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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...

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...