The Trump Administration is expediting permits for five companies to conduct seismic airgun surveys across most of the mid- and south Atlantic, as the first step in oil and gas exploration. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering whether to grant “Incidental Harassment Authorizations (IHA)” to these companies. Translation? Each IHA would allow a company to harass, injure or kill approximately…

By Scott Pleasant. After a months-long dispute over a shared funding agreement between the Horry County Police Department (HCPD) and the county school system, the Horry County School Board has voted unanimously to outsource school safety to a private security company. The Horry County school system has for many years partnered with the Horry County Police to…

Conway, SC, May 20--Bennie Swans, chairman of the Horry County Democratic Party, calls for “all people of conscience to undertake a new wave of citizen action” to stop the devastating impact the Republican health care bill would have on South Carolinians and all but wealthy Americans. Mr. Swans pointed to projections by Families USA which show that…

At our county party convention on March 22, 2016, HCDP chose Delegates and Alternates for a two-year term to represent Horry at the annual South Carolina Democratic Party conventions in 2016 and 2017. As one of the largest counties in South Carolina, and based on the number of registered voters, HCDP was authorized to select 94 Delegates - 47…

Democrats in Horry County under the age of 35 now have an organization and a leader specifically focused on their concerns. Jennifer Cangeme became the chair of the Young Democrats of Horry County in late 2016 after spending a year in the SCDP Clyburn Political Fellowship program, which trains young people to take leadership roles and run…

Horry County Democrats are deeply concerned about the direction our country is headed under the new Administration and people are taking action. Our numbers of volunteers are growing as are our plans and dreams to expand efforts to educate voters and support candidates. We want to offer prospective candidates financial support, provide training materials, and other…

The Democratic Women’s Council of Horry County (DWCHC) has announced that its 2017 Scholarship Essay Contest is now underway. In 2017, two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Horry County high school seniors for the best 1,000-1,500 word essay on the topic “Why Does Electing Democrats Matter to Me.” This is the 11th year of the competition. Since…

As we welcome 2017, we are confronted with new and challenging realities. Republicans now control the U.S. House, the Senate, and the Office of the President. Instead of turning South Carolina blue, we watched in dismay as traditionally blue states turned red, and in Horry County we failed to win any elections where we competed. Rather than give…

Over 50 passionate Democrats from across South Carolina gathered last weekend for the launch of the second annual SCDP Clyburn Political Fellowship. The program is named for Representative James Clyburn (D-SC 6), Assistant Democratic Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives and third ranking member of the Democratic leadership in Washington. Horry County is represented by two…

From White House.Gov. Since George Washington, U.S. presidents have often delivered a final address to the American people as a way to share both their reflections on their time in office and their outlook on the future of our country. As his time in office comes to a close, President Barack Obama will return to Chicago to…

by Bernie Sanders NOV. 11, 2016 Millions of Americans registered a protest vote on Tuesday, expressing their fierce opposition to an economic and political system that puts wealthy and corporate interests over their own. I strongly supported Hillary Clinton, campaigned hard on her behalf, and believed she was the right choice on Election Day. But Donald…

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2016 - Thank you for being a part of this campaign. We didn't get the result we wanted, and of course we will always regret that. But when everything we believe in was on the line, we stood up and battled and gave it our all. I take great pride in that.…

COLUMBIA,  Nov. 9, 2016 - My Fellow Democrats, To say that I am disappointed in last night’s results would be an understatement, as I know it would be for many of you. The implications will take some time to fully assess, process, and come to terms with. But the time for reflection must be brief, and must be…

Note correction for Ocean Forest #1 URGENT: The Sun News has printed wrong information about five polling locations. ALL Horry County precincts are voting in their usual location. Please share this news with others who may be affected. Five precincts were moved for the February 2016 presidential primaries because they occurred on a Saturday. All five…

By Jaime Harrison. Our nation stands at a crossroads like no other we have encountered for well over a century.  At no time since the 19th century have the two political parties presented such starkly different visions for our country. The Republican Party of Donald Trump presents a dark vision of a nation in decline.  In Trump’s…

Jimmy Washington is asking Carolina Forest and Myrtle Beach voters to keep him on Horry County Council.  His final campaign rally will be held this Saturday, Nov.  5, 5:00-7:00 pm, at the field outside Mt. Olive AME Church, 1108 Carver Street in Myrtle Beach. Free food and beverages will be served. Washington won the seat in…