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Volume 31 Number 3
SCAC Hosts 2020 Annual Conference,
a ‘Hybrid Conference,’ Aug. 1 – 3
SCAC Elects
Johnnie Wright Sr.
President
2019–20 SCAC President Dwight L. Stewart Jr.
Presents President’s Cup to
Clarendon County Administrator David W. Epperson
On Aug. 26 at SCETV, SCAC Hosts
2020 Awards Program and COVID-19
Response and Resiliency Showcase
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
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Local Leaders. Statewide Strength.®
CONTENTS
2020–21 SCAC OFFICERS Date of Issue: November 2020
President 2 SCAC Elects Johnnie Wright Sr. President
Johnnie Wright Sr.
Orangeburg County Council Chairman 3 SCAC Elects Other Officers
10 SCAC’s 2020 Awards Competition and COVID-19 Response and
First Vice President
Resiliency Showcase
Paul A. Cain
Oconee County Council Vice Chairman 29 What Is Driving Your County’s Claims?
By Robert Benfield, ARM, AINS, SCAC Director of Risk Management
Second Vice President Services, and Van Henson, CPM, SCAC Risk Manager
Debra B. Summers
Lexington County Council Member 32 SCAC Hosts 2020 Annual Conference, a ‘Hybrid Conference,’ Aug. 1 – 3
Third Vice President 40 David W. Epperson Receives President’s Cup
Roy Costner III
Pickens County Council Chairman 42 Twenty-Nine County Officials Graduate from the Institute of Government
for County Officials
Immediate Past President
Dwight L. Stewart Jr. 43 2020 President’s Report Executive Summary
Clarendon County Council Chairman
64 COVID-19 and the Phishing Revolution
By Courtney Mauge, Willis Towers Watson
Secretary
Steve Willis 66 Pandemic Management: Options for Dealing with Financial
Lancaster County Administrator Responsibilities in the Age of COVID-19
By Lawrence Flynn, Public Finance Attorney, Pope Flynn Group
Treasurer
Belinda D. Copeland 69 A Roadside Guide to Colleton County:
Darlington County The County’s Role in the American War for Independence
By Alexia Jones Helsley
SCAC Board of Directors 76 County Update
P. 25
COVER: SCAC Elects Johnnie Wright Sr. President (P. 2); SCAC Hosts 2020 Annual Confer-
SCAC STAFF ence, a “Hybrid Conference,” Aug. 1- 3 (P. 32); 2019–20 SCAC President Dwight L. Stewart
Jr. Presents President’s Cup to Clarendon County Administrator David W. Epperson (P.
Executive Director 40); On Aug. 26 at SCETV, SCAC Hosts 2020 Awards Program and COVID-19 Response
Timothy C. Winslow and Resiliency Showcase (P. 10)
Deputy Executive Director and
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P. 27 contents may be published or reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.
SCAC Elects
Johnnie Wright Sr.
President
SCAC elected officers for
2020–21 and re-elected board members
leadership for more than two decades.
“Chairman Wright is a remarkable
at its 2020 Annual Conference, held man and is always generous with his time
August 1 ï 3. and advice,” Winslow added. ‘The entire
Elected PRESIDENT was Johnnie SCAC staff is excited to have him guide
Wright Sr. (Orangeburg County Council the Association into the next year.”
Chairman), who succeeds Clarendon Wright has served for 25 years on
County Council Chairman Dwight L. Orangeburg County Council since he
Stewart Jr., who served as 2019ï20 was elected to Council District 1 in
SCAC President. 1994. He has served as Council Chair-
“I am humbled and deeply grateful man since 2009, and was re-elected in
to be elected to serve as SCAC president 2019 to serve another two-year term as
this year,” Johnnie Wright said. “I look chairman.
forward to serving you and working A native of Eutawville, Wright
together as we strive to serve our citi- graduated from Roberts High School
zens in these challenging times. I also in 1964. He received an Associate De-
encourage each of you to be active in gree in Business Management and a
our Association and to call on me or the diploma in Radio and Television from
SCAC staff if there are ways the Associa- Trident Technical College. Wright also
tion can be of service to your county. completed a four-year apprenticeship
“Our successes since the SCAC’s SCAC President
Presiden
nt Johnnie Wright Sr.
Sr program in Electric/Electronic Technol-
inception in 1967 are the result of county ogy at the Charleston Naval Shipyard.
officials from across South Carolina col- “Our successes since the He is a small business owner, a
laborating to create a united voice for Vietnam veteran and a life member of
county government at the State House,”
SCAC’s inception in 1967 the NAACP. Wright is also a member of
he added. “In the coming months, I will are the result of county gov- many other organizations and boards.
be calling on you as we develop our ernments from across South He and his wife, Vernell, have six
legislative agenda for the 2021 legisla- Carolina collaborating to cre- children and 14 grandchildren.
tive session. I encourage you to stay ate a united voice for county Winslow said SCAC’s immediate
informed by reading SCAC’s Friday past president, Dwight Stewart, proved
Reports and Legislative Alerts, and to
government at the State House. to be a remarkable leader during the
make timely contact with members of In the comming months, I will past year.
the General Assembly. I look forward be calling on you as we develop “Thanks to his steady direction as
to your participation and support!” our legislative agenda for the SCAC President,” Winslow added, “the
SCAC Executive Director Tim 2021 legislative session.” Association was able to thrive and suc-
Winslow said Orangeburg County has — SCAC President Johnnie Wright Sr. ceed despite numerous national crises.”
benefitted from Orangeburg County (Orangeburg County Council Chairman)
Council Chairman Johnnie Wright’s (See SCAC President, P. 4)
2 Volume 31, Number 3
SCAC Elects Other Officers
First Second Third Immediate
Vice President Vice President Vice President Past President Secretaryy Treasurer
Paul A. Cain Debra B. Summers Roy Costner III wight L
Dwight L. Stewart Jr
Jr. Steve Willis Belinda
elinda D
D. Copeland
Oconee County Lexington County Pickens County Clarendon County Lancaster County Darlington County
Council Vice Chairman Council Member Council Chairman Council Chairman Administrator
SCAC elected other officers as follows: FIRST VICE Chairman; SECRETARY—Steve Willis, Lancaster County
PRESIDENT—Paul A. Cain, Oconee County Council Vice Administrator; and TREASURER—Belinda D. Copeland,
Chairman; SECOND VICE PRESIDENT—Debra B. Sum- Darlington County. Q
mers, Lexington County Council Member; THIRD VICE
PRESIDENT—Roy Costner III, Pickens County Council
SCAC 2004 Barrett S. Lawrimore 1986 O.V. Player Jr.
