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May Uptown: l.masc.sc/525Sewer Sewer backups can be a challenging and expensive problem for individual property owners or for municipalities. Learn about ways to get ahead of sewer backups through proactive communications.

May Uptown: l.masc.sc/525Utility Replacing utility lines are expensive, prompting cities to search for grants to fund the work. Learn how cities like Bennettsville, Greenwood and Lake City are replacing aging utility lines to improve cost and capacity for cities and towns.

New post on the City Connect blog: l.masc.sc/MASCBlog On the occasion of National Historic Preservation Month, Main Street South Carolina Manager Jenny Boulware takes a look at why preservation of historic structures matters to local business owners, residents and visitors.

From the Dome to Your Home Report: l.masc.sc/DR53025 The Senate and House of Representatives met in regular session to adopt the budget committee report. Legislators then adjourned and do not plan to return until the beginning of the 2026 session in January.

From the Dome to Your Home Podcast: l.masc.sc/53025DP Daina Phillips and Erica Wright join the podcast to talk about the SC Department of Transportation Modernization Ad Hoc Committee, the military TIF bill and the state budget to come out of conference committee.

June Uptown: l.masc.sc/625Hurricane With hurricane season approaching, they can hurt a city's ability to maintain its services, and they can create costly insurance issues. Read how cities and towns can prepare for potential hurricane damage.

June Uptown: l.masc.sc/625AI Learn more about the potential impact of artificial intelligence and when it may be appropriate and ethical to use it while generating written material or images.

City Quick Connect Podcast: l.masc.sc/CQC6625 Municipal Association Executive Director Todd Glover and Chief Operating Officer Jake Broom preview the 2025 Annual Meeting. It will have sessions focused on civility and communication, and the new IMPACT Fund grant.

June Uptown: l.masc.sc/625Water Clean waterways are essential for cities and towns affecting everything from tourism to economic development and quality of life. Learn how focused cleanups make for healthy waterways in cities and towns.

June Uptown: l.masc.sc/625Annex For municipalities that have a zoning ordinance, they must assign a zoning classification to every parcel that they annex. Learn about the zoning requirements relating to annexation.

June Uptown: l.masc.sc/625FPG City officials and staff can access publications that cover local government topics through the Municipal Association of SC, including the Forms and Powers of Municipal Government Handbook. Access the free digital publication online.

June Uptown: l.masc.sc/625Flag From Flag Day on June 14 to the Fourth of July, summertime has many opportunities for U.S flag displays. Learn about the times for flying the flag and the proper way to display the flag online.

City Quick Connect Podcast: l.masc.sc/BL61325 Manager for Local Revenue Services Caitlin Cothran and Revenue Analyst Kaylee Summerton discuss the business license class schedule update process, which must be done in every odd-numbered year, including 2025.

June Uptown: l.masc.sc/625SWS With an increase in population growth in SC, one of the challenges is how to address the needs of stormwater management. Learn about how cities and towns are taking sustainable approaches to flood mitigation and low-impact development.

June Uptown: l.masc.sc/625GA The first half of the 126th SC General Assembly has gaveled to a close. Read about the bills enacted into law and the bills that will remain active for further debate and potential passage during the 2026 legislative session.

Municipal staff and leaders of the 5th Congressional District attended the Congressional Briefing with U.S Rep. Ralph Norman to discuss the future of federally funded local government programs. #StrongSCcities

June Uptown: l.masc.sc/625Cheraw Learn how the Town of Cheraw launched Cheraw Remote to attract remote workers as a strategy for rural revitalization.

June Uptown: l.masc.sc/625MEO South Carolina law prohibits the mayor and council members from interfering with the operation of the departments, offices and agencies under the direction of the manager. Learn more about this form of government and find the answer online.

June Uptown: l.masc.sc/625SCS Officials from SC's smaller cities and towns will gather on August 13, for the SC Small Cities Summit, a time to discuss the issues most significant to the municipalities of their size. Find more information about the meeting online.

June Uptown: l.masc.sc/625Cyber The SC Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Initiative has built resources for cyber threat intelligence and best practices online. Learn about some of the offerings, including IT security assessments online.