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Lancaster CountySC averageUS Census ACS
Population
100,905
Per-capita income
$41,492
Median home value
$298,100
Bachelor's or higher
31%
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US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$129.8M (FY2023)
Total spending$87.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$86.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$29.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$869 (FY2023)

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers, County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Council Members District 1: Stuart Graham District 2: Charlene McGriff District 3: Billy Mosteller, Vice Chair District 4: Jose Luis District 5: Steve Harper District 6: Bryant Neal, Secretary District 7: Brian Carnes, Chair County Administrator Brian Tucker County Attorney Ginny L. Merck-Dupont Clerk to Council Sherrie Simpson September 1, 2026 6:00 PM LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order Special Meeting - Chair Brian Carnes 2. Welcome and Recognition - Chair Brian Carnes 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation - Council Member Charlene McGriff 4. Approval of the Agenda 5. Citizens Comments [Lancaster County Council welcomes comments and input from citizens who may not be able to attend Council meetings in person. Written comments may be submitted via mail to ATTN: Sherrie Simpson, Post Office Box 1809, Lancaster, SC, 29721, by email to Sherrie Simpson at ssimpson@lancastercountysc.gov or by online submission by selecting the "Citizens Comments" link located on the County website homepage under the Agendas and Minutes quick link at https://www.lancastercountysc.gov/. Comments must be no longer than approximately 3 minutes when read aloud. Comments received will be acknowledged during the Citizens Comments portion of the meeting. Comments will need to be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Plea …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 17:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 19:00

General

111 Covenant Place, Lancaster
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Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 283-8888 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Council Board and Commission agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://lancastercountysc.gov/ September 3, 2026 7:00PM Lancaster County Fire Commission Lancaster County EOC, 111 Covenant Place AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome / Invocation 3. Approval of the September 3, 2026 Agenda – Deletions and Additions 4. Approval of the August 6, 2026 Minutes 5. Citizens Comments *Please note that any handouts presented to Council Boards, Commissions become an official part of the record, and a copy is attached to the legal minutes for the meeting in the Clerk to Council’s Office. 6. Standing Committee Reports: Standard Operating Guideline Committee Strategic Planning and Governmental Operations Committee Apparatus and Equipment Committee Budget Planning and Appropriations Committee Personnel and Interagency Relations Committee 7. Old Business a. Discussion concerning Fire Rescue Moving Forward – Funding Discussion b. Discussion concerning Report of First Due c. Discussion concerning Fire Reports Summary 8. New Business a. Discussion concerning Fire Commission Budget FY 26/27 (See Attached 141 and 144 Budgets) b. Discussion concerning Call Types c. Discussion concerning Approval of Fire Department AFG Grants d. Discussion concern …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00

General

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 19:00

General

4455 Old Hickory Road, Lancaster
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Van Wyck Fire District Fee Board Station 5: 4455 Old Hickory Rd, Lancaster SC 29720 September 10, 2026 7:00 PM AGENDA 1. Call To Order 2. Approval of the Agenda – Deletions and Additions 3. Approval of the Minutes 4. Citizens’ Comments *Please note that any handouts presented to Council Boards and Commissions become an official part of the record and a copy is attached to the legal minutes for the meeting in the Clerk to Council’s Office.] 5. Old Business Nominations for new Fee Board member Fire Department representative at Fee Board meetings Fire Department Building Improvements 6. New Business 7. Miscellaneous Items 8. Adjournment
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 16:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers, County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 16:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 16:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 18:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 16:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 18:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 18:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 16:00

Lancaster County Council

Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 17:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 17:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Planning Commission

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Recent meetings

Fri Aug 28, 2026 · 13:00

General

Committee to hear 13 grant applications for accommodations tax funds

The Lancaster County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will hear presentations from 13 organizations requesting accommodations tax grant funds, then discuss and vote on recommended funding for County Council approval. The meeting includes routine items like agenda approval, citizen comments, and approval of prior minutes.

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101 N. Main Street, Lancaster
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Lancaster County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Meeting August 28, 2026 1 | P a g e Lancaster County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, August 28, 2026 County Council Chambers County Administration Building 101 N. Main Street Lancaster, SC 29720 1. Call to Order 1:00 p.m. 2. Approval of the agenda [deletions and additions of non-substantive matters] 3. Citizens Comments 4. Approval of Minutes  May 23, 2025  June 24, 2026 1. Discussion / Action Items a. Presentations of the Accommodations Tax Grant Applications Presentations (full applications provided to ATAX Committee Members): 1 1:15 – 1:30 p.m. – Hope on the Hill Presenters: Rev. Wayne Murray, Executive Director, and Dr. Kirsten Willis, pgs. 1-4 2 1:30 – 1:45 p.m. – Carolinas Chili Championship, Inc. Presenter: Jessica Threatt, President, pgs. 5-9 3 1:45 – 2:00 p.m. – Women’s Enrichment Center Presenter: Julie Walters, Executive Director, pgs. 10-14 4 2:00 – 2:15 p.m. – Lancaster County Community Center (aka Barr Street) Presenter: Dr. Charmaine W. Stradford, Executive Director, pgs. 15-18 5 2:15 – 2:30 p.m. – Lancaster County Council of the Arts (Art Columns) Presenters: Eric Grace, Executive Director, and Jane Alford, Development Director, pgs. 19-26 6 2:30 – 2:45 p.m. – Lancaster County Council of the Arts (Literary Arts Festival) Presenters: Eric Grace, Executive Director, and Jane Alford, Development Director, pg …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 18:00

General

CTC to review road projects and select roads for funding

The Lancaster County Transportation Committee (CTC) is meeting to discuss updates on previously funded/approved projects and to consider road selections for future funding. The agenda includes a finance report, citizen comments, and approval of prior meeting minutes. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and action.