Presidents 2003
Charleston County
Gonza L. Bryant 1985
Sumter County
Sue H. Roe
Greenwood County Aiken County
2020 Jonnie Wright Sr. 2002 James A. Coleman 1984 Charlie I. Crews
Orangeburg County Laurens County Hampton County
2019 Dwight L. Stewart Jr. 2001 Steve S. Kelly Jr. 1983 James P. Whitlock
Clarendon County Kershaw County Pickens County
2018 Charles T. Jennings 2000 James H. Rozier Jr. 1982 Lonnie Hamilton III
McCormick County Berkeley County Charleston County
2017 Henry H. Livingston III 1999 Polly C. Jackson 1981 Alfred B. Schooler
Newberry County Lancaster County Georgetown County
2016 Julie J. Armstrong 1998 Robert R. Nash Sr. 1980 Howard A. Taylor
Charleston County Pickens County Charleston County
2015 John Q. Atkinson Jr. 1997 Alzena Robinson 1979 Marjorie H. Sharpe
Marion County Bamberg County Lexington County
2014 James R. Frazier 1996 Betty T. Roper 1978 Berry L. Mobley
Horry County Clarendon County Lancaster County
2013 Joseph R. Branham 1995 George E. Bomar 1977 E.E. Johnson
Chester County Greenville County Hampton County
2012 Charles T. Edens 1994 Raymond C. Eubanks Jr. 1976 Harold L. King
Sumter County Spartanburg County Darlington County
2011 Joseph B. Dill 1993 William L. McBride 1975 Jack Q. Gerrald
Greenville County Beaufort County Horry County
2010 R. Carlisle Roddey 1992 Belle J. Kennette 1974 Arthur H. Burton
Chester County Greenwood County Charleston County
2009 Diane B. Anderson 1991 James R. McGee 1973 James O. Thomason
Laurens County Orangeburg County Spartanburg County
2008 L. Gregory Pearce Jr. 1990 Kenneth R. Huckaby 1972 J. Hugh McCutchen
Richland County Spartanburg County Williamsburg County
2007 K.G. “Rusty” Smith Jr. 1989 Lowell C. (Butch) Spires 1971 John L. Greer
Florence County Lexington County Union County
2006 Belinda D. Copeland 1988 David K. Summers Jr. 1969-70 J. Mitchell Graham
Darlington County Calhoun County Charleston County
2004-05 Waymon Mumford 1987 Danny E. Allen 1967-68 Charles W. Lawrimore
Florence County Spartanburg County Georgetown County
County Focus 3
SCAC RE-ELECTS
SCAC President ... BOARD MEMBERS
(Continued from P. 2)
SCAC re-elected five board mem-
SCAC ELECTS OTHER OFFICERS bers to four-year terms (to expire 2024):
Mary D. Anderson, Chesterfield County
SCAC elected other officers as Council Member; John Q. Atkinson
follows: FIRST VICE PRESIDENT— Jr., Marion County Council Member;
Paul A. Cain, Oconee County Council Alphonso Bradley, Florence County
Vice Chairman; SECOND VICE Council Member; J. Clay Killian, Aiken
Purpose PRESIDENT—Debra B. Summers, County Administrator; and Henry H.
Lexington County Council Member; Livingston III, Newberry County Coun-
of the SCAC THIRD VICE PRESIDENT—Roy cil Chairman. SCAC voted for Charles
Costner III, Pickens County Council T. Jennings (McCormick County Coun-
O To promote more efficient county Chairman; SECRETARY—Steve Wil- cil Chairman), SCAC’s Immediate Past
governments lis, Lancaster County Administrator; President for 2019ï20, to serve the
and TREASURER—Belinda D. Co- unexpired term (to expire in 2022) of
peland, Darlington County. SCAC Third Vice President Roy Cost-
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Bluffton, SC | Charleston, SC | Charlotte, NC | Columbia, SC | Greenville, SCSCAC’s 2020 Awards Competition
and COVID-19 Response and
Resiliency Showcase
SCAC hosted its
2020 Awards Competition South Carolina Counties
and COVID-19 Response Entering This Year’s Competition
and Resiliency Showcase
onWednesday, August 26 COVID-19 Response and
Resiliency Showcase
at the S.C. Educational
Television (SCETV) in
Columbia. The competition Spartanburg-
Pickens County
was livestreamed on County Union Lancaster
County County
Facebook and on SCAC’s
Kershaw
website at www.SCCounties. County
org/livestream. Horry
County
Five counties com- Williamsburg
Calhoun
peted in the J. Mitchell County County
Georgetown
Graham Memorial Award Berkeley
County
competition, and five Dorchester
County
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competed in the Barrett
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Lawrimore Memorial Re-
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gional Cooperation Award
competition. Ten counties
also participated in the
COVID-19 Response and See S
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Resiliency Showcase, which during the event. County Map,
was not adjudicated. Lancaster County Page 79
won the 2020 J.
