South Carolina Association of Countywide Elected Executives

07/07/2017

SCACEE Would Like To Congratulate
TERRIANNA CAMERON & BRANDON GOINGS On
Being Selected As Our 2017-2018 Scholarship Recipients!!!

02/22/2017

February 21, 2017 - SCACEE Board of Directors met today for their regular business meeting and also to finalize all the details for the upcoming annual SCACEE Conference which will be held next month, March 21-24 at the Beach Cove Resort in North Myrtle Beach. The board has put together a great agenda filled with valuable training and informative discussions. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. For more information you may contact SCACEE Treasurer Elizabeth Hair at 803-905-5018 or at [email protected].

10/23/2016

Columbia, SC – Laurens County Sheriff Ricky Chastain was recently recognized by the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association for his service to Laurens County at a luncheon following their quarterly business meeting. Sheriff Chastain was presented with a certificate and a retired sheriff’s badge in honor of his sixteen years of service as the chief law enforcement of Laurens County by SCSA President Sheriff Mike Hunt of Aiken County.

Sheriff Chastain said he was grateful for having had the opportunity to serve the citizens of Laurens County for twenty-seven years and especially for the sixteen years they had given him as their sheriff. Sheriff Chastain said when he was elected he made a commitment to the voters that he would aggressively work to arrest and prosecute those dealing illegal drugs and he feels that he has accomplished that. He said that his office has been a leader in the state in the number of arrests made for illegal drug violations. "I’m very proud of the men and women who have worked with me and the partnerships we have forged with other agencies. Together we have made a difference and our stats prove it." Chastain said. "When others may sit idly by and say there isn’t a problem my deputies and our law enforcement partners are out in the field making a difference for our communities."

Chastain said there are so many things he is proud to have seen accomplished over his years as sheriff that he couldn’t possibly name them all but just a few are being the first in the state to utilize department-wide body cameras for patrol deputies, establishing a GED program for inmates to help reduce recidivism, starting the Christmas for Kids Program which has raised over $200,000.00 in funds and merchandise that has assisted over 15,000 children and implementing Project Lifesaver to assist families of loved ones with Alzheimer’s. Sheriff Chastain said the list of accomplishments and technological advancements his staff has achieved to better the lives of the citizens of Laurens County is something he will be forever proud of. "I could not have asked for a better staff, county council or county administration to work with," Chastain said. "When we all work together we can achieve much."

Pictured left to right: Jarrod Bruder, Executive Director of the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association; Sheriff Ricky Chastain, Laurens County; Sheriff Mike Hunt, President – South Carolina Sheriff’s Association

08/27/2016

The 2016 Annual SCACEE Training and Networking Conference was a success! Countywide elected officials from all over South Carolina enjoyed in-depth educational sessions, peer discussions, and networking events to exchange ideas and best practices with experts and colleagues from around the state. We look forward to seeing more new faces and old friends at our 2017 conference in March.

08/26/2016

Sheriff Ricky Chastain finishes term as President of the South Carolina Association of Countywide Elected Executives

August 26, 2016 - Laurens County Sheriff Ricky Chastain completed a three-year term as President of the South Carolina Association of Countywide Elected Executives (SCACEE) this week at the end their annual training conference.

SCACEE consists of members from all forty-six counties in the State of South Carolina who have been elected to a countywide office. These offices consist of those of the Auditor, Clerk of Court, Coroner, Probate Judge, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, and Sheriff.

SCACEE's primary mission is to preserve and defend the rights of South Carolina Citizens and to insure proper services are being provided as established by the US Constitution, SC Constitution, State Statutes and local ordinances.
"It has been my pleasure to serve as president of SCACEE for the last three years," Chastain said. "The experience has helped me foster a great working relationship with our elected officials from across the state. The opportunity to network with these great individuals and share common concerns and solutions for the citizens of South Carolina has been invaluable."
Horry County Auditor Lois Eargle was sworn in as the new incoming President of SCACEE.

Pictured left to right are Laurens County Coroner Nick Nichols, Laurens County Sheriff Ricky Chastain, Retired Barnwell County Auditor Jim Fickling, Horry County Auditor Lois Eargle, Retired Berkeley Conty Coroner Wade Arnette and Marlboro County Treasurer Delores Barrington.

08/24/2016

August 24, 2016 - We are having a great meeting today at the South Carolina Association of Countywide Elected Executives Training. I would like to thank State Senator Greg Hembree for taking the time out of his busy schedule to stop by this morning and provide us with an insightful legislative update as well as share his vision on the future of the great State of South Carolina. Senator Hembree represents District 28 which includes Dillon and Horry Counties. Pict. left to right - Laurens County Sheriff Ricky Chastain - SCACEE President, Horry County Auditor Lois Eargle - SCACEE Vice President, SC State Senator Greg Hembree - District 28

07/15/2016

Greetings everyone,

Please find in this email a link to the agenda and registration forms for the 2016 SCACEE Fall Conference to be held August 23-26.

You should be receiving a hard copy in the mail or you can go ahead and print these forms out to register for the training. If you don't mind, please share this email with the link to other Countywide Elected Officials in your county. We would love for everyone that is able to attend.

It has been a true pleasure serving with you and I look forward to seeing everyone soon.

Ricky Chastain

Follow this link to register for the conference:

2016 Fall Academy August 23 - 26, 2016 Beach Cove Resort, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

03/28/2016

10/20/2015

SCACEE Board of Directors Meeting - October 20, 2015

10/03/2015

09/15/2015

September 15, 2015 - Board of Directors Meeting for the South Carolina Association of Countywide Elected Executives in Santee, SC.