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Retired College of Charleston history professor Rita Livingston recalls spending many of her girlhood days at the Jasper County Courthouse, where her aunt was the county auditor. “I always realized there was more to a county courthouse than just...

This year’s SCAC Awards entries featured 11 projects from 13 counties, highlighting creative problem-solving and collaborative efforts to improve the lives of residents. The winner of this year’s J. Mitchell Graham Award was Spartanburg County’s “...

Roads will top the agenda of the 2026 South Carolina General Assembly session, according to state officials. South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Justin Powell and S.C. Rep. Brandon Newton of Lancaster and Kershaw counties...

High school seniors in 13 counties can now apply for one-time college scholarships to be awarded in 2026. Each year, SCAC's Presidential Scholarship Program awards one $5,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of the...

Please see the following one-page overview outlining key changes to caps on tipping fees counties may charge for recycling and disposing of waste tires from retailers and auto dismantlers. The revisions took effect in May under Act 33. If you have...

The September COMPASS is here with the latest news from SCAC! This month's newsletter includes: Highlights from the 2025 SCAC J. Mitchell Graham and Barrett Lawrimore Memorial Awards Competition Georgetown County Public Information Team Earns...

Local governments, special purpose and public service districts, and public works commissions may apply for Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) grants. Assistance is available for a variety of water, waste water and storm water drainage construction...

The Regional Security Operations Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken will partner with local governments to offer comprehensive cybersecurity services. This includes: Pre-incident planning and assessment Network scans Network maintenance...

The August COMPASS is here with the latest news from SCAC! This month's newsletter includes: Highlights from the 2025 SCAC Annual Conference 50 Years of Home Rule (video) Beaufort County TV's Telly Awards C-DASH Program to navigate new SC energy laws...

Allendale County Clerk to Council Judy P. Kinard was recognized for her public service and dedication to South Carolina county government with the 2025 David K. Summers Jr. President’s Cup from the SC Association of Counties (SCAC). Each year the...

As schoolchildren across the state returned to their classrooms, South Carolina county officials gathered during the first week of August for the South Carolina Association of Counties’ (SCAC) 2025 Annual Conference and Institute of Government for...

Nearly 75 county officials from around the state celebrated an auspicious milestone during the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) 2025 Annual Conference and Institute of Government. This year saw 74 county officials from 27 of South...