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.
- 2017 advocacy initiatives promote safety, prosperity, services
- At Criminal Justice Academy, support may be coming
- Begin preparing now for next year's budget
- Cities help supply indoor comfort and safety
- Cities protect residents in need
- Cities protect vulnerable residents, regulate 'sober homes'
- Don’t miss the affiliate experience
- Identifying your winning Achievement Award entry
- News briefs
- Public officials must disclose income sources
- Public works employees shoulder holiday waste
- Report revenue data by mid-January
- The election is over. Now what?
- There's no single way to pick up leaves
- Town hall, law enforcement nurture bonds at holidays
- Achievement Awards making headlines in 2017
- Cities harness Pokémon craze to promote downtowns
- Cities use GIS to manage crises, plan future
- Complying with new traffic ticket processes
- Credit card policy can prevent abuse
- Don’t forget to complete the 2017 Compensation Survey
- Finding and keeping good hires among top HR challenges
- Hometown Legislative Action Day and MEO important dates
- How to make a city lovable: show uniqueness
- MCTI grads dig deep into clerk duties
- News briefs
- Officials should note changes to public prayer
- Online MEO and advanced classes offer flexibility
- Some work calls for special credentials
- Verified data help communicate information