Category Archives: In the news
Newsletter for Nov 15, 2020
In this Newsletter: Message from the Chair Candidate Updates GWCDP News Our Community News & Noteworthy Upcoming Events Message from the Chair I’ll share something personal with you: In my past, I was once involved in a very unhealthy marriage (not … Continue reading
Newsletter for Oct 20, 2020
In this Newsletter: Message from the Chair Candidate Updates GWCDP News Voting Rights News & Noteworthy Upcoming Events Message from the Chair This is a very full newsletter this time around. Please take your time and read carefully as there’s … Continue reading
People with Felony Records can Vote in South Carolina. Here’s how:
The South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center is a valuable resource for low income South Carolinians to overcome social, economic & legal injustice. With an office in downtown Columbia they have a staff that includes attorneys, outreach workers, and community … Continue reading
How they voted on the Mandatory Face Mask Ordinance
Below is the email that Self Regional Healthcare President and CEO, Jim Pfeiffer, sent to Greenwood County Council earlier today. Dear County Council Members, We were profoundly disappointed in Greenwood County Council’s failure to pass a mask ordinance at Tuesday … Continue reading
Faith for Black Live March, Greenwood SC (2020-07-11)
On a beautiful Saturday morning, churches all across the county along with elected officials and community members marched in Greenwood and gathered at the Courthouse for song, speeches, and solidarity. See what we saw in the short video below. Hear … Continue reading
COVID-19 Flare-up in SC
The following message was shared with us by fellow GWCDP member, Dylan Fender: When it comes to matters of public health, access to timely, accurate and trusted information is important. That’s why we’re reaching out to community leaders like you. … Continue reading
2019 Spratt Issues Conference
Hosting the First in the South primary, South Carolinians have an important opportunity as the early voters determining the policy shaping the Democratic primary. Therefore, we are excited to use this year’s Issues Conference as an opportunity to set the … Continue reading
Presidential Candidate & Former Vice President Joe Biden to Hold Town Hall in Greenwood!
The Presidential candidate and former Vice President will be in Greenwood THIS THURSDAY, NOV. 21 at Lander University Legion Hall (806 Calhoun Ave, Greenwood, 29649). Doors open at 6 pm and the event will begin at 6:30 pm. To register for … Continue reading
Call Trump’s Crime What It Is: Bribery
“Enough with all the Latin. ‘Quid pro quo’ is a namby-pamby, wishy-washy way to describe the crime President Trump clearly committed in his dealings with Ukraine. The correct term is bribery, and the punishment under federal law is up to … Continue reading
Presidential Candidate Senator Kamala Harris to Come to Greenwood!
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS TO COMMEMORATE VETERAN’S DAY IN GREENWOOD! Senator Harris will hold a conversation with veterans in Greenwood where Harris will discuss her record of fighting for justice for all Americans and her plans as President to … Continue reading
