Saturday, December 2nd come out to the Christmas on Main event! Enjoy vendors, food, SANTA, and more from 1PM-5PM, followed by a Parade at 5:30! We are now accepting vendor and parade applications. Click here for more details!

8/2/23: “Egging a house,” vandalism and “Doorbell Ditching” are crimes! Chief Scott provides details on these acts and shares an image of a bicycle involved in recent doorbell ditching schemes.

We are thrilled to announce that the Town of Lamar has been awarded a $5,000 emergency preparedness grant from the Duke Energy Foundation!

June 26 – June 29, 2023. Residents, please contact us if anyone in the home experiences respiratory problems or is immobile, prior to testing.

April will be recognized by the Town of Lamar as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Together, we can make a difference to build inclusive, safe & respectful communities.

SC Homeowner Rescue Program is available for homeowners in SC who have experienced hardships due to COVID-19, and are in need of financial assistance. This program will close April 20, 2023.

Attention Businesses: Business License letters will be mailed the week of March 27, 2023. The Business License Tax Year begins May 1st.

Driver Suspension Eligibility Week for our state is March 6-10, 2023. Drivers with certain suspensions may be able to reduce or clear their suspension.

Souvenir booklets from the Salute to Sports event are still available at Town Hall for purchase. You can also stop by Town Hall for your Commemorative Lamar Sesquicentennial Ornament!

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

The Town of Lamar Police Department works hard to keep you safe.
We understand it may be hard sometimes to give information to the authorities when you feel threatened, uncomfortable or unsure.
As always, you may contact our anonymous tip line to report information to the Police Department.
For those times where you want to completely remain anonymous, we have created this portal where you may anonymously submit tips.

Discover current job opportunities working for the Town of Lamar! Current open position with the Town: Public Works Department Laborer, Police Officers

Genesis Healthcare is collecting toiletries for Healthcare for the Homeless Day. To donate, you may drop off at one of the many Genesis locations in our area, including Lamar Family Care on West Main Street. Last day to drop off is July 25!

The Town of Lamar has proclaimed June as Men’s Health Month. Join us as we educate & encourage preventative health care & a healthy lifestyle for Men of our area.

Attention Town of Lamar Water Customers!  There will be a three-day amnesty period for delinquent water bills. Receive a 20% decrease in outstanding bills.

Lamar’s Decobie Durant has been drafted to the Los Angeles Rams! Another LHS football star going Pro! We are so proud!

The Lamar Alumni Association is now taking applications for the 2022 Scholarship. Essay, recommendations and requirements must be met.

If you have flooding issues and live in Darlington County, let your voice be heard! Check out dates and times of meetings in your area.

Lamar’s Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary events kick off in April! Events will be posted here.

The Town of Lamar is accepting bids for the construction of the Zion Road Pump Station Rehab/Upgrades. Sealed bids must be submitted to Tim Dargan, Town Administrator.

It’s the Great American Cleanup! Take pride in our town and help clean around your home or business!

COVID-19 funds are available to assist the residents of Lee and Darlington Counties with a portion of the mortgage, rent, or utilities (electricity, water, or gas) payments.

January 23-29, 2021 has been proclaimed by our Mayor as Lamar School Choice Week. Join us as we raise awareness of the need for effective educational options!

As 2021 has come to an end, we pause to give honor to the memory of those who walked among us, who led by example, and who shared their unconditional love in the Lamar Community. We honor our friends, family members and loved ones listed on this page.

You may find all the Lamar COVID-19 Town News, modified services & local resources for you to stay well!

The Town of Lamar and the Lamar Police Department will distribute Thanksgiving Dinners on November 25. We are asking local churches submit names of church family members who would be blessed by the giveaway.

DeQuincey Walker competes to be the next CBS reality show “Tough As Nails” champ. Watch him compete weekly!

The Town of Lamar has events for the whole family in October! Community building, Movie Nights & Fun at the Library for all. The Town will observe Halloween on October 30 from 4p-7p. Come down to N. Railroad Ave for a Trunk or Treat!

Darlington County School District is now holding evening classes at the old Spaulding Elementary School in Lamar. Evening classes are being held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30.

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