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SCDP Officer Candidate Forum on April 1 in Florence

The South Carolina Democratic Party has announced its SCDP Officer Candidate Forum for the Pee Dee region. It is taking place this Saturday, April 1, at 4:00pm at the Poynor Adult Education Center at 301 South Dargan Street in Florence.  Click here to RSVP. The following candidates have filed for these officer positions (listed in alphabetical order by last name): Chair: Cedric…

Make Our Dreams Come True… Donate Today!

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…

Seeking Professional Mentors and Internships for CCU Students

Horry Democrats are partnering with the Social Action Committee of Bethel AME Church in Conway to seek professional mentors and internships for local college students. Conway residents Deloris Rozier and Janice Miller, co-leaders of the Social Action Committee, recently met with the Coastal Carolina University affiliate of the NAACP, when the idea was generated. The CCU students…

March in March: Voter Outreach and Registration Continues

HCDP's "March in March" voter education campaign continues this month with a voter registration drive and phonebanks to reach Horry County voters. On Saturday, March 25, HCDP will partner with the Social Action Committee of Bethel AME Church in Conway on a voter registration canvas in the Conway area. Volunteers will meet at the HCDP office and canvas…

The Four Freedoms, Democratic Values, and the Conservative Challenge

By Julia Parker. On January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress in his State of the Union speech, historically known as the Four Freedoms Speech. The Four Freedoms defined minimum rights of all humanity, and within the speech, Roosevelt also included six qualities of a strong and healthy democracy, and activities of government…

Clyburn Political Fellows Kick Off 2017 Program

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…

Prominent Figures to Headline 2017 MLK Celebration

Leading figures in local business, communications, politics and the clergy will take prominent roles during the four-day MLK “Freedom Rally” and Celebration starting next week in Myrtle Beach. S.C. Senator Ronnie Sabb (D-32) will keynote the invitation-only welcome breakfast on Friday, Jan. 13. Sen. Sabb is an attorney from Williamsburg County. His district covers largely Williamsburg…