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10/24/23

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, 2023.

Risk managers are encouraged to seek input from all departments when submitting award applications.

Awards will be given in the following categories:

  • Most Improved County Award for the county or member entity that has shown the most improvement in their risk management and safety program during the
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10/23/23

 

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 rural development, photo highlights from the Annual Conference, and a look at Greenville County's new administration building.

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10/13/23

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 building in the nation that looks like this,” he says.

The new Greenville County Administration building is 250,000 square feet of “openness.” Its unique steel and glass design is intended to be reflective of the transparency... Read more

10/13/23

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 cyber threats becomes more critical with each passing day. This October, we join the nation in celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to not only reflect on the challenges we face but also to highlight the innovative solutions and collaborative efforts that protect our country from cyberattacks.

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