The Town of Lyman will hold a public ceremony on April 17 to rename the Park of Lyman as "Allison Park" and the adjacent street as "Rita Allison Way" in honor of former State Representative Rita Allison. Allison, a lifelong resident of Lyman, served in the South Carolina House of Representatives for over two decades and played a significant role in shaping education policy across the state. The ceremony is open to the public and will be followed by a reception at the Lyman Event Center at Pacific Place.

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.

The Town of Lyman held its first State of the Town Address, where Mayor David Petty spoke about the town's future. He also gave updates on town initiatives, including Hurricane Helene cleanup and Meadow Street repairs. Petty hopes to eventually develop the Mill Village into a walkable, mixed-use area for residents. The event also honored several town employees, including the naming of the Town Employee of the Year and Town Police Officer of the Year.

Greg Wood has won the Lyman Town Council special election, taking 56.55% of the vote. He beat opponent Rick Hellams for a vacant council seat, left open by David Petty when he was elected mayor. View results by polling location.

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.

Spartanburg Community College has announced the Dean's List recipients for the Fall 2025 semester, with 18 students from Greer, 20 from Lyman and 24 from Duncan being recognized for their academic excellence. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher with no course grade lower than a "C." The full list of Dean's List recipients can be found on the college's website.

Two candidates, Rick Hellams and Greg Wood, are running for the vacant seat on Lyman Town Council in the special election on February 10. Hear from both candidates about their priorities for the town.

Lyman Town Council approved a rezoning application for the Boiler Tube Company of America, allowing the company to have greater flexibility on its property. The council also discussed the creation of a Downtown Master Plan and a potential ordinance clarifying the election process for town commissions and boards. Additionally, a lease agreement between the Town of Lyman and Roofline Gutters was passed on its first reading, and a motion to table a resolution accepting a donation by Tractor Supply Company was made until the monetary value is finalized. The council will meet again on February 9.