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SCAC is proud to announce our brand-new County COMPASS e-newsletter is now available! Delivered straight to your inbox monthly, this comprehensive newsletter offers the latest updates, insights, and noteworthy happenings from around the state. The County COMPASS is your tool for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of county government.
Read the May 2023 County COMPASS e-newsletter.
Every year, SCAC awards a total of $12,500 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors who reside in counties chosen by lot. In the 2023 draw Berkeley, Calhoun, Dillon, and Lancaster counties were selected.
SCAC also awards a $2,500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who resides in the same county as the association’s current president. For 2023, a student from Lexington County was awarded the scholarship in honor of Lexington County Council Member and SCAC President Debra B. Summers.
“These scholarships are another way for SCAC’s Board and the... Read more
The House and Senate spent the final week of the regular statewide session finalizing committee deliberations and debating numerous bills in their respective chambers. As a result of a disagreement over the future of the Comptroller General’s office, no sine die resolution was adopted to allow the General Assembly to return to deal with specific bills such as the
The House spent most of the week in subcommittees and committees to advance bills to the floor prior to sine die Thursday, May 11. The Senate spent most of the week debating bills on the floor but also heard testimony in subcommittees on several bills relevant to counties. Bills of interest are discussed below:
Revenue, Finance and Economic Development
Commercial Solar Property Tax Exemption – H. 3948. ... Read more
The SC Association of Counties in May 2023 will launch an e-newsletter with key news items, funding opportunities, the latest training and events, resources, and spotlight articles on success stories. It is designed to help county officials in a timely manner
County Compass will take the place of the printed Carolina Counties and digital What’s New newsletters. If you currently... Read more