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101 N. Main Street, Lancaster
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Public Meeting Agenda County Administration Building, Council Chambers 101 N. Main Street Lancaster, SC 29720 Thursday, August 27, 2026 6:00 PM I. Welcome/Introductions - Rudy Carter- CTC chairman II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Invocation- CTC member Stephen Catledge IV. Approval of agenda V. Approval of minutes (2/25/2026 CTC meeting) VI. Citizens Comments VII. Finance Report- Jeff Catoe, Lancaster County Public Services VIII. Discussion/Action Items 1) CTC Funded/Approved Projects Update/Discussion- Jeff Catoe, Lancaster County Public Services 2) CTC Road Selection Update/Request- Jeff Catoe, Lancaster County Public Services IX. Adjourn John Delfausse, District 1 Timothy Cureton, District 2 Stephen Catledge, District 3 Rodney Thomas, District 4 Rudy Carter, District 5, Chairman Earl Capps, District 7
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 10:00

General

Joint meeting discusses Catawba Regional Council of Governments Workforce Housing Study

Lancaster County and its municipalities will hold a joint meeting to discuss the Catawba Regional Council of Governments Workforce Housing Study. The agenda contains no votes, contracts, or ordinances, consisting primarily of procedural items and a single presentation. Jeff Sauser of Community Scale will present the study overview.

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Council Chambers, County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Joint Meeting for Lancaster County and Its Municipalities* Wednesday, August 26, 2026 County Council Chambers, County Administration Building 101 North Main Street Lancaster, SC 29720 1. Call to Order — Brian Carnes, Chair, Lancaster County Council 10:00 a.m. 2. Welcome and Recognition — Brian Carnes, Chair, Lancaster County Council 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation — Council Member Bryant Neal 4. Approval of the Agenda 5. Citizens Comments 6. Discussion / Action Items a. Overview and Discussion of the Catawba Regional Council of Governments Workforce Housing Study — Presented by Jeff Sauser, Principal, Community Scale 7. Adjournment *The Government Agencies being represented at the Joint meeting will be Lancaster County Council, Lancaster City Council, Heath Springs Town Council, Kershaw Town Council and Van Wyck Town Council Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 285-1565 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Council agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://www.lancastercountysc.gow/ Joint Meeting August 26, 2026 1/Page|
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00

Lancaster County Council

Council to vote on $23M bond, road rules, rezoning, park deal

The Lancaster County Council will hold public hearings and final votes on several ordinances, including a $23 million bond for the Roselyn Residential Improvement District, a road acceptance policy, a rezoning on Lakefront Drive, and a multi-county industrial park agreement with Kershaw County. They will also consider rezoning and comprehensive plan changes for property on Harrisburg Road, despite staff and planning commission denial recommendations. The agenda includes approval of updated assessment rolls for several improvement districts and a discussion of the proposed Unified Development Ordinance.

Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Council Members District 1: Stuart Graham District 2: Charlene McGriff District 3: Billy Mosteller, Vice Chair District 4: Jose Luis District 5: Steve Harper District 6: Bryant Neal, Secretary District 7: Brian Carnes, Chair County Administrator Brian Tucker County Attorney Ginny L. Merck-Dupont Clerk to Council Sherrie Simpson August 24, 2026 6:00 PM LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order Regular Meeting - Chair Brian Carnes 2. Welcome and Recognition - Chair Brian Carnes 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation - Council Member Steve Harper 4. Approval of the Agenda 5. Citizens Comments [Lancaster County Council welcomes comments and input from citizens who may not be able to attend Council meetings in person. Written comments may be submitted via mail to ATTN: Sherrie Simpson, Post Office Box 1809, Lancaster, SC, 29721, by email to Sherrie Simpson at ssimpson@lancastercountysc.gov or by online submission by selecting the "Citizens Comments" link located on the County website homepage under the Agendas and Minutes quick link at https://www.lancastercountysc.gov/. Comments must be no longer than approximately 3 minutes when read aloud. Comments received will be acknowledged during the Citizens Comments portion of the meeting. Comments will need to be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please use …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:00

General

Committee to discuss Veterans Day parade and 'The Wall That Heals'

The Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine items and discuss two main topics: roles and responsibilities for 'The Wall That Heals' (a traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial) and planning for the Veterans Day Parade on November 7, 2026. The committee will also review a questionnaire and take public comments.

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101 N. Main Street, Lancaster
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Lancaster August 20, 2026 6:00 p.m. Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee Lancaster County Administration Conference Room 101 N. Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome / Invocation 3. Approval of the Agenda — Deletions and Additions 4. Approval of the Minutes 5. Citizens Comments *Please note that any handouts presented to Council Boards and Commissions become an official part of the record and a copy is attached to the legal minutes for the meeting in the Clerk to Council’s Office. ] 6. Old Business e “The Wall That Heals” — Roles and Responsibilities 7. New Business e Veteran’s Day Parade —- November 7, 2026 e Questionnaire e Member Discussion — Other New Business 8. Adjournment Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 285-1565 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Council Board and Commission agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://lancastercountyse.gov
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 14:00

General

Airport Advisory Committee meets; new staff, budget, jet traffic on agenda

The Lancaster County Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and minutes, hearing citizen comments, and receiving updates. New business includes committee updates, the annual budget/fuel report, FY26 commercial jet traffic, and the quarterly pilots meeting. The meeting also introduces new county and airport staff members.

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286 Aviation Boulevard, Lancaster
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Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 285-1565 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Council Board and Commission agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://lancastercountysc.gov August 19, 2026 2:00 p.m. Airport Advisory Committee Airport Conference Room 286 Aviation Boulevard, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome / Invocation • Introduction of New Staff Members o Brian Tucker, County Administrator o Mark Gonzales, Airport Manager o Jared Patrick, Assistant Airport Manager 3. Approval of the Agenda – Deletions and Additions 4. Approval of the Minutes 5. Citizens Comments *Please note that any handouts presented to Council Boards and Commissions become an official part of the record and a copy is attached to the legal minutes for the meeting in the Clerk to Council’s Office.] 6. Old Business 7. New Business • Advisory Committee Updates • Annual Budget / Fuel Report • FY26 Commercial Jet Traffic • Quarterly Pilots Meeting 8. Next Scheduled Meeting – October 21, 2026 9. Adjournment
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00

General

9370 Possum Hollow Road, Indian Land
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review UDO rewrite and three land-use requests

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a comprehensive rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance and three land-use applications, then make recommendations to County Council. It will also decide on a preliminary plat for a 573-lot residential subdivision. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen comments.

