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KC West Park
This project involves a 195,000 dollar donation from the Mason family to convert four existing tennis courts into a pickleball complex at the KC West park facility.
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Approved by Council on October 13, 2026. Watch for the next recap.
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October 13, 2026
Votes at a glance - Resolution Honoring the Life of Mr. Laverne McKenzie (Adoption): PASSED (Unanimous). - Performance Standards for Energy Infrastructure Projects (2nd Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). This ordinance applies manufacturing-style noise, vibration, and light standards to energy projects. - Exceptions to Heig…
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Find it in the full transcript »July 14, 2026
Votes at a glance - Fee-in-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement for Project Ballast (3rd Reading): PASSED 4-3 (D. Cato, J. Jones, and R. Brazell voted NO). - Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement for Project Gemstone (3rd Reading): PASSED 6-0. - Lease of 632 W. Dekalb Street to SC Department of Natural Resources (3rd R…
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Find it in the full transcript »June 23, 2026
Coming Up - Ribbon Cuttings: June 30, 2026, for new ballparks at Boyd Young (10:00 a.m.) and Copeland Field (11:15 a.m.). - KC West Ribbon Cutting: July 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. - Holiday Closure: County government offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of July 4th.
Read in the recap »February 10, 2026
Discussed, no vote - Routine housekeeping: Council unanimously adopted the agenda with a late amendment, approved the reports from the Recreation Advisory Commission and the Kershaw Health District, entered and exited executive session, and adjourned the meeting. - Recreation updates: Rick Jay reported that KC West Par…
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Find it in the full transcript »October 14, 2025
Discussed, no vote Council received reports on the status of recreation projects, including Woodward Park (expected completion January 2026), Boyd Young and Copeland Park, and KC West. Members also discussed the importance of maintaining the county’s agricultural heritage and managing growth pressures.
Read in the recap »April 22, 2025
Discussed, no vote The council heard a public comment from resident Leanne Fishburne regarding algae control and water quality issues at Lake Wateree. Council members discussed the ongoing progress of several county recreation projects, including the upcoming groundbreaking at Woodward Park and the status of the Mt. Pi…
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Find it in the full transcript »April 8, 2025
Votes at a glance - Emergency Procurement for Inmate Healthcare: PASSED (Unanimous). - Agenda Adoption and Suspension of Rule 2.5(f): PASSED (Unanimous). - Ordinance for Fire Hydrants in Minor Subdivisions (1st Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). - Conveyance of Water Facilities on Black River and Mt. Olivet Roads (1st Readi…
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Coming up - Planning & Zoning: The Planning Department and County Attorney are tasked with drafting potential ZLDR text amendments regarding pole barn permitting and event venue zoning. - Project Bids: Bids for the Woodward Park project are expected late in the week of December 10, 2024, with updates expected in Januar…
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Find it in the full transcript »November 21, 2024
Discussed, no vote Council members engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the history of the Wateree River Veterans Park project, specifically acknowledging the advocacy of Chairman Ben Connell and Vice Chairman Russell Brazell in securing state funding. Councilman Derek Shoemake encouraged staff to begin prioritizi…
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