Recent News
The newest County COMPASS has the latest happenings in county government.
- Lancaster County Councilwoman Charlene McGriff Receives Order of the Palmetto ... Read more
The South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) recently launched its Resilience Revolving Fund Loan Program, which makes low-interest loans available to local governments. This includes local government agencies, commissions and other agencies.
Loans funded through the program may be used to: ... Read more
The newest County COMPASS has the latest happenings in county government.
- Former Gov. David Beasley addressed attendees at the 2024 Annual Conference. Check out the COMPASS for a summary.
- A record number of county officials and employees graduated from the Institute of Government this year.
- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott ... Read more
County leaders from across South Carolina convened at the end of July to share ideas, discuss issues impacting their counties and learn about potential solutions to common problems. These leaders gathered for the 2024 South Carolina Association of Counties Annual Conference and Institute of Government, a dynamic educational experience where participants from the state’s 46 counties can learn from each other and share common challenges and opportunities.
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The National Association of Counties' (NACo) policy steering committees cover a myriad of domestic policy issues impacting county governments and local communities. Committees meet at least twice a year to review and make recommendations on public policy issues and legislation. The policy development process initiated by the steering committees is the foundation for the American County Platform, which drives NACo's advocacy work.
Seven South Carolina county officials were recently appointed to four different NACo policy steering committees.
Community, Economic and... Read more