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Election of HCDP Executive Committee Members

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…

Emergency Declaration Regarding Precinct Reorganization and County Conventions

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…

Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP) Resolutions Process for 2022

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…

The GOP Inflation Blame Game

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…

Infrastructure: South Carolina to Benefit – Thank You Mr. President

By John Bitzegaio Let’s all thank President Biden and the responsible legislators who passed the historic “Build Back Better” infrastructure package. Rep. Tom Rice and Sen. Tim Scott deserve no thanks. They voted “No,” even though this bipartisan bill will substantially benefit South Carolina and is sorely needed. Rice argued that portions of the funding are destined…

Horry County Honors American Veterans

By John Bitzegaio #RISEUP! Horry County and show your appreciation for our veterans. This area has a long history of military activities, and many veterans live here in retirement from their service. Services provided by governmental and private organizations are plentiful in Horry County and show how much veterans are appreciated. The office of Veterans Affairs has…

Horry Democrats: Accept the Challenge

By Bob Gatty The victory by Republican Governor-elect Glenn Younkin over former Governor Terry McAuliffe in Virginia, and the unexpectedly tight race in the New Jersey gubernatorial contest, emphasizes the challenges that Horry County Democrats must embrace as we approach the 2022 election. The good news from Tuesday’s off-year elections came in New York City, where Democrat…

Protecting Your Right to Vote

By Bob Gatty Clearly, Republicans are determined to make it as hard as possible for people to vote, especially those who they believe are more likely to support Democratic candidates. Senate Republicans have now blocked action for the third time this year on voting rights legislation, hoping to kill the Freedom to Vote Act developed by Democrats…