Crystal Bouknight is leaving her position as West Columbia City Clerk to become South Congaree Town Manager. Bouknight will start her new job in South Congaree on Monday, June 9.

“We’re thrilled to be bringing in Crystal as our new Town Manager,” said South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell. “Hiring her is a huge step forward for us. She has years of experience working in municipal government and with West Columbia City Manager Brian Carter.”

Carter said he is extremely proud of Bouknight’s accomplishments.

“Crystal began her career with West Columbia in March 2017 in our customer service department. Over the last eight years, relying on her aptitude and attitude, Crystal earned promotions to become the administrative executive assistant, the administrative supervisor, and the city clerk. I am excited that Crystal is moving into a position with more responsibility and authority,” Carter said.  

Bouknight said she will work to enhance the Town of South Congaree.

“South Congaree is primed for growth,” she said. “I welcome the opportunity to help develop relationships with businesses and residents. I will be the contact person.”

Bouknight said she is ready to “get to work right away” to help make South Congaree “a place that people want to come to.”

In addition to her eight years with the City of West Columbia, Bouknight worked in the administrative office of Northside Middle School in Lexington County School District Two for 12 years.  
She is a 2021 and 2023 Graduate of the Advanced Local Government Leadership Institute. She earned Certification in 2020 from the MASC Clerk and Treasurer’s Institute and a Certified Municipal Clerk Designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks in 2020.

Bouknight holds an Associates in Applied Science Degree- Human Services with honors from Midlands Technical College.