All-Star rosters will be released on Wednesday, February 11th and practice will begin immediately following the regular season. The All-Stars tournament will begin on February 27th. ATHLETES MUST TRYOUT IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL-STARS. Scan the QR code or use the link: https://libertyparksandrec.com/registration to register for tryouts.
Tryout times are as follows:
8u Boys: 2:00-3:00 PM
10U Girls: 3:00-4:00 PM
10U Boys: 4:00-5:00 PM
12U Boys: 5:00-6:00 PM
Emergency Warming Shelters!
In response to the winter storm, the City of Liberty will open emergency warming shelters at the following locations:
Liberty City Gym
318 W. Main Street, Liberty, SC 29657
Rosewood Center
419 E. Main Street, Liberty, SC 29657
Shelters will be open Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Each location will serve as a warm, safe space and will have charging stations and bottled water available. Shelters may remain open into early next week depending on weather conditions.
Additional updates will be shared as conditions change.
We are excited to be back highlighting some of our amazing coaches here at the Liberty Rec! Since the season has begun, the number of texts, calls and even people taking the time to stop by just to brag on Coach Shai has truly been incredible.
Coach Shai took on head coaching the 10U boys' team after volunteering as an assistant football coach for a few seasons. There's a lot we could say about him, but I think this says it best:
“Coach Shai has taken on the task head-on and has done a great job with the boys. All of the kids love Coach Shai and look up to him; as a result, they give him their all 100% of the time. Coach Shai is a former Rec Devil and Red Devil. We need more Coach Shai’s coaching and mentoring these young men at Liberty Rec.”
Coach Shai we can't say thank you enough! Parents, appreciate him while you can... I can almost guarantee it won't be long before even better opportunities come his way!
Our Coach of the Week is sponsored by Bolt's Auto Sales. We are proud to work alongside Bolt's Auto Sales - a locally owned, small used truck dealership. At Bolt's, they strive to provide quality, reasonable vehicles, ready to work for you. They are voted best used dealership in Pickens County, Runner-Up for best used dealership in the Upstate and take great pride in serving our community with top notch vehicles. You can shop in person or browse online at https://boltsautosc.com/.
To nominate a Coach of the Week, email abaker@libertysc.com with your nominee.
You know what time it is! Athlete of the Week is back, and we’ve seen some impressive talent come through the gym these last few weeks.
We're excited to introduce our Female Athlete of the Week this week, Scarlett Monroe! Scarlett is on Team Whitmire, one of our 10U girls' teams. Scarlett was nominated by Coach Jay, and this is what he had to say about her:
"Scarlett has worked extremely hard on everything that her coaches have taught her! She is killing it in rebounds, out-of-bounds saves, screens and much more! We can’t wait to see her continue to grow in the game of basketball!"
Keep up the good work, Scarlett!
Our Female Athlete of the Week is sponsored by H.A.L.O Designs. We're glad to partner with H.A.L.O designs who has generously chosen to donate an AOTW t-shirt to the winners each week. H.A.L.O Designs is a locally owned boutique offering all the newest and cutest fan gear at prices you love! Follow her on Facebook or shop online at https://halo-designs-llc.myshopify.com/.
*AOTW are nominated by coaches. *
Athlete of the Week is back, and our boys have been SHOWING OUT!
This week's Male Athlete of the Week is Eli Pease, representing 10U Team Johnson. Eli makes a huge impact on Team Johnson. Whether they need someone to score, rebound, assist or just plain hustle, #2 is the guy and he is fun to watch!
Coach Johnson says Eli is so coachable. Last week, he helped lead the team to a big win, scoring 14 of 23 points and pitched in 5 rebounds over Pickens. Eli is a force and we're glad to have him as an athlete of the Liberty Rec.
Our Male Athlete of the Week is sponsored by Ivey's Furniture. We are proud to sponsor with Ivey's Furniture, a family-owned business offering furniture and mattresses and voted best in the county! You can shop their store at Market at the Mill or online at shopiveys.com.
*AOTW are nominated by coaches. *
Liberty community, please be advised that Carla Ave is currently without water due to a hit water line. Our crew is on site and working to fix the issue as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as the water is restored.
