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The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) is working with Clemson University to update South Carolina's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The plan is required for the Palmetto State to receive federal funds...

A new SC Case Law Update pertaining to planning/zoning and variances is now available online. CAOs/Attorneys are encouraged to forward this update to impacted county departments.

The February edition of the COMPASS newsletter has just landed in inboxes and online. In this months' newsletter: SC Counties See Economic Growth with Industry Expansion Good Data, Strong Relationships Highlighted as Building Blocks of Risk...

The latest news from counties throughout South Carolina is available in the newest issue of County Focus magazine, now available online. Highlights include counties working together to rebuild post-Helene, dos and don'ts for county credit card use...

County risk managers from across the state convened recently for the 2025 South Carolina Association of Counties Insurance Trusts Member Meeting. This year’s meeting kicked off a little earlier than previous years, giving attendees several more hours...

A bill ( S. 317) was introduced last week in the Senate to provide a 50% property tax reduction to boat owners. S. 317 is already set for a hearing tomorrow at 2:00 pm. Apparently it is more important for some members of the General Assembly to give...

This just in! The January edition of the COMPASS newsletter has just landed in inboxes and online. In this months' newsletter: Building Relationships Vital to Rebuilding Counties After Hurricane Helene Damage McCormick County Honors Mims' Legacy of...

McCormick County Council representatives were joined by members of the community on a chilly December morning to honor the legacy of Dr. William Samuel Mims with the opening of the W.S. Mims Activity Center. County Council Chairman Charles Jennings...

SCAC's 2025 Legislative Policy Positions is now available online. Hard copies of the report will be sent via mail at the beginning of the year. For the previous editions, please visit the Legislative Policy Positions page.

2024 Property Tax Rates by County is now available online. Hard copies of the report will be sent via mail at the beginning of the year. For the previous editions, please visit the Property Tax Rates page.

The November General Fund Revenue Digest and November General Fund Revenue Monitor from the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office are now available. These reports will also be posted on the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office website.

This just in! The December edition of the COMPASS newsletter has just landed in inboxes and online. In this months' newsletter: County Leaders Look to Future During 2024 Legislative Conference in Greenville Horry County Jail Director Honored...