Town of Batesburg-Leesville

Town of Batesburg-Leesville Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, is a charming, small town spanning Lexington and Saluda counties.

It is known for its historic downtowns and the annual South Carolina Poultry Festival. The Town of Batesburg-Leesville has a Council-Manager form of government. Council meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Batesburg-Leesville Council Chambers, located at the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department. The Town is home to the annual South Carolina Poultry Festival and has multiple venues and parks for citizens and visitors.

📜 Uncovering Our Roots: Step Back in Time at the Living History Experience 🕰️Discover the secrets of our local heritage ...
06/23/2026

📜 Uncovering Our Roots: Step Back in Time at the Living History Experience

🕰️Discover the secrets of our local heritage at the upcoming Living History experience, a highlight of the Town of Batesburg-Leesville anniversary celebrations. This community event brings history off the pages and into our neighborhood, offering an immersive look at the foundational stories, songs, and struggles that shaped our town. Whether you are a lifelong history buff or looking for an educational family outing, this gathering has something to spark your curiosity!

🗣️ Keynote History Talk: Tales of Our Town
We are honored to welcome J.R. Fennell, the director of the Lexington County Museum. Mr. Fennell will deliver a captivating keynote presentation uncovering local town lore and the strategic Revolutionary War battles and skirmishes that unfolded right in our backyard ⚔️. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how our local geographic landmarks connect to the broader birth of the nation.

🎭 Interactive Storytelling & Historic Songs
History comes alive through performance as Sara Damewood takes the stage for two unique, multi-generational presentations:
🪙 "A Penny's Worth": A historical tall tale for both children and adults that journeys into America's economic past to see exactly what a single penny could buy across different eras.
🎶 Revolutionary War Sing-A-Long: An interactive showcase of period-accurate music where the audience is invited to learn and sing the tunes that inspired early American soldiers.

🏛️ Museum Pop-Ups
Attendees are encouraged to explore two temporary historical museums and galleries explicitly set up for this event:

🍽️ The Cafeteria: Transformed into a temporary local history museum featuring regional artifacts, community archives, and physical snapshots of our shared heritage. This is compliments of the Lexington County Museum.

🖼️ The Haynes Auditorium Foyer: Hosting a curated visual history presentation filled with compelling photographs, documents, artifacts and illustrations tracking our town's evolution.📅

Complete Your History-Filled Month
If this event sparks your appetite for local heritage, the Lexington County Museum is hosting several adjacent historic activities nearby:
🧒 Hands-On History Thursdays: A free, educational weekly program for children aged 4 to 12 running throughout June at the main Lexington County Museum campus.
🚶 Murders & Mysteries Walking Tour: A free, hour-long evening walking tour exploring 19th-century true crime stories, kicking off at the Icehouse Amphitheater.

For more details about the July 3rd Celebration, visit: www.batesburg-leesville.org/town-events

South Carolina voters: head back to the polls for the primary runoff election on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Polls are open ...
06/22/2026

South Carolina voters: head back to the polls for the primary runoff election on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Here is what you need to know to make your voice heard:
🗳️ Voter Resources & Guided Navigation
For official instructions, personalized ballot details, and regional center locators, please visit the official government and election commission platforms:
• Find your localized ballot variations and precinct locations via the South Carolina Election Commission Portal: scvotes.gov/voters/2026prep/
• View operational dashboards and local notices directly on SC Votes page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
• What is a runoff election?
o A runoff is held when no single candidate secures more than 50% of the vote in the initial primary. The top two candidates advance to this final round to determine the official party nominee.

• What is the Run Off Election Day?
o On Tuesday, June 23, traditional polling places across the state will be open. Please check official sources for specific hours.

• Who is allowed to participate?
o Your eligibility depends on your participation in the initial primary:
 Voters who cast a ballot in a specific party's primary may only vote in that same party's runoff.
 Registered voters who did not participate in the initial primary are eligible to vote in either party's runoff.

• What do I need to bring?
o Voters must present a valid, government-issued photo identification when checking in at any early voting center or Election Day polling precinct.

06/22/2026

When was the last time you went camping? One of the best parts of camping is sitting around the fire, eating smores and telling ghost stories.

Batesburg-Leesville may not have a "celebrity" ghost, but it has plenty of local eerie vibes and places where the history is a little too loud. If you're looking for spooky tales in the area, here’s a local ghost story you could share around the camp fire.

The Ghost of the Old High School
The Old Batesburg-Leesville High School (later the middle school) was a classic Tudor Gothic Revival building that sat on Summerland Avenue for nearly a century. Before it was removed in 2017, it was a magnet for local ghost hunters who claimed it was haunted.

• The Vibe: For years, locals reported a heavy "creep factor" in the basement, which remained pitch dark even during the day.

• The Legend: While most urban legends involve generic apparitions, some students and trespassers claimed to see flickers of movement in the windows of the abandoned building long after the power was cut.

