. St. Paul Road and Cartersville Hwy.

Click image of map to enlarge detour route path.

Town Hall is open to the public.  We encourage visitors to maintain safety precautions due to COVID-19.
Appointments are recommended for those requesting new services or to obtain business licenses and permits.
NEW Town Hall Office Hours:  Monday – Thursday 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Police Department Office Hours:  Monday – Friday 8 AM – 12 PM , 1 PM – 5 PM

1.2

square miles

Darlington

county

1890

year of town charter

938

population

Upcoming Events

2023 ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY: MARCH 23 - 25

Great American Clean Up 2023Help a neighbor!  Clean your street!
Take Pride in Our Town!

Please clean junk, including old cars from your yard.

Call 843-617-5126 for old car pickup – cash on the spot!

The County dump on Bay Branch Road is open for  your debris.
Place your trash by the street and call Town Hall for pickup: 843-326-5551.

Saturday: Report to Town Hall at 9 AM for assignments and help clean up our Town!  Supplies will be distributed.  At noon, hot dogs will be served at Town Hall.
See you there!

2023 EGG SCRAMBLE JAMBOREE

Save the date!

Egg Scramble Yard Decorating Contest 2023The Lamar Egg Scramble Jamboree “Enchanted Under the Sea” will be back in 2023!

Saturday March, 25, 2023 – Taste of Lamar  4 PM  $20  (Lamar Town Hall – Fire Bay)
Friday, March 31, 2023 – Judging of the Yard Decorating Contest!  *Get your yards ready!
Friday March 31, 2023 – Night Parade & Vendors on Railroad Ave.
Saturday April 1, 2023 – All Day Festival *Deadline for applications March 17, 2023 – click here!

Get your 2023 Egg Scramble Jamboree T-Shirt!  Details and applications for the Events are posted on the Egg Scramble page!

We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 Lamar Egg Scramble Jamboree!

LHS College & Career Fair

March 28, 2023 9:00 am

LHS College & Career Fair

Colleges, companies, small businesses are welcome to attend the College & Career Fair.

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Food Box Giveaway

March 31, 2023 12:00 pm

Food Box Giveaway

FREE Food Box Giveaway at Town Hall! Drive-Thru service beginning at 12 PM.

Read more
2023 Egg Scramble Jamboree Festival

April 1, 2023 12:00 am

2023 Egg Scramble Jamboree Festival

A day of food, vendors, and family fun! Come on down to Main Street in Lamar for the 2023 Egg Scramble Jamboree Festival!

Read more

Upcoming Events

2023 ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY: MARCH 23 - 25

Great American Clean Up 2023Help a neighbor!  Clean your street!
Take Pride in Our Town!

Please clean junk, including old cars from your yard.

Call 843-617-5126 for old car pickup – cash on the spot!

The County dump on Bay Branch Road is open for  your debris.
Place your trash by the street and call Town Hall for pickup: 843-326-5551.

Saturday: Report to Town Hall at 9 AM for assignments and help clean up our Town!  Supplies will be distributed.  At noon, hot dogs will be served at Town Hall.
See you there!

2023 EGG SCRAMBLE JAMBOREE

Save the date!

The Lamar Egg Scramble Jamboree “Enchanted Under the Sea” will be back in 2023!

Egg Scramble Yard Decorating Contest 2023Saturday March, 25, 2023 – Taste of Lamar  4 PM  $20  (Lamar Town Hall – Fire Bay)
Friday, March 31, 2023 – Judging of the Yard Decorating Contest!  *Get your yards ready!
Friday March 31, 2023 – Night Parade & Vendors on Railroad Ave.
Saturday April 1, 2023 – All Day Festival *Deadline for applications March 17, 2023 – click here!

Get your 2023 Egg Scramble Jamboree T-Shirt!  Details and applications for the Events are posted on the Egg Scramble page!

We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 Lamar Egg Scramble Jamboree!

LHS College & Career Fair

March 28, 2023 9:00 am

LHS College & Career Fair

Colleges, companies, small businesses are welcome to attend the College & Career Fair.

Read more
Food Box Giveaway

March 31, 2023 12:00 pm

Food Box Giveaway

FREE Food Box Giveaway at Town Hall! Drive-Thru service beginning at 12 PM.

Read more
2023 Egg Scramble Jamboree Festival

April 1, 2023 12:00 am

2023 Egg Scramble Jamboree Festival

A day of food, vendors, and family fun! Come on down to Main Street in Lamar for the 2023 Egg Scramble Jamboree Festival!

Read more
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In an effort to serve you better, we have created a place where you can report wastewater odors to the Lamar Public Works Department.

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