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Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Planning Commission Members District 1: Richard Crandall District 2: Vacant District 3: Lynette Hinson District 4: Judianna Tinklenberg District 5: Shelly Richards, Chair District 6: Sheila Hinson District 7: Frances Liu County Attorney Ginny L. Merck-Dupont Secretary to Planning Commission Mara Mata Interim Planning Director Shannon Catoe August 18, 2026 6:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order Regular Meeting 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a. July 21, 2026 Regular Minutes b. August 6, 2026 Workshop Minutes 5. Citizens Comments [Lancaster County welcomes comments and input from citizens. However, because items before the Planning Commission may not move forward to the County Council, citizens are best served speaking during the Public Hearing for each individual item. Please sign up for comments under the Public Hearing Item about which you wish to speak. If you are here to speak on more than one item, please sign up under each item you wish to discuss. The Chair will call your name to speak during the Public Hearing portion of discussion of that item as listed on the agenda.] 6. Public Hearing Items for Recommendations to Council a. Unified Development Ordinance Draft: The proposed ordinance constitutes a comprehensive rewrite of the County's lan …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 19:00

General

Van Wyck Fire District Fee Board to review FY26-27 budget

The Van Wyck Fire District Fee Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving the agenda and minutes, and hearing citizen comments. The main substantive item is an update on the FY26-27 budget under old business.

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4455 Old Hickory Road, Lancaster
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Van Wyck Fire District Fee Board August 13, 2026 7:00 PM Station 5: 4455 Old Hickory Rd, Lancaster SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 3. Approval of the Agenda – Deletions and Additions 4. Approval of the Minutes 5. Citizens’ Comments *Please note that any handouts presented to Council Boards and Commissions become an official part of the record and a copy is attached to the legal minutes for the meeting in the Clerk to Council’s Office.] 7. Old Business • FY26-27 budget update. 8. New Business 9. Miscellaneous Items 10. Adjournment
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 12:00

General

Health commission to discuss walkability with SCDPH, elect officers

The Lancaster County Health and Wellness Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then will discuss walkability with the South Carolina Department of Public Health and elect officers for the new year. The meeting also includes a round-table discussion and updates. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or budgets are scheduled.

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Lancaster County Main Library, Lancaster
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Lancaster County ee South Carolina August 12, 2026 12:00 p.m. Health and Wellness Commission Lancaster County Main Library 313 S. White St., Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA — . Call to Order . Welcome . Approval of the Agenda . Approval of the Minutes (04-15-2026) aun . BB N . New Business a. Walkability Discussion- SCDPH b. Election of Officers for new year c. Next scheduled meeting: Wednesday August 12, 2026 a - Round Table Discussion/Updates | . Adjournment Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 285-1565 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Council Board and Commission agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://mylancastersc.org/
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 16:00

Lancaster County Council

Council to review regional park update and UDO adoption timeline

The Lancaster County Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss an update on the Regional Park, review public input sessions for the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and consider the timeline for UDO adoption. These are discussion and action items, not final votes. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the agenda and citizen comments.

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Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Council Members District 1: Stuart Graham District 2: Charlene McGriff District 3: Billy Mosteller, Vice Chair District 4: Jose Luis District 5: Steve Harper District 6: Bryant Neal, Secretary District 7: Brian Carnes, Chair County Administrator Brian Tucker County Attorney Ginny L. Merck-Dupont Clerk to Council Sherrie Simpson August 12, 2026 4:00 PM LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order Committee of the Whole Meeting - Chair Brian Carnes 2. Welcome and Recognition - Chair Brian Carnes 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation - Council Member Stuart Graham 4. Approval of the Agenda 5. Citizens Comments [Lancaster County Council welcomes comments and input from citizens who may not be able to attend Council meetings in person. Written comments may be submitted via mail to ATTN: Sherrie Simpson, Post Office Box 1809, Lancaster, SC, 29721, by email to Sherrie Simpson at ssimpson@lancastercountysc.gov or by online submission by selecting the "Citizens Comments" link located on the County website homepage under the Agendas and Minutes quick link at https://www.lancastercountysc.gov/. Comments must be no longer than approximately 3 minutes when read aloud. Comments received will be acknowledged during the Citizens Comments portion of the meeting. Comments will need to be received prior to 4:00 p. …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:00

Lancaster County Council

Council to consider $23M bond for Roselyn residential district

The Lancaster County Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on several ordinances, including a $23 million bond for the Roselyn Residential Improvement District, a rezoning for a commercial center at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road, and an extension of the residential development moratorium. The council will also consider appointments to boards and commissions and hear citizen comments.

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Council Chambers (County Administration Bldg, 2nd Floor), Lancaster
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Council Members District 1: Stuart Graham District 2: Charlene McGriff District 3: Billy Mosteller, Vice Chair District 4: Jose Luis District 5: Steve Harper District 6: Bryant Neal, Secretary District 7: Brian Carnes, Chair County Administrator Brian Tucker County Attorney Ginny L. Merck-Dupont Clerk to Council Sherrie Simpson August 10, 2026 6:00 PM LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order Regular Meeting - Chair Brian Carnes 2. Welcome and Recognition - Chair Brian Carnes 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation - Council Member Bryant Neal 4. Approval of the Agenda 5. Citizens Comments [Lancaster County Council welcomes comments and input from citizens who may not be able to attend Council meetings in person. Written comments may be submitted via mail to ATTN: Sherrie Simpson, Post Office Box 1809, Lancaster, SC, 29721, by email to Sherrie Simpson at ssimpson@lancastercountysc.gov or by online submission by selecting the "Citizens Comments" link located on the County website homepage under the Agendas and Minutes quick link at https://www.lancastercountysc.gov/. Comments must be no longer than approximately 3 minutes when read aloud. Comments received will be acknowledged during the Citizens Comments portion of the meeting. Comments will need to be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please use the sa …
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Council Members County Administrator District 1: Stuart Graham Brian Tucker District 2: Charlene McGriff Lancaster District 3: Billy Mosteller, Vice Chair County Attorney District 4: Jose Luis County Ginny L. Merck-Dupont District 5: Steve Harper South Carolina , District 6: Bryant Neal, Secretary Clerk to Council District 7: Brian Carnes, Chair Sherrie Simpson August 10, 2026 6:00 PM LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 101 NORTH MAIN STREET, LANCASTER, SC 29720 MINUTES Council Members Present: Steve Harper, Bryant Neal, Brian Carnes, Billy Mosteller, Charlene McGriff, Jose Luis, Stuart Graham. Staff Members/Others Present: Brian Tucker, County Administrator; Ginny Merck-Dupont, County Attorney; Sherrie Simpson, Clerk to Council; \Sabrena Harris, Chief Financial Officer; Shannon Catoe, Interim Planning Director; Jeff Catoe, Public Works Director; Sheriff Faile; the press; various elected officials; various Department Heads; various employees; and citizens. A quorum of Lancaster County Council was present for the meeting. The following press were notified of the meeting by e-mail in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act: The Lancaster News, Kershaw News Era, The Rock Hill Herald, Cable News 2, Channel 9 and the local government channel. The agenda was posted in the lobby of the County Administration Building and also on the County website the required length of time. The PowerPoint presentation utilized during the …
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Fri Aug 7, 2026 · 09:00

