Recent News

9/2/25

Local governments, special purpose and public service districts, and public works commissions may apply for Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) grants. Assistance is available for a variety of water, waste water and storm water drainage construction activities.  The upcoming deadline for RIA Basic and Economic Infrastructure grants is Sept. 15.

Some helpful tools from RIA include:

8/21/25
The University of South Carolina Aiken's Regional Security Operations Center will partner will county governments across the state to offer services to meet local needs. Photo courtesy of USCA. 
 
 
 
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8/19/25

The August COMPASS is here with the latest news from SCAC!

August 2025 County COMPASSThis month's newsletter includes:

  • Highlights from the 2025 SCAC Annual Conference
  • 50 Years of Home Rule (video)
  • Beaufort County TV's Telly Awards
  • C-DASH Program to navigate new SC energy laws

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8/18/25
Judy P. Kinard received the 2026 David K. Summers Jr. President's Cup for her dedication to county government from SCAC 2024-25 President William E. Robinson.

Allendale County Clerk to Council Judy P. Kinard was recognized for her public service and dedication to South Carolina county government with the 2025 David K. Summers Jr. President’s Cup from the SC Association of Counties (SCAC).

Each year the Association’s president honors a county official who has merited... Read more

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