Yearly Archives: 2017

Merry Christmas / Goodbye 2017

Hello Fellow Democrats! Merry Christmas to all of you and your families. I hope Santa was good to you! He was great to me! My Baby Girl gave me a book of memories of the Obama years chronicled by his … Continue reading

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First time running: Mal Hyman

This is the first in a series of posts that will highlight our elected officials and candidates, focusing on what it takes to run for office. Hopefully, their stories will help inspire YOU to make a difference and help turn … Continue reading

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Legislator Spotlight: Your Name Here

There are 124 House Districts in South Carolina. Democrats control 46 of those, Republicans 78. We’ve got a lot of ground to make up. For this week’s Legislator Spotlight, we’re turning the Spotlight on you. The members of our caucus … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the Alabama Senate election

Hello fellow Democrats and congratulations! I know you were, as was I, very invested in the Alabama race between Roy Moore (R) and Doug Jones (D). This is another example that when all of America’s citizens participate in the voting … Continue reading

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A Few Words about Dr. Larry A. Jackson

A special message from Charles Lewis, Chair: It is with a heavy heart that I reach out to you.  I know most of you have heard of the passing of Dr. Larry A. Jackson, past president of Lander University.  A … Continue reading

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GWCDP Breakfast Meeting Minutes – Nov 4, 2017

Meeting Called to Order 9:30 am: Chair, Charles Lewis Opening Prayer: Rev. James Thompson Introduction of Special Guests: Sen. Floyd Nicholson Ryan & Ryan Senator Nicholson introduced Don and Barron Ryan, the father and son piano duo known as Ryan & … Continue reading

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Congratulations Democrats! WINS in VA, NJ, Spartanburg, Greenville and many more. Be encouraged – keep fighting the good fight. Today marks the first year of the President’s win and there have been NO significant achievements in that time – except … Continue reading

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Benjamin E. Mays – An Important Event in Greenwood

Yesterday marked a very important day for the history of Greenwood, SC: The unveiling of a statue honoring the memory and legacy of one of our county’s most important residents, Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays. Much can be said of this man’s … Continue reading

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Poll Workers Needed!

Connie Moody, Director of the Voter Registration and Elections office, is looking to hire Poll Workers and Managers now.  For a day’s work during any of the elections, a Poll Worker receives $135.00. Connie is eager to get the help … Continue reading

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What’s That Smell?

A message from Trav Robertson, Chair, South Carolina Democratic Party Friends, If you noticed a horrible smell in the Upstate yesterday don’t be alarmed. It was just the smell of Swamp Water blowing in from Washington, D.C. Yesterday evening [Monday] the least … Continue reading

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