Liberty Echo

01/06/2024

Regular session agenda for January 8th, 2024

01/05/2024

The only way to truly improve is through action. Yes, a person must study to get smarter, but studying is still an action. If I paid someone to study for me, I wouldn’t really be getting any smarter.

The problem we are facing in community development, economic development, and revitalization, is just simply apathy, which stems from inaction. It’s a feeling of being despondent, the feeling that nothing matters, the belief that nothing can improve. It comes from the fact that nothing has improved! And every study only helps solidify this belief.

What is it going to take for you to realize that another study won’t solve a damn thing? Want to feel better about yourself, get out and (literally) run your ass off. Want to get wealthier, earn more and spend less! Every facet you want to improve in your life only requires one ingredient and that is effort. Community revitalization is no different.

This stuff is about momentum and trajectories and they are far easier to shift than you realize. A trajectory can turn on a dime. Momentum starts almost unnoticeably and can build like a freight train.

People are so damn excited to feel something different about their town. They are desperate to shake off the decade-long malaise and feel something good. They don’t need plans, they need action, they need motivation, and they need encouragement.

See, we are not teachers, planners, or experts in community development, we are trainers and coaches. We don’t need to provide direction, we simply need to inspire action. We need to encourage and excite. The key is not to find out what to do, it’s simply making the decision to do it.

Inaction is what delivered rampant apathy to your community and no study can cure it. Put down your pens and sticky notes and pick up your brushes and brooms. Thoughts can only do so much, and it’s time for sweat. Inaction is the problem, action is the solution.

Hope you all had a Happy New Year, now let's get back to work!

01/04/2024

01/03/2024

Hops & Harvest will be hosting a town hall meeting on Monday, January 15th, starting at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome! If you live inside or outside the city limits, we would love to hear from you. I am hoping this will be a good informational meeting. We all love our town and want to see it prosper. Let’s come together and talk about ways to make that happen!

12/28/2023

Special session for January 2nd with more executive sessions. As it states below the council will be discussing contracts for financing and auditing services and the 2nd session will be about the Interim Administrators hours, duties, and compensation.

12/28/2023

New Year’s trash schedule.

ATTENTION!!!

Monday AND Tuesday’s trash will be picked up on Tuesday, January 2nd.

Wednesday, and Friday trash routes will be serviced on normal pickup days.

If you have any questions please call 864-843-3177 ext 3. to speak with a Meridian Representative

12/20/2023

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and much blessings in 2024!!! See you again in a few weeks.

12/19/2023

12/19/2023

Hope you all have seen this. 😳

12/19/2023

Meet your council Monday with Daniel Graybeal. I noticed something different in this video and not that it was just him by himself. He Carries himself like a leader. He was well prepared, clear in his answers, and related to his audience. It wouldn’t surprise me if he was voted in as Mayor someday.

12/19/2023

Download an application or pick one up at the Police Department.
https://www.libertysc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/lpd_job_application.pdf

12/18/2023

Christmas is almost here, get your loved one a Gift Certificate for Christmas from Yanks

12/15/2023

The City of Liberty would like to invite the public to join us for the National Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony this Saturday, December 16th, at 12:00 pm at Liberty Memorial Gardens, located at 254 Alta Vista Drive, Liberty.

** Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom. Our volunteers are the beating heart of the program and work year-round to share this important mission and inspire others to join. **

Learn more about Wreaths across America on their website: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/

12/15/2023

😬 It's nearly Super Saturday (the last Saturday before Christmas).

With Christmas Eve falling on a Sunday this year, shipping and delivery options will become more limited.

🎅 Shoppers -- now is the time to focus on local, in-store opportunities.
🎁 Small businesses -- now is a great time for in-store specials (buy one stocking stuffer, get one stocking stuffer; hot chocolate with each purchase; cross promotions with small business neighbors).

Online deals are still to be had -- check out WeShopSC.com and see which of your favorite small businesses offer in-store and curbside pick-up. Or consider purchasing a WeShopSC gift card. 🫶

12/15/2023

I had breakfast at Yank's Place this morning, with friends, to remember our good friend Jason Moore. It made me think about how important good friends are in our lives. Selina K Brown helped put the breakfast together and if you know her, you love her. She is pretty much Yank’s Place! She is always happy to see you when you walk in the door…. She makes it feel like home. I don’t think the place could run without her! She is just one more thing I love about living in the City of Liberty - South Carolina! Stop in and see her sometime. I promise you will leave in a better mood!❤️

12/14/2023

Just want to highlight the good in the City of Liberty - South Carolina. James works for Liberty Public Works and Hobie and I have been fortunate enough to get to know him. As I was walking Hobie this morning, James stopped his truck, got out and gave Hobie a treat. (Yes that’s one reason Hobie is a big boy😁). We are surrounded by wonderfully kind people everyday but some choose to only look for the negative. Please take time to see the good in our town. It’s out there, everywhere…. You just have to open your eyes to it.

12/14/2023

Thank you to the kind person that left this beautiful Christmas ornament outside Hops & Harvest this morning! I put it on our tree already! You are the reason this time of year is so special! Showing kindness to everyone is what we should all strive for. ❤️🌲

12/14/2023

Today in your efforts to find solutions remember to avoid toxic positivity, don’t give energy to toxic negativity, empathize with your neighbor and embrace hope and validation.

12/13/2023

Holiday Trash pickup schedule for the week of Christmas. You can find your street in the list below.

12/13/2023

We are preparing for the Christmas Wonderland on Tuesday Dec. 19! We have 10 trees being decorated by area businesses and as of right now 2 parade floats!! We will also have games, crafts and vendors and let’s not forget the big guy, Santa himself! There’s still time to be apart of this event with a tree or float! Just contact adover@libertysc! Or 864-640-0185!

12/12/2023

PUBLIC INPUT HEARING TONIGHT: This will be different from regular planning meetings. You will be able to drop in and discuss the new plan with the commission and at 6:30 the commission will convene and talk about next steps and what the draft plan should look like. It will be informative and a great opportunity to share your ideas

12/12/2023

Santa Claus is going to be at Hops & Harvest on Saturday, Dec 16th, 1-3 pm for photos. Come tell him your last minute wishes for Christmas and get a picture. Kids, pups and adults welcome! Please bring your own camera.

12/12/2023