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.
- 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
- Cities Must Update Business License Class Schedules Before 2026
- News Briefs
- State Treasurer Offers Outstanding Check Search
- What to Know When Amending an Ordinance
- Regional Advocacy Meetings Continue in October
- Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government Quiz
- Association Highlight: Municipal Court Administration Association of SC
- Employees' Ears Need Protection From Dangerous Noise Levels
- Avoid Using Public Resources to Influence Elections
- Proactive Strategies Drive Down Gun Violence
- Statewide Mobilization, Mutual Aid Helps Extinguish Wildfires
- In-house Emergency Management Teams Help Cities Prepare
- Recent Open Carry Laws Affect Police Interactions
- Response to Resistance Simulator Available to SCMIT, SCMIRF Members