COVID-19 TOWN NEWS & LOCAL RESOURCES
Town Hall and the Police Department have re-opened to the public. We encourage all visitors to practice safety precautions due to COVID-19.
Council Meetings have also re-opened to the public, effective June 14, 2021. You may continue to watch here on our Lamar Facebook page.
We will continue to update the town with latest news via our website.
As always, you may contact Town Hall for questions or assistance, Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @ 843-326-5551. If calling during non-business hours, you may leave a message and someone will contact you as soon as possible. You may also submit a contact form on our website. Be sure to include details of your inquiry and a phone number where you may be reached.
It is recommended that those requesting new services or visiting Town Hall for business licenses or permits to make an appointment. You may call Town Hall for appointments.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
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
If you are sick, MUSC Health is offering virtual consultations to determine if medical attention is needed. Use code COVID19 at this link.
The SC DHEC Care Line is available daily from 8 a.m – 6 p.m. for common questions: 855-472-3432
You may monitor updates via the CDC here and SC DHEC here.
You may visit the Vax locator tool here to see locations accepting vaccination appointments. You may register here.
*Lamar Family Pharmacy is offering Vaccinations.
*Lamar Family Care- Genesis is also offering Vaccinations.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN LAMAR
MORE LOCAL TESTING CLINICS IN JANUARY:
Jan 10: CareSouth Carolina – Hartsville (8:30 am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm)
Jan 11: CareSouth Carolina – Hartsville (8:30 am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm)
Jan 12: CareSouth Carolina – Hartsville (*VACCINES 9 am – 12 pm ; Testing 1 pm – 5 pm)
Jan 13: Mended Heart Ministries – Darlington (9 am – 12 pm)
Jan 13: CareSouth Carolina – Hartsville (1 pm – 4 pm)
Jan 14: CareSouth Carolina – Hartsville (8:30 am – 12 pm; 1 pm – 4 pm)
Jan 18: CareSouth Carolina – Hartsville
Jan 19: Jerusalem Baptist Church – Darlington *VACCINES
Jan 20: Mended Heart Ministries – Darlington
Jan 25: CareSouth Carolina – Hartsville
Jan 27: Mended Heart Ministries – Darlington
Feb 1: CareSouth Carolina – Hartsville
Feb 3: Mended Heart Ministries – Darlington
LAMAR CANCELLATIONS/RESTRICTIONS & MODIFIED SERVICES
CANCELLATIONS/RESTRICTIONS:
›All Lamar Town Council Meetings are now open to the public, effective June 14, 2021. We encourage safety precautions due to COVID-19.
The Lamar Library is Open. Face coverings are REQUIRED.
HOURS: Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
LOCAL MERCHANTS/RESTAURANT 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
Main Street Restaurant – Call-in orders only: Mon – Wed 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. & Thur – Sat 10:30 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.
A Lil’ Tast’a Cajun : Tuesday-Thursday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. & Friday-Saturday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Closed Mondays)
UTILITIES
For all after-hours water and sewer issues, please call Mike McDonald at 843-639-1503.
You may now visit Town Hall to remit your utility payments, however 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 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.
