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9/30/25

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 questions about this legislation or how it may affect your county, contact SCAC Staff Attorney John Wienges at... Read more

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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