Town of Ware Shoals

The Clerk s office is governed by the City of Woodruff in South Carolina. The city has a population of more than 4,225. It operates sewer, streets, and parks and recreation departments. The city s building and zoning department is responsible for the enforcement of building codes and adopted zoning ordinances to safeguard the public health and safety and general welfare. The division works for the enforcement of environmental control and property maintenance ordinances. The City of Woodruff also manages a police department that handles criminal and traffic cases. The city s planning commission serves an advisory to the city council on issues related to planning and zoning and with the preparation of the comprehensive plan.

Founded in 1922, the Laurens Commission of Public Works is a nonprofit, locally-owned utility organization that provides electric, gas, water and sewer services throughout Laurens, S.C. It provides a range of programs and services, such as providing new electric, gas, water and sewer connections, maintenance and repair, balanced payment plans and installation of water meters and security lights. Its switch-to-gas program installs natural gas water heaters for energy and money savings. It also provides online bill payment services to customers. The organization purchases electricity from the Piedmont Municipal Power Agency and natural gas from Williams Energy.