Welcome to The Town of Lamar!
To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Town Hall will remain closed to the public until further notice.
Essential services will not be interrupted, however no meetings will be held. We will continue to update the town with latest news via our website.
The Lamar Police Department is closed to the public, however regular patrol and response to calls will not be affected. You may reach the Police Department by calling 843-326-5555 and after-hours for non-emergency calls at 843-398-4920.
To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Town Hall will remain closed to the public until further notice.For all after-hours water and sewer issues, please call Mike McDonald at 843-639-1503.
With Town Hall closed to the public, we want to remind you of the payment options for utilities:
- Mail to Town Hall (P.O. Box 267 Lamar, SC 29069) Make your check or money order payable to “Town of Lamar”
- Use the drop box at Town Hall
- Call 843-968-3192 for phone payments
- Visit our NEW online payment system @ www.nbspay.net/lamarsc Click here for more information.
*Are you delinquent on your utility bills? Contact DCCAA @ 843-917-8249 for assistance.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: If your water is disconnected for non-payment, all trash receptacles will be removed from your premises until past due bills are brought current.
We encourage everyone to take standard precautions to stop the spread of illness:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
- If you are sick, stay home.
- Cover your cough & dispose of tissues properly
Cancellations/Restrictions:
›All Lamar Town meetings are cancelled until further notice.
›All County recreation activities are cancelled until further notice.
*THE LAMAR LIBRARY IS OPEN. FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED*
M-Th 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. ; Fri 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ; Sat 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
LOCAL MERCHANTS COVID-19 HOURS:
Piggly Wiggly 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily
Family Dollar 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday
Dollar General 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday through Sunday
LOCAL RESTAURANT COVID-19 HOURS:
Main Street Restaurant – Call-in orders only: Mon – Wed 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Thur – Sat 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Bernard’s – Call-in orders only Monday through Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. *Grill closes at 4:15 p.m.
New Dragon – Call in orders only Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
**NEW PHARMACY IN TOWN! Lamar Pharmacy located inside Piggly Wiggly
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (843) 326-5231
Drive-Thru & Indoor Drop-Box
Immunizations, Auto Refills, Medicare Part D
1.2
square miles
Darlington
county
1890
year of town charter
989
population
Upcoming Events
March 4, 2021 6:30 pm
Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Join Chief Scott and Captains at the Library. Presentation on self-reliance & disaster preparedness. Please attend!
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March 8, 2021 9:00 am
COVID-19 Testing in Lamar
FREE Testing at the Lamar Library! Visit our calendar for more upcoming testing dates.
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March 8, 2021 6:15 pm
Council Meeting
Council meets the second Monday of every month at 6:15 p.m. virtually via Facebook until further notice.
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Latest Lamar News
Safe Fox Valentine’s Day
Over the weekend The Town of Lamar and The Lamar Police Department extended a small gesture of love to the warm-hearted women in our Safe Fox Program.
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Football Camp & Softball Signups
Let’s get active! The Recreation Department is taking registrations for Little League Softball & bring your youth to the FREE Youth Football Camp at Lamar Park on Feb 27!
Read moreTown of Lamar Mask Ordinance
Town of Lamar Mask Ordinance in effect January 4, 2021 with an end date of March 4, 2021. Face coverings are required in retail and foodservice establishments. Please read for full ordinance and exemptions.
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