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…
Democratic candidate for SC governor Joe Cunningham introduced his new running mate, Tally Casey, at a meet and greet rally held in Conway 0n Aug. 23. The two Democratic gubernatorial candidates were joined by Ashlyn Preaux, Democratic candidate for SC House of Representatives, District 61, Ryan Thompson, Democratic candidate for SC House of Representatives District…
By Bob Gatty.
As the nation faces the prospect of potentially divisive Trump impeachment proceedings, the importance of Democrats rising up and taking a stand on behalf of everyday Americans and South Carolinians becomes ever more evident.
That is exactly what HCDP has been doing with its “Take a Stand” marketing campaign, which will become increasingly visible…
Pictured (L-R): HCDP’s Bob Gatty interviews former lifelong Republican Bart Collins.
By Bob Gatty
Bart Collins, a 45-year-old lifelong Myrtle Beach resident and Republican has had enough of President Trump and the Republican Party, which he believes has irresponsibly followed and supported a president that Collins says should be impeached.
In fact, Collins…
By Don Kohn.
The SC Democratic convention in Columbia this past weekend was a great kick off to the Feb 29 primary election. Virtually every candidate was present and every one of them had a positive message. Very little time and attention was paid to Donald J. Trump.
SC Democratic Chair Trav Robertson and his team were…
By Bob Gatty.
This is an open letter of grateful appreciation to all of the men and women who are serving our country and who previously have served in the armed forces of our nation.
You are deserving of the thanks of a grateful nation for the sacrifice that it takes to serve in…
By Bob Gatty.
Horry County Democrats may not be the world's best bowlers, but we sure do know how to have fun.That was the case at our first ever Bowling Fundraiser May 6 at Myrtle Beach Bowl.
While there were more gutter balls than strikes, there were a lot of laughs and a few bucks were added…
By V. Susan Hutchinson.
Now that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has released his report to Attorney General William P. Barr, it has been a roller coaster ride for Americans who insisted on their right to see it. Although there is no law saying the Attorney General can’t release the report, Barr took a circuitous…
Two new TV commercials promoting Democratic issues and urging voters to vote for Democratic candidates launched Tuesday, Oct. 16 and will run through the election.
The ads are an important component of Horry County Democratic Party's media advertising campaign that is designed to encourage voters to take action and vote for candidates who will actually support…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Since resuming campaigning Monday, James Smith and Mandy Powers Norrell have been in Greenville, Spartanburg, Lancaster, Richland, Dillon and Marlboro counties. On Thursday, they had no fewer than seven events in Aiken County. Today they’ll be in Florence, then over the weekend Charleston, among other places.
Welcome to the 46-County Campaign.…
By Henry Garbelman and David Higham.
The purpose of the video is to educate individuals to the risks associated with our children. We hope this initiative will cause more people who don’t own guns to be aware of these risks, and prompt them to ask before they send their children over to play next…
Harold “Buster” Hatcher, chief of the Waccamaw Indian Tribe, whose 450 members make their home in the area of South Carolina's Waccamaw River, has called out President Trump for his inhumane polices when dealing with immigrants, especially those of Hispanic origin.
“It kind of makes me angry when people who are immigrants themselves argue about another…
The Horry County Democratic Party Communications Team has just completed and launched a terrific new video, “Party Time?”, which is less than 30 seconds illustrates dozens of reasons why voters should consider supporting the Democratic Party instead of the party of President Trump.
We intend to use this video throughout the campaign and invite you to…
Horry County Democrats are concerned about key issues that affect us all, from protecting our environment to improving education, from coping with poverty to providing effective and affordable healthcare, public safety, equality for all – and more. Listen to many of your fellow citizens as they express their views about these concerns and then be…
A group of Horry County high school and college students is calling on lawmakers to take action to make schools safe from the gun violence that took 17 lives at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL February 14.
The teenagers’ messages were captured in a video produced by the Horry County Democratic Party…
by Nancy Anderson.
In addition to electing precinct officers, delegates and county party officers on March 24, this gathering of Democrats from around the county at the Academy for Technology and Academics will have the opportunity to propose resolutions, to learn more about county clubs and committees, to meet Democratic candidates, and to…
by Julia Parker.
The great concern for the ideals that make our country unique were expressed at the Women’s March in Myrtle Beach on January 20, 2018. As can be seen from the video, people in the coastal region from Brunswick through Horry to Georgetown Counties are deeply concerned about the direction the GOP administration is…
By David Higham.
As a community and as a nation, when will we say ‘enough is enough’ and do something to stop senseless gun violence? When will we say it is time to close a background check loophole that allows people with criminal records and mental illness to purchase a handgun even when their background check…