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In June, SCAC offered two webinars to fulfill CEU requirements for planning and zoning: Trends in Planning and Zoning Virtual Meetings and Online Services and Growth Implications in South Carolina Counties. The recording is now available in the SCAC...

FEMA has issued important updates and new resources available for the COVID-19 pandemic. FEMA Publishes Emergency Sheltering Policy FEMA published a new policy, "Emergency Non-Congregate Sheltering during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency." This...

For information on the 2020 Annual Conference, SCAC Scholarships to high school seniors, SC RIA grant assistance, and more, check out the new edition of the Carolina Counties newsletter.

The March 2020 edition of Carolina Counties is now available online. The most recent County Focus magazine, a special edition focusing on COVID-19 impact on counties, is now available too.

AccelerateSC, the committee empaneled by the Governor to make recommendations concerning the reopening of South Carolina's economy, released its final report. This extensive document contains a variety of recommendations including how to distribute...

SCAC has prepared a summary of the Governor's Executive Orders. Please contact SCAC staff if you have any questions or need additional information.

In recognition of the economic hardships facing local jurisdictions and fire departments across the country as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf waived the cost-share...

SCAC has updated its COVID-19 Federal Funding Resources list with new information.

SCAC has compiled a list of federal funding resources for COVID-19 response and mitigation.

NACo hosted a Maximizing Federal Assistance webinar on May 4th. Speakers shared advice and tips on how to maximize FEMA reimbursements and other sources for COVID-19 cost recovery. You can access the recorded webinar and will be asked to register by...

The U.S. Department of Treasury has issued a third round of additional, much more extensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) related to the Coronavirus Relief Fund.

SCAC is proud to have launched its second online course as part of the Institute of Government. Orientation to County Government II is now available online. This course continues serving as an excellent primer on county government, after Orientation...