SALUDA GRADE TRAIL MEETING IN LANDRUM

Landrum Information Session

Approximately 300 people attended the information session at the Landrum Farmers’ Market on August 18, 2026 hearing from representatives of PAL, Conserving Carolina, and SeamonWhiteside, the SC trail design team about potential trailhead locations, trail widths, and more.

The planned Saluda Grade Trail will travel through scenic Upstate South Carolina into the mountains of Western North Carolina. The route passes through several charming small towns including Inman, Campobello, Landrum, Tryon, Saluda, and Zirconia.

*For more information on this project please follow link below: https://www.saludagradetrail.org/saluda-grade-news/summer-design-update

City of Landrum officials were proud to attend the 2026 Small Cities Summit in Columbia! 

It was a great opportunity to learn, connect with municipal leaders from across South Carolina, and bring back valuable information to help strengthen our community.

Happy Retirement, Rita!

After 13 years of dedicated service to the City of Landrum, City Clerk Rita Bruce is beginning a well-deserved new chapter of retirement!

Rita’s commitment, professionalism, and years of service have made a lasting impact on the City of Landrum and our community. We are incredibly grateful for all she has given throughout the years.

Please join us in congratulating Rita and wishing her a retirement filled with happiness, relaxation, and many wonderful adventures ahead! 

Thank you for 13 years of dedicated service, Rita. You will be greatly missed!

BEST WISHES ON YOUR RETIREMENT

PSA: TREE TRIMMING

The City of Landrum crew will be trimming trees along West Coleman Street.

🚧 Please avoid traveling in the area while work is underway and use an alternate route when possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as our crew works to keep our streets safe and maintained!

Transparency matters. We’re sharing a recap of the June 9, 2026 Landrum City Council meeting to help keep our community informed about actions, discussions, and upcoming public hearings.

For the City Administrator report please follow this link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QzKPl9avsiBogQsOfO1Hr88fneXakfIq/view?usp=sharing

🎓Congratulations to the Landrum Cardinals Class of 2026!

Today we celebrate your hard work, determination, memories, and accomplishments. 

As you turn the page to your next chapter, always remember where you came from and the community that proudly stands behind you.

Your future is bright, Cardinals and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish!

Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal!

A special thank you to Revie & Scott for all of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to keeping the City of Landrum running smoothly every day. From maintaining our streets and parks to helping improve our public spaces, your efforts do not go unnoticed. We appreciate everything you do for our community during Public Works Appreciation Week and all year long!

Transparency and communication matter. We’re committed to keeping the community informed by sharing regular City Council meeting recaps with the public.

These updates help residents stay connected to discussions, decisions, recognitions, projects, and actions taking place in the City of Landrum.

Thank you for staying engaged and involved in your local government!

For the City Administrator report please follow this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UEOd1cIV31i7QqDdeKSKT3E2Nd4l9yyW/view?usp=sharing

The Saluda Grade Trail Spring Forum was held at Polk County High School with approximately 350 community members present to hear updates, share ideas, and help shape the future of the trail corridor. Key priorities continue to focus on safe recreation, healthy communities, protected natural areas, and supporting local economies while preserving the character of our towns. Planning, funding, and environmental review work continues across both North and South Carolina as momentum for the trail moves forward. For more information about the future vision for the Saluda Grade Trail please visit this link: https://www.saludagradetrail.org/saluda-grade-news/spring-forum-recap-a-regional-roadmap-takes-shape

For National Police Week, we proudly recognize the dedicated men and women of the Landrum Police Department.

Thank you for your service, professionalism, and commitment to protecting the citizens of our community each day. Your courage and sacrifice do not go unnoticed. 

We are grateful for the officers who serve and the families who support them behind the scenes.

Please join the City of Landrum in honoring our Landrum Police Department and remembering the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Brush, weeds, overgrown vegetation, and accumulated debris are violations of the International Property Maintenance Code.

Homeowners are responsible for keeping their property clear of these conditions. To avoid enforcement action from the City’s Code Enforcement Department, please remove any brush or debris from your property in a timely manner.