Modern Day "Haunts"
If you prefer your ghosts to be active and wearing makeup, you will have to wait until the fall. Then you can visit Stutman Hollow, a popular haunted trail in Leesville. It is so popular you have to make your reservations way in advance!

Now to grab the graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate...

🎉 Happy Father’s Day to the Backbone of Batesburg-Leesville! Today, we honor the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and ment...
06/21/2026

🎉 Happy Father’s Day to the Backbone of Batesburg-Leesville!

Today, we honor the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and mentors who make our community a better place to call home. Whether you're teaching the next generation how to fish at Lake Murray, helping out with a community project, or just showing up to cheer at a local game, we see your hard work and dedication.

Thank you for building a stronger town, one family at a time. Enjoy your special day—you deserve it!

🍔🎉 LET’S GET READY TO FEAST! 🎉🍔The landmark 150th/250th Anniversary Celebration on July 3rd is right around the corner a...
06/20/2026

🍔🎉 LET’S GET READY TO FEAST! 🎉

🍔The landmark 150th/250th Anniversary Celebration on July 3rd is right around the corner at College Park! While you're enjoying the old-fashioned games and living history, you are going to need some serious fuel.

We’ve pulled together a mouth-watering, dream-team lineup of food trucks to keep you going all evening!

Here is what is rolling into the park:
🍗 Cluckin' Right: Serving up the crispiest, juiciest chicken to get your tastebuds cluckin'!
🌮 Taco Butts: Because let’s be honest, you can never go wrong with a killer street taco!
🌭 Sweet Sisters Bakery Co.: Craving the classics? They’ll be serving up juicy hamburgers and loaded hot dogs!
🥤 T's Squeezed Lemonade: Quench your thirst with ice-cold, freshly squeezed lemonade and sweet treats!
🍧 Nonnie's Pops: The ultimate cooldown with their gourmet ice cream and nostalgic ice cream treats!
🍰 Celebration Cakes: Leave room for cake! Grab a bundt cake and celebrate the town's double birthday in style!
☕ Death Before Decaf: Keep your energy high for the evening festivities with premium coffee drinks!

Bring your lawn chairs, pack your appetite, and join the entire community on the grass! Admission is completely free, so just bring yourselves and your family.

📍 Where: College Park, 423 College Street
🗓️ When: Friday, July 3rd, starting at 4:00 PM

Invite your food crew and enjoy some great eats!

More information: www.batesburg-leesville.org/town-events

🎬 Today is the day - SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTSaturday, June 20th, 8:00 pm 🦸‍♂️Important Alert: Be sure to adjust your calendar...
06/20/2026

🎬 Today is the day - SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, June 20th, 8:00 pm

🦸‍♂️Important Alert: Be sure to adjust your calendar to the updated time and move indoors to Haynes Auditorium.

Join us for a special community showing of Superman (2025). Whether you’re a lifelong fan or ready for a new adventure, this is the perfect way to spend a summer evening.

📅 Event Details
• When: Saturday, June 20th
• Nonnie's Pops opens: 7:30 PM
• Movie Time: 8:00 PM
• Where: Inside Haynes Auditorium, College Park, 423 College Street (The two story building at the park.)
• Movie: Superman (2025 version rated PG-13)
• Admission: FREE

🎥 Movie Details
• In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.
o Production year: 2025
o Rating: PG-13
o Runtime: 122 minutes

🚚 Food & Drinks
We’ll have a local dessert food truck on-site serving up delicious eats and refreshments starting at 7:30 p.m.

• Nonnie's Pops: Nonnie’s Pops focuses on nostalgic treats, bringing freshly made, high-quality ice cream to every event. The Pop-Pop is their signature handcrafted ice cream sandwich. All the Gourmet Pops are hand crafted and locally made ice cream pops.

💡 Pro-Tips for a Great Night
• Arrive Early: Come grab your spot early and enjoy the pre-movie atmosphere.
• Invite Someone: Send a family member or friend a text inviting them to join you at the movie.

Stay current with all town events at: www.batesburg-leesville.org/town-events

✊🏽 What do you know about our newest federal holiday? 🎉 Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the effective e...
06/19/2026

✊🏽 What do you know about our newest federal holiday?

🎉 Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved people, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

🗓️ It is a day of reflection, celebration, and resilience, recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. It is the first new federal holiday established since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983.

📜 Origins and Historical Context
📨 The Delayed News: Although President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, it was not immediately enforced in all areas, particularly in Texas.
📜 General Order No. 3: On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and issued General Order No. 3, which stated: "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free."

🗣️ "Juneteenth" Name: The name is a blend of "June" and "nineteenth".