Winners Announced
nc
ced Mitchell Graham Memorial Berkeley, Pickens and Union coun-
on October 1 Award for its EMS Boot Camp, ties won Honorable Mention awards.
an innovative program that has Berkeley County won the 2020
Winners of the J.. Mitchell helped the fast-growing county Barrett Lawrimore Memorial Regional
Graham and Barrett address a continuing short- Cooperation Award for its collaborative
Lawrimore Memorial or ial age of qualified emer- effort with the local school district that
awards were announced edd gency medical techni- provides teens and young adults with
on October 1 duringg a cians. Now, Lancaster special needs internship opportunities
livestreamed Virtual County is fully staffed in county government to develop skills
Watch Party. Coun- with EMS personnel they will need for future employment.
ties that participated who are committed In-depth articles on the award-
in the COVID-19 Response and Resil- to providing high quality pre-hospital winning programs and projects will be
iency Showcase were also celebrated care for residents and visitors. (See 2020 Awards, P. 12)
10 Volume 31, Number 310 Counties Present 20 Entries
County officials representing
10 counties presented 20 entries
at SCAC’s 2020 Awards Compe-
tition and COVID-10 Response
and Resiliency Showcase, held on
August 26 at SCETV in Colum-
bia.
COVID-19 Response and
Resiliency Showcase
SCETV staff records and livestreams the competition on Facebook and
Main entrance to the SCETV in Columbia at SCCcounties.org/livestream.
Everyone—county officials presenting entries, members of the audience and judges evaluating the presentations—wore masks and practiced social
distancing at the J. Mitchell Graham/Barrett Lawrimore and COVID-19 Response and Resiliency Showcase.2020 Awards ... by creating the building blocks for fu-
ture emergency situations. The library
impacts include economic development,
workforce challenges, and increasing
(Continued from P. 10) now has a strong operating model for levels of poverty. Education and techni-
continuation of service during future cal training are key factors in improving
published in the next issue of County closures—whether from a resurgence opportunity and quality of life. Union
Focus Magazine (Winter Issue, Vol. 31, of COVID-19, hurricanes, flooding, or County partnered with local industry,
No. 4). other natural and public health disasters. the school district, and area colleges to
expand access to post-secondary training
J. Mitchell Graham Lancaster County for residents.
Memorial Award Entries Lancaster County’s EMS Depart-
ment responded to the statewide short- Barrett Lawrimore Memorial
Counties competed equally for the age of qualified EMTs by developing the Regional Cooperation Award
J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award, first-of-its-kind in South Carolina EMS
and were grouped in the following Boot Camp program. EMS Boot Camp The Barrett Lawrimore Memorial
population categories: is a 12-week program of classroom, self- Re g i o n a l C o o p e r a t i o n A w a r d
O Under 50,000 study, skills lab, and direct observation highlights the critical need for regional
O 50,000 to 150,000 and on an ambulance that prepares qualified partnerships, strategies and solutions.
O Over 150,000. applicants to care for victims of sudden Competition for this award is open
The J. Mitchell Graham Memorial illness or injury. Upon successful com- to two or more political subdivisions
Award recognizes counties that address pletion, students are eligible for national (counties or county partnerships formed
community challenges, implement and state certification exams. Once with city, town, district or regional
operational improvements, or enhance required certifications are obtained, government organizations) that work
their citizens’ quality of life in a unique part-time employment is guaranteed. together to complete an innovative
way. The award, first presented in project. The award is named in memory
1972, honors the memory of J. Mitchell Pickens County of Barrett S. Lawrimore who served as
Graham who served as SCAC’s president Honorable Mention Winner SCAC’s president in 2004.
from 1969 to 1970. (50,000 to 150,000 Population Category) The following entries were
The following entries were pre- To save as many animals as possible, presented:
sented: the Pickens County Animal Shelter suc-
cessfully transitioned from an animal Berkeley County
Berkeley County control facility whose sole purpose was Project SEARCH prepares teens
Honorable Mention Winner removal of stray animals to a county- and young adults with special needs for
(Over 150,000 Population Category) operated adoption facility. The adoption success in employment opportunities.
The ManuFirstSC™ initiative was program enhances the quality of life for Throughout the school year, special
developed to support Berkeley County county citizens by matching them with needs students and interns work in
manufacturing industries by providing pets that provide companionship and a various Berkeley County departments
residents with an innovative pathway to sense of security, as well as better mental developing skills and training to prepare
a long-term career. The program is the and physical health. This year, the proj- them for future jobs. The county works
first-of-its-kind, pioneered in Berkeley ect achieved a 100 percent “save rate.” with Berkeley County School District to
County in 2017. Berkeley County contin- make this program possible in Berkeley
ues to expand the program by bringing Union County County.
