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SCAC will welcome newly-elected county council members from across the state to a day-long training Dec. 11 in Columbia.
The Orientation for Newly-Elected Council Members, held every two years following a general election, is designed to prepare leaders for their new duties and responsibilities.
Topics will include:
- Roles and responsibilities of county council;
- Forms and powers of county government;
- County ... Read more
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) awarded a 2024 Board of Directors Scholarship to Chandler Dailey of Clinton High School.
“It is an honor to celebrate the talented young people in our county who not only excel academically but also give back to their communities,” said Laurens County Council Chairman Brown Patterson, who serves on the SCAC Board of Directors. “On behalf of SCAC and Laurens County Council, we congratulate Chandler and look forward to hearing about the lasting impact she will make in college and beyond.”
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) awarded a 2024 Board of Directors Scholarship to Rylyn Marsh of Latta High School.
“On behalf of SCAC and Marion County Council, we congratulate Rylyn and look forward to hearing about the lasting impact she will make in college and beyond,” said Marion County Council Chairman John Q. Atkinson, who also serves on the SCAC Board of Directors. “It is an honor to celebrate the talented young people in our county who not only excel academically but also give back to their communities.”
Contributed by the South Carolina Department of Administration’s Division of Information Security
Did you know there is a form of cyberattack that can be used to turn your phone into a weapon of fraud? This practice, known as vishing — short for voice plus phishing — uses fraudulent phone calls or voice messages to trick victims into providing sensitive information like login credentials, credit card numbers or bank details.
Vishing Cyberattacks
Purporting to be from reputable organizations, vishing attacks try to induce... Read more
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) has named Laina Williams of Camden High School a recipient of the 2024 Board of Directors Scholarship.
Williams is the daughter of Lesley and Craig Corner of Elgin. She is ranked first in her class and is captain of her Quiz Bowl team. Williams is also a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club.
“It’s an honor to recognize Laina and her incredible accomplishments. Her academic record as well as her service to the community is a wonderful reflection of our county,” said former Kershaw County Council Chairwoman Katie... Read more