By Congressman Joe Wilson Hurricane season has officially begun in South Carolina and it is important for residents of our coastal state to prepare. South Carolinians should put time and effort into developing a plan for hurricanes and tropical storms because your safety and security is of the highest importance.Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is gearing up for its annual mosquito control efforts as part of a comprehensive campaign aimed at reducing mosquito-borne illnesses and improving public health. The Vector Control team will soon commence activities including mosquito surveillance, larval breeding site treatment, and spraying for adult mosquitoes inContinue Reading
Richland County, SC — Richland County Council approved the budget for fiscal year 2024-25 during its regular meeting on June 18. The budget, effective from July 1, was passed following three readings and a public hearing. Council Chair Jesica Mackey of District 9 emphasized the significant effort invested in theContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Kinsleigh Ringus of Lexington High School, as the Second District of South Carolina’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner. “The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of SouthContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Pet owners in Lexington County will be required by law to have microchips injected into their dogs. That requirement is part of the new regulations approved by Lexington County Council designed to help better identify lost and missing pets that often wind up in animal shelters.Enforcement ofContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Five Lexington County Council seats will be contested in the upcoming June 11 Republican primary. Michael Bishop, the former mayor of the town of Springdale, is running against incumbent Scott Whetstone in District 1 in the Gaston-Pelion-Swansea area. Bishop owns and operates Dust to Dust, a greenContinue Reading
Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) have announced a primary endorsements Dean Widener (Republican) for State House District 85 in Lexington County. CVSC has chosen to support the candidate based on his commitment to conservation values and putting voters in their districts first regarding all issues facing our state. SinceContinue Reading
Jay and I have been through a lot of things in our life. We’ve moved around the country opening and managing restaurants and we have been blessed with an amazing family. For the past 20 years, we have lived in our Irmo and Chapin community and we are blessed toContinue Reading
The Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP) held its monthly meeting on May 6th, drawing an overflow crowd of twenty-three candidates gearing up for the June 11 Primary. Following stump speeches from the candidates, the LCRP Executive Committee made endorsements in selected races. Chairman Mark Weber emphasized the party’s commitment toContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Leaders of municipalities from throughout Lexington County gathered for a special meeting April 19 to address the on-going conflicts with Lexington County Council on road maintenance issues. Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson said he found the 90-minute at the Lexington Municipal Complex to be positive. He foresees theContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Commission has bestowed a significant honor upon Secretary Christy Hall by dedicating the interchange of I-20 and I-26 in Columbia as the “Secretary Christy A. Hall P.E. Interchange.” This tribute comes as Secretary Hall prepares for retirement from her distinguished career at SCDOT. ChairContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Lexington County legislative delegation met with Lexington County Council members and representatives of the county’s municipalities March 19 to resolve differences over road maintenance agreements. Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson said he was pleased the meeting was held with lawmakers who could help modify the agreements. “WeContinue Reading
By Gerald Meetze I recently took a stroll through downtown Charleston with my daughter, a student at CofC. She gave me the tour since she was taking a historic preservation class. We both love architecture, and as we walked, I commented that we live here for a short time, butContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – Zoe Warren, Republican conservative candidate for South Carolina Senate District 23, has introduced a resolution aimed at tightening restrictions on the distribution of obscene materials in South Carolina school and public libraries. Presented to the Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP), the resolution received unanimous approval at theContinue Reading
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address: “Over the last three years, the failed policies of Bidenflation have caused families to suffer, while endangering every American with the Biden border crisis. “Since Biden came into office,Continue Reading
On Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed into law H.3594, commonly known as the “permitless carry” or “constitutional carry” bill. The legislation makes South Carolina the 29th state in the United States to implement constitutional carry, allowing individuals aged 18 and older to openly carry loaded handguns without theContinue Reading