Robin Gause is not just the Democratic candidate for Horry County Council District 4. She is also the only candidate who will represent the perspective and concerns of women on the all-male council. Tune in to Hot Talk 99.5 WRNN radio on Friday, 10/28 at 7:20 am to hear Robin’s interview with morning show host Liz…

On Saturday, November 5, the Westside Democrats will host Democratic candidates at the 13th annual fall social in historic downtown Conway. The event features William Goff’s famous barbeque with all the fixin’s and Grace Gifford’s renowned vegetarian option. It takes place at Coppers Restaurant, 201 Laurel Street, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Tickets are $12…

November 8 is almost here, and the election is really heating up! HCDP has scheduled additional Poll Watcher trainings for this week and early next week. No pre-registration is required. Weds., Oct. 26, 6:00 pm - Chesterfield Missionary Baptist Church, 8591 Hwy. 90, Longs, SC 29568 Thurs., Oct. 27, 1:00 pm - HCDP…

Absentee Voting has begun in South Carolina, and HCDP strongly urges all eligible Democratic voters to take advantage of this “early voting” to avoid what is certain to be heavy turnout and hours-long delays at county polling precincts on Tuesday, November 8. “The Trump campaign is asking its supporters to challenge voters in heavily Democratic…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 6, 2016) – The South Carolina State Election Commission has announced that all South Carolina voters will now have more time to return voter registration applications for the 2016 General Election.  This will provide additional opportunity for citizens to register who are affected by voter registration office and post office closures related…

Are you supporting one or more people on $7.25 per hour? Or maybe serving in a restaurant for $2.13 per hour plus tips? Are you stuck in a minimum wage job and trying to pay the bills, go to school, raise a kid, have a decent life? Mal Hyman is ready to "Rage for the Wage" with you! …

Noted actor Jeffrey Wright will deliver the keynote address at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on Friday, September 30. The dinner kicks off the annual Democratic Weekend in Columbia. Wright will describe why he is supporting Democrats up and down the ballot in 2016. Throughout his illustrious career, he has been highly-regarded for his skilled portrayal of diverse…

Mandy Powers Norrell, the Democratic state legislator who delivered a searing rebuttal to Gov. Nikki Haley's State of the State speech in January, will be the keynote speaker at the 5th Annual SHORE Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 25 in Myrtle Beach. The 2016 SHORE theme is "Celebrating the Power of Women." Mandy was tapped by the South Carolina Democratic…

Let's Turn Horry Blue! The Horry County Democratic Party will celebrate the Grand Opening of its 2016 campaign headquarters in historic downtown Conway on Tuesday, September 13, from 4:00-7:00 pm. Supporters are invited to "Get on Board" for Democratic wins up and down the ticket on November 8!  Drop by to enjoy refreshments and music, chat…

The final summer screening of "Sonic Sea" is set for Wednesday, August 31 at 7:00 pm in Myrtle Beach. Details on location are here. The film is a powerful testimony to the impact on marine animals of man-made noise such as shipping, sonar and seismic blasting. Although offshore drilling for oil and gas in the Atlantic Ocean…

MYRTLE BEACH, Aug. 22 - Tickets are now on sale for the SHORE Dinner, HCDP's annual gala fundraising event, set for Sunday, September 25 at the Ocean Creek Resort in Myrtle Beach. (What does the name SHORE mean? Watch for our next news blog explaining the history behind the name!) According to Barbara Hake, HCDP 1st…

"Sonic Sea" is a powerful film about the impact on marine animals of man-made noise from shipping, sonar and seismic testing.  The public is invited to attend one of four free screenings in Horry County to learn more about this issue and how to take action to prevent new permits for seismic testing in the Atlantic Ocean. Horry…

Horry County is "now considered one of the nation's heroin hubs."  This stunning statement from a special report broadcast by WPDE-TV in April helped to alert area residents to the deadly grip in our community of this rapidly-growing epidemic. Heroin in Horry will be the focus of special Community Awareness event on Tuesday, August 16, 6:30-8:30 pm…

Looking for some laughs and some good exercise? Bowlers and non-bowlers alike are invited to the "No Tap Bowling Nite" on Saturday, July 23, 4:00 pm at Surfside Bowl, 510 Hwy. 17 North, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. The "No Tap" format calls for four-person teams using one lane per team for three games. Sign up as an…

NOTE DATE CHANGE - TOWN HALL IS TONIGHT, Monday July 25 A Town Hall will be held to discuss the present and future experience of African-Americans in Horry County. Community and organizational leaders, members of the clergy and all citizens of Horry County -- of all races -- are invited to participate. Bennie Swans According…

MYRTLE BEACH, June 30 – Horry County Council District 7 Democratic candidate Harold Phillips is spending this 4th of July holiday weekend going door-to-door, starting today. It's the final push for the council seat vacated by the legendary Councilman James Frazier, who stepped down this past winter for health reasons, prompting this special election. Bucksport born…

This Wednesday, June 29, the North Strand Democrats will host a "meet 'n greet" with Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and District 9 of the Horry County Board of Education.  The event takes place from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Chesterfield Missionary Baptist Church Hall in Longs.  Click here…

You've got a ticket to ride... to Democratic victories in 2016! Rick Elliott Horry County Democrats will kickoff the 2016 campaign with a press conference and meet 'n greet with Democratic Party candidates for local, state and federal office on Wednesday, June 8 at 10:00 am at the historic Myrtle Beach Train Depot in old downtown Myrtle…

Shown left to right are Harold Phillips, Orton Bellamy and Lee Sherman. The District 7 Primary takes place next week on Tuesday, May 17. Polls will be open 7 am - 7 pm. Three local Democrats are vying for this Horry County Council seat held for 35 years by James Frazier, who retired on March 1.…