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The Workforce Network Leadership Program is an exclusive cohort for county administrators and Human Resource professionals. The 10-week online program is designed specifically for senior county leaders who are responsible for people strategy...

The latest news from counties throughout South Carolina is available in the newest issue of County Focus magazine, now available online. Highlights include: Counties Get Innovative with Opioid Recovery Funds Lowcountry Counties Aid Alaskan Relief...

The National Association of Counties has published a guide to provide county leaders and staff with essential information to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II digital accessibility requirements. The guide prioritizes...

County leaders received some praise and advice from state legislators and other presenters during Counties Connect 2026 and the Institute of Government. “I honestly think you have a more difficult job because local government is more close to the...

The South Carolina Counties’ Insurance Trusts recognized 18 counties this year for their dedication to mitigating risk and keeping communities safe. Submitted projects ranged from minimizing motor vehicle accidents to assisting residents who might be...

Members of the South Carolina Counties’ Insurance Trusts met at the end of January to review best practices in risk management and to celebrate their accomplishments in keeping their communities safe. Attendees heard from SC Counties Workers’...

Each legislative session the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) offers analysis of newly introduced legislation that could affect local government revenues and expenditures to the General Assembly. RFA provides fiscal impact statements on...

The South Carolina Commission on Prosecution Coordination (SCCPC) is offering two free, in-person trainings in January. The organization will conduct "FOIA Law and Issues for State and Local Government Agencies" from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Friday, Jan...

The South Carolina Center for Excellence in Addiction recently updated the South Carolina Opioid Treatment Dashboard with statewide data for uninsured residents to include county-level treatment rates. The Center offered this as a helpful tool for...

This year was a milestone for our Association and all county governments as we celebrated 50 years of the Home Rule Act.   SCAC was founded to advocate for Home Rule, and a half a century later our collective voices continue making a difference for...

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.

Attorneys from local government and state agencies throughout South Carolina convened in Columbia for the 2025 SC Local Government Attorneys’ Institute, hosted by the South Carolina Association of Counties. The Nov. 21 daylong educational event...