General

Economic Development Advisory Board to review strategic plan and board vacancies

The Economic Development Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates to economic development and review edits to the strategic plan. The board will also address two vacancies for Manufacturers and Corporate Facilities.

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1033 W. Meeting Street, Lancaster
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Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 285-1565 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Council Board and Commission agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://mylancastersc.org/ August 7, 2026 9:00-10:30am Economic Development Advisory Board 1033 W. Meeting Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome / Invocation 3. Approval of the Agenda – Deletions and Additions 4. Approval of the Minutes a. June 5, 2026 Minutes 5. Citizens’ Comments *Please note that any handouts presented to Council Boards and Commissions become an official part of the record and a copy is attached to the legal minutes for the meeting in the Clerk to Council’s Office. 6. Committee Reports (if applicable) 7. Old Business a. Economic Development Updates 9. New Business a. Introduction of County Administrator Brian Tucker b. Chairperson Discussion Topics: o Strategic Plan edits/final review; Next steps o Two Board vacancies: Manufacturers, and Corporate Facilities 10. Miscellaneous Items (if applicable) 11. Adjournment
Fri Aug 7, 2026 · 12:00

General

Lancaster County hosts Intergovernmental Luncheon for regional updates

Lancaster County Council and representatives from five local governments are meeting for an intergovernmental luncheon. The session includes updates from the South Carolina Department of Transportation and state legislative representatives.

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Lancaster County Historic Courthouse, Lancaster
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Intergovernmental Luncheon Agenda Friday, August 7, 2026 Lancaster County Historic Courthouse 100 North Main Street Lancaster, SC 29720 1. Call to Order — Brian Carnes, Chair, Lancaster County Council 12:00 p.m. 2. Welcome and Recognition — Brian Carnes, Chair, Lancaster County Council 3. Invocation — Van Wyck Town Council Member Loyd Fox 4. Approval of the Minutes from the May 1, 2026, Intergovernmental Luncheon Meeting — pgs. 3-6 5. Discussion / Action Items a. Update from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) — Justin Powell, Secretary of Transportation, South Carolina Department of Transportation Legislative Initiatives and Update - Honorable Brandon Newton, South Carolina State House Representative, District 45, and Delegation Chair; Honorable Cody T. Mitchell, South Carolina State House Representative, District 65; Honorable James M. “Mike” Neese, South Carolina State House Representative, District 44; Honorable Richard L. “Richie” Yow, South Carolina House District 53; Honorable Allen Blackmon, South Carolina State Senator, District 27; Honorable Michael Johnson, South Carolina State Senator, District 16; and Honorable Everett Stubbs, South Carolina State Senator, District 17. Community Roundtable / Jurisdictional Updates -— Chair or Administrator / Superintendent - 2-minute update for each Governing Body Announcement of Future Intergovernmental Meeting Dates and Speakers for 2026: (1) November 6, 2026. Intergovernmental Luncheon Agenda …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 19:00

General

Lancaster County Fire Commission to discuss budget and grants at August 6 meeting

The Lancaster County Fire Commission will meet to review standard committee reports, discuss fire rescue funding, and consider the FY 26/27 budget. No formal votes are listed, but the body will deliberate on grants, training, and operational guidelines.

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Lancaster County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Lancaster
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Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 283-8888 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Council Board and Commission agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://lancastercountysc.gov/ August 6, 2026 7:00PM Lancaster County Fire Commission Lancaster County EOC, 111 Covenant Place AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome / Invocation 3. Approval of the August 6, 2026 Agenda – Deletions and Additions 4. Approval of the June 25, 2026 Minutes 5. Citizens Comments *Please note that any handouts presented to Council Boards, Commissions become an official part of the record, and a copy is attached to the legal minutes for the meeting in the Clerk to Council’s Office. 6. Standing Committee Reports: Standard Operating Guideline Committee Strategic Planning and Governmental Operations Committee Apparatus and Equipment Committee Budget Planning and Appropriations Committee Personnel and Interagency Relations Committee 7. Old Business a. Discussion concerning Fire Rescue Moving Forward – Funding Discussion b. Discussion concerning Report of First Due c. Discussion concerning Fire Reports Summary 8. New Business a. Discussion concerning Fire Commission Budget FY 26/27 (See Attached 141 and 144 Budgets) b. Discussion concerning Call Types c. Discussion concerning Approval of Fire Department AFG Grants d. Proposed SOG 207.04 Vote e. Da …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 17:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review draft Unified Development Ordinance

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the draft Unified Development Ordinance. Recommendations from this meeting will be considered by County Council the following month.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission workshop reviews draft Unified Development Ordinance

The Lancaster County Planning Commission held a workshop to discuss the draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), covering topics such as building materials, highway corridor overlay, data centers, and subdivision processes. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only. The draft UDO is available for public review online.

