Great Falls Home Town Association

08/26/2026

08/20/2026

Join Great Falls Forward Together at the War Memorial Building this evening to learn more about revitalization in other local communities.

Falls Forward Together
We can’t wait to present to the town of Great Falls -two amazing women who are revitalizing downtown Lancaster and Kershaw. Our hope is to inspire Great Falls that this is possible for our town.
Thank you Great Falls Forward Together for hosting us all tonight!
Join us at the war memorial building 6:30pm tonight!

08/20/2026

📣The countdown to the Annual Scarecrow Contest is underway! 🎃

Early this morning, Downtown lamp posts 14–25 were labeled to get ready for this year’s scarecrow display.

Will your scarecrow be classic, clever, colorful, or completely unexpected? 👀

📅 Registration opens Sept. 1!

Start gathering your ideas—we can’t wait to see what Great Falls comes up with! 🍁

08/20/2026

🎃🍂 The lamp posts in Flopeye have been labeled 1-13 … now what will YOU put on them? 👀

Have you thought about your scarecrow yet?

Whether you’re entering as an individual, family, church, civic group, school, or business, now’s the time to start brainstorming!

🏆 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
❤️ People’s Choice
📅 Registration opens September 1!

We’re ready for your scarecrow. Are you? 🎃🍁

08/18/2026

The town is hiring a Part-time Public Works employee. Come by 810 Dearborn Street for more information!

08/12/2026

🍂🎃 Scarecrow Season is almost here! 🎃🍂

Individuals. Families. Churches. Civic groups. Businesses.

It’s time to get creative and think about your best scarecrow! 🌾✨

The Great Falls Home Town Association's 4th Annual Scarecrow Contest is coming soon, with bragging rights up for grabs:

🥇 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
❤️ People’s Choice

📅 Applications open in September!

08/07/2026

🚨IMPORTANT NOTICE 🚨

Chester County Emergency Management has been made aware of a railroad crossing closure at the intersection of HWY 9 & HWY 99 in Richburg, SC.

This L&C Railroad crossing is currently closed for repairs and will remain closed until late evening today, August 7th, 2026.

08/06/2026

🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE🚨

CHESTER, S.C – August 6th, 2026

Chester County Issues Public Notice Regarding Unsolicited Property Related Phone Calls

Chester County has been made aware of multiple reports from residents receiving unsolicited phone calls regarding their property. These callers have reportedly asked residents about selling their land or timber and, in some cases, have falsely claimed to be calling on behalf of the Chester County Property Information Department.

Please be advised that no such department exists within Chester County.

The Chester County Tax Assessor’s Office, Auditor’s Office, and Treasurer’s Office do not, and will not, provide bulk or batch property owner information for solicitation purposes and are not affiliated with these unsolicited calls. Residents are encouraged to exercise caution when receiving unsolicited calls related to their property.

From Chester County Administrator, Brian Hester, “Beginning this week, Chester County Tax Assessor will mail notices of assessment to property owners. I want to assure our residents that these are legitimate communications from Chester County Government and should not be confused with unsolicited phone calls, text messages, or other scams.”

Official assessment notices will arrive by mail on Chester County letterhead and will contain information specific to your property, along with any necessary instructions. If you ever have questions about a notice you’ve received, please contact the Chester County Tax Assessor’s Office directly – (803) 377-4177.

If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam or other criminal activity related to these fraudulent communications, please notify the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.

Chester County remains committed to protecting our residents. Thank you for helping us keep our community informed.