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: Building Officials Association of SC
- Communicating After (and Before) the Storm
- Crunching Numbers for Annexation Costs
- Day in the Life of a Lineman
- Elements of a Comprehensive Plan
- Envisioning the Potential of South Carolina’s Downtowns
- Get Ready for the Annual Meeting Registration Appointment
- Know the Powers of City Planning Boards
- Municipal Clerks Week Arrives in May
- News Briefs
- Standardizing Business License Practices
- Teaming Up for Success: Orangeburg Officials Showcase Economic Development
- Understanding and Reducing Weapons Confusion
- Understanding Sovereign Citizens’ Tactics and Threats
- What Legal Liabilities Come with Planning and Zoning?
- Advocate From 'Where the Rubber Hits the Road'
- Are Your City Boundaries Correct and Correctly Reported?
- Association Highlight: SC Business Licensing Officials Association
- Attracting and Retaining City Workforce
- Building Trust with FOIA
- Ethics Tip: Payments and Expenses for Speaking Engagements
- Funding South Carolina’s Retirement Systems
- Keeping Digital Public Records on the Record
- Keeping Up to Date with FOIA
- Like, Follow and Archive: Recording a City's Social Media Presence
- MEO, Advanced Institute Graduate 99
- Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government Monthly Quiz
- New DHEC Requirements for Water Withdrawals
- News Briefs
- Planning for a Rainy Day: Asset Management Helps Cities Optimize Stormwater Service
- Procedure to add item to a public meeting agenda within 24 hours of the meeting
- Understanding the SC Tort Claims Act