As we approach the upcoming elections, it's crucial for Horry County voters to understand their early voting options, particularly how to vote absentee. Eligible voters include those with physical disabilities, individuals 65 years or older, members of the Armed Forces and their families, emergency hospital patients, individuals with work obligations, caregivers attending to the sick…
South Carolina is one of only two states — the other being Wyoming — without a hate crimes law. On Monday April 8th, 2024, members of the community assembled at an event hosted by the City of Myrtle Beach at the HGTC building for presentation and community discussion. The event's main spokesperson, U.S. Attorney Adair…
In a recent development that has caught the attention of the Horry County community, Congressman Russell Fry sent a letter on March 27 to Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Congressman Fry's letter demanded information about allegations suggesting migrants were being "deposited" into Myrtle Beach hotels, a false claim that…
Let’s reclaim our legacy as a place of diverse voices and values. Let’s work together to ensure that Horry County’s future is as bright and inclusive as its people deserve. The time for change is now, and it begins with us!
On May 8,1966, a rainy Mothers Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke to a mostly African-American audience in the small town of Kingstree, SC, about the importance of voting. The Williamsburg County Voters League sponsored the gathering of about 5,000 people.
“Let us march on ballot boxes,” said Dr. King famously, as he urged his…
The delegate system in South Carolina for the Democratic Party, as with other states, plays a crucial role in the process of nominating the party's candidate for the Presidential Election. This system involves a series of caucuses, primary elections, and conventions that ultimately determine which delegates will represent South Carolina at the Democratic National Convention.…
Carlottia Ann Washington Scott
October 28, 1946 – February 27, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we honor the memory of Carlottia Scott, whose life's work embodied the very essence of dedication, leadership, and compassion. A stalwart member of the Democratic Women's Council and a venerable figure in the Horry County Democratic…
We hope this message finds you well and engaged in the ongoing pursuit of a more just and inclusive society. The Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP) has always been committed to fostering an open and accessible platform for all citizens to participate in local political affairs. Our activists have worked tirelessly to break down historical…
As we close out the year, Americans are faced with the prospect of a 2024 Presidential race that promises to be a rematch of the ugly 2020 contest. While most Americans enjoy a good rematch, (think Ali/Frazier), the potential battle for the highest office in the land has many souring on politics that have become…
Let’s come together, celebrate the democratic spirit, and pave the way for a successful first-in-the-nation Democratic primary.
Horry County Democrats attended HCDP’s 11th annual SHORE Dinner Sunday, Oct. 22, in Myrtle Beach, helping to raise funds to support the party’s efforts to elect great candidates and oppose MAGA Republican efforts to restrict our most basic freedoms.
South Carolina Democratic Chair Cristale Spain welcomed the crowd and expressed appreciation for their financial support.
“We have…
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Contact: Voter Protection Committee - vpcrus2023@gmail.com
Phone: (843)488-4237
Location: Starts at HCDP Office 311-C Beaty Street
VOTE EARLY: Stroll to the Polls with HCDP
Early Voters for municipal elections around Horry County will be joined by supporters to Stroll to the Polls Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 12 noon, starting at the HCDP Office, 311-C Beaty St.,…
Get ready to be inspired, because the Horry County Democratic Party's SHORE Dinner is just around the corner, and this year's Keynote Speaker is none other than the remarkable Karen Gray Houston. On Sunday, October 22nd, we have the privilege of hosting an evening filled with warmth, camaraderie, and the wisdom of a truly extraordinary…
CONWAY, SC – Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP) is pleased to announce that our 11th Annual SHORE Fundraising Dinner speaker will be journalist Karen Gray Houston, author of Daughter of the Boycott, Carrying on a Montgomery Family’s Civil Rights Legacy on October 22nd, 2023.
Houston’s book, published in May 2020, recounts her father’s leadership of the…
The MAGA-inspired drive to ban books deemed objectionable in Horry County public school libraries appears to be gaining steam and opponents of such censorship are urged to let school board members know of their concerns.
Julinna Oxley, professor of philosophy at Coastal Carolina University, told the Carolina Forest Democratic Club Tuesday, Sept. 12 that the censorship…
Horry County in South Carolina is quickly becoming the deepest red area in the Palmetto State. Consider, for instance, that no opposing parties currently occupy a seat on the Horry County Council or the Horry County Schools Board of Education. In many cases, no member of an opposing party was even on the ballot. In 2020,…
Led by its Gun Sense Committee, members of HCDP strongly supported National Gun Violence Awareness Day “Wear Orange” activities that took place in Horry County June 2 and the weekend of June 3 and 4, including participation at the Grand Strand Pride event at Chapin Park in Myrtle Beach kicking off 2023 Pride Month. “The…
The HCDP Gun Sense Action Committee will participate with other local advocacy groups to commemorate Nation Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 2.
Also, the Grand Strand Chapter of Moms Demand Action is sponsoring a number of events, including a Stop Gun Violence Rally at the Myrtle Beach Skywheel on June 2 at 8 pm.
The HCDP…
Governor,
Based upon your recent comments, it’s o you don’t like Democrats very much. If truth be told, we don’t like you much either. The difference is, we don’t have to, but you were elected to serve ALL South Carolinians, not just those who voted for you. So, when you make remarks that you would “hunt…
The Republicans are continuing to try to virtually outlaw abortions in the state as Gov. Henry McMaster has called the state legislature back for a special session to work on a bill that would ban most abortions as early as six weeks.
Lawmakers had barely gotten home after the General Assembly adjourned May 11 when they…