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: New Listserves
- Avoiding Negligent Hiring and Training for Police
- Entering Into Executive Session
- Expanding Broadband Takes Focus
- Freedom of Information Act FAQs
- Making the Budget Process Run Smoothly
- MEO, Advanced Institutes Recognize New Graduates
- Minimize Risk with an Employee Handbook
- Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government Monthly Quiz
- News Briefs
- On-Demand Training Can Help Municipal Clerks
- Redistricting and the 2020 Census
- Repeal and Replace: Adopting the Model Business License Ordinance in 2021
- Statements of Economic Interest Forms Due
- Technology Drives Transparency: Cities Adapt to Virtual Meetings
- Understanding Lockout/Tagout Procedure
- What Municipalities Need to Know About Web Accessibility
- 15 Graduate From Risk Management Institute
- Advocacy Initiatives Target Naloxone Expansion
- Association Highlight: SC Association of Municipal Power Systems
- Building Trust and Building Partnerships
- Business License Standardization First Steps
- Fire Marshals Focus on Education
- Hometown Legislative Action Week: February 1 – 5
- Legislative Proposals Address Law Enforcement Procedures
- Main Street SC Members Advance to New Levels
- Maintaining Municipal Cashflow
- Municipal Association of SC Patrons
- Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government Monthly Quiz
- News Briefs
- Redeveloping With Abandoned Buildings
- Reminder: Achievement Award Applications Due February 10
- Risk Management Services Awards Honor 6 Cities
- Sign Ordinances, Content Neutrality and the First Amendment
- Wayfinding Signs Point Visitors ‘in the Right Direction’