it into communities and high schools. To Honorable Mention Winner
date, 1,090 people have been trained for (Under 50,000 Population Category) Charleston County
manufacturing positions in the Charles- Yearly census estimates show a In 2019, Charleston County’s
ton area, including approximately 100 trend of de- Criminal Justice Coordinating Coun-
high school students and 400 other clining popu- cil (CJCC) launched the Dialogue to
Berkeley County citizens. lation across Change (DLC) project to expand com-
rural South munity engagement to better inform
Charleston County Carolina. and involve the public in improving the
Charleston County Public Library, These nega- local criminal justice system. This project
like many organizations, closed its doors tive trends can is an example of facilitating meaning-
and sent its workforce home as the CO- be attributed ful collaboration between community
VID-19 virus spread. What happened to quality of members and system leaders in justice
in the following weeks displayed the life challenges reform. The DLC project identified
organization’s innovation, responsive- and lack of community priorities, raised awareness
ness, and dedication to the community opportunity. Long term community
opportunity (See 2020 Awards, P. 14)
12 Volume 31, Number 3Winners of the J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award
Dorchester County 2019 Aiken County
t 1998 Richland County 1977
Charleston County 2018 Georgetown County 1997 Beaufort County and
Charleston County 2017 Berkeley County 1996 Greenwood County 1976
Colleton County 2016 Florence County 1995 Edgefield County 1975
Barnwell County 2015 Richland County 1994 Lexington County 1974
Abbeville County 2014 Charleston County 1993 Charleston County 1973
Newberry County 2013 York County 1992
Colleton County 2012 Greenwood County 1991
Horry County 2011 Beaufort County 1990
Orangeburg County 2010 Charleston County 1989
Georgetown County 2009 Spartanburg County 1988
Lexington County 2008 Beaufort County 1987
Greenwood County 2007 Aiken County 1986
Newberry County 2006 Greenwood County 1985
Georgetown County 2005 Union County 1984
Lexington County 2004 Greenville County 1983
Orangeburg County 2003 Chester County 1982
Anderson County 2002 Chesterfield County 1981
Anderson County 2001 York County 1980
Horry County 2000 Beaufort County 1979
York County 1999 Oconee County 1978
Winners of the Barrett Lawrimore Memorial
Regional Cooperation Award
Ch l
Charleston C
County 2019
Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun and Orangeburg Counties 2018
Greenville County 2017
Spartanburg County 2016
Spartanburg County 2015
Abbeville, Anderson, Barnwell and Jasper Counties 2014
Lexington and Richland Counties 2012
Beaufort and Jasper Counties 2011
Western Piedmont Regional Emergency Management Task Force 2010
(Abbeville, Anderson, Greenwood, Oconee and Pickens Counties)
Greenwood County and GLEAMNS 2009
Western Piedmont Regional Emergency Management Task Force 2008
(Abbeville, Anderson, Greenwood, Oconee and Pickens Counties)
Beaufort/Hampton/Jasper Counties 2007
Western Piedmont Regional Emergency Management Task Force 2006
Berkeley/Charleston/Dorchester Counties 2005
Florence/Georgetown/Horry Counties 2004
Sumter/Lee Counties 2003
Anderson County Partnership 2002
Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority 1999
County Focus 132020 Awards ... residents without access to primary care.
To alleviate the issue, Union County
and parents teaching from home. The
museum provided non-stop service
(Continued from P. 12) partnered with the SC DHEC and Re- through Facebook, Zoom, its website,
Genesis Healthcare to recruit a federal and telephone. Citizens from 20 South
of critical challenges, and brought the qualified health clinic to provide primary Carolina counties and 20 states con-
community together to find solutions. care to the underserved citizens of the nected to the museum and its historical
The results of this collaboration will community. information, genealogy, and audio-video
help shape the county’s criminal justice presentations.
system to best meet the needs of the COVID-19 Response and
citizens. Resiliency Showcase Entries Charleston County
To help contain the spread of
Dorchester County A new COVID-19 Response and COVID-19 in Charleston County, staff
Dorchester County worked in part- Resiliency Showcase was added to this launched a comprehensive mobile test-
nership with the Lake Marion Regional year’s J. Mitchell Graham/Barrett Law- ing strategy. The measure focused on
Water Agency, Santee Cooper, and the rimore Memorial Awards Competition under served areas with limited travel
Army Corps of Engineers to construct to allow counties to showcase their re- capabilities and internet access. The
the Dorchester Reach, a critical water sponse to the Coronavirus Pandemic and testing sites assisted both pre-registered
transmission line. The completion of COVID-19 respiratory disease caused patients and walk-up clients. The county
the Reach provides a great opportunity by the pandemic that has affected every collaborated with Fetter Health Care
to improve the quality of life for resi- county in South Carolina. Network and completed more than
dents with the provision of clean, safe The global pandemic, which 1,000 citizen tests for COVID-19 in its
drinking water; reduction in the cost of emerged in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, first week of mobile testing. Eventually,
insurance due to an improved ISO rat- and continues to spread worldwide. The more testing sites were added and more
ing; job creation; and economic growth pandemic is unique because the emer- than 4,000 people have been tested.
and prosperity in western Dorchester gency it has created affects every county
County. in the state. Dorchester County
The following entries were pre- Dorchester County’s response to
Pickens County sented: COVID-19 began with the formation
Pickens County collaborated with of a COVID-19 Task Force. The group
municipalities and nonprofits to estab- Berkeley County worked tirelessly with county council,
lish the Community Crisis Task Force. From acquisition of protective elected and appointed officials, and
The task force can be activated at any equipment to continual communications department heads to develop mitigation
time for a swift response to threats to coordination with other agencies for strategies, including public messaging
towards the health and well-being of testing sites and blood drives, Berkeley and contingency plans for COVID-19.
county residents. The task force was County took early action to ensure citi- The county’s priority was protecting
first deployed in response to a series zens and staff were prepared, informed, employees and citizens through safety
of weather events and the COVID-19 and safe. The county formed a task and sanitation measures and effective
pandemic, allowing the county to meet force, advanced remote access capabil- public messaging. Team Dorchester
the public’s immediate needs for public ity, enhanced safety to address pandemic County continues to use innovative
information, financial assistance, and concerns, and continues to monitor and ways to ensure continuity of government
food. mitigate the spread of the virus. Leaders operations.
worked with staff to develop plans and
Union County methods to ensure businesses could Georgetown County
Union County, like much of operate through the pandemic in a When COVID-19 hit South Caro-
rural South Carolina, has strug- safe way. lina, Georgetown County was in the
gled to maintain access to pri- difficult position of not having a county
mary healthcare. In Calhoun County administrator. Still, the county’s staff
2015, the financially COVID-19 Response and The Calhoun and the new administrator (who came
fragile county hospi- Resiliency Showcase County Museum pro- on board in April) have handled the
tal district declared vided vital emotional pandemic and all the challenges it pre-
bankruptcy. Union County support during the restric- sented in a way it is proud of, working
negotiated a deal for the Spar- tion and isolation of the CO- diligently—and at times creatively—to
tanburg Regional Healthcare Sys- VID-19 crisis by bringing the protect the health and safety of resi-
tem to assume operation of the county museum and other county programs dents.
hospital, but many long-term primary into citizens’ homes. The program was
care physicians retired leaving many especially important to older residents
14 Volume 31, Number 3Horry County
Like counties across our state and
country, Horry County experienced sig-
nificant impacts due to the COVID-19
pandemic. With challenges unique to a
rapidly growing community and tourist
destination, strategic operational plan-
ning and communication were critical
South Carolina’s
to maintaining the local economy while
keeping the community healthy and safe.
