David Seifert, chief financial officer for the City of Greer(opens in a new tab), received this year's Professional Achievement Award from the SC Municipal Finance Officers, Clerks and Treasurers Association.
The American Planning Association(opens in a new tab) named Uptown Greenwood(opens in a new tab) one of 15 Great Places in America(opens in a new tab), an honor recognizing "exemplary planning that has resulted in stronger, healthier and more just communities."
The Charleston Fire Department(opens in a new tab) earned a favorable rating on its annual compliance report from the Center for Public Safety Excellence(opens in a new tab), affirming its status as an internationally accredited fire department. It is one of 22 departments in the country to be accredited and rated ISO Class 1.
The cities of Charleston(opens in a new tab) and Greenville(opens in a new tab) took the No. 1 and No. 3 spot, respectively, in Condé Nast Traveler's(opens in a new tab) 2017 Readers' Choice Awards survey, "The Best Small Cities in the U.S.(opens in a new tab)"