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12/4/24

The Home Rule Handbook is intended to be a readily available reference for information on laws affecting county government structure and operations. The 2024 edition is now available on the Publications page.Read more

11/26/24

Lawyers from across the state recently spent the day collaborating and learning from each other at the 2024 SC Local Government Attorneys’ Institute, hosted by the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC). 

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11/20/24

County leaders from five counties are among the 2024-25 South Carolina Port Ambassadors class.

The group of 30 South Carolina professionals—including county council members, staff and a representative from SCAC—will get a direct look at how port operations are critical to supporting the state’s economy and keeping the supply chain fluid in the Southeast.

Members of the 2024-25 SC Ports Ambassadors class include
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11/20/24

This month, we’re thankful for all the incredible work happening in South Carolina counties! Our November County COMPASS is a cornucopia of information!

  • Fairfield County EMS Deploys New Lifesaving Technology
  • Counties Shine Light on Military Veterans 
  • Now Accepting Applications for SCAC’s 2025 Scholarship Program
  • Charleston County Receives Recognition for
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