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.
- Association Highlight: SC Business Licensing Officials Association
- Donated Properties and Due Diligence
- Find Guidance on the American Rescue Plan
- Including All Elements of the Comprehensive Plan
- Is Your Planning Board Operating Legally?
- Keeping Eyes on the Road
- Liability Cap Increase Proposed
- Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government Monthly Quiz
- News Briefs
- Preserving South Carolina’s Unique Downtowns
- Procurement FAQs
- Professional Municipal Clerks Week Arrives in May
- The Questions of Annexation
- Treating Religious Land Use Equally
- Updating the Textiles Communities Tax Credit
- What Is Business License Rebalancing?
- Why Strong Passwords Aren’t Enough
- Association Highlight: New Listserves
- Avoiding Negligent Hiring and Training for Police
- Entering Into Executive Session
- Expanding Broadband Takes Focus
- Freedom of Information Act FAQs
- Making the Budget Process Run Smoothly
- MEO, Advanced Institutes Recognize New Graduates
- Minimize Risk with an Employee Handbook
- Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government Monthly Quiz
- News Briefs
- On-Demand Training Can Help Municipal Clerks
- Redistricting and the 2020 Census
- Repeal and Replace: Adopting the Model Business License Ordinance in 2021
- Statements of Economic Interest Forms Due
- Technology Drives Transparency: Cities Adapt to Virtual Meetings
- Understanding Lockout/Tagout Procedure
- What Municipalities Need to Know About Web Accessibility