The City of Landrum will resume brush and debris pickup in September. Until then, homeowners are responsible for handling cleanup and disposal on their own.

Thank you for helping keep Landrum safe, clean, and well maintained!

Hey Landrum…..More great news for Brookwood Park!

A new ADA swing has been installed, helping make our playground more inclusive and welcoming for children of all abilities. We’re excited to continue making improvements that help every child enjoy our parks.

Thank you for Loving Landrum! 

Brookwood Park just got another great update!

Our playground steps are now complete, helping make the play area safer and more accessible for families to enjoy.

A big thank you to the City of Landrum’s dynamic duo maintenance crew, Revie & Scott, for their hard work and dedication to keeping our parks in great shape for the community.

Thank you for your continued patience.

The City of Landrum maintenance team appreciates your patience as we make repairs and improvements at Brookwood Park. 

For everyone’s safety, please do not allow your children to play near the work area. Play equipment is accessible on the other side.

Thank you!

The City of Landrum was proud to recognize the Landrum High School Lady Cardinals Basketball Team for their outstanding achievement as the 2A State Champions at tonight’s city council meeting. 

Each player and coach received a proclamation from Mayor Bob Briggs and a plaque from the City of Landrum in recognition of this historic accomplishment.

A special thank you to Representative Josiah Magnuson-District 38, Representative Mike Burns-District 17, and Taylor Wofford, representing Congressman William Timmons-4th Congressional District, for joining us and helping honor these incredible student-athletes. The representatives presented the team with a resolution, certificates, and an American Flag that was flown over the United States Capitol in honor of their State Championship victory.  

We are so proud of the Lady Cardinals and grateful for the opportunity to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and championship season. 

Congratulations again to the Lady Cardinals on an unforgettable season! 

We missed a few Lady Cardinals due to spring sports but as always….

IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A CARDINAL! 

Hi folks, here’s our Landrum City Council Special Budget Meeting Recap:

Council authorized the Interim City Administrator to conduct financial business via resolution. This is a standard action taken any time a new Administrator is appointed.

Interim City Administrator Sauve led a budget discussion for Fiscal Year 27 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). Highlights included:

🔹 A Strategic Moment for Landrum

Our community continues to grow—new homes, new businesses, and major planning initiatives are underway. This budget is about aligning resources with that momentum while making disciplined, forward-looking decisions.

🔹 Key Financial Reality

While revenues remain stable and growing modestly, expenditures are increasing at a faster rate. That means this year’s budget requires careful prioritization, sequencing, and aggressive pursuit of grant funding to close the gap.

🔹 Top Priorities Identified by Council

• Public Safety First – Police staffing, equipment, and technology remain the #1 priority. We are actively pursuing federal grant funding to offset costs.

• Investing in People – A citywide Classification & Compensation Study is underway to ensure competitive and equitable pay.

• Strengthening Operations – The addition of a Deputy City Administrator/Planner through reclassification of an Assistant Clerk position expands internal capacity to support growth and reduce reliance on outside consultants.

• Infrastructure & Public Works – Equipment needs including a dump truck and excavator are essential to maintain streets, drainage, and right-of-way services.

• Cybersecurity & IT Modernization – Moving toward managed IT services to protect city systems and improve efficiency.

🔹 Growth Creates Opportunity

Continued residential and commercial growth is strengthening the tax base. At the same time, the City is actively pursuing grants (federal, state, and regional) to fund key initiatives without placing additional burden on taxpayers.

🔹 No Tax Increase Proposed

The current budget framework does not assume a tax increase, though Council will continue evaluating all tools available.

🔹 What Comes Next

• Budget draft presented: June 9

• Public hearing & first reading: June 9

• Final adoption: June 24

This process is about more than balancing numbers—it’s about setting priorities that reflect Landrum’s future.

We appreciate Council’s thoughtful engagement and the public’s continued interest as we work toward a responsible, strategic FY2027 budget.

-JJ Sauve, Interim City Administrator 

-Tricia Taber, Public Relations/Marketing Director 

📄 Full FY27 Budget workshop materials can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bDklr93ylewXpnTebz1q1KXLbE6Okkby?usp=sharing

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