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.
- 2025 – 2026 Legislative Session Brings New Advocacy Initiatives for Cities and Towns
- News Briefs
- Build Connections With Legislators - Before and After Hometown Legislative Action Day
- Apply for a 2025 Achievement Award by February 5
- 12 Cities and Towns Receive 2024 Hometown Economic Development Grants
- Risk Management Institute Recognizes 10 Graduates
- Bustling Downtowns Need Well-managed Parking
- Planning and Collaboration Make House Demolitions Work
- Business Licensing Standardization Requires Ongoing Ordinances
- New Year, New Required Financial and Ethics Reporting
- Capital Projects Directors Manage Funding, Logistics and Time
- Three Forms of Municipal Government Have Key Differences
- Forecasting and Passing a Budget
- Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Institute Recognizes 5 Graduates
- Helene Recovery Highlights Resilience of Cities and Towns
- 2025 HLAD, MEO Institute Have New January Date
- Organization and Vision Can Drive Small-city Development
- Participate in the 2025 Compensation Survey in January
- Addressing Cyber Losses, Before and After They Happen Steps to Mitigate Your Exposure
- Update Your City Information With the Municipal Association
- SCMAA Meeting to Examine Business Licensing, FOIA
- SC Cultural Districts Highlight Investments, Opportunities
- Tourism Economic Impact by the Numbers
- Tourism Directors Focus on Events, Promotion, Data
- Plan Ahead for Parade Risks