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Recently, 179 attorneys gathered in person for the first time since 2019 for the 2023 SC Local Government Attorneys’ Institute, hosted by the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC). “Being back in person was a welcome change for us as...

A recording of SCAC’s recent webinar for local planning and zoning officials is now available to view on-demand for 3-hours of continuing education credit. Last Monday, November 13, SCAC hosted the Affordable Housing, Public Meetings, and Other...

The November edition of the County COMPASS e-newsletter has hit mailboxes and is available online! In this month's edition: Green Lights Shine to Honor Veterans Bamberg County Showcases Its Appreciation for Military Veterans Grant Central Station...

Bamberg County was one of many in South Carolina to honor military veterans by participating in Operation Green Light this year. The Bamberg County Courthouse Annex and Isaiah Odom Building Gazebo were lit green, and local businesses and residents...

The SC Association of Counties recently released three new publication supplements designed to update county officials on law changes and Attorney General’s opinions around key topic areas. They are: The Freedom of Information Act Handbook for County...

Contributed by the South Carolina Department of Administration’s Division of Information Security Did you know that you expose your online identity each time you log on to a website, make an online payment, send an email, use a social network, post...

The South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO), within the Office of Regulatory Staff, seeks public comment regarding Volume 1 and Volume 2 of the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal. The BEAD Initial Proposal is a...

The October edition of the County COMPASS e-newsletter has hit mailboxes and is available online! In this month's edition: Fall Advocacy Meeting Highlights Cybersecurity Awareness Month SC Local Government Attorneys' Institute Returns Planning &...

Applications are now open for the Risk Management Awards. These service awards recognize counties in the SC Counties Insurance Trusts who have made significant achievements in their risk management and safety programs from July 2022 through June 30...

The latest news from counties throughout South Carolina is available in the newest issue of County Focus magazine, now available online. Highlights include a look at the year ahead with SCAC President Roy Costner III, Jasper County's blueprint for...

By Bob Mihalic Standing on the skywalk watching citizens glide through the breeze way to their easily accessible destination, Greenville County Council Chairman Dan Tripp absorbed all that was around him. “There is not another county government...

Contributed by Thomas Scott for the Fall 2023 County Focus magazine In our increasingly interconnected world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the need for robust defenses against...