Mary-Kathryn Craft

Communications/PR professional. Writer. Mom. Foodie. Book worm. @UNC Tar Heel

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

📰Policy position in the news: “As South Carolina boasts the strongest population growth rate in the nation, residents are counting on their local governments to deal with the influx of new people,” @TheState on concurrency. 🔗 https://t.co/1qhT9j7NEa

[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

Sine die shout out to the best government affairs team around: Kent, @PackDadSC, @JWienges12, @LMSimpson_ & Avery 👏👏

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

It's the final week of the 2025 legislative session & both chambers worked to advance high-priority bills. Among bills enrolled for ratification are the waste tire disposal bill + the golf cart ordinance bill. Find more in this week's Friday Report 🔗 https://t.co/BGFt8znBNS

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

H. 3858 is not broad tax reform but a targeted special interest tax break that hurts more people than it helps. #H3858

[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

@swiftalert_13 Teal (Taylor’s Version)

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

From Abbeville to York, the 46 County Showcase at the SC State Fair shined a spotlight on what we’ve always known makes the Palmetto State so special—our counties! The Fair and showcase are open through Sunday.

[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

@CJM_UNC @dailytarheel Thank you for all you did for the students and our DTH 🩵🩵

[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

You’ll have to look hard to find a better summary of the state budget than the one right here 👀👀

H/T to one all star team: @PackDadSC @JWienges12 @LMSimpson_ + Kent Lesesne.

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

🗞️ It's a special edition of the Friday Report!
🏛️ The House and Senate passed the budget this week + other bills as the session wrapped. Find a detailed breakdown of legislation important to counties in the final Friday Report of 2024: 🔗 https://t.co/MsZgATZos4

[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

Love a breaking news Friday afternoon!

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

🚨Just in! The legislature’s Budget Conference reached an agreement on the 2024-25 state budget. Of interest to counties ➡️ how Homestead Exemption Fund $$ will be distributed. Check out our alert for the details: https://t.co/9M8gb3Rgq4

[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

The sine die edition of the Friday Report is here 🎉. An end of session masterpiece. Shout out to the team: @PackDadSC @JWienges12 @LMSimpson_ & Kent Lesesne.

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

What a busy legislative session. Read this week's Friday Report for a breakdown of passed legislation ready for ratification, bills sent to conference committee, and bills that will need to be reintroduced next session.
🔗https://t.co/vuK7pDhnOc

[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

@EricMGarcia Go Heels! 🐏

[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

Not sure what’s better. Beating the Blue Devils or reading Adam Lucas’s insights afterwards. Still a #GDTBATH

[Adam Lucas @jadamlucas]

New column: Start to finish, Gameday to Franklin Street, Saturday was perfect for @UNC_Basketball.

https://t.co/ZDMiq6eMqj

[UNC Tar Heels @GoHeels]

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[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

Love an e-newsletter 🗞️. This one gets a little more refined + reader friendly each month. Proud of our team. #communications

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

📢 Exciting news! Our February COMPASS newsletter is here! 🧭 Dive into the latest updates from our insurance trusts meeting, read county spotlights and gain valuable insights on available grants. Don't miss out, check your inbox now! 📰💼

[UNC Tar Heels @GoHeels]

NOTHING FINER.

#GDTBATH

[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

@EricMGarcia HEELS 🩵🩵

[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

Looking forward to Counties Connect soon!

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

🎥SCAC President @RoyCostner has a special invitation for county officials to join us for 2 days of education + advocacy events in February. Book your hotel room for Counties Connect 2024 by Tuesday. https://t.co/mfenAw9lF7

[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

Enjoyed a visit to Barnwell and got to meet some great local leaders.

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

“Your voice is so important. There are a lot of opportunities to make your voice heard,” SCAC President @RoyCostner tells county leaders from Allendale, Bamberg & Barnwell counties at a tri-county gathering to discuss opportunities + challenges. #localleaders #statewidestrength

[Mary-Kathryn Craft @MKCraft]

Proud of these accomplishments in 2023 and ready for a productive 2024 🎊.

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

It's almost time to ring in the new year! ⏰🎉 But before we do, we would like to thank the county officials who serve their communities daily and share a few highlights from the year. 📽 2023 was truly a year for #LocalLeaders showcasing #StatewideStrength 🎇

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

We’re preparing for the 2024 legislative session. Today’s stop included Executive Director @TimWinslow46 and Deputy Executive Director @JoshuaRhodes82 visiting SC House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee Chair @billsandifer to discuss priorities for SC counties.

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SCAC Executive Director Tim Winslow (left) and Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel Josh Rhodes (right) recently met with Speaker @MurrellSmith (center) to discuss SCAC's legislative priorities for the upcoming 2024 legislative session.