The Town of Lyman has renamed the Park of Lyman as "Allison Park" and the adjacent street as "Rita Allison Way" to honor former State Rep. Rita Allison's decades of service to the community. Allison served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1993 to 2002, and again from 2008 to 2022, during which she chaired the House Education and Public Works Committee. The ceremony was attended by community members and political figures, and a bronze plaque will be erected in the park detailing the contributions of Rita and her husband, Ron Allison, to the community.
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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 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.