Horry County implemented technology
2021 Directory
improvements, new programs, and up-
dated standards to meet the challenges
of the pandemic.
of
Kershaw County
On March 7, 2020, the first patient
County Officials
in Kershaw County and the State of
South Carolina tested positive for CO-
VID-19, followed two weeks later by the
first death from the virus. Immediately,
Kershaw County became the epicenter South Carolina’s 2021 Directory of County Officials is sched-
and the face of the virus within the state. uled to be published and distributed in February. So, order
Within a matter of days, the county
became one of the most impacted in
a copy if you want to know “Who’s Who” in South Carolina
America. The professional response to county government.
this pandemic is a testament to the Ker- The Directory identifies all elected and appointed county
shaw County staff and the community The state.
officials in the historic 13 star popular,
This U.S. flag, known as the Betsy Ross publication
award-winning Flag
they serve. also identifies SCAC’s Officers, Board of Directors and Cor-
porate Partners; Regional Councils of Government; Federal
(See 2020 Awards, P. 16)
and State Officials; and State Senators and Representatives.
Addresses and telephone numbers are included for all county
Lost Columbia: Bygone Images officials, state officials and members of the S.C. General As-
of South Carolina’s Capital City sembly. South Carolina’s Moultrie Flag, also knowm
(Charleston: the History Press, 2008) as the “Moultrie Flag.” Used by South Caro-
Cost: $25.00 per copy (including tax, postage, shipping
lina troops during the American Revolution-
and handling). ary War. The Palmetto was added in 1861.
Lost Columbia combines an overview of
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destruction in
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E-mail: smorgan@scac.sc
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Enterprises, P.O. Box 3683, Irmo, SC
29063.
County Focus 152020 Awards ...
(Continued from P. 15)
When it comes to architecture
Lancaster County
and construction for municipal COVID-19 impacted every employ-
ee and government service in Lancaster
buildings and community County. The unprecedented nature of
the pandemic, concern for the safety of
spaces, integrated DESIGN employees and their families, the over-
whelming amount of information from
BUILD is the way to go. Bobbitt federal and state agencies, and the rapid
spread of the virus mandated a deliber-
has delivered state-of-the-art ate, focused, and proactive approach to
the crisis. County employees shouldered
facilities for municipalities
unique COVID-19 challenges and
across the Carolinas. View our served the public by performing their
duties with extraordinary professional-
portfolio on our website and ism, teamwork, compassion, energy, and
resiliency.
contact us to learn more.
Pickens County
KickStart Pickens County was
the county’s three-phase COVID-19
revitalization plan to ensure a gradual,
intentional approach to reopening with
Turn to the experts to BUILD consideration for public health and the
local economy. As restrictions were
your community facility, where eased to get back to a “new normal”
after closures to the public, the county’s
government and people connect.
careful plan allowed the county offices
time to assess the needs to keep the
public and staff safe as various facilities
opened.
bobbitt.com
Spartanburg County
To meet the challenges of the CO-
VID-19 pandemic, Spartanburg County
took a “OneSpartanburg” approach and
benefitted from the teamwork and syn-
ergy that is created when a community
and county unite for a common cause.
This approach brought together commu-
nity partners and subject matter experts
from diverse backgrounds to respond to
COVID-19.
Judging this year’s competition
THINK. DESIGN. BUILD. were: William E. Tomes, Fellow, Jo-
seph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable
Communities, College of Charleston;
a builder
J. Milton Pope, Principal, Parker Poe
Consulting; and Paula E. Sanford,
Ph.D., Public Service and Outreach
Faculty Member, Carl Vinson Institute
of Government, University of Georgia.
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SCAC is pleased to announce its new
engagement and communications
tool on social media. For more than 50
years, SCAC has helped Local Leaders
create Statewide Strength through
advocacy, education, and collaboration.
By connecting county officials and
employees to tools and resources, our
county leaders can affect statewide
change and build stronger communities.
Follow us on the social media platforms
below to learn what’s happening at the
State House and how SCAC’s programs
and services can benefit your county.
Share what’s happening in your county.
Let’s promote the many ways our counties
are making a positive difference for our
citizens across the state.
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20 Volume 31, Number 3SCAC ANNOUNCES
NEW CORPORATE PARTNER
PROGRAM!
Effective Jan. 1, 2021
NEW OPPORTUNITIES …
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) announces a NEW way to
market your company, both efficiently and cost-effectively, to South Carolina’s 46
counties! The new SCAC Corporate Partner Program provides a comprehensive
marketing opportunity to showcase your products and services directly to county
leaders. The program also offers companies year-round exposure to county offi-
cials and employees at multiple SCAC events and in the Association’s quarterly
magazine and annual directory.
ACCESS …
If you are looking for ways to build and strengthen relationships with county governments, this new program is for
you. As an SCAC Corporate Partner, you will be able to maintain contact with county officials throughout the year.
You will also be updated on trends in county government and legislative initiatives.
COST EFFECTIVE …
This new “one stop shop” approach will minimize costs and make it easier for you to budget because you will be able
to support the SCAC as a partner at one of the levels for the entire calendar year. Still, “a la carte” options will remain
available if you choose to purchase exhibit space at SCAC’s Annual Conference and/or advertise.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW …
z Four levels of partnership — $1,500, $3,000, $5,000, or $10,000
z Complimentary/discounted rates to attend (including premier exposure) three SCAC events — Mid-Year Confer-
ence (February), Annual Conference (August), and County Council Coalition Fall Meeting (October).
z Advertising in County Focus Magazine and annual Directory of County Officials will be included in the top levels
and discounted advertising may be purchased at the lower levels.
z Complimentary/discounted rates to attend and exhibit at SCAC’s Annual Conference.
z Complimentary promotion on SCAC’s website and Annual Conference app.
z Exclusive benefits and exposure at the top levels.
z Complimentary subscription(s) to County Focus Magazine and copies of the annual Directory of County Officials.
z Benefits will be available on a calendar year basis, and
z Much more!
