Laurens, SC

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LaurensSC averageUS Census ACS

Population

9,307

Per-capita income

$31,735

Median home value

$139,800

Bachelor's or higher

15%

Typical home value $194,764 -0.6% yr/yr · -4.1% 5-yr

Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

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Recent meetings

Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:30

September 15, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting

Laurens council to approve police drug-enforcement MOU and historic commission appointments

The Laurens City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items on the consent agenda, including a revised memorandum of understanding for the police department's participation in a multi-jurisdictional drug enforcement unit and appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission. Public comment is limited to agenda items, with sign-up required 24 hours in advance.

Resolution 26-09-01: Approve revised MOU for Laurens Police Department participation in Laurens County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit
Resolution 26-09-02: Appoint Darleen Timmermon and Anita Holland to the Historic Preservation Commission
Approval of minutes from August 18, 2026 regular council meeting

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✓ Decided: Laurens City Council holds procedural meeting, no substantive decisions

The September 15, 2026 regular meeting of the Laurens City Council was largely procedural, covering the call to order, invocation, pledge, and public comment. The consent agenda included approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from August 18, 2026, as well as two resolutions (26-09-01 and 26-09-02), but the minutes do not record any substantive decisions or outcomes. No new business or other actions were detailed.

Approved the Council agenda for September 15, 2026
Approved the minutes from the August 18, 2026 regular meeting
Considered Resolution 26-09-01 (no outcome recorded)
Considered Resolution 26-09-02 (no outcome recorded)

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September 15, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:30 pm MEETING LOCATION THE CITY OF LAURENS CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A MEETING AT THE MUNICIPAL CENTER LOCATED AT 250 WEST LAURENS ST, LAURENS SC 29360 AT THE ABOVE DATE AND TIME. Public Viewing of City Council Meetings: All meetings of the Laurens City Council are available to be viewed by the public and are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel, which may be accessed at the following address: City of Laurens, SC - YouTube Channel Ordering the Business of Council Call to Order Mayor Nathan Senn a. Invocation (Please stand if you are able) b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Mayors Opening Remarks Mayor Nathan Senn d. Departmental Report(s) e. 1. Public Participation Public Comment Those requesting to address City Council during the public comment period must sign up to speak at least 24 hours before the meeting is called to order. Remarks must be limited to items on this agenda. Speakers will be limited to no more than three (3) minutes, subject to the discretion of the Chair. a. 2. Consent Agenda All items under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by a single motion and subsequent omnibus vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Council member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first item after approval of the Consent Agenda. Approval of the Council Agenda for Sep …

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DRAFT September 15, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:30 pm MEETING LOCATION THE CITY OF LAURENS CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A MEETING AT THE MUNICIPAL CENTER LOCATED AT 250 WEST LAURENS ST, LAURENS SC 29360 AT THE ABOVE DATE AND TIME. Public Viewing of City Council Meetings: All meetings of the Laurens City Council are available to be viewed by the public and are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel, which may be accessed at the following address: City of Laurens, SC - YouTube Channel PUBLIC NOTICES Addressing City Council: Unless the meeting is a Public Hearing, those wishing to be included on the Council’s Agenda during the Public Participation & Hearing portion of regular city council meetings must submit a written request to the City Administrator no less than 24 hours before each meeting, which is usually held on the third Tuesday of each month. Forms requesting to address City Council are available at City Hall and will gladly be provided upon request. Those who are included on the Council’s agenda will limit their remark to items on the agenda/presentation to no more than three (3) minutes, subject to the discretion of the Chair. Ordering the Business of Council Call to Order a. Invocation b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Mayors Opening Remarks d. Departmental Report(s) e. 1. Public Participation Public Comment a. 2. Consent Agenda Approval of the Council Agenda for September 15th, 2026 a. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular …

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 15:00

Council Planning Workshop

Council to discuss updates to city animal and livestock regulations

The City Council is holding a planning workshop to hear public feedback regarding Ordinance 26-07-02. This ordinance proposes updates to regulations for animals, livestock, poultry, backyard hens, and animal-related nuisances.

Public comment on Ordinance 26-07-02 regarding animal and livestock regulations
Discussion of public safety
Ward concerns and district priorities
Strategic initiatives and project updates
Long-range planning discussions

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Council Planning Workshop Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 3:00 pm MEETING LOCATION THE CITY OF LAURENS CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD PLANNING WORKSHOPS AT THE MUNICIPAL CENTER, POLICE TRAINING ROOM, LOCATED AT 250 WEST LAURENS ST, LAURENS SC 29360 AT THE ABOVE DATE AND TIME. Contact: Lisa Canada ([email protected]) | Agenda published on 08/31/2026 at 11:52 AM Ordering the Business of Council Call to Order Mayor Nathan Senn a. Invocation (Please stand if you are able) b. 1. Public Participation Public Comment The public has been invited to come speak and address council regarding their concerns/ feedback regarding ORDINANCE 26-07-02: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAURENS TO UPDATE THE CITY'S REGULATIONS GOVERNING ANIMALS, LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, BACKYARD HENS, ANIMAL ENCLOSURES, AND ANIMAL-RELATED NUISANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT, ABATEMENT, PENALTIES, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. Speakers will be limited to no more than five (5) minutes, subject to the discretion of the Chair. Public Comment will end at 3:50 PM. a. 2. Standing Business Public Safety a. Ward Concerns & District Priorities b. Strategic Initiatives & Project Updates c. Long-Range Planning Discussions d. 3. Adjournment (Mayor Pro Tempore) 4.

Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:30

August 18, 2026 - City Council Meeting

Council to vote on moving municipal elections to November

The Laurens City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. The most consequential item is the first reading of an ordinance to move municipal general elections to November, aligning with state law while preserving staggered terms. The council will also vote on mutual aid agreements for the police department, a service agreement with Gray Court, and appointments to city boards and the City Clerk position.

Ordinance 26-08-01: first reading to move municipal elections to November
Resolution 26-08-01: mutual aid agreements for Laurens Police Department
Resolution 26-08-02: intergovernmental agreements with Town of Gray Court
Resolution 26-08-05: appointing Susan Calhoun Ware as City Clerk
Resolutions 26-08-03/04: appointments to Historic Preservation and Planning Commissions

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August 18, 2026 - City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:30 pm MEETING LOCATION THE CITY OF LAURENS CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A MEETING AT THE MUNICIPAL CENTER LOCATED AT 250 WEST LAURENS ST, LAURENS SC 29360 AT THE ABOVE DATE AND TIME. Public Viewing of City Council Meetings: All meetings of the Laurens City Council are available to be viewed by the public and are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel, which may be accessed at the following address: City of Laurens, SC - YouTube Channel Ordering the Business of Council Call to Order Mayor Nathan Senn a. Invocation Councilor Marian Miller (Please stand if you are able) b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Mayors Opening Remarks Mayor Nathan Senn d. Audit Report Presented by Gary Bailey, Love Bailey CPA e. 1. Public Participation Public Comment Those requesting to address City Council during the public comment period must sign up to speak at least 24 hours before the meeting is called to order. Remarks must be limited to items on this agenda. Speakers will be limited to no more than three (3) minutes, subject to the discretion of the Chair. a. 2. Consent Agenda All items under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by a single motion and subsequent omnibus vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Council member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first item after approval of the Consent Agen …

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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:30

July 21, 2026 - City Council Meeting

Laurens City Council to consider noise and animal ordinance updates

The Laurens City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 21, 2026, at the Municipal Center. The main items are first readings of two ordinances: one to amend noise regulations regarding motor vehicle noise and modified exhaust systems, and another to update animal regulations covering livestock, poultry, backyard hens, and related nuisances. The council will also consider a resolution appointing members to the Historic Preservation Committee and handle routine consent agenda items.

First reading of Ordinance 26-07-01 amending Section 24-88 on noise, targeting excessive motor vehicle noise and modified exhaust systems
First reading of Ordinance 26-07-02 amending Chapter 10 on animals, livestock, poultry, backyard hens, and animal-related nuisances
Resolution 26-07-01 appointing member(s) to the Historic Preservation Committee
Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 regular council meeting
Public comment period limited to agenda items, with 3-minute speaker limit

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July 21, 2026 - City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm MEETING LOCATION THE CITY OF LAURENS CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A MEETING AT THE MUNICIPAL CENTER LOCATED AT 250 WEST LAURENS ST, LAURENS SC 29360 AT THE ABOVE DATE AND TIME. Public Viewing of City Council Meetings: All meetings of the Laurens City Council are available to be viewed by the public and are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel, which may be accessed at the following address: City of Laurens, SC - YouTube Channel Ordering the Business of Council Call to Order: Mayor Nathan Senn Mayor Nathan Senn a. Invocation: Councilor Johnnie Bolt (Please stand if you are able) b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Opening Remarks: Mayor Nathan Senn Mayor Nathan Senn d. Departmental Report: Parks & Recreation Director, Jason Pridgen e. 1. Public Participation Public Comment Those requesting to address City Council during the public comment period must sign up to speak at least 24 hours before the meeting is called to order. Remarks must be limited to items on this agenda. Speakers will be limited to no more than three (3) minutes, subject to the discretion of the Chair. a. 2. Consent Agenda All items under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by a single motion and subsequent omnibus vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Council member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first ite …

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💰 Federal awards (top 5 by amount)

Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.

$198,826	CERAMTEC NORTH AMERICA LLC Department of Defense · HIGH VOLTAGE OUTPUT TERMINAL
$111,269	STRATEGIC OPERATIONS SUPPORT GROUP LLC Department of Justice · FCI FLOOR REPLACEMENT MATERIALS
$73,539	STRATEGIC OPERATIONS SUPPORT GROUP LLC Department of Defense · REPLACE HARD SURFACE FLOORING IN BUILDING 500 BASEMENT AT MALMSTROM AI
$48,000	STRATEGIC OPERATIONS SUPPORT GROUP LLC Department of Agriculture · REPLACE CARPET IN ACADEMIC BLDG 7 OCONALUFTEE JOB CORPS CENTER IN ACCO
$10,185	FIRMIN FORD, INC. Department of Agriculture · FIRE ENGINE TURBO REPAIR

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Laurens County)

County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.

Traffic fatalities1 (2022)

Adults with low literacy28.6% (low numeracy 43% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids

0.382

All kids

0.348

Black kids

0.315

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