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The U.S. Department of Justice released a new Interim Final Rule on implementation of the Americans with Disability Act web-based accessibility requirements for local and state governments. The updated guidance grants a one-year extension from the...

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (DES) will host the South Carolina Brownfields Conference on April 29 at The Laundry in Columbia. This full‑day event will bring together state, federal and local partners to explore...

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will host an SC Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Workshop Thursday, April 9 at 10 a.m. at SCDOT headquarters in Columbia (955 Park Street). The workshop will also be available via live...

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (SC Commerce) is seeking input from county governments regarding the nomination of census tracts for Opportunity Zone designation as part of the updated federal program. This program was made permanent last...

The S.C. Office of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs has released county millage rate limitations for FY 2026-27. County population estimates, one of the two components that make up the millage rate increase limitation prescribed in Section 6-1-320(A)(1)...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today application and eligibility requirements for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) 2024 -2025 mitigation grant program. This is a new round of the formerly on-hold...

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’...