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The South Carolina Department of Commerce will host the 36th Annual South Carolina Rural Summit Mar. 12-13 in Greer, SC. Bringing together leaders from across the state, this event is a chance to share innovative ideas, strengthen partnerships, and...

The South Carolina Center for Excellence in Addiction recently updated the South Carolina Opioid Treatment Dashboard with statewide data for uninsured residents to include county-level treatment rates. The Center offered this as a helpful tool for...

This year was a milestone for our Association and all county governments as we celebrated 50 years of the Home Rule Act.   SCAC was founded to advocate for Home Rule, and a half a century later our collective voices continue making a difference for...

The November General Fund Revenue Digest and November General Fund Revenue Monitor from the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office are now available. These reports will also be posted on the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office website.

Attorneys from local government and state agencies throughout South Carolina convened in Columbia for the 2025 SC Local Government Attorneys’ Institute, hosted by the South Carolina Association of Counties. The Nov. 21 daylong educational event...

Government finance is a complex field that’s vital to keep public services running smoothly and efficiently. But it’s also a field that faces ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified staff. SCAC recently convened a series of public...

Retired College of Charleston history professor Rita Livingston recalls spending many of her girlhood days at the Jasper County Courthouse, where her aunt was the county auditor. “I always realized there was more to a county courthouse than just...

This year’s SCAC Awards entries featured 11 projects from 13 counties, highlighting creative problem-solving and collaborative efforts to improve the lives of residents. The winner of this year’s J. Mitchell Graham Award was Spartanburg County’s “...

Roads will top the agenda of the 2026 South Carolina General Assembly session, according to state officials. South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Justin Powell and S.C. Rep. Brandon Newton of Lancaster and Kershaw counties...

High school seniors in 13 counties can now apply for one-time college scholarships to be awarded in 2026. Each year, SCAC's Presidential Scholarship Program awards one $5,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of the...

Please see the following one-page overview outlining key changes to caps on tipping fees counties may charge for recycling and disposing of waste tires from retailers and auto dismantlers. The revisions took effect in May under Act 33. If you have...

The September COMPASS is here with the latest news from SCAC! This month's newsletter includes: Highlights from the 2025 SCAC J. Mitchell Graham and Barrett Lawrimore Memorial Awards Competition Georgetown County Public Information Team Earns...