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.
- More Liquor Liability Legislation Expected in 2025
- February 5 Is the Last Day for Achievement Award Entries
- Association Highlight: Municipal Officials and Legislative Directory
- News Briefs
- Mutual Aid Helped Restore Power After Hurricane Helene
- Ethics Rules: How to Properly Report Income
- Affiliate Associations Offer Huge Variety of Professional Development Possibilities
- Portable Generators Bring Hazards
- New Councils Need a New Mayor Pro Tempore
- Conducting Business Requires Quorums
- Public Information Staff Coordinate Diverse Content, Audiences and Responsibilities
- Sharing the Development Story
- Don’t Just Delete Comments You Don’t Like — and Other Social Media Best Practices
- Outreach Brings City Job Recruitment to Life
- 2025 – 2026 Legislative Session Brings New Advocacy Initiatives for Cities and Towns
- News Briefs
- Build Connections With Legislators - Before and After Hometown Legislative Action Day
- Apply for a 2025 Achievement Award by February 5
- 12 Cities and Towns Receive 2024 Hometown Economic Development Grants
- Risk Management Institute Recognizes 10 Graduates
- Bustling Downtowns Need Well-managed Parking
- Planning and Collaboration Make House Demolitions Work
- Business Licensing Standardization Requires Ongoing Ordinances
- New Year, New Required Financial and Ethics Reporting
- Capital Projects Directors Manage Funding, Logistics and Time
- Three Forms of Municipal Government Have Key Differences
- Forecasting and Passing a Budget