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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...

The South Carolina Association of Counties welcomed about 60 new faces for the Newly Elected County Council Member Orientation on Dec. 11 in Columbia. Held after the November election in even-numbered years, this training provides insight into the...

From hurricane recovery to an inside look at one of the most modern county government facilities in the region, SCAC’s 2024 Legislative Conference focused on the future. “South Carolina continues to be a winner across the country in terms of economic...

The Home Rule Handbook is intended to be a readily available reference for information on laws affecting county government structure and operations. The 2024 edition is now available on the Publications page.

Enhance your knowledge and skills with three newly available online courses from SCAC. Institute of Government Level I Required Classes: Legal Issues in County Government – Dive into the legal landscape impacting local governments to govern more...

Lawyers from across the state recently spent the day collaborating and learning from each other at the 2024 SC Local Government Attorneys’ Institute, hosted by the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC). The Nov. 22 event at the Pastides...

County leaders from five counties are among the 2024-25 South Carolina Port Ambassadors class. The group of 30 South Carolina professionals—including county council members, staff and a representative from SCAC—will get a direct look at how port...

This month, we’re thankful for all the incredible work happening in South Carolina counties! Our November County COMPASS is a cornucopia of information! Fairfield County EMS Deploys New Lifesaving Technology Counties Shine Light on Military Veterans...

Paramedics and EMTs have a lot to focus on when treating patients. Heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature are just a few of the vital signs they need to monitor to stabilize patients and report to receiving hospitals. They do all this while...

Cooler weather is finally here, but SCAC’s advocacy program is heating up. Get a recap of last week’s Fall Advocacy Meeting in the newest County COMPASS. Other highlights include: Shelter From the Storm: Counties Share Resources for Hurricane Helene...

The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) is pleased to announce Beaufort and Charleston counties have won the 2024 Barrett Lawrimore Memorial Regional Cooperation Award for their collaborative efforts on their “Strengthening Regional Coroner...

The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) is pleased to announce Chester County has won the 2024 J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award for their project, “Enhancing Emergency Response: Leveraging Technology for Coordinated Efforts to Protect Our...