To learn more about the new SCAC Corporate Partner Program, please visit:
www.sccounties.org/corporate-partner-program
SCAC Staff Contacts:
Tish Anderson Stuart Morgan
tanderson@scac.sc smorgan@scac.sc
(803)252-7255, Ext. 333 (803)252-7255, Ext. 316
County Focus 21SCAC’s
2020 Corporate Supporters
SCAC appreciates
i iits corporate supporters!! On
O Jan.
J 1, 2021, the
h Association
A i i will
ill launch
l a
new Corporate Partners Program. For more information, please contact the SCAC Office at
(803) 252-7255.
PATRONS
ABM Building Solutions, LLC Kozlarek Law LLC
Alpharetta, GA Greenville, SC
BB&T Governmental Finance NextEra Energy Capital Holdings Inc.
Columbia, S Juno Beach, FL
Brownstone Pope Flynn Group
Columbia, SC Columbia, Charleston and Spartanburg, SC; Charlotte, NC
Dominion Energy Santee Cooper
Cayce, SC Moncks Corner, SC
Duke Energy South Carolina Power Team
South Carolina Columbia, SC
Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina Southeast Cement Promotion Association, Inc.
Cayce, SC Duluth, GA
Fleettalk by Rock Communications, LLC SynTerra
Fort Mill, SC Greenville, SC
Keck & Wood, Inc. THC, Inc.
Rock Hill, SC Columbia, SC
SPONSORS
ADC Engineering Celebrate Freedom Foundation GOODWYN|MILLS|CAWOOD
Hanahan, SC West Columbia, SC Greenville, SC
Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc. Clemson University GovDeals, Inc.
Bluffton, Columbia and Greenville, SC; Cooperative Extension Montgomery, AL
Charlotte, NC Clemson, SC
Gov World Auctions, LLC
Analog Digital Solutions, Inc. Coastal Electric Cooperative, Inc. Greelyville, SC
Fuquay-Varina, NC Walterboro, SC
Greene Finney, LLP
Archer Company, LLC Code Consulting & Inspection Services, LLC Mauldin, SC
Rock Hill, SC Roebuck, SC
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA
AT&T Compass Municipal Advisors, LLC Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Greenville and
Columbia, SC Columbia, SC Myrtle Beach, SC
Avenu Insights & Analytics, Inc. Davis & Floyd, Inc. Holt Consulting Company, LLC
Birmingham, AL Charleston, SC Columbia, SC
Bamberg Board of Public Works Dennis Corporation Horry County Solid Waste Authority
Bamberg, SC Columbia, SC Conway, SC
Beaufort County Channel Enterprise Fleet Management Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Beaufort, SC Columbia, SC Conway, SC
Blanchard Machinery Fairfield Electric Cooperative, Inc. Howell Linkous & Nettles, LLC
Columbia, SC Winnsboro, SC Charleston, SC
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc. Five Star Computing, Inc. Infrastructure Consulting &
Pickens, SC Columbia, SC Engineering, PLLC
Columbia, SC
Burr & Forman McNair Gannett Fleming
d/b/a Burr Forman McNair Sumter, SC LaBella Associates
Bluffton, Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Hilton Richmond, VA
Head and Myrtle Beach; Charlotte, NC
22 Volume 31, Number 3Joyce Thompson Turner Construction
Richmond, VA Sumter, SC
K&K Systems, Inc. Thorne Ambulance Service
Tupelo, MS Greenville, SC
KeyMark, Inc. Upstate South Carolina Alliance
Liberty, SC Greenville, SC
Kueper North America, LLC Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Charleston, SC North Charleston, SC
J.M. Wood Auction Company, Inc.
Columbia, SC and Montgomery, AL
Mashburn Construction Company
SCAC ANNOUNCES
Columbia, SC NEW CORPORATE PARTNERS Purpose
M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. PROGRAM!
Columbia, SC of the SCAC
Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, Inc. Effective Jan. 1, 2021
Lexington, SC
Moseley Architects The South Carolina Association of
O To promote more efficient county
Charlotte, NC
Counties (SCAC) announces a NEW governments
Motorola Solutions – Palmetto 800 way to market your company, both ef-
Columbia, SC
ficiently and cost-effectively, to South O To study, discuss and recommend
Municode/Municipal Code Corporation
Tallahassee, FL Carolina’s 46 counties! improvements in government
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
The new SCAC Corporate Part-
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and ners Program provides a comprehensive O To investigate and provide means
Myrtle Beach, SC; Washington, DC
marketing opportunity to showcase your
Newberry Electric Cooperative, Inc.
for the exchange of ideas and ex-
products and services directly to county
Newberry, SC
leaders. The program
periences between county officials
Palmetto Electric Cooperative, Inc. SCAC
Hilton Head Island, SC also offers companies CORPORATE
year-round exposure PARTNER O To promote and encourage educa-
PalmettoPride PROGRAM
Columbia, SC to county officials and tion of county officials
Pike McFarland Hall Associates employees at multiple
Myrtle Beach, SC SCAC events and in the O To collect, analyze and distribute
PROVAL Property Valuation & Analytics Association’s quarterly information about county govern-
magazine and annual directory.
PUBLIQ® Software
Spartanburg, SC
ment
Enrollment is now open for the
S&L King & Associates SCAC Corporate Partner Program
Atlanta, GA
at: www.SCCounties.org/corporate- O To cooperate with other organiza-
Schneider Electric partner-program tions
Greenville, SC
For more information, please call
Schneider Geospatial
Indianapolis, IN
Tish Anderson or Stuart Morgan at (803) O To promote legislation which sup-
252-7255. Or, e-mail Tish at tanderson@ ports efficient administration of
Segra
Columbia, SC scac.sc or Stuart at smorgan@scac.sc. local government in South Caro-
Sharp Business Systems
Greenville, SC
lina
Siemens Corporation, Inc.
