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.
- Ethics Rules Who Is Required to Report a Statement of Economic Interest?
- Municipal Association's 2025 Annual Meeting Coming on July 16 to 20 to Hilton Head Island
- Safety Committees Build Safety Culture
- Association Highlight: City Connect Market
- News Briefs
- Municipal Association’s Field Services Team Offers Help in Every Corner of South Carolina
- RMS Loss Control Staff Make Employees and Property Safer
- Police Foot Pursuits Need Safety Evaluations
- Development Impact Fees Require Planning, Studies and Hearings
- Some Public Documents Require Immediate Release Under FOIA
- Recreation Trails Build Better Communities and Better Economies
- Numerous Grants Available for Park Projects
- Post-Storm Tree Work, Regular Maintenance Both Bring Risks
- Managing Risks in Dog Parks Can Keep Canines — and Humans — Happy
- Background Checks Strengthen Recreation Safety
- Ethics Rules: Reporting Gifts
- Calculating the Local Option Sales Tax Credit Factor
- Association Highlight: Municipal Finance Officers, Clerks and Treasurers Association
- Grants to Private or Religious Entities Need Careful Consideration
- Course Schedule Updated for Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government
- The Impact of Fraud or Poor Internal Controls on a City’s Finances
- 21 Graduate From Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Institute
- Municipal Association’s New Legislative Tracking System Now Available
- Meeting Residents Where They Are Personal Outreach Makes for Effective Communication
- Keep Things Consistent When Posting Meeting Agendas Online
- Putting the ‘Community’ in the Community Plan
- New Website Accessibility Requirements Coming in 2026 and 2027