The monthly newsletter reports on local government issues, legislative concerns, affiliate associations' activities and innovative programs of member municipalities.
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- Annual Meeting Concurrent Sessions to Tackle Risk Reduction, Council Meeting Management
- News Briefs
- Learn About AI, Cybersecurity and Legal Compliance at the Annual Meeting Tech Talks
- Explore City Connect Market Purchasing Contracts at the Annual Meeting
- 2026 Small Cities Summit to Address Financial Management, Ethics
- Regional Advocacy Meetings Coming in September and October
- What Does It Mean to ‘Bind’ a Future Council?
- Some Smaller Cities Showed Strong Growth in 2025
- Driving Economic Development With Creativity, Vision
- Partnerships and Innovation Promote Workforce Housing
- The Retail Site Selector Test Would You Choose Your Own Community?
- IMPACT Fund Grant Applications Open in July
- 2026 Annual Meeting to Feature Forms of Government Panel
- Small Cities Summit Coming on August 12
- News Briefs
- General Assembly Passes SCDOT Bill
- Why Serve in Local Government?
- Small-scale Producers Gain Momentum Through Main Street SC Accelerator
- Training and Work Culture Help Prevent Distracted Driving
- Association Highlight: SC Business Licensing Officials Association
- Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government Quiz
- Why Safety Professionals Matter: Behind the Scenes of Safer Cities
- Weathering the Storm: Stormwater Master Plans Tackle Flooding and Runoff Management
- Environmental Advisory Councils Lead Sustainability Efforts
- Get Insurance Coverage and Property Ready for Hurricane Season With a Storm Preparation Checklist