South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell

South Congaree Presents Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27

 The Town of South Congaree presented its Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget this week, marking a milestone for the Town: a balanced budget that establishes a true financial baseline for years to come. Proposed FY 2026–2027 expenditures total $1,296,187.75, a 21% decrease from FY 2025–2026 expenditures of $1,642,423. The budget was developed through a thorough and transparent process that […]

South Congaree Town Council votes to remove Mayor Cindy Campbell from presiding over council meetings

The South Congaree town council voted to remove Mayor Cindy Campbell from presiding over council meetings in a 4-1 vote, Tuesday night. See Campbell’s video A statement was issued by town council. It reads: “This action was not taken lightly. It was taken because the citizens of the Town of South Congaree elected them to […]

Town of South Congaree announces that Police Chief CJ Quinlan, is no longer employed by the Town

The Town of South Congaree announced Tuesday morning that Police Chief CJ Quinlan, is no longer employed by the Town. The Town of South Congaree officially swore in Carl J. “C.J.” Quinlan as its new Chief of Police during a ceremony held during the February 17, 2026, Town council meeting.  “Personnel matters are handled in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. As this is […]

Town of South Congaree swears in new Police Chief at Town Council Meeting, Tuesday

The Town of South Congaree officially swore in Carl J. “C.J.” Quinlan as its new Chief of Police during a ceremony held during the Tuesday, Town council meeting. Chief Quinlan brings more than 30 years of combined military and law enforcement leadership to the role, along with a distinguished record of service, training, and operational excellence. Chief Quinlan’s career […]

South Congaree Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday, Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m.

The South Congaree Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is Friday, Dec. 5. It will feature live music, food trucks, Coffee and Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols, and a visit from Santa Claus. The South Congaree Christmas Parade is at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, on Main Street, South Congaree. Bring your family and experience the magic of […]

Town of South Congaree Police Chief, Steve Jonas involved in a collision, transported to hospital

Town of South Congaree Police Chief, Steve Jonas, was involved in a two-car vehicle collision in the City of Columbia, Wednesday. Chief Jonas and occupants in the other vehicle were transported for medical evaluation and care at a local hospital. As a result of the collision and an investigation being conducted by the South Carolina […]

Office-holders speak at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce “Elected Officials Roundtable”

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Learn Local” Elected Officials Roundtable, Wednesday in the Bill Mooneyhan Room of Savage Craft Ale Works. State Sen. Russell Ott, Lexington Mayor Hazel Livingston, South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell, Cayce Councilmen Phil Carter and Hunter Sox and Lexington Two Board Member Craig Aull talked about the reasons they […]

Crystal Bouknight named South Congaree Town Manager, leaving position as West Columbia City Clerk

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 […]