The Town of Summerville received a Municipal Achievement Award for its video series, "Good Morning, Summerville." The town won in the Communications category. Finding that government updates through channels like press releases and social media, had grown less effective in reaching...

The City of Newberry received a Municipal Achievement Award for its Newberry Arts Center Complex. The city won in the 10,001 – 20,000 population category. The success and popularity of the Newberry Arts Center’s programs meant that participation had grown, and so the NAC needed to expand...

The City of Hardeeville received a Municipal Achievement Award for its Harvey Place Collaboration Model for new attainable housing. The city won in the 5,001 – 10,000 population category. As one of the fastest-growing cities in South Carolina and the nation, Hardeeville faced a severe...

The Town of Seabrook received a Municipal Achievement Award for its Disaster Recovery Council. The town won in the 1,001 – 5,000 population category. The Town of Seabrook Island’s coastal location makes it vulnerable to hurricanes, flooding and power outages. Because of these threats, and...

Councilmember Fred Taylor from the Town of Gilbert graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government . Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting in Greenville on July 16, 2026. Established in 1986, the MEO...