Harold Phillips of Conway has won the Democratic primary for Horry County Council District 7. He will face Republican Robert Shelley in the special election on Tuesday, July 5.
In the primary three-way race, Phillips took 51% of the vote. Orton Bellamy received 27% and Lee Sherman received 22%.
Phillips is a member of the Horry County Planning…
Stump speaking at Galivants Ferry is a 140-year-old tradition in South Carolina, hosted every other year since 1876 by the John Monroe and Joseph Holliday families. It takes place in the parking lot of Pee Dee Farms, where Rt. 501 crosses the Pee Dee River. Democratic candidates for local, state and federal office will “stump” for votes and…
Robin Gause, 51, a longtime resident of Burgess, has announced her candidacy for the Horry County Council District 4.
Gause, the busy mother of a son and five daughters, with 10 grandchildren, comes from a medical background, having taught childbirth education, pre-natal and breastfeeding classes to hundreds of women. She was for seven years a “guardian…
The Horry County Democratic Party elected Bennie Swans of Carolina Forest its new county chair on Saturday afternoon, passed 18 resolutions, and elected its slate of officers as well as delegates to the South Carolina Democratic Party Convention in Columbia on April 30.
Swans, leader of the Carolina African American Heritage Foundation, is a widely-respected community…
South Carolina Democrats overwhelmingly supported Secretary Hillary Clinton in the presidential primary on February 27. While Senator Bernie Sanders earned more votes proportionately in Horry, York, Charleston and Greenville than in other counties across the state (he lost 2:1 in these counties versus at least 3:1 elsewhere), the Clinton campaign momentum was unstoppable. Both candidates have turned attention…
The Horry County Democratic Party will hold its County Convention on Saturday, March 19, 2016. County officers for 2016-18 will elected and delegates to the South Carolina Democratic Party convention on April 30 will be chosen.
“Serving as a county party official is an honor and a great responsibility,” says HCDP Chair Joan Furlong. “Volunteers can…
Democrats across Horry County will gather at 10am on Saturday, March 12 to meet their neighbors, organize their precincts, select local leaders and choose delegates to the county convention scheduled for the following weekend.
“Every two years, Democrats in Horry County have this great opportunity to meet friends and neighbors who share their political perspective,” says…
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Hillary Clinton will make her only appearance in Myrtle Beach on Thursday, February 25, two days before the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary.
Secretary Clinton will attend a "Get Out The Vote" rally scheduled for 5:00 pm at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach SC 29577.
Help fight to protect the rights of every voter in America by urging your representatives in Congress to strengthen and support the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2015 (VRAA).
After a devastating blow to the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder last year, we must ensure that all Americans can participate equally in…
Long-serving Horry County Councilman James R. Frazier has resigned his seat on County Council effective March 1, 2016.
The Horry County Democratic Party has compiled essential information for individuals interested in running for office as a Democratic candidate in Horry County, South Carolina. This comprehensive guide covers the nomination process, eligibility requirements, filing procedures, deadlines, and other important details to help potential candidates navigate their journey. By providing these resources, the Horry County…
Your Path to Public Service: Run for Office in Horry County
Running for office is one of the most powerful ways to make a difference in Horry County. It’s a chance to turn your passion into action and help shape our community’s future. While the journey requires dedication and perseverance, the rewards of public service…
The 4th Annual SHORE Celebration on Sunday, November 22, brought together Democrats from across Horry County to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.