🥁 Early Celebrations and Traditions
🙌🏽 The First Celebrations: Newly freed people in Texas began celebrating on June 19, 1866, making it the oldest known annual commemoration of the end of slavery.
🎶 Traditions: Early celebrations included prayer, song, dance, and storytelling, often serving as a way to reunite families separated by slavery.
🍉 Cultural Symbols: Red foods and drinks, such as hibiscus tea and strawberry soda, are traditional, symbolizing resilience, sacrifice, and joy.

📈 Significance and Evolution
⭐ Legacy: Known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, it acts as a second independence day, focusing on the freedom of African Americans.
🦅Federal Holiday: On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the bill establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
🎨 Modern Observance: Today, it is celebrated with festivals, parades, and educational events to honor Black history and culture.

More about the The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth

Saturday, June 20th belongs to the Man of Steel and a mountain of sugar. My summer body is currently sponsored by Nonnie...
06/18/2026

Saturday, June 20th belongs to the Man of Steel and a mountain of sugar. My summer body is currently sponsored by Nonnie’s Pops and pure, unadulterated cinema nostalgia.

If you see me sprinting across the grass at the Summer Movie Night this Saturday, it is not because General Zod is invading. I am simply trying to outrun the melting point of a gourmet popsicle while balancing a mountain of candy in my hand.

The Adult Survival Guide
The Standoff: Staring down the Nonnie's Pops menu like it is a high-stakes poker game.
The Decision: Ordering the premium flavors because we are adults and nobody can stop us.
The Multi-Task: Trying to open candy packaging silently so you don't have to share.

Pro-Tips For Grown-Ups
Bring Wet Wipes: Essential for your hands, your face, and your remaining dignity.
Wear Dark Colors: Camouflage the inevitable chocolate drips happening in the dark.
Pace Yourself: The movie is about 2 hours long, but your candy supply will last exactly twenty minutes.

📅 Event Details
• When: Saturday, June 20th
• Nonnie's Pops opens: 7:30 PM
• Movie Time: 8:00 PM
• Where: Inside Haynes Auditorium, College Park, 423 College Street (The two story building at the park.)
• Movie: Superman (2025 version rated PG-13)
• Admission: FREE

06/18/2026

🚀 What will Batesburg-Leesville look like in 2076?

From two towns to one, B-L has always been about community! With technology advancing and our town bustling, it’s time to think about the next chapter.

🔐 At our July 3rd Celebration, we are launching the Batesburg-Leesville 50-Year Time Capsule to be opened in 2076. In it, we want to include predictions about what life will look like in our town that year.

So… we need your most inspiring predictions for the future of our "Twin Cities."

How to participate:
~ Write down your prediction in the comment section or email it to [email protected]
~ The most interesting, forward-thinking, or hilarious predictions will be sealed inside the time capsule for the next generation to unearth!

Need inspiration? Think about:
🏠 Will Shealy’s Barbecue be delivered by drones?
🌲 What will our historic downtowns look like?
🚗 What kind of cars will be driven?

Can’t wait to share these with you at our July 3rd Celebration held at College Park beginning at 4:00 PM.

More information: www.batesburg-leesville.org/town-events

Important: Lexington County Announces Open House Meetings for Transportation Improvement The Lexington County Department...
06/17/2026

Important: Lexington County Announces Open House Meetings for Transportation Improvement

The Lexington County Department of Public Works invites residents, businesses, and stakeholders to attend a series of Open House public meetings as part of the development of the Lexington County Transportation Improvement Plan. This is the second set of Open Houses and will present potential future traffic conditions across Lexington County.

What is the Transportation Improvement Plan?
The Transportation Improvement Plan is a long-range effort focused on preserving and enhancing Lexington County’s transportation system to improve traffic flow and overall mobility.

How the Public Can Get Involved The Open House meetings provide an opportunity for residents, businesses, and stakeholders to learn about the Transportation Improvement Plan and share input on future transportation needs. Public feedback will help guide transportation priorities and investment decisions throughout Lexington County.

Open House Schedule Community members are encouraged to attend any of the following Open House meetings:
• June 29, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM Swansea High School Cafeteria, 500 E 1st Street, Swansea, SC 29160
• June 30, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM Chapin High School Cafeteria, 300 Columbia Avenue, Chapin, SC 29036
• July 1, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM Irmo Elementary School Cafeteria, 7401 Gibbes Street, Irmo, SC 29063
• July 2, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM Lexington County Auxiliary Administration Building (Rooms 112/113),
605 West Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072
• July 6, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM Batesburg-Leesville High School in the new Gymnasium,
600 Summerland Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006
• July 7, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM Brookland-Cayce High School Hall of Fame Room,
613 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce, SC 29033

The Open House format allows attendees to review project information, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to the project team in an informal setting.

Learn More Additional information about the Transportation Improvement Plan, including engagement opportunities and project updates are available on the project website. In addition, those unable to attend in person can review project information at the link below.
Project website :https://lexington-county-tip-stantec.hub.arcgis.com/

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