Wake Up, Speak Up, Act Up
We’re familiar with the tale of the frog in the pot failing to recognize the gradual increase in the water temperature until it’s too late and he’s boiling. If only he was aware and could take evasive action….My question is simple, when did we become frogs?
Wake up
This administration’s blatant lawlessness, grift, racism and contempt for justice is on full display every day. We watch people randomly rounded up, detained, abducted and deported — without evidence, without due process and without legal representation. Now they are arresting judges and elected officials acting in their official capacity and contemplating targeting and deporting US citizens. Wake up. It’s time to stand and say no.
We’re watching supply chains return to the bare shelves, hoarding and price gouging days of COVID. Our neighbors lose jobs, face reduced hours and see their earnings plummet while costs soar. The republicans promised cheaper eggs and a booming economy and now say it’s our patriotic duty to suffer through this “short term pain” of untold duration. Wake up, their economic agenda is a massive failure and we’re footing the bill.
They are writing plans and budget resolutions that will abruptly reduce medicaid and access to healthcare for millions of Americans in order to secure tax breaks for the wealthy. Drastic unfocused cuts across all aspects of the government has yielded very little in savings and unleashed chaos in our lives. Wake up, we know this is a recipe for disaster.
They evict POCs here legally, legitimately, seeking asylum and deport Afghan refugees that partnered with and helped us during that war; as they welcome and support remnants of apartheid from South Africa. You don’t have to be a subject area expert to know none of this passes the sniff test.
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Apr 20, 2025 Newsletter
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Polling Location Changes (April 2025)
I’m writing to you regarding the relocation of several polling locations in Greenwood County.
Shoals Junction 032 – The polling location has been moved from Greenville Presbyterian Church to The Ware Shoals Volunteer Fire Department located at 1312 Morgan Rd. in Hodges. We used the new location in the 2024 General Election with no issues. This is a permanent move.
Mimosa Crest 035 – The polling location has been moved from Emerald Baptist Church to
Oaks of Greenwood located at 116 Enterprise Ct. in Greenwood. We used the new location in the 2024 General Election with no issues. This is a permanent move.
Emerald 027 – the polling location has moved from The Medford Center to the James C Self Conference Center. Both locations are on the Piedmont Technical College campus. We will install ample signage to notify the voters of this change and direct them to the new polling location. This information will be included in the state required notice of election advertisement. This is a permanent move.
Parson’s Mill 048 –This location formerly housed Greenwood Baptist Church. Greenwood County purchased the property in 2023 and is currently using the property for Greenwood County operations while the courthouse and Park Plaza undergo renovations. We were allowed to use the property for all local and statewide elections in the 2024 election season. It is unclear at this time if we can continue to use this property. I will keep you up to date on the status.
Graham’s Glen 050 – Currently housed at St. Mark United Methodist Church, Coronaca Campus. The church has been placed up for sale, so we were asked to find another polling location. We spoke with officials from the Burton Center on Hwy 72/221 and they have graciously agreed to let us use their facility as a polling location for all future elections. This is a permanent move.
In keeping with SC Law, we will post a sign at each of the previous polling sites, The sign will include the name of the new polling location, the physical address, and our telephone number in case of questions. We will install appropriate signage at each new location to direct the voters. We have mailed new voter registration cards to the voters affected by these changes.
Sincerely,
Connie Moody
Director
Voter Registration & Elections Office
Greenwood County
Mar 31, 2025 Newsletter
Our latest email newsletter is out! Click the image below to read.
Jan 01 2025 Newsletter
Our latest email newsletter is out! Click the excerpt below to read
- A tribute to President Jimmy Carter
- Information about our January Breakfast Meeting
- Pre-filed bills in the SC General Assembly
- Information about REAL ID and the May deadline
Dec 2024 Breakfast Meeting: Christmas Trivia
We offered 10 multiple choice Christmas-themed trivia questions at our last breakfast meeting. How well did YOU score on them?
Dec 2024 Breakfast Meeting: Moving Forward
Chair Bill Kimler talks about some immediate things we’ll be doing individually and as a party after the Nov 2024 election.
Dec 2024 Breakfast Meeting: Dr. Jumelle Brooks
1st vice chair and former State House candidate Dr. Jumelle Brooks shared some post-election thoughts.
Dec 2024 Breakfast Meeting: 2024 Election Review
Chair Bill Kimler discusses the Nov 5 election at the national, state and local level. Things are bad – but there certainly not as bad as they seem!
