McCormick County Government

09/05/2026

🏈 Different Teams. Same Purpose. Stronger Together! 🏈

College football season is here, and our McCormick team is showing off their school spirit! From Clemson and Carolina to Georgia, Alabama, LSU and beyond, we may cheer for different teams on game day—but when it comes to teamwork, we’re all on the same team. ❤️

We love seeing our employees bring their passion, pride, and a little friendly rivalry to work. No matter which colors you wear, it’s the people who make our team stronger!

Pride • Respect • Teamwork • Excellence

👇 Tell us in the comments: Who are YOU cheering for this season?

09/04/2026

🇺🇸 Have a Safe & Enjoyable Labor Day Weekend! 🇺🇸

McCormick County Government wishes all of our citizens and visitors a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

As you celebrate with family and friends, please remember to:

🌊 Stay safe on the water — Wear a life jacket, supervise children closely, and never operate a boat while impaired.

🚗 Drive safely — Buckle up, avoid distractions, obey speed limits, and never drink and drive.

🔥 Celebrate responsibly — Practice grill and fire safety, stay hydrated, and help keep our community clean.

Whether you’re enjoying the lake, a cookout, or time at home, please look out for one another.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day from McCormick County Government! 🇺🇸

09/04/2026

💼 Economic Development 101: Why Business Retention Matters

Attracting a new company makes headlines, but supporting the businesses that are already investing and employing people in McCormick County is just as important.

Business retention and expansion means working with existing employers to understand their needs, identify challenges, connect them with resources, and help create conditions where they can continue to grow.

When an existing business expands, the benefits can include:

✅ New jobs
✅ Additional investment
✅ Greater opportunities for local workers
✅ A stronger local tax base

Economic development isn't only about finding the next business. It's also about helping our existing businesses succeed for the long term.

09/03/2026

📚 Economic Development 101: What Is Economic Development?

When you hear “economic development,” you might think about recruiting new companies—and that’s certainly part of it. But there’s much more to the story.

McCormick County Economic Development focuses on three important areas:

🏢 Grow the businesses already here
🤝 Retain existing employers and jobs
📍 Attract new businesses and investment

Why does this matter?

Successful economic development can mean more job opportunities, higher wages, increased investment, and a stronger tax base to support our community.

Economic development is ultimately about creating opportunities for the people who call McCormick County home.

Grow. Retain. Attract. Build for the future.

09/02/2026

🏈 Friday Night Lights with the McCormick Chiefs! ❤️🖤

County employees came out to support the McCormick Chiefs at their first home football game of the season on Friday, August 28, as the Chiefs took on the Ridge Spring-Monetta Trojans.

Leading the fun was our fearless leader, Administrator “Coach” Upchurch, helping lead the county crew as we cheered on the Chiefs! 📣🏈

It was a great night filled with school spirit, community pride, fellowship, and plenty of hometown support. We’re always proud to show up for our students, our schools, and our community.

Go Chiefs! ❤️🖤🏈

09/02/2026

ℹ️ McCORMICK COUNTY DETENTION CENTER | CONTACT INFORMATION

Have a question about detention center procedures? Save our contact information for future reference.

📍 McCormick County Detention Center
141 Cecil Wall Circle
McCormick, SC 29835

☎️ Main Phone: (864) 852-0058
☎️ Additional Contact: (864) 852-0070
📠 Fax: (864) 852-0065

Division Commander: Major Marvin Williams

Jail Administrator: Tyraneshia Lomax

We encourage families and members of the public to become familiar with detention center policies regarding inmate mail, video visitation, inmate accounts, medical requests, and PREA reporting.

Please remember that policies and procedures are designed to promote the safety, security, and orderly operation of the facility.

09/01/2026

🎃👻 Join Our First Responders for a SAFE Halloween Night! 🚑🚒🚓

Halloween is all about fun, costumes, and making memories—and we want to help keep our community safe while you enjoy the night! 🎃

Come join your local First Responders for a fun and safe Halloween experience for the whole family! Bring the kids, wear your best costume, and enjoy an evening filled with treats, fun, and community spirit. 🍬🕷️

🚑 EMS | 🚒 Fire | 🚓 Law Enforcement | Dispatch 🎧
👻 Fun for the whole family!
🎃 Come see us and celebrate Halloween safely!

Let’s work together to make this Halloween a safe and memorable one for everyone! ❤️🖤

09/01/2026

Families and friends can use the NCIC inmate messaging system to electronically send messages, photos, and documents to eligible inmates at the McCormick County Detention Center.

Using the system, you can:
💬 Send electronic messages
📷 Send photos
📄 Attach pictures of documents
⚡ Provide electronic delivery to the inmate

Create an account through NCIC to access available messaging services.

Please remember that facility rules still apply to content sent electronically.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE

The McCormick County Courthouse will open to the public at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, due to employee training.

We appreciate your patience and understanding!