Meeting Details Video Link: March 11th, 2026 Location: County Council Chambers, Lancaster, SC Agenda Packet Link: Click here Lancaster County Council Special Meeting Recap (March 11, 2026) 1) Call to Order ⏱ 1:37 – Chairman Brian Carnes opened the special meeting, confirmed a quorum, and noted that public notice had been properly posted. He also reminded everyone about standard meeting etiquette before moving into the pledge and invocation. 2) Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation ⏱ 2:20 –...
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Meeting Details Video Link: March 9th, 2026 Location: County Council Chambers, Lancaster, SC Agenda Packet Link: Click here Lancaster County Council Meeting Recap (March 9, 2026) 1) Call to Order ⏱ 1:15 – Chairman Brian Carnes opened the regular meeting, noted a quorum, and confirmed proper public notice. 2) Welcome and Recognition ⏱ 1:38 – Chairman Carnes welcomed attendees, reviewed meeting expectations, and asked everyone to silence phones and be respectful during the meeting. He also...
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Meeting Details Video Link: February 23rd, 2026 Location: County Council Chambers, Lancaster, SC Agenda Packet Link: Click here Lancaster County Council Meeting Recap (Feb. 23, 2026) 1) Call to Order ⏱ 0:36 – Chairman Brian Carnes opened the regular meeting, noted a quorum, and confirmed proper public notice. 2) Welcome and Recognition ⏱ 0:58 – Chairman Carnes welcomed attendees, reviewed meeting expectations, and asked everyone to silence phones and be respectful during the meeting. 3)...
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LANCASTER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION DISTRICT 1 VACANCY Lancaster County has a vacancy on the Planning Commission for the District 1 seat. This position is appointed by County Council. The current term for this seat runs through June 30, 2029. What is the Planning Commission? The Planning Commission helps guide the physical, social, and economic growth of Lancaster County. In simple terms, it is a public board that reviews land use matters and helps shape how the county grows over time. The...
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Stuart Graham Lancaster County Newsletter📬 February 2026 Development Updates – New research tool – Missed a county council meeting? - See below for recap: February 9th, 2026 This was an important meeting regarding two big projects: The Haven and a commercial development in Indian Land. You can use the link above to watch the specific parts of the meeting that you are interested in watching. 🏗️ Tracking Development in Lancaster County: Votes, Trends, and Transparency Over the last 10 years,...
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Meeting Details Video Link: February 9th, 2026 Location: County Council Chambers, Lancaster, SC Agenda Packet Link: Click here Lancaster County Council Meeting Recap (Feb. 9, 2026) 1) Call to Order ⏱ 0:58 – Chairman Brian Carnes opened the regular meeting, noted a quorum, and confirmed proper public notice. 2) Welcome and Recognition ⏱ 1:23 – Chairman Carnes welcomed attendees, reviewed meeting expectations (decorum, phones, etc.), and set up the flow for public participation. 3) Pledge of...
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Stuart Graham Lancaster County Newsletter📬 January 2026 Development Updates – Administration Search – Infrastructure & Finance Missed a county council meeting? - See below for recap: January 12th, 2026. 🏗️ Major Residential Development: The Haven at North Corner A significant new residential proposal—The Haven (formerly the Dooley Tract)—will come before County Council on January 26, 2026. 📍 Location: ~604 acres between Hwy 521 & Craig Farm Road Proposal: Lennar Homes seeks to rezone the site...
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Meeting Details Video Link: January 12, 2026 6pm Location: County Council Chambers, Lancaster, SC Agenda Packet Link: Click here You Tube Link: If the minute links don't work below. Click this link and go to the minute/second for the item you would like to focus on. 1. Call to Order 1:26 Chairman Brian Carnes called the regular meeting of the Lancaster County Council to order. He welcomed attendees to the first meeting of the new year. 2. Welcome and Recognition [1:32] Chairman Carnes...
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Stuart Graham Lancaster County Newsletter📬 December 2025 Commercial Development- Roads- County news Missed a county council meeting? - See below for recap: November 24, 2025December 8th, 2025 🎠Highlighting the Good: Culture & History in Our Backyard If you’re looking for good news and vibrant culture in Lancaster, check out the Lancaster Cultural Arts Center, located in the beautifully restored Old Presbyterian Church (built in 1862) on West Gay Street. The Lancaster County Society for...
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