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CEREMONIES FOR NEW CITY MANAGER
Mayor Thomas W. Parker, III will administer the Oath of Office to Charles D. Nichols, III as City Manager of Laurinburg on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 303 West Church Street.
A drop-in reception will be held on Monday, July 1, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to welcome Mr. Nichols as Laurinburg's City Manager. The reception will be held in the Council Chambers also.
The public is cordially invited to attend both events. Please come and help us welcome our City Manager!
PROPOSED INCREASE IN AREA LIGHT CHARGES
City Council will conduct a public hearing during its June 18, 2013 meeting to consider a $3.00 increase in charges for area lights. This increase, if approved, will be reflected in utility bills rendered beginning on August 1, 2013. See public hearing notice for more information.
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY
The City will be holding its Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display on Thursday, July 4th at Pate Stadium, Scotland High School. The Display will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. The Scotland High School Band Boosters will be selling refreshments including hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and snowcones.
Please come out and celebrate Independence Day!
If you have any questions, contact Jenny Tippett, City Clerk, at 910-276-8324.
SEEKING COMMITTEE MEMBERS!
The City of Laurinburg has several advisory boards and committees appointed by City Council, including the following:
- Planning Board
- Board of Adjustment
- Beautification Committee
- Crime & Drug Committee
Applications can be downloaded or picked up from the City Clerk's office located at 305 West Church Street. Completed applications can be returned to the City Clerk's office in person or via mail, or you can fax them to her at 276-0354. Applications will be kept on file for two (2) years.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the City Clerk's office at 276-8324.
2013 FARMERS MARKET
The Laurinburg Farmers Market will kick-off its 2013 season on Saturday, June 1st and will be held every other Saturday through September. Hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Location is still in the parking lot at the corner of S. Main St. and Cronly St. If you have any questions regarding the Farmers Market, please contact Councilmember Kenton Spencer via email or call him at 384-3845.
DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE I)
The Laurinburg Downtown Revitalization Corporation is delighted to announce that a signed contract is in place with Thames Construction to perform Phase I of the Downtown Improvement Project. This project will provide pressure washing, painting and minor repairs to 51 buildings on Main Street. The project will begin at the northeast end of Main Street beginning at the former Art by Design building moving south towards Church Street. The improvements are scheduled to begin the last week in March. LDRC is going to use its best efforts to avoid disruption of businesses, parking and pedestrian traffic. LDRC asks for patience from anyone who might be inconvenienced during this project. This is Phase I of the Downtown Improvement Project and it is LDRC’s intent to be able to ultimately assist all properties located in the tax district in future phases and as funds become available. LDRC is delighted to be making a visible difference in our community and the Board looks forward to continuing to work to improve our Downtown.
FIRE SAFETY TRAINING FOR DAY CARE PROVIDERS
Day care providers may register for quarterly Fire Safety Training from the dates listed below. You may register by email. Please include the names of all staff that are registering, the name of the day care center, and the requested date of training. All training classes will be held at the City of Laurinburg North Fire Station located at 501 North Main Street at 6:30 p.m. Due to limited seating space, you will receive an email confirmation once your registration request has been processed.
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Event Calendar
June 18, 7:00 p.m.
Council Meeting
City Council Chambers, 303 W. Church St.
July 1, 10:00 a.m.
Oath of Office for City Manager
City Council Chambers, 303 W. Church St.
July 1, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Drop-In Reception for City Manager
City Council Chambers, 303 W. Church St.
July 4 - Independence Day
City Offices Closed
July 4, approximately 9:15 p.m.
Fireworks Display
Pate Stadium, Scotland High School
2013 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
City offices will be closed for the following holidays:
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New Year’s Day
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January 1, 2013
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Tuesday
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
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January 21, 2013
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Monday
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Good Friday
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March 29, 2013
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Friday
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Memorial Day
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May 27, 2013
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Monday
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Independence Day
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July 4, 2013
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Thursday
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Labor Day
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September 2, 2013
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Monday
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Thanksgiving
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November 28 & 29, 2013
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Thursday & Friday
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Christmas
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December 24, 25 & 26, 2013
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Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
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New Year’s Day 2014
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January 1, 2014
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Wednesday
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