By Stacie Pearman.
The South Carolina Democratic Convention was alive, it was inspiring, it was informative; but above all, it was unifying. There were, of course, energized camps for each campaign but the message of Democrats above individuals was clear among attendees.
Regardless of the individual preference of candidate, the message that Democrats must band together and…
HCDP Chair Don Kohn expressed optimism Sunday that Democrats can carry South Carolina in the 2020 election, despite the advantages Republicans have held here for years.
Appearing on WPDE-TV’s Carolina This Week with Trey Paul program, Kohn was asked if carrying the state was really possible. “It’s going to be tough, but it’s doable,” said Kohn.…
By Rick Patelunas
For many people, when they hear about the Consumer Price Index (CPI), their eyes glaze over and they begin to nod off. But don’t let the graph lull you to sleep. You need to pay attention.
Why?
CPI can be used as a sneaky way to cut programs without drawing much attention, which is what…
By Jason Silverman
In the 1990’s, disabilities advocates worked hard to get voting rights that are equal for all. Voting is not only a right; it is also a responsibility. People with disabilities have the right to express their views at the polls without fear of physical barriers. Everyone should vote in every election as it…
A new Horry County Young Democrats Club was organized June 13 at a meeting of activists in Conway, in affiliation with the South Carolina Young Democrats organization.
Elected chair was Stacie Pearman; first vice chair, Tiffany Gamble; second vice chair, Brandon Counts, and treasurer, Helen Bass.
Representatives of the state Young Dems group were on hand to…
The registration deadline has been extended to June 25 for HCDP‘s 2nd Annual Senator Dick Elliott Memorial Golf Outing, Saturday, June 29 at the award-winning Legends Golf Resort’s Parkland Course in Myrtle Beach. Last year’s event was sold out with a lengthy wait list, so don’t delay.
Golfers will be able to shoot for a 2019…
Pictures from left are HCDP volunteer Cathy Tourloukis, Emerge SC’s Melissa N. Watson, and CF Dems President Alester Pryer.
A statewide initiative to recruit and train female Democratic candidates for public office is underway in South Carolina, a campaign that is now being conducted in 25 states with the goal of expanding to all 50…
2nd Annual Sen. Dick Elliott Memorial Golf Outing
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Legend’s Golf Resort’s Parkland Course
This is a Major Fundraiser for HCDP
Hole-in-One Contests with cars, cash and other prizes!
Once-in-Lifetime Hole-in-One Shot by one lucky golfer!
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—Foursomes and hole sponsors needed—
It’s going to be lots of fun. Sign up now!…
By Stacie Pearman.
Pictured from left: Patty Hampton, Nancy Anderson and Stefan Varner at Pride in the Park, June 1.
Smiles. Mom hugs. Music. Information. Community.
All were on display at the 2019 Pride in the Park outdoor festival at Valor Park at Market Commons Saturday, June 1, helping to mark the kickoff of Pride Month.
Sponsored by…
Pictured: Dr. Bailey (2nd from left) along with Vernell McDowell, Dan Gray, and Dorothy Floyd – North Strand Dems who are volunteers in the Freedom Readers program.
Dr. Tracy Bailey, founder of the Freedom Readers literacy program for South Carolina children, was the guest speaker at the May 30 meeting of North Strand Democrats.
Freedom Readers…
By: V. Susan Hutchinson
Special Counsel Robert Mueller went before the American people on May 29 to speak briefly about the report he compiled after a 2-year investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election. How brief was Mueller’s press conference? Just 9 minutes.
But those few minutes spoke volumes about what he found and why…
Horry County Democratic Party is delighted to announce that the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center in Little River will benefit from the 2nd Annual Senator Dick Elliott Memorial Golf Outing Saturday, June 29 at the award-winning Legends Golf Resort’s Parkland Course in Myrtle Beach.
Some 20 volunteers support the Veterans Welcome Home & Resource Center,…
Here’s your chance for some great golf PLUS an opportunity to win either a 2019 Cadillac Escalade or a 2019 Corvette. It’s the 2nd Annual Senator Dick Elliott Memorial Golf Outing at Legends Golf resort in Myrtle Beach, hosted by the Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP), Elliott Realty and Eagle Nest Golf Club.
What could be…
by Pam Heller
At the Beach Dems’ monthly breakfast meeting, Jaime Harrison spoke to a packed room about his upcoming campaign for U.S. Senate, where he will take on Sen. Lindsey Graham.
“We’re gonna do this thing,” said Harrison, to a round of applause, while encouraging Dems to follow the hashtag #joinjaime. He explained that he is…
By Barbara J. Sloan
A Texas church, a Pittsburgh synagogue, New Zealand mosques, Christian churches in Sri Lanka and now Chabad in Poway, CA. All have been attacked by haters who believe that others do not have the right to worship as they wish–or even to live.
Just a couple of years ago a similar tragedy was…
By Rick Patelunas
Congressman Tom Rice and his Republican colleagues passed a generous tax give away at the end of 2017. The Republican Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is the gift that keeps on giving, just not to the people who need help.
In time for the April 15th income tax deadline, the Institute for…
By Stacie Pearman
Planet Earth is rolling her eyes. As preparations begin to celebrate Earth Day, seedlings were being prepared to be transferred to the Earth in a celebration of all we are promising to do to save our planet.
And, Mother Earth sighs and rolls her eyes.
Who can blame her? Year after year humans who use…
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…
The Horry County Republican Party is lacking effective leadership, faces internal divisions, and appears to be suffering from the effects of over-confidence that stems from historic political domination according to this recent article on the MyrtleBeachSC.com website.
"Attendance at both membership and executive committee meetings began to decrease. The five standing committees directed by the HCGOP…
By Rick Patelunas
In early 2015, Donald Trump tweeted @realDonaldTrump:
With America's debt topping $21T by the end of his presidency, Obama will have effectively
bankrupted our country. @davidaxelrod
7:16 AM - 10 Feb 2015
President Obama did not exceed $21 trillion and the tweet ignored the upheaval of the Great Recession. There is no footnote explaining…