COVID-19 Updates & Resources

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INFORMATION, UPDATES AND RESOURCES FOR OUR COMMUNITY

KNOW how it spreads.

PROTECT yourself and others by taking the necessary precautions recommended.

The Town of Kershaw is now under a State of Emergency beginning at 8 a.m., Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

until the Governor lifts the South Carolina State of Emergency.

updated post Friday, July 10th, 2020

Town Hall Drive-Thru Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8 a.m. - 5p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

(803) 475-6065

THE LATEST FROM THE TOWN OF KERSHAW

TOWN OF KERSHAW RESOLUTION # 07-06-2020

A resolution strongly encouraging all residents to perform their patriotic duty by wearing face coverings in public Places.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1ST, 2020

Stevens Park, Marion Boan Community Center, Kershaw Bowling Alley, playgrounds, skate park, picnic pavilions and shelters are now open to the Public.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH, 2020

Due to the spikes in COVID-19 cases, Town Hall has closed to the Public once again. Starting on Monday, June 29th, 2020 Town Hall will be conducting all business via the drive-thru, email or by calling (803) 475-6065 until further notice.

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 15TH, 2020

Town Hall reopened to the Public.

Town Council discussed reopening parks, Bowling Alley and playgrounds tentatively, Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 with new safety rules for operation during the COVID 19 Era.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH, 2020

Stevens Park Swimming Pool opened to the PUblic Saturday, June 6th, 2020. There will be no swimming lessons and no pool party reservations at this time due to COVID-19.

FRIDAY, MAY 1ST, 2020

Kershaw Golf Course and Tennis Courts reopened to the Public Friday, May 1st, 2020.

SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL, 28th, 2020

Town Council voted to reopen the Kershaw Golf Course & tennis courts, Friday, May 1st, 2020 with new safety rules for operation during the COVID 19 Era.

TOWN OF KERSHAW PROCLAMATION

Issued: Monday, March 23rd, 2020

The Town of Kershaw is delaying the payment of Hospitality Taxes collected for the Month of March 2020. Hospitality Taxes that are due for March and April must be paid to the Town on May 29th, 2020.

The Town's Business Licenses that were due April 30th, 2020, the collection date has been delayed until June 15, 2020.

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 16TH, 2020

With the pandemic caused by the COVID-19 and the impact it is having on the community Town Council has taken the following action:

Mayor Mark Dorman declared a 'STATE OF EMERGENCY' in the Town of Kershaw effective 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 17th, 2020.
TOWN HALL will be OPEN, however, ALL BUSINESS will be conducted VIA PHONE, INTERNET, DROP-BOX or DRIVE-THRU WINDOW. No one other than authorized personnel will be allowed to enter Town Hall.
Utility Payments will be taken via mail, online payments, through the drive-thru or deposited in the drop box.
Utility Service provided by the Town of Kershaw will NOT be suspended or disconnected for non-payment during the State of Emergency.
ALL RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS and ACTIVITIES were CLOSED at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 17th, 2020. This includes all parks which include Stevens Park, Marion Street Park and Richards Park, playgrounds, tennis courts, Marion Boan Community Center, Kershaw Golf Course and Country Club. These will remain closed until the State of Emergency is lifted by the Governor of South Carolina.
All festivities & events have been cancelled for all parks, community centers and the golf course/country club that are owned by the Town of Kershaw.
Essential Personnel will remain at work. This includes the Utility Department, Street Department and Sanitation Department.
GARBAGE SERVICE will run on a NORMAL SCHEDULE.
Council Meetings have been postponed until the State of Emergency is lifted.
Close Circle will be closed to traffic during this State of Emergency.

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 2020-004

Temporarily canceling Kershaw Town Council meetings to protect the health, safety and welfare of our residents and visitors.

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 2020-003

Temporarily closing all public parks and facilities to protect the health, safety and welfare of our residents and visitors.

TOWN OF KERSHAW PROCLAMATION

Issued: Monday, March 16th, 2020

The Town of Kershaw is now under a State of Emergency beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 until the Governor lifts the South Carolina State of Emergency. Town Hall will only be opened to the public through the drive-thru window. Utility payments will be received by the drive-thru window, online,mail or deposited in the drop box located in the drive-thru.