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Florence County Council Member Waymon Mumford was recognized for his lifetime of public service and dedication to South Carolina county government with the 2026 David K. Summers Jr. President’s Cup from the South Carolina Association of Counties...

The 2026 South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) Annual Conference and Institute of Government for County Officials was packed with opportunities for county leaders to engage in advocacy, collaboration and education. The Institute of Government...

More than 75 county officials celebrated a milestone in their educational journey during the South Carolina Association of Counties Annual Conference and Institute of Government. This year saw 77 graduates from the Institute of Government. A total of...

S.C. Commerce recently announced the opening of the Rural Development Initiative (RDI) annual grant program. This new initiative will support implementation-ready projects that strengthen South Carolina's rural communities and help position these...

New officers, board members selected during the South Carolina Association of Counties' 2026 Annual Conference Calhoun County Council Vice Chairman Cecil M. Thornton Jr. was elected president of the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) for...

The June 2026 General Fund Revenue Digest and June 2026 General Fund Revenue Monitor from the SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office are available. These reports will also be posted on the SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office website.

The National Association of Counties' (NACo) policy steering committees cover a variety of domestic policy issues impacting county governments and local communities. Committees meet at least twice a year to review and make recommendations on public...

Your input plays a vital role in shaping the South Carolina Association of Counties' legislative priorities. SCAC invites all members to submit issues, concerns and recommendations for consideration as the Association develops its 2027 policy...

SCAC will hold its Orientation for Newly Elected Council Members from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Columbia. This session will be offered free of charge to newly elected county council members across the state. It is...

County leaders and staff serve their communities in various ways, from advocating for residents to keeping people safe and secure. Some staff take their dedication to service beyond their county roles. This National Military Appreciation Month, we're...

The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) has awarded 12 Board of Directors Scholarships and one Presidential Scholarship to graduating high school seniors in counties throughout the state. The SCAC Scholarship Program includes the...

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) will host a webinar on Opportunity Zones and the nomination process ahead of upcoming deadlines for submitting recommended tracts.   The webinar will be at 10 a.m. May 21.   See more...