Council Chambers, Lancaster County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Planning Commission Members District 1: Richard Crandall District 2: Vacant District 3: Lynette Hinson District 4: Judianna Tinklenberg District 5: Shelly Richards, Chair District 6: Sheila Hinson District 7: Frances Liu County Attorney Ginny L. Merck-Dupont Secretary to Planning Commission Mara Mata Interim Planning Director Shannon Catoe August 6, 2026 5:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 WORKSHOP AGENDA 1. Call to Order Regular Meeting 2. New Business a. Draft Unified Development Ordinance 3. Other 4. Adjournment Recommendations made at this meeting are tentatively scheduled for consideration by County Council in the following month. County Council agendas are posted online at https://lancastercosc.portal.civicclerk.com/. Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 285-1565 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Council agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://www.lancastercountysc.gov/ Meetings are livestreamed and can be found by using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterCoSCGov/streams
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MEMBERS OF LANCASTER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RICHARD CRANDALL, DISTRICT 1 VACANT, DISTRICT 2 LYNETTE HINSON, DISTRICT 3 JUDIANNA TINKLENBERG, DISTRICT 4 CHAIR: MICHELLE RICHARDS, DISTRICT 5 SHEILA HINSON, DISTRICT 6 FRANCES LIU, DISTRICT 7 SECRETARY: MARA MATA MINUTES OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING August 6, 2026 5:00 P.M. MINUTES Chairman Richards called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. 1. Roll Call: Commissioners Present: Vacant, District 2 Lynette Hinson, District 3 Judianna Tinklenberg, Dist. 4 Michelle Richards, Dist. 5 Sheila Hinson, Dist. 6 Frances Liu, Dist. 7 Absent: Richard Crandall, District 1 Staff Present: Shannon Catoe, Interim Planning Director Kirsten Willis, Planner Mara Mata; Administrative Assistant The following press were notified of the meeting by email in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act: The Lancaster News, Kershaw News Era, The Rock Hill Herald, The Fort Mill Times, Cable News 2, Channel 9, and the local Government Channel. 2. New Business a. Draft Unified Development Ordinance Discussion: • Consultants • Building materials • Highway Corridor Overlay • Community meetings • Marketing outreach • Design Professional meeting • Request to add UDO version associated with projects • Chapter 2 Development Standards Table • Current UDO standards on maximum accessory buildings • Planning Commission UDO vote rec …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 14:30

General

Stormwater Advisory Council to discuss budget and road improvements

The Lancaster County Stormwater Advisory Council is meeting to review several new business items. Discussions include the 2026-2027 budget and updates on the SCIIP Grant.

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8451 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land
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Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 803-285-1565 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Council Board and Commission agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://mylancastersc.org/ August 6, 2026 2:30 PM Lancaster County Stormwater Advisory Council 8451 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land, SC 29707 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of the Minutes • May 7, 2026 5. New Business • Black Horse Run Road Improvement • 2026-2027 Budget • 2026 Summer Kid Shows Outreach • SCIIP Grant Update • UDO – Natural Resources Protection • Stormwater Quarterly Update 6. Upcoming Meeting Dates • November 12, 2026 7. Round Table Discussion (15 minutes) 8. Adjournment
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals to hear two sign and deck variance requests

The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two property-variance applications. One request seeks approval for a small sign on a 5.99-acre tract near Charlotte Hwy, and the other asks to legalize an existing deck plus add a roof at a residence on Flagstone Drive.

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Board of Zoning Appeals Members Joshua Pangle Mark Boland Charles Deese James Faulkenberry Aaron Fender County Attorney Ginny L. Merck-Dupont Secretary to BZA Mika Garris Zoning Director Shannon Catoe August 4, 2026 6:00 PM BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order Regular Meeting 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes a. Minutes from the June 2, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting 4. Public Hearing Items a. BZA-2023-0723 Legacy Pointe Indian Land, LLC: Application by Legacy Pointe Indian Land, LLC for a BZA variance for 5.99 acres at Charlotte Hwy (TM #0013-00-011.01) to allow for a 95.32 sq ft sign. Permit ID # 107896. b. BZA- 2026-1342 Allegiance Construction Group, LLC: Application by Allegiance Construction Group, LLC on behalf of Ryan & Britney McCormick for a BZA variance for 1 acre at 4034 Flagstone Drive, Lancaster (TM #0021-00-091.00) to permit an existing deck that was built without permits and to allow construction of a roof on it. Permit ID #108938. 5. Other 6. Adjournment Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 285-1565 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://www.lancastercountysc.gov/ Meetings …
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Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 17:30

General

Recruitment and Retention Committee reviews retention and tuition policies

The Lancaster County Recruitment and Retention Committee will meet to discuss and review two standard operating guidelines: SOG 207.04 on the retention point system and SOG 207.06 on tuition reimbursement. The meeting is procedural with no new decisions expected.

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Lancaster County Emergency Operations Center (EOC),, Lancaster
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Lancaster County _ South Carolina July 30, 2026 5:30 PM Recruitment and Retention Committee Lancaster County EOC, 111 Covenant Place AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome 3. Approval of March 12, 2026 Minutes 4. Approval of July 30, 2026 Agenda — Deletions and Additions 5. Citizens Comments *Please note that any handouts presented to Council Boards, Commissions become an official part of the record, and a copy is attached to the legal minutes for the meeting in the Clerk to Council’s Office. 6. Old Business - Discussion of SOG 207.04 Retention Point System 7. New Business a. Discussion of SOG 207.06 Tuition Reimbursement 8. Adjournment Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 283-8888 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Council Board and Commission agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://lancastercountyse.gov/
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:30

General

Library Board holds routine monthly meeting

The Lancaster County Library Board is meeting for a regular session with standard procedural items: approval of minutes, librarian's report, financial report, and public comments. No substantive actions or notable discussions are listed on the agenda.

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Lancaster County Library Board Agenda Del Webb Branch 7641 Charlotte Highway Indian Land, SC 29707 JULY 28, 2026 6:30 PM 1. Welcome 2. Call to Order- Regular Meeting 3. Public Comments 6. Librarian’s Report 7. Financial Report 4. Approval of Agenda 5.Approval of Minutes- Regular Meeting (5/26/2026) 8. Discussion items 9. Adjourn
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 16:00

Lancaster County Council

Council to consider extending residential development moratorium and FY 2026‑27 budget

The Lancaster County Council will hold a special meeting to discuss several agenda items. Council members will hear an update on the Lindsay Pettus Greenway Project and consider two ordinances: extending the residential development moratorium for an additional 90 days and amending the county budget for fiscal year 2026‑27. A recommendation from the Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee will be presented, and an executive‑session item will address legal advice concerning potential contracts for the Regional Park.

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✓ Decided: Council extends residential development moratorium 90 days

The Lancaster County Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved a 90-day extension of the residential development moratorium (Ordinance 2026-2048) on second reading. They also gave first reading approval to a budget amendment (Ordinance 2026-2054) to fund the sheriff's evidence storage facility. Council received an update on the Lindsay Pettus Greenway and met in executive session for legal advice on the Regional Park, but took no action on that item.