Thank you for your understanding! 💧
Beginning Monday, February 2, City Hall will be closed daily from 12:00–12:30 PM for lunch. Normal business hours will resume promptly at 12:30 PM. Thank you for your understanding.
Looking for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly options at SC Waffle Fest? We’ve got you covered!
Kona Ice will be serving waffle-flavored shaved ice (no actual waffle), along with other flavors. Their shaved ice is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and kosher certified. They also offer smoothies that are gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher certified.
Cheezzy Steakz & Hoagiez will have vegetarian options including a veggie hoagie, veggie quesadilla, veggie bowl served in a deep-fried tortilla shell, veggie croissant, and veggie wraps.
Fuel Foods will be on site with a fully gluten-free menu.
Mexibilly's BBQ will also be joining us, with quesadillas that can be modified to be gluten-free.
No matter your dietary needs, there will be plenty of options to enjoy while taking in all the fun at SC Waffle Fest!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day ……….…… Monday, January 19, 2026
All routes will be collected on the regular scheduled collection day
Office Notice:
Mayor Wagner will be out of the office from Monday, 1/19 to Wednesday, 1/21. She will return to her normal office hours, which are 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, on Thursday, January 22.
If you need immediate assistance, please call City Hall at 864-843-3177.
City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. City Hall will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, at 8:00 AM.
All commercial trash routes normally scheduled for Monday, January 19, will be picked up on Tuesday, January 20.
Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.
A special thank you to the graphic designer, Ryan Chambers, who joined us to watch the official 150th anniversary logo be unveiled and had the opportunity to meet Mayor Wagner in person. We are grateful for the creativity and care he put into bringing this logo to life. If you would like to connect with Ryan about any projects you may have, please contact him at ryancham@gmail.com.
We also want to thank Moose on Main for sponsoring the chocolate chip cookies for this event!
We truly appreciate the continued support of our community, and we are looking forward to an exciting year of events and celebrations ahead.
Please see the two attached public notice announcements for the Liberty City Council.
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5515/Col/c08fabc5-f757-4a6e-9794-e78803ca3e77/Public-Notice-Jan-15-2026.pdf
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5515/Col/dea5688d-ceef-4702-ab1c-a2dd174fb28e/Public-Notice-Jan-19-21.pdf
As leaves start to pile up, please do not place leaves in ditches or along drainage areas.
When leaves get compacted, they can clog storm drains and ditches, which leads to poor drainage and flooding during heavy rain. Keeping these areas clear helps water flow properly and keeps our streets and neighborhoods safer.
We appreciate everyone doing their part to help keep Liberty clean!
This is a series we’d love to continue and grow, and it’s made possible by participation from our local businesses. Since features are submission-based, there may be weeks without a spotlight. Your involvement helps keep Talk of the Town Tuesday going!
To submit your business, please click the link: https://forms.gle/B1tKhVwPveTpdhDR8
Electrecom will be drilling and running conduit throughout the city as part of a Blue Ridge fiber installation project. Work will take place on Old Norris Rd, Summit Dr, Liberty Hwy, Stewart Gin, Harry Davis, Sunset Dr, Gilstrap Dr, Faye St, Belleview Dr, N. Palmetto, Blue Ridge Dr, Crestwood Dr, Davis Rd, Pickens Dr, W. Front St, Virginia Dr, Mountain View Dr, S. Peachtree St, Hunter Mill Rd.
Please be aware of crews and equipment in these areas and thank you for your patience and understanding as this important infrastructure work is completed.
REGISTER NOW!
Sign ups will close on February 6th. Registration fees are $80/per athlete and a $10 late fee will apply for anyone who signs up after February 6th.
Give us a call or use this link: https://libertyparksandrec.com/registration to register. (To avoid paying processing fees for multiple siblings you can bring cash/check to the recreation department.)
Baseball/Softball: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U (Fee includes jersey + hat)
Flag Football/Soccer: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U (Fee includes jersey + shorts)
Volleyball: 10U, 12U, 14U (Fee includes jersey + socks)
If you're visiting Liberty for a game night, check out some of our locals favorite food spots: Fiesta, Liberty Bell, No Vacancy on Commerce. And then stop by Pendleton Candy Company for dessert!
We hope to see you around!
