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Rep. Ro Khanna to Host SC "Benefits Over Billionaires" Town Halls in Republican-Held Districts
Rep. Ro Khanna will hold two “Benefits Over Billionaires” town halls with Rep. Jonathan Jackson in Republican-held districts in South Carolina: Goose Creek on July 19th with State Rep. JA Moore (Rep. Mace's district) and Greenville with faith leaders
Jul 11, 2025
Gov. McMaster Announces Deployment of South Carolina Team to Texas for Flood Response
Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of South Carolina Task Force 1 (SC-TF1), the state's Urban Search and Rescue team, to assist with response and recovery efforts following severe flooding in Texas
Jul 8, 2025
SCDP Presents “On the Road with Gavin Newsom” Meeting with Communities Across Rural SC
The South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP) is launching a multi-county “On the Road” series with California Governor Gavin Newsom in an effort to bring national Democratic leaders directly to rural SC communities
Jul 3, 2025
U.S. Senate Candidate Lee Johnson Releases Statement on on Senator Graham Voting to Pass the “Big Beautiful Bill”
Lee Johnson, a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate against Lindsey Graham, released the following statement in response to Lindsey Graham and Senate Republicans passing the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on Tuesday.
Jul 1, 2025
Gov. McMaster to Chair First Meeting of Trump's Homeland Security Advisory Council
Governor Henry McMaster will chair the first meeting of President Donald J. Trump's Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) tomorrow, Wednesday, July 2, at 10 a.m. The governor was appointed chair of HSAC by President Trump in April.
Jul 1, 2025
Lee Johnson visits the Allendale County Hospital as Senate debates budget bill that would shut down rural hospitals
Lee Johnson, a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate against Lindsey Graham, toured the Allendale County Hospital and met with its CEO, Lari Gooding, on Monday as the U.S. Senate debates the “One Big Beautiful Bill"
Jul 1, 2025
Johnnie Garmon Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits
U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation.
Jul 1, 2025
Mount Pleasant Town Council Members Endorse Will Haynie’s Re-election Campaign
Five members of Mount Pleasant Town Council endorsed Mayor Will Haynie’s re-election campaign today.
Jun 30, 2025
Statement from SCDP Chair on the Supreme Court's Planned Parenthood Decision
The following statement is from South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain on the Decision by the United States Supreme Court upholding the State of South Carolina’s Ban on Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood
Jun 26, 2025
Gov. McMaster Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Victory in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in South Carolina's favor in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
Jun 26, 2025
STATEMENT: Partisan gerrymandering case reaches South Carolina Supreme Court
Nonpartisan civil rights organizations argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court today that the state constitution forbids partisan gerrymandering, or the rigging of electoral maps to protect a political party’s advantage in elections.
Jun 24, 2025
Gov. McMaster Signs Behavioral Health Restructuring Bill Into Law
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by members of the General Assembly, state agency leaders, and other state officials for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 2, establishing the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Jun 24, 2025
Upcoming Events
PWAC Student Exhibition
The Public Works Art Center’s yearly Student Art Exhibition is a wonderful opportunity for students from all over the tri-county area to showcase their artwork in the gallery. All students, regardless of school, district, grade level, or type of ...
Jul 14, 2025
10:00 AM5:00 PM
Stitch & Bitch
Every Monday night 6pm - 10pm! Hangout with fellow hookers, enjoy a brew or two, and bitch the night away. Bring your current fiber art project or materials to start a new one. All skill levels welcome!
Jul 14, 2025
6:00 PM10:00 PM
The Shark is Broken
The Shark is Broken By Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon Southeast Regional Premiere Directed by Sharon Graci Featuring Rodney Lee Rogers, R.W. Smith, & David Mandel The open ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed . . . again. The lead actors—theatre ...
Jul 14, 2025
7:30 PM9:30 PM