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Council Members District 1: Stuart Graham District 2: Charlene McGriff District 3: Billy Mosteller, Vice Chair District 4: Jose Luis District 5: Steve Harper District 6: Bryant Neal, Secretary District 7: Brian Carnes, Chair County Administrator Brian Tucker County Attorney Ginny L. Merck-Dupont Clerk to Council Sherrie Simpson July 22, 2026 4:00 PM LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order Special Meeting - Chair Brian Carnes 2. Welcome and Recognition - Chair Brian Carnes 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation - Council Member Billy Mosteller 4. Approval of the Agenda 5. Citizens Comments [Lancaster County Council welcomes comments and input from citizens who may not be able to attend Council meetings in person. Written comments may be submitted via mail to ATTN: Sherrie Simpson, Post Office Box 1809, Lancaster, SC, 29721, by email to Sherrie Simpson at ssimpson@lancastercountysc.gov or by online submission by selecting the "Citizens Comments" link located on the County website homepage under the Agendas and Minutes quick link at https://www.lancastercountysc.gov/. Comments must be no longer than approximately 3 minutes when read aloud. Comments received will be acknowledged during the Citizens Comments portion of the meeting. Comments will need to be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please use the …
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Council Members County Administrator District 1: Stuart Graham Brian Tucker District 2: Charlene McGriff Lanc aster District 3: Billy Mosteller, Vice Chair County Attorney District 4: Jose Luis ty Ginny L. Merck-Dupont District 5: Steve Harper South Carolina ; District 6: Bryant Neal, Secretary Clerk to Council District 7: Brian Carnes, Chair Sherrie Simpson July 22, 2026 4:00 PM LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 101 NORTH MAIN STREET, LANCASTER, SC 29720 MINUTES Council Members Present: Brian Carnes, Steve Harper, Jose Luis, Billy Mosteller, Charlene McGriff, Bryant Neal, Stuart Graham Staff Members/Others Present: Brian Tucker, County Administrator; Ginny Merck-Dupont, County Attorney; Sherrie Simpson, Clerk to Council; Stephany Snowden, Deputy County Administrator; Sabrena Harris, Chief Financial Officer; Sherri Gregory, Lindsay Pettus Greenway Construction Committee Chair; Flip Hutfles, City Manager; various elected officials; various Department Heads; various employees; and citizens. A quorum of Lancaster County Council was present for the meeting. The following press were notified of the meeting by e-mail in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act: The Lancaster News, Kershaw News Era, The Rock Hill Herald, Cable News 2, Channel 9 and the local government channel. The agenda was posted in the lobby of the County Administration Building and also on the County website the required length of time. The PowerPoin …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide Edgewater Phase 8 residential development plat

The commission will hold a public hearing to consider a preliminary plat for Edgewater Phase 8, a 14.96‑acre single‑family residential project with 44 lots. It will also hear a conditional use permit request for a used‑car sales lot on 423 Rocky River Road. Additional items include naming a private driveway, new road name submissions, and a commercial development plat at Barberville Road.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission denies Barberville commercial preliminary plat (6-0)

The Lancaster County Planning Commission unanimously denied the Barberville Commercial preliminary plat (SD-2026-0834) after court-ordered reconsideration, citing multiple UDO violations including missing open space, tree preservation, and building/parking details. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for a used car sales lot at 423 Rocky River Road with conditions, and approved two new road name requests and the Edgewater Phase 8 preliminary plat. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

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Planning Commission Members District 1: Richard Crandall District 2: Yokima Cureton District 3: Lynette Hinson District 4: Judianna Tinklenberg District 5: Shelly Richards, Chair District 6: Sheila Hinson District 7: Frances Liu County Attorney Ginny L. Merck-Dupont Secretary to Planning Commission Mara Mata Interim Planning Director Shannon Catoe July 21, 2026 6:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order Regular Meeting 2. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a. June 16th, 2026 Regular Minutes 5. Executive Session a. Receipt and review of legal advice subject to attorney-client privilege regarding an appeal of a Planning Commission decision. 6. Citizens Comments Lancaster County welcomes comments and input from citizens. However, because items before the Planning Commission may not move forward to the County Council, citizens are best served speaking during the Public Hearing for each individual item. Please sign up for comments under the Public Hearing Item about which you wish to speak. If you are here to speak on more than one item, please sign up under each item you wish to discuss. The Chair will call your name to speak during the Public Hearing portion of discussion of that item as listed on the agenda. 7. Non-Hearing Items a. NRN-2026-1179 Janie B Way: Application …
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MEMBERS OF LANCASTER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RICHARD CRANDALL, DISTRICT 1 VACANT, DISTRICT 2 LYNETTE HINSON, DISTRICT 3 JUDIANNA TINKLENBERG, DISTRICT 4 CHAIR: MICHELLE RICHARDS, DISTRICT 5 SHEILA HINSON, DISTRICT 6 FRANCES LIU, DISTRICT 7 SECRETARY: MARA MATA MINUTES Lancaster County Planning Commission July 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Chairman Richards called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 1. Roll Call: Quorum is present (6 Commissioners) Commissioners Present: Richard Crandall, District 1 Vacant, District 2 Lynette Hinson, District 3 Judianna Tinklenberg, Dist. 4 Michelle Richards, Dist. 5 Sheila Hinson, Dist. 6 Frances Liu, Dist. 7 Staff Present: Shannon Catoe, Interim Planning Director Corey Barnes, Planner Matthew Blaszyk, Planner Kirsten Willis, Planner Mara Mata, Administrative Assistant Andy Rowe, Lead Code Enforcement Officer Brian Tucker, County Administrator Ginny Merck-Dupont, County Attorney The following press were notified of the meeting by email in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act: The Lancaster News, Kershaw News Era, The Rock Hill Herald, The Fort Mill Times, Cable News 2, Channel 9, and the local Government Channel. The agenda was also posted in the lobby of the County Administration Building for the required length of time and was published on the County website. 2. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance……………………L. Hinson THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00

Lancaster County Council

Council to vote on $23M bonds and residential development moratorium

Lancaster County Council will consider issuing up to $23 million in bonds for the Roselyn Residential Improvement District and vote on a ninety-day extension of a residential development moratorium. The agenda also includes zoning changes, easement agreements, and updates on board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2nd reading of 71-acre rezoning to Regional Business (4-2-1)

The Lancaster County Council approved the 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-2012, rezoning 71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road from Low Density Residential to Regional Business, despite Planning Commission denial and public opposition. The vote was 4-2-1, with Councilman Carnes absent. The council also approved first readings of ordinances for a $23M bond issuance, a 90-day extension of the residential development moratorium, a rezoning for a charter school site, and a multi-county park agreement, among other items.

