Category Archives: In the news

Kleckley Campaign Sue Billy Garrett Over Residency Qualifications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 7, 2024 CONTACT: press@franciekleckley.com LEXINGTON, SC — Francie Kleckley, a 40-year resident of Lexington and candidate for state Senate District 10, today filed an action for Declaratory Judgment and a Motion for a Temporary and Permanent … Continue reading

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Yellow Dog Democrats and Candidate’s Best Friends: Grand Opening of Francie Kleckley’s Greenwood Office

by Laine Horowitz, GWCDP Secretary The weather was gloomy for the grand opening of the Greenwood office for Francie Kleckley, Candidate for SC Senate District 10. Senate District 10 was redistricted in 2021, a redistricting in which Abbeville and McCormick … Continue reading

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SCDP CHAIR TRAV ROBERTSON, JR. WILL NOT SEEK A FOURTH TERM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Trav Robertson Jr., trav@scdp.orgFebruary 22, 2023 COLUMBIA, SC –  Serving in his capacity since 2017, Trav Robertson, Jr. has decided not to seek another term as Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party. “For 25 years, I’d hoped … Continue reading

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Campaigns for SCDP Leadership Have Begun

On Saturday, Feb 4, Brandon Upson, leader of the South Carolina Democratic Party’s Black Caucus, publicly launched his campaign to be the next Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party. Brandon spoke with the Greenwood County Democrats in 2021. In … Continue reading

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McCravy’s Abortion Reversal Mandate tabled

The following report came from Nick Reynolds, political reporter for the Post & Courier. Sitting in the House Judiciary Committee, where lawmakers are discussing a bill that would require healthcare providers to push an unproven “abortion reversal” procedure to abortion … Continue reading

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That’s the truth

We hear about the struggles to get massive legislation passed in DC and and several express frustration as we see all the gory details of “how the sausage gets made” played out in the media. But this year truly has … Continue reading

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1st Annual Floyd’s Fish Fry & Cookout in the Books!

With the delivery of the final prize to the last raffle winner, we declare the 1st Annual Floyd’s Fish Fry & Cookout to be fully closed-out and an amazing part of GWCDP history! You can read more about the event … Continue reading

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GWCDP Executive Committee Statement on the Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President Kamala Harris

Greenwood, S.C.— Today, the Greenwood County Democratic Party leadership issued the following statement commemorating the historic inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala D. Harris: “Last week’s inauguration reaffirmed the strength of democracy in our great Nation and fulfilled … Continue reading

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Newsletter for Jan 19, 2021

In this Newsletter: Message from the Chair Candidate Updates GWCDP News Our Community News & Noteworthy Legislative Updates Upcoming Events Message from the Chair Tomorrow marks the end of one of the most difficult periods of our country’s history and … Continue reading

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Newsletter for Jan 2, 2021

In this Newsletter: Message from the Chair Candidate Updates GWCDP News Our Community News & Noteworthy Upcoming Events Message from the Chair I sincerely wish you a safe, healthy and happy 2021! There’s been enough loss and pain in 2020 … Continue reading

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