I noticed early this chilly morning that the heat was on: Later I stopped in while passing by and talked with one of the first responders and he said that everything is pretty much done (I suppose, as much as any building is every “done”), and their equipment is in place: Big sigh of relief […]

The new Ekom fire station continues to take shape: And the electricity is on!

The new Ekom Fire Station take shape.

The new Ekom Fire Station is taking shape, from the ground up:

Almost a year ago I noted the destruction of the Ekom Fire Station on Neely Ferry Rd. I’m happy to report that construction of the new station has begun: Hopefully our first responders will have a new home Soon.

On 28-March-2013, the Ekom fire station on Neely Ferry Rd. between Hickory Tavern and Waterloo, SC, was destroyed by fire. The Laurens County Advertiser reported that insurance would cover a lot of the loses, but there’s a lot that won’t be covered. A fund has been set up at the Provident Community Bank. Checks can […]