Pictured: Sharon Verdu (left) from Voter Protection Committee and Lutie Floyd President of Green Sea (both were speakers at the event).
This week the Horry County Democratic Party officially launched the opening of their Voter Protection Clinic in front of the Voter Registration office in Conway. They chose the date of March 31 as it…
The Black Lives Matter movement, born of the brutal police murders of Black men, has grown to become a dynamic force in the U.S., and is a continuation of the civil rights movement for racial acceptance, fair treatment, and equal opportunity.
But, before we can understand the necessity of a criminal justice reform movement like Black…
On Tuesday, March 29, 20222, President Joseph Biden signed the Emmet Till Anti-Lynching Act which made lynching a federal hate crime... it took over 100 years to sign this Act into law.
Thousands of Black Americans, my ancestors, were lynched over and over, yet no one, from elected officials to police to private citizens were…
On March 19th, 2022, representatives from the Horry County Democratic Party Gun Sense Action Committee and the North Strand Democrats, participated at the North Myrtle Beach's St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival. Having a table and tent set up with signage, those present were pleasantly met with members of the public who stopped by to…
“Take Tillman Down” is a chant by protestors heard just in the last year at the South Carolina State House in Columbia.
The group was protesting against the statue of Benjamin Ryan Tillman that stands on the State House grounds in Columbia.
On the Take Tillman Down website, group organizers say “the statue was erected in 1940.…
If you’ve been thinking about running for public office, there are plenty of opportunities in this year’s mid-term elections. The filing period to toss your hat in the ring runs from Wednesday, March 16 until Noon on Wednesday, March 30.
The South Carolina primary elections will take place on June 14, with the general election on…
PICTURED: Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) presents his draconian “American Rescue Plan” to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
A draconian GOP manifesto that would raise taxes and potentially end key social programs is a roadmap for what Republicans may be planning if they win control of Congress and the Presidency.
One of the most powerful Republican…
The Finance Department is responsible for developing, maintaining, and administering all programs related to general accounting functions, invoice audit and certification of funds, cost accounting and payroll functions as well as preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
The FY21 Popular Annual Financial Report.
Review the full report and other County financial statements online here.
Deadline Extended: Applications accepted through April 1, 2022
The Horry County Legislative Delegation is currently seeking applicants for the following boards/commissions that have vacancies, expired terms, or terms that expire in the near future:
Horry County Board of Social Services
Horry County Higher Education Commission
Horry County Transportation Committee
Board of Voter Registration…
Have you been active as an officer in a Horry County precinct for at least 2 years, a member of an HCDP Club or Committee or have been a Democratic candidate for any public office?
Are you at least 18 years of age and a registered voter in Horry County?
Do you wholeheartedly support the principles and…
The Executive Committee (EC) acts as the governing body of the Democratic party with the responsibility of ensuring that all legal duties are carried out appropriately.
The Democratic Party of South Carolina (SCDP) has two levels of Executive Committee. The Precinct Executive Committee members form the County level Executive Committee.
Executive Committee Members Terms
HCDP, per requirements…
The Executive Committee (EC) acts as the governing body of the Democratic party with the responsibility of ensuring that all legal duties are carried out appropriately.
2022 HCDP Combined Precinct Reorganization and County Convention – March 19, 2022 at 10AM.
Due to ongoing health concerns with COVID-19, the South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP) has released an Emergency Declaration Regarding Precinct Reorganization and County Conventions. This declaration describes how counties throughout South Carolina can conduct these two meetings.
The HCDP Executive Committee (EC) approved contactless meetings for both Precinct Reorganization and County Convention for 2022 at the…
When I was in London a few years ago, I was entertained by the sign you see in The Tube (their version of our subways here in the US) saying to “Mind the Gap.” It warns of the danger of mis-stepping into the gap between the train platform and the train.
This could be a…
Abortion rights are now being challenged across the country and in South Carolina, Republicans are intensifying their attack on a woman’s right to choose.
Two devastating bills, S. 907 and S. 988, are quickly moving forward in the state Senate in Columbia. S. 988, would make abortion illegal in South Carolina if Roe v. Wade is…
Due to ongoing health concerns with COVID-19, the South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP) has released an Emergency Declaration Regarding Precinct Reorganization and County Conventions. This declaration describes how counties throughout South Carolina can conduct these two meetings.
The HCDP officers and State Executive Committee representatives, per the Emergency Declaration, have determined there will only be contactless…
By Mike Hodges
The American Rescue Plan and the Build Back Better plan will help bring back our economy
Rising costs due to the pandemic, and a lack of inflation protection in the Federal Minimum Wage still leaves workers struggling to make ends meet
Congress must protect low wage workers by adding an…
By Dr. Jeremy Holland
Since 2018, a youthful environmental organization known as the Sunrise Movement have been active in protesting for the adoption of a federal policy known as the Green New Deal.
The Green New Deal aims to urgently address the global climate crisis and ensure good-paying jobs for all Americans while rebuilding…
By the HCDP Communications Team
Consumers are hit by inflation and Republicans greet it with joy, blaming Democrats
The COVID recovery and supply chain disruptions are causing inflation
The remedy is effective Federal Reserve policies and the Biden Build Back Better agenda
Inflation is making headlines, and Republicans appear to be reveling in…