Recent News
The South Carolina Office of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs has released county millage rate limitations for FY 2025-26. County population estimates—one of the two components that make up the millage rate increase limitation prescribed in Section 6-1-320(A)(1)—were recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The other component—the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 2.95%—was released in February.
The millage rate increase limitation for FY 2026 will be the total of the... Read more
The South Carolina Association of Counties’ inaugural Newly Elected Countywide Officials Orientation aimed to empower recently elected county officials as they step into their new roles.
The training was held March 11 in Columbia for those who have been recently elected to serve as county auditor, treasurer, clerk of court, coroner, probate judge, register of deeds or sheriff.... Read more
By: Jenna-Ley Walls, Berkeley County Public Information Officer
From the front lines of combat to the front lines of community emergencies, transitioning from the military to civilian world is no easy task; but it’s a challenge many in our communities are facing. This is especially true throughout the Charleston region, where the military sector is a prominent part of the area’s history and fabric.
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Members of the House worked Monday through the early morning Wednesday to debate and pass their version of the $14 billion FY 2025-26 state budget (... Read more
It’s a great time to be in Florence County! We are excited to share that Florence County has been selected to be part of the Public Television program, “Discover America: Great Places to Live, Work, and Start a Business.”
There are three parts to the program:
- a feature on the Viewpoint Project, hosted by Dennis Quaid
- a national commercial
- a targeted email campaign
The Viewpoint Project will run on more... Read more