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Council Members District 1: Stuart Graham District 2: Charlene McGriff District 3: Billy Mosteller, Vice Chair District 4: Jose Luis District 5: Steve Harper District 6: Bryant Neal, Secretary District 7: Brian Carnes, Chair County Administrator Brian Tucker County Attorney Ginny L. Merck-Dupont Clerk to Council Sherrie Simpson July 20, 2026 6:00 PM LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order Regular Meeting - Vice-Chair Billy Mosteller 2. Welcome and Recognition - Vice-Chair Billy Mosteller 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation - Council Member Charlene McGriff 4. Approval of the Agenda 5. Citizens Comments [Lancaster County Council welcomes comments and input from citizens who may not be able to attend Council meetings in person. Written comments may be submitted via mail to ATTN: Sherrie Simpson, Post Office Box 1809, Lancaster, SC, 29721, by email to Sherrie Simpson at ssimpson@lancastercountysc.gov or by online submission by selecting the "Citizens Comments" link located on the County website homepage under the Agendas and Minutes quick link at https://www.lancastercountysc.gov/. Comments must be no longer than approximately 3 minutes when read aloud. Comments received will be acknowledged during the Citizens Comments portion of the meeting. Comments will need to be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting …
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Council Members County Administrator District 1: Stuart Graham Brian Tucker District 2: Charlene McGriff Lancaster District 3: Billy Mosteller, Vice Chair County Attorney District 4: Jose Luis County Ginny L. Merck-Dupont District 5: Steve Harper South Carolina , District 6: Bryant Neal, Secretary Clerk to Council District 7: Brian Carnes, Chair Sherrie Simpson July 20, 2026 6:00 PM LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 101 NORTH MAIN STREET, LANCASTER, SC 29720 MINUTES Council Members Present: Stuart Graham, Charlene McGriff, Billy Mosteller, Jose Luis, Steve Harper, Bryant Neal, and Brian Carnes (via Conference Call Phone; however, the connection was unstable and he participated in only one vote, which was the Approval of the Agenda). Staff Members/Others Present: Brian Tucker, County Administrator; Ginny Merck-Dupont, County Attorney; Sherrie Simpson, Clerk to Council; Stephany Snowden, Deputy County Administrator; Sabrena Harris, Chief Financial Officer; Shannon Catoe, Interim Planning Director; Jeff Catoe, Public Works Director; Clay Catoe, Emergency Medical Services Director; the press; various elected officials; various Department Heads; various employees; and citizens. A quorum of Lancaster County Council was present for the meeting. The following press were notified of the meeting by e-mail in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act: The Lancaster News, Kershaw News Era, The Rock Hill Herald, Cable News 2, Cha …
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motion to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2012 Passed by a vote of 4-2-1
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Sat Jul 18, 2026 · 08:00

General

Parking Lot at 677 Lancaster Bypass East, Lancaster
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 18:00

General

Committee proposes formal definition and guiding principles for community engagement

The Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee is reviewing its purpose and making a recommendation to County Council. The committee proposes adopting a public-facing purpose, working definition, and guiding principles for community engagement under Ordinance 2025-1960.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves revised purpose statement for County Council

The Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee approved a revised purpose statement to present to County Council, simplifying language to be more community-focused. The committee also discussed concerns about the detention center lacking air conditioning, ICE activity impacts on the Latino community, and potential town hall meetings and a community survey. No other formal decisions were made.

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Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 285-1565 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Council Board and Commission agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://lancastercountysc.gov July 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee Lancaster County Administration Conference Room 101 N. Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome / Invocation 3. Approval of the Agenda – Deletions and Additions 4. Approval of the Minutes 5. Citizens Comments *Please note that any handouts presented to Council Boards and Commissions become an official part of the record and a copy is attached to the legal minutes for the meeting in the Clerk to Council’s Office.] 6. Old Business • “The Wall That Heals” – Roles and Responsibilities 7. New Business • Committee Purpose Review & Recommendation to County Council • Upcoming Community Events • Member Discussion – Other New Business 8. Adjournment Community Outreach & Engagement Advisory Committee Advisory Recommendation to Lancaster County Council RECOMMENDATION: The Community Outreach & Engagement Advisory Committee recommends that Lancaster County Council adopt a public -facing Purpose, Working Definition, and Guiding Principles for Community Engagement under Ordinance 2025 -1960 to establish a shared understanding of community engagement that guid …
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July 16, 2026 COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Lancaster County Administration Conference Room 101 N. Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720 MINUTES Members Present: Kevan Waiters, Silberio Francis Sr., George Sellers, Sussan Brown, Mark Kahn, LaShawn Sassnett, Nickie Evans, and Melissa Mendez-Neira Members Absent: Lasandra Middleton Visitors Present: Sherrie Simpson, Clerk to Council, and Lauren Hill, Deputy Clerk to Council/Executive Administrative Assistant Call to Order Kevan Waiters called the meeting to order at approximately 6:11 p.m. Welcome / Invocation Silberio Francis Sr. led the opening prayer. Approval of Agenda Kevan Waiters moved to approve the agenda. The motion was made by Mark Kahn and seconded by Silberio Francis Sr. The motion to approve the agenda passed unanimously. Approval of Minutes Kevan Waiters moved to postpone approval of the April meeting minutes until the August meeting. The motion was made by Mark Kahn and seconded by Silberio Francis Sr. The motion passed unanimously. Citizen Comments There were no citizen comments. Old Business LaShawn Sassnett presented a draft recommendation to simplify the wording of the committee's purpose statement so that it is more community-focused and easier for both committee members and the public to understand. She explained that the goal was to establish a common understanding of community engagement among committee members and then present the revised language to County Council so that …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 19:00

General

Council will discuss upcoming fire rescue training drills and schedules

The Lancaster County Council will review and set dates for upcoming rescue drills and fire training programs. Items include the July‑December 2026 SCFA class schedule, individual training records, and plans for rope system and anchor training. Additional updates will cover fire commission reports and first responder activities.

