Free Seeds Available for Residents! The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is once again offering free warm-season vegetable, herb, and wildflower seeds to Richland County residents through its Seed Sanctuary program. Where to Get Seeds: County Administration Building (2020 Hampton St., Columbia) Richland Library Eastover (608 Main St.,Continue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson Constituent Organizations Meeting and speaking with those who live and work in the Second District provides me a firsthand understanding of the issues affecting the many businesses, organizations, and individuals represented. I welcome the opportunity to listen to your needs and concerns — and the officesContinue Reading
If you’ve ever wanted to get more involved in your community, now’s your chance! Richland County is seeking residents to fill openings on various boards, committees, and panels—and they need your help. The County Council is accepting applications through 5 p.m. on April 4 for a variety of positions, fromContinue Reading
This week, I proudly stood with House Republican Caucus members to pass a balanced, fiscally conservative budget — one that cuts taxes, eliminates waste, and invests in the priorities that matter most to South Carolina families. While Washington, D.C. continues to spend recklessly, we do things differently in South Carolina.Continue Reading
By Representative Nathan Ballentine 2025 Week 8 – Delivering on My Promise to Promote Business-Friendly Policies This week, my colleagues and I took major steps to deliver on the promises we made to you—reducing burdensome regulations, providing relief to small businesses, cracking down on crime, and ensuring property owners haveContinue Reading
The fight to expand educational freedom, protect and empower our children, and promote fiscal responsibility continued in full force this week at the State House. My colleagues and I in the took bold steps to strengthen school choice, close dangerous loopholes in our child exploitation laws, and advance a conservative,Continue Reading
Second District Dispatch February 2025 By Congressman Joe Wilson I am grateful to have attended the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Last year, the people spoke, and Republicans achieved a government trifecta securing the Presidency, the House, and the Senate. President Donald TrumpContinue Reading
Strengthening Public Safety, Energy Security & Online Protections The fight to protect South Carolina families, businesses, and values is in full swing at the State House. This week, we took major steps to crack down on organized crime, secure our energy future, and protect kids online—proving once again that weContinue Reading
By Nathan Ballentine I am proud to be working with like-minded colleagues in the State House to fight for conservative reforms that put South Carolinians first. We are taking bold action to rein in wasteful spending, secure South Carolina’s energy future and eliminate conflicts of interest in auditing. This week,Continue Reading
We’re two weeks into our legislative session and the excitement is building. House committees are currently engaged in taking public testimony and preparing for the upcoming floor debates on many issues you’ve let me know are important to you. In total, there were more than 31 committee and subcommittee meetings,Continue Reading
At the request of South Carolina, the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for those impacted by Hurricane Helene has been extended to January 28, 2025. Homeowners and renters affected by the storm are strongly encouraged to apply before the deadline. FEMA assistance includes: Temporary housing support (rental assistance orContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Local lawmakers say the increasing impact of rising insurance rates on restaurants and nightclubs is creating a crisis in the business community. It’s often called “liquor liability.” But Rep. Micah Caskey, R-Lexington, said it’s not going to be easy to fix the problem.“It’s complicated,” said Caskey, aContinue Reading
The Central Midlands Council of Governments, Central Midlands Transit (COMET), and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are teaming up on a new project called LINKS to Lake Murray. This project focuses on studying two key corridors around Lake Murray: SC 6 (North Lake Drive) – From Dreher ShoalsContinue Reading
The Chapin Town Council is considering introducing an impact fee for new water customers to address the growing demands on the town’s water systems. Both residential and commercial developments that connect to Chapin’s water or wastewater systems would be subject to the proposed fee. According to the ordinance, the feesContinue Reading
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on the recent terrorist activity in the United States: “The FBI defines ‘domestic terrorism’ as “Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature.’”Continue Reading
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Lexington County. Volunteers advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are involved in Family Court legal proceedings through the Department of Social ServicesContinue Reading