Irmo, SC * For more information about
S.L. King & Associates, Inc.
To Receive Sponsorship and the SCAC, please contact:
Atlanta, GA
South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, Inc. Advertising Information, South Carolina
Columbia, SC
contact: Association of Counties
South Eastern Road Treatment, Inc.
Evans, GA PO Box 8207
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
1919 Thurmond Mall
North Charleston, SC Columbia, SC 29202-8207
Stewart · Cooper · Newell Architects PO Box 8207 803-252-7255
Columbia, SC, and Gastonia, NC Columbia, SC 29202-8207 smorgan@scac.sc
(803) 252-7255
Synovus
Columbia, SC E-mail: smorgan@scac.sc
SCCounties.org
Thomas & Hutton
Columbia and Mount Pleasant, SC
County Focus 23SCCOUNTIES.ORG
S.C. ASSOCIATION
OF COUNTIES
SCCounties.org is the Visitors to the site will find
primary resource for conference schedules,
information about South legislative initiatives, and
Carolina's counties and numerous Association
issues affecting county publications, including the
government. Friday Report and Legislative
Alerts.
PO Box 8207, Columbia SC 29202-8207 | scac@scac.sc
803.252.7255 | 800.922.6081PRESIDENT
SCAC Officers
&
Board Members Johnnie
ohnnie Wright Sr.
Sr
Orangeburg County
Council Chairman
First Second Third Immediate
Vice President Vice President Vice President Past President Treasurer
Paul A. Cain Debra B. Summers Royy Costner
C stn
Costneer III Dwight L. Stewart Jr. Steve Willis
li Belinda D. Copeland
Oconee County Lexington County Pickens County Clarendon County Lancaster County Darlington County
Council Vice Chairman Council Member Council Chairman Council Chairman Administrator
NACo S.C. Counties Workers’
Board Member Compensation
C Trust and
Property and Liability
Trust Chairman
Waymon Mumford David
avid K. Summers
Summerrs Jr.
Jr.
Florence County Local Leaders. Statewide Strength.® Calhoun County
Council Member Council Chairman
Mary D. Anderson Julie J. Armstrong John Q. Atkinson Jr. Alphon
Alphonso
nso
s Bradle
Bradley
ey Joseph R. Branham C.
C. David Chinnis Cam Crawford
Chesterfield County Charleston County Marion County Florence County Chester County Dorchester County Horry County
Council Member Clerk of Court Council Member Council Member Council Vice Chairman Council Vice Chairman Council Member
Joseph B. Dill Charles T. Edens Ray Graham J. Frank Hart Charles T. Jennings J. Clay Killian
Greenville County Sumter County Anderson County Union County McCormick County Aiken County
Council Member Council Member Council Member Supervisor/Chairman Council Chairman Administrator
Henry H. Livingston III Joseph G. Mergo III William E. Robinson R. Archie Scott D. Paul Sommerville Cecil M. Thornton Jr. Robert Winkler
Newberry County Lexington County Allendale County Dillon County Beaufort County Calhoun County York County
Council Chairman Administrator Council Member Council Member Council Vice Chair- Council Member Council MemberLocal Leaders. Statewide Strength.®
South Carolina Association of Counties, char- Q SCAC provides many opportunities for
county officials to meet and learn, among them:
Q The Association, in cooperation with the
tered on June 22, 1967, is the only organization Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communi-
dedicated to statewide representation of county ties at the College of Charleston, conducts the
government in South Carolina. A nonpartisan, 0 Mid-Year Conference — Held in late winter Institute of Government for County Officials
nonprofit organiza- in Columbia, this conference enables all county (Level I, Level II, and Advanced levels).
tion with a full-time officials to become better informed about the Clemson University’s Master of Public Ad-
staff in Columbia, Association’s legislative program. The Association ministration program is a sponsor of the Institute.
SCAC is governed by also hosts a reception for all members of the S.C. This certificate program helps county of-
a 29-member Board of General Assembly during this conference. ficials enhance their skills and abilities. Courses
Directors selected by 0 Annual Conference — Held in August, this are offered at the Annual and Mid-Year Con-
county officials at the conference is open to all elected and appointed ferences and at the County Council Coalition
Association’s Annual officials. The conference includes a business ses- Meeting in the fall.
Conference. sion, general session, workshops, group meetings, SCAC also sponsors a number of continu-
Counties have and exhibits of county products and services. ing education webcasts and webinars for county
made tremendous progress since the enactment 0 Legislative Conference — Held in December, officials and employees throughout the year at no
of the Home Rule Act in 1975. County govern- this conference allows members of the Legislative charge to counties. Within a few weeks after the
ment has also become more diverse in order to Committee to discuss and adopt a legislative live broadcast, county officials and employees are
meet the increasing needs of its citizens. SCAC program for the upcoming year. The committee able to access the session as a video on demand
is dedicated to providing programs and services is composed of each council chairman along with via SCCounties.org.
that equip county officials with the tools to gov- the Association’s Board of Directors.
ern effectively.
Q SCAC offers a number of financial services Q SCAC provides legal assistance to county Q South Carolina counties are able to collect
to its member counties. The Association spon- governments by rendering legal opinions, prepar- delinquent emergency medical services debts,
sors two self-funded insurance trusts to provide ing amicus curiae briefs, drafting ordinances, and magistrate and family court fines, hospital debts,
workers’ compensation and property and liability consulting with other county officials. as well as other fees owed to the counties through
coverage. The trusts are designed specifically to The Association provides support to coun- SCAC’s Setoff Debt Collection Program.
meet the unique needs of local governments. ties involved in litigation that might affect other Debts are submitted through the Associa-
counties. It also sponsors the Local Government tion to the S.C. Department of Revenue to be
SCAC also offers the following services Attorneys’ Institute, which provides six hours of matched with income tax refunds. The debt is
through affiliate organizations: GovDeals inter- continuing legal education for local government deducted from a refund and returned through
net auction of surplus assets; and competitive attorneys. SCAC to the claimant.
purchasing discounts through Forms and Sup-
ply, Inc. and the U.S. Communities purchasing
cooperative.