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Anyone requiring special services to attend this meeting should contact 283-8888 at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting. Lancaster County Council Board and Commission agendas are posted at the Lancaster County Administration Building and are available on the Website: https://mylancastersc.org/ July 16th, 2026 7:00PM Lancaster County Fire Rescue Training Officer Association Lancaster County EOC, 111 Covenant Place AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome / Invocation 3. Approval of the July 16th, 2026 Agenda – Deletions and Additions 4. Approval of the June 18th, 2026 Minutes 5. Citizens Comments *Please note that any handouts presented to Council Boards, Commissions become an official part of the record, and a copy is attached to the legal minutes for the meeting in the Clerk to Council’s Office. 6. Old Business a. July - December SCFA classes / Training Schedule b. Individual Training Records 7. New Business a. Upcoming Rescue Drills Dates / Fall Drills b. Training – Rope Systems and Anchors c. SCFA classes January – June 2027 8. Miscellaneous Items a. First Responder update b. SCFA Region 2 update c. Fire Commission Report d. August IST – Hose Streams e. Officer IST – Fire & Life Safety Inspections f. Training Officer Comments 9. Adjournment
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 14:00

Lancaster County Council

Council will discuss potential regulations for data center development

The Ad-Hoc Unified Development Ordinance Committee will first approve minutes from its June 30 meeting. Consultants will present lot‑yield calculations for conventional and open‑space subdivisions and a draft FAQ for the UDO website. The committee will then consider adding regulations for data center projects. No final decisions are indicated.

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Council Chambers, County Administration Building, Lancaster
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Committee Members District 1: Stuart Graham District 4: Jose Luis District 5: Steve Harper, Chair Citizen: Maggie Norris Citizen: Darrell Walters PC Chair: Shelly Richards PC Vice-Chair: Judianna Tinklenberg Zoning Director: Shannon Catoe Ex-Officio: James Mulvaney County Administrator Brian Tucker County Attorney Ginny L. Merck-Dupont Clerk to Council Sherrie Simpson July 16, 2026 2:00 PM LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL County Council Ad-Hoc Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Committee via Teams Link: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25264947348056?p=G1Mg2lqBVeFyTpQETM Meeting ID: 252 649 473 480 56 Passcode: ca3E6MT9 AGENDA 1. Call to Order Ad-Hoc UDO Committee Meeting - Committee Chair Steve Harper 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Citizens Comments [Lancaster County Council welcomes comments and input from citizens who may not be able to attend Council meetings in person. Written comments may be submitted via mail to ATTN: Sherrie Simpson, Post Office Box 1809, Lancaster, SC, 29721, by email to Sherrie Simpson at ssimpson@lancastercountysc.gov or by online submission by selecting the "Citizens Comments" link located on the County website homepage under the Agendas and Minutes quick link at https://www.lancastercountysc.gov/. Comments must be no longer than approximately 3 minutes when read aloud. Comments received will be acknowledged during the Citizens Comments portion of the meeting. Comments will need to be received pr …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 15:00

General

Committee will decide on donated or loaned historical items

The Lancaster County Historical Commission Collections Committee will meet on July 14, 2026 at the Historic Courthouse, 104 North Main St. The committee will consider items offered for donation or loan to the commission. It will then make decisions on whether to accept those items. The meeting will end with adjournment.

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100 N. Main Street, Lancaster
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LANCASTER COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026, 3 PM Historic Courthouse, 104 North Main St, Lancaster Call to Order …………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….…………..Chair Dan West Consideration of items offered for donation or on loan Decisions on items offered for donation or loan Adjournment
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 16:00

General

Historical Commission to discuss FY 2026-7 budget and Ashe's Ferry marker repair costs

The Lancaster County Historical Commission will consider its FY 2026-7 county budget and approve expenses for repairing the hit Ashe's Ferry historical marker. The agenda also includes continuing an intern position through August, closing out hospitality and accommodation tax grants, and installing security cameras.

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100 N. Main Street, Lancaster
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LANCASTER COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026, 4:00 pm Historical Courthouse, 104 North Main St, Lancaster, SC Call to Order …………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….…………..Chair Joe Grier Approval of the Agenda……………………………………………………………………………………..……….…….……………Grier Citizens’ Comments Approval of Minutes of June 2, 2026 Meeting……………………………………………….…………………………..Grier Treasurer’s Reports ……………………………………………………..…………………………..……………………Secretary Ann Christie Committee Reports: Events Committee Report – Committee Chair Fred Witherspoon, Advisor Pat Clancy Friends of the Historical Courthouse Museum June 27 program Collections Committee donated items recommendations – Commissioner Dan West, Advisor Pat Clancy Historical Markers Committee Report – Committee Chair Joe Grier Ashe’s Ferry marker hit, hub broken, company to repair and refurbish - $1,485 + $400 loading fee max + $500 to prepare for loading Finance and budget –  Completion of FY 2025-6 County-allocated budget – Christie  FY 2026-7 County budget – Grier and Witherspoon  Continue employment of intern July through Aug 10 - Christie  City Hospitality Tax Grant 2025-26 grant closeout, 2026-27 future grant application - Witherspoon  County Accommodations Tax Grants historical markers & paid advertising completion – Grier, Christie  Judge Ira Jones descendants from Missouri visited and contributed to Donations fund  Tour for Sun City Social Singles group, don …
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🌐 County-level context (Lancaster County)
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Net migration+2,168 people (+$128.3M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)15 ({"Hurricane": 13, "Flood": 2, "Severe Storm": 2, "Biological · last Fri Jan 23, 2026)
Traffic fatalities20 (2024)
Business establishments1,769 (26,805 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,108/mo (608 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy22.3% (low numeracy 34% · 2017)

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2,369
Recorded votes
$129.8M
Annual budget
$29.7M
Debt outstanding
1,110
Permitted housing units

The money — in

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Budget

Revenue$129.8M
Spending$87.2M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$29.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.23×
Debt-load index25 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility

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For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.380
All kids
0.342
Black kids
0.313

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