The Lyman Town Council gave its final approval for the town’s fiscal year 2026-2027 budget.

The Greer City Council gave its final approval on the city’s budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.

The Greer City Council met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12, giving final approval for a Greer CPW bond issuance in a split vote.

The Greer City Council faced divided votes during its latest meeting, narrowly approving a $33 million bond issuance requested by the Greer Commission of Public Works to fund water and wastewater system improvements. Council also approved a renovation contract for City Hall and a zoning change, while unanimously passing annexation ordinances for residential and commercial projects.

The Greer City Council has approved the allocation of $288,057 in HUD funds for the 2026 program year, which will be used to establish affordable housing and meet urgent needs for low-to-moderate-income residents. The council also approved the second reading of an ordinance to change the zoning classification for three parcels, allowing for the construction of a single-family detached subdivision. Additionally, the council voted to award a detention center roofing replacement project to a Greenville-based company for $107,130.

The Lyman Town Council has approved a new ordinance outlining the procedure for naming and renaming town streets. The ordinance includes criteria such as street names being unique, easily discernible and simple to pronounce for public safety purposes. The council also voted to approve a resolution amending plans to honor former state representative Rita Allison, who will have a commemorative sign placed along Church Road and the Park of Lyman renamed to Rita Allison Park. The dedication ceremony is scheduled for April 17.

The Lyman Town Council held its regular March meeting and swore in its new member, Greg Wood. The council discussed and approved several items, including a new voting system, a resolution authorizing the purchase of 20 laptops, and a proposal for the Meadow Street stormwater repair project. They also discussed a possible community Gardening Club and concerns over junk cars. Two individuals were appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Business of the Month title was awarded to Lyman Drug, Inc.

Greer City Council has voted 6-1 to approve an ordinance that will close a portion of Moore Street due to safety concerns with the railroad arm system located near Moore and Line Street. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will be responsible for updating the railroad crossing station. The council will hear the ordinance once more before final approval at its next meeting.

The Lyman Town Council held its regular February meeting on Monday, where several items of new business were heard, including a resolution approving the purchase of 20 laptops for the city and a resolution approving the donation of $2,500 to the Tyger River Firefighters Foundation. The meeting was the last before the town's special election for an unexpired council seat, and a few agenda items were postponed for the next meeting when the council bench will be fully staffed.

Greer City Council approved the guaranteed maximum price of the City's Sports and Events Center, which came in at $69,334,076. The Council also approved the allocation of $219,968.00 from the City's Guaranteed Political Subdivision Funds to go to an Upstate-based recovery group, aiming to increase recovery services in the area. Additionally, the final authorization for the partial privatization of Park Avenue was approved, and the temporary construction easement to the S.C. Department of Transportation was approved for a project at the Suber Road and Chick Springs intersection.