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South Carolina is growing quickly. The state grew by 1.7% in FY 2023, the fastest percentage growth in the nation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, reaching 5.37 million residents by mid-2023. For the regions where this growth is concentrated, cities are experiencing unprecedented...
A growing number of cities and towns in South Carolina have responded to the General Assembly’s lack of action in passing hate crimes legislation by passing their own hate crimes ordinances, which the Municipal Association of SC is compiling into a resource list. The list currently...
Sunshine Week provides a time to focus on the value of access to public information and helping residents understand the workings of their government. The cornerstone of governmental transparency in South Carolina is the SC Freedom of Information Act. In addition to the detailed guide...
Some cities and towns choose to establish planning boards known as design review boards or architectural review boards, and when they do, those board members have an important responsibility. For the districts identified in the city’s zoning ordinance as having a character considered...
City and town officials from across the state came together in Columbia on February 6 for the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 2024 Hometown Legislative Action Day to receive updates on current legislative issues and visit their legislative delegation at the State House. Here’s a...