Chapin Town Council saw the return of two familiar faces as Councilwoman Vicky Shealy and Councilman Mike Clonts were officially sworn in for their new terms in 2024. Both council members secured their seats in the November elections and took the oath of office at the first council meeting ofContinue Reading
By State Representative Nathan Ballentine The first few weeks of the year have been focused on committee work rather than full debate on the House floor. Specifically, I have been very busy with hearings from our state’s colleges and universities as they present their needs (and wants) for the 2024-2025Continue Reading
The State Election Commission is reminding voters that the registration deadline for the Republican Presidential Primary is right around the corner. Voters must register by Thursday, January 25 to be eligible to vote in the Primary. Voting is set to commence in South Carolina for the nomination of presidential candidates for the upcoming 2024Continue Reading
In a unanimous decision during their meeting on January 16, the Lexington County Council has reelected Beth Carrigg and Darrell Hudson to continue their roles as Chairwoman and Vice Chairman, respectively, for the upcoming year. Beth Carrigg, representing Council District 7, which includes the Seven Oaks area and parts ofContinue Reading
Saluda Shoals Park was packed on Thursday, January 18 as State Rep. Jay Kilmartin (R-District 85) kicked off his re-election campaign. “The momentum is at an all-time high for conservatism and freedom in South Carolina and right here in District 85,” Kilmartin said. He added that “our support has multipliedContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson I am grateful for the opportunity to begin the new year by touring the district and promoting my legislative focus areas for 2024. Joined by city and county officials along the way, our stops included North Augusta, Aiken, West Columbia, and Barnwell. In each location, IContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on his visit to the Southern Border at the Del Rio Sector in Eagle Pass, Texas: “Today, I joined Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican colleagues from 26 states and American Samoa, in visiting the Southern Border at the Del Rio Sector in EagleContinue Reading
West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson hosted his annual legislative agenda media tour today in North Augusta, Aiken, West Columbia, and Barnwell. Highlighting important accomplishments in 2023 and his focus for the new year, Congressman Wilson spoke about ideas to create jobs, generate economic growth, promote conservative solutions, combat inflation,Continue Reading
By Andre Bauer The great technology contest between America and China will shape the 21st century. Yet U.S tech firms undermine national competitiveness through their troubling ties to Beijing. Amazon builds the computational cloud behind China’s authoritarian surveillance state. Apple kowtows to Xi Jinping by storing its China customerContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County Council has canceled an agreement that goes back some 40 years to maintain roads and drainage in municipalities within the county. That action, taken at the Dec. 6 council meeting, could pose hardships on municipalities that do not have the resources to address problems LexingtonContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County Council received feedback during a public hearing at the Dec.5 council meeting on new regulations designed to control continued growth in Lexington County. The new “concurrency requirements” will require any new development to undergo a review by the county staff to determine that the planContinue Reading
City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), a grocery technology company, came together at the Eau Claire Town Hall on Friday, October 27 to announce the launch of the Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program to improve access to nutritious food for families in Columbia’s food deserts. ThroughContinue Reading
Richland County Council has approved a revised version of the County’s Land Development Code (LDC) zoning map. The zoning map passed a third reading during the regularly scheduled Council meeting on October 3. Text amendments to the LDC passed a first reading. State law required Council to first adopt aContinue Reading
The Town of Chapin County Council held its meeting on August 15, chaired by Mayor Al Koon and Mayor Pro Tem Mike Clonts and Council Member Leland Teal in attendance. Mayor Koon called the meeting to order at promptly at six and noted that there was a quorum and appropriateContinue Reading
