ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Democratic gubernatorial nominee Dr. Jermaine Johnson will spend Friday, September 25, in Orangeburg with a four-stop public schedule built around newly registered voters, students across three campuses, and local small business owners. Democratic lieutenant gubernatorial nominee Sam Skardon will join Dr. Johnson for the “Conversations with Candidates” forum at Claflin University.
WHO:
Dr. Jermaine Johnson - Democratic Nominee for Governor of South Carolina (all four stops)
Sam Skardon - Democratic Nominee for Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina (Claflin University forum only)
WHEN & WHERE:
11:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. | HSHP Food Truck Festival - Meet & Greet
High School for Health Professionals (HSHP)
130 Howard Hill Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118
ATTENDING: Dr. Jermaine Johnson
Dr. Johnson will meet newly registered voters for candid conversation and Q&A and will have lunch with the scholars, engaging small business owners, school staff, parents and customers who come on campus for lunch. Members of the Divine Nine will register scholars to vote ahead of Dr. Johnson’s arrival. The festival begins at 11:30 a.m. and will feature approximately 15 or more food trucks on campus.
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. | “Conversations with Candidates” Forum
Claflin University Student Center, Ballroom A
1810 Magnolia St., Orangeburg, SC 29115
HOST: Claflin University Department of Social Sciences
MODERATOR: Orangeburg City Councilwoman and Claflin University Professor of Speech and Drama Annette Dees Grevious
ATTENDING: Dr. Jermaine Johnson and Sam Skardon
“Conversations with Candidates” is a forum providing Claflin students and the local community an opportunity to engage candidates for various elected offices as they prepare to vote in the November election. Candidates will address issues directly impacting young voters, education and the Orangeburg community.
3:15 - 5:00 P.M. | Barbershop Talk - Community Meet & Greet
1116 Boulevard Street, Orangeburg, SC 29118
HOST: Owner, Rudy Bonaparte
ATTENDING: Dr. Jermaine Johnson
Dr. Johnson will sit down with local business owner Rudy Bonaparte to discuss his policy agenda, including investing in fathers and families, passing the Hate Crimes Bill, increasing the focus on trade schools, legalizing and regulating cannabis, improving conditions for workers, and cutting income taxes. Bonaparte is one of the best and most respected barbers in town. Reformed from a troubled youth, he is now a husband, father, mentor and entrepreneur who has expanded his shop so more men can work in the trade.
6:00 - 8:00 P.M. | “Stroll to the Poll” - NPHC Greek Show & Block Party
South Carolina State University
300 College Street NE, Orangeburg, SC 29117
HOSTS: Divine Nine organizations of Orangeburg Alumni, South Carolina State University and Claflin University
ATTENDING: Dr. Jermaine Johnson
Dr. Johnson will interact with current elected officials of Orangeburg and Calhoun counties; SCSU, Claflin and OC Tech personnel; NAACP members; students from each campus; and other candidates in attendance. The event registers SCSU, Claflin University and OC Tech students to vote as Orangeburg County residents using their Orangeburg dorm or off-campus addresses, and high school students are invited to register if their schools were not reached earlier in the day. Candidates running for office will have the opportunity to present their campaigns to students, and current elected officials will be introduced. NPHC alumni chapters are feeding the students and collegiate chapters are open to stroll. Guests in attendance have the option to wear paraphernalia.