Recent News
For information on the SCAC Institute of Government courses offered online, the announcement of the new location and schedule for the 2022 Annual Conference, and more, check out the new edition of the Carolina Counties newsletter.Read more
Both chambers met this week to take up their respective redistricting bills, H. 4493 and S. 865. In addition, the Senate elected a new President (Senator Thomas Alexander) after the former President (Senator Harvey Peeler) stepped down to become the chairman of the Finance Committee after the death of Senator Hugh Leatherman. Senator Tom Davis was also elected to chair the Senate... Read more
Thirteen South Carolina county officials and staff successfully completed the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy, a 12-week online program that empowers front-line county government employees with fundamental leadership skills. Across the country, 4,500 county employees have enrolled in the Academy since 2018.
• Andy Herring, Information Security Officer, Aiken County
• Jason Carraher, Director of Public Works, Dorchester County
• Larry Harper, Director of Water and Sewer, Dorchester County
• Margaret Bailey, Register of Deeds, Dorchester County
• Tammy... Read more
SCAC hosted the 2021 Legislative Conference in Charleston Dec. 2 -3. County officials received updates on infrastructure challenges and opportunities from Bonnie Ammons, Executive Director, SC Rural Infrastructure Authority; Leland Colvin, Deputy Secretary for Engineering, SC Department of Transportation; and Jim Stritzinger,... Read more
The Revenue Resources and Home Rule Handbook supplements for 2021 are now available online. You can also access Acts That Affect Counties digitally as well.Read more