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.
- Professional Municipal Clerks Week Takes Place May 5 – 11
- Save the Date for the 2024 Annual Meeting
- News Briefs
- Association Highlight: Risk Management Institute
- Doughnut Holes, Contiguity and City Services: Creativity Helps Communicate Annexation Complexity
- Policies Help Reduce Costly Auto Crashes
- Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government Quiz
- General Assembly Passes Permitless Gun Carry Law
- Municipal Social Media Needs Policies
- Staying on Top of Recreation Trends: Cities Plan Ahead With Facility Development
- Tourism Investment Spending by the Numbers
- Know the Hazards of Lightning Strikes
- Play It Safe With Playgrounds, Water Attractions and Pools
- Recreation Volunteers Need Risk Management Safeguards
- Officials Gather in Columbia for Hometown Legislative Action Day
- News Briefs
- Understanding Economic Indicators: Hometown Legislative Action Day Highlights 2024 Outlook
- Security, Vigilance Help Deter Vandalism
- Spreading the ‘Shop Local’ Message
- Impact Analyses Help Determine Annexation Feasibility
- Above and Beyond: Outreach Connects Residents to Council Meetings
- 63 Municipal Officials Graduate From MEO, Advanced Institutes
- Manage Public Comment Periods Cautiously
- Best Practices for Newly Elected Officials
- Executive Session FAQs
- Association Highlight: Forms and Powers of Municipal Government Handbook
- Avoid Adopting an Agenda as an Action Item
- Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government Quiz