Q The S.C. General Assembly Q SCAC publishes an annual Q SCAC provides research and in South Carolina, and Case Law Af-
convenes each January in Columbia Directory of County Officials listing technical assistance in many areas to fecting Local Government are made
and adjourns sine die in May. One in addresses and telephone numbers of those counties that request it. The available to county officials.
every four bills introduced affects county offices and their elected and Association staff annually responds
county governments. appointed officials. The Association to hundreds of inquiries from SCAC’s website address is:
SCAC monitors each bill as it also publishes Carolina Counties county officials ranging from simple
is introduced and keeps its members Newsletter five times a year to keep requests for a sample ordinance to SCCounties.org
up-to-date on all legislative activity the Association’s membership in- more complex questions requiring
with a weekly Friday Report. The As- formed about legislation and various considerable research. The Associa- The site provides county of-
sociation also dispatches Legislative county news. County Focus Magazine tion also develops technical research ficials with the latest information
Alerts and publishes Acts That Affect is published four times a year and bulletins and conducts surveys on a on SCAC programs, services, and
Counties each year. features articles on county trends, variety of subjects. Regular publica- meetings as well as legislative infor-
innovations, and other subjects of tions such as the Wage and Salary mation, research and survey results,
interest to county officials—includ- Report, Home Rule Handbook, A and links to other local government
ing a “County Update” section. Handbook for County Government resources.
Advocacy. Education. Collaboration.
• SCAC • 1919 Thurmond Mall • PO Box 8207 • Columbia, SC 29202-8207 •
• (803) 252-7255 • Toll-Free: 1-800-922-6081 • Fax (803) 252-0379 • E-mail: scac@scac.sc •
26 Volume 31, Number 3SCAC Staff
Timothy C. Winslow
Executive Director
twinslow@scac.sc
Joshua C. Rhodes
Deputy Executive Director and 1919 Thurmond Mall
General Counsel Columbia, SC 29201
jrhodes@scac.sc
PO Box 8207
Anna B. Berger Columbia, SC 29202-8207
Senior Director of Operations
aberger@scac.sc 803-252-7255
Fax: 803-252-0379
scac@scac.sc
www.SCCounties.org
Tish F. Anderson Dana T. Homesley Daina M. Riley
Deputy Director of Administrative Services Administrative Assistant Staff Attorney
tanderson@scac.sc dhomesley@scac.sc driley@scac.sc
Robert E. Benfield, ARM, AINS Kim P. Hudson Beth A. Segars
Director of Risk Management Services Senior Claims Adjuster, SCCWCT Claims Adjuster, SCCWCT
rbenfield@scac.sc khudson@scac.sc dsegars@scac.sc
Kelly H. Benson, AIC Lang C. Kelly, ARM, AIC Pam N. Selkinghaus, ARM
Senior Claims Adjuster, SCCWCT Claims Manager, SCCWCT Insurance Trusts’ Program Coordinator
kbenson@scac.sc lkelly@scac.sc pselkinghaus@scac.sc
Sharon D. Berkowitz Pearlena A. Khalif-Govan Ann B. Shealy
Program Coordinator Administrative Assistant Recovery Specialist, SCCWCT
sberkowitz@scac.sc pkhalif@scac.sc ashealy@scac.sc
Amber L. Brazell Cindy J. King Leslie M. Simpson
Program Coordinator Accounting Manager, SCCWCT Staff Attorney
abrazell@scac.sc cking@scac.sc lsimpson@scac.sc
Janet L. Cook N. Taylor Lee Alexander W. Smith
Senior Claims Adjuster, SCCWCT Administrative Specialist, SCCWCT Staff Attorney
jcook@scac.sc nlee@scac.sc asmith@scac.sc
H. Warren Counts Jr., CPA M. Kent Lesesne John J. Snelling
Controller Director of Governmental Affairs Senior Claims Adjuster, SCCWCT
wcounts@scac.sc klesesne@scac.sc jsnelling@scac.sc
Caroline Deevey, CIC, AAI, CISR, CRIS, INS Robert J. Lyon, CPM, CPPB Rachael P. Stephenson
Insurance Trusts’ Assistant Coordinator IT/Procurement Director Claims Supervisor, SCCWCT
cdeevey@scac.sc rlyon@scac.sc rstephenson@scac.sc
John K. DeLoache Owen A. McBride Ryan C. Tooley
Senior Staff Attorney Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs Special Projects Coordinator
jdeloache@scac.sc omcbride@scac.sc rtooley@scac.sc
Jennifer M. Haworth Mark A. McKinney Susan B. Turkopuls
Member Services Coordinator Claims Manager, SCCP< Director of Research and Training
jhaworth@scac.sc mmckinney@scac.sc sturkopuls@scac.sc
Crystal D. Hayden-Jeffcoat Burdetta M. Miller Rick K. Ucinski
Claims Adjuster II, SCCWCT Claims Adjuster, SCCWCT Field Representative
cjeffoat@scac.sc bmiller@scac.sc rucinski@scac.sc
John D. Henderson, ARM, ALCM W. Stuart Morgan III John O. Wienges
Director of Insurance Services Public Information Director Governmental Affairs Liaison
jhenderson@scac.sc smorgan@scac.sc jwienges@scac.sc
Van Henson, CPM Colleen Motley Mary E. Williams
Risk Manager Senior Claims Adjuster, SCCWCT Administrative Assistant
vhenson@scac.sc cmotley@scac.sc mwilliams@scac.sc
Chris W. Hinson Nilda A. Padgett
Senior Adjuster, SCCP< Director of Administrative Services
chinson@scac.sc npadgett@scac.sc
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