The monthly newsletter reports on local government issues, legislative concerns, affiliate associations' activities and innovative programs of member municipalities.
Uptown has received awards as an outstanding publication by the SC Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, the SC Chapter of the International Business Communicators Association, the SC Press Association and the SC Association of Society Executives.
- Graduates, Award Winners Named at RMS Annual Members Meeting
- Time to Prepare for 2026 Achievement Award Entries
- News Briefs
- 2025 – 2026 Legislative Session Continues in January
- WeShopSC by the Numbers
- Hometown Legislative Action Day: A Critical Time to Focus on Legislator Relationships
- 2025 IMPACT Fund Recipients Announced
- Association Highlight: Subscribing to Municipal Association Content
- Hartsville Hits Refresh: How Main Street Is Driving Lasting Downtown Transformation
- Food Access Takes Many Forms
- What Happens if Council Doesn’t Meet in a Given Month?
- Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government Quiz
- Three Forms of Government Divide Responsibilities Differently
- Fund Balances Help Bridge the Gap
- How Does Releasing Personnel and Compensation Information Work Under FOIA?
- 2026 Hometown Legislative Action Day, MEO Institute Coming in January
- News Briefs
- Annexation Information Hub Now Available on Municipal Association Website
- Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Institute Recognizes Graduates
- Complete the Compensation Survey in January
- Virtual Training for Newly Elected Officials Offered in December
- Municipal Association Needs Updated City Contact Information
- Field Services’ Top 10 Tips From the Road
- When Is a Forensic Audit the Right Choice?
- Main Street Market Analysis: A Powerful Tool for Downtown Transformation
- Preparation, Planning Make Cyber Breach Recovery Easier
- Control Measures Reduce Workplace Lung Dangers
- Cultivating Creativity: City Departments and Boards Help Organize Arts Programming
- All Special Events Need a Public Safety Plan
- Visitors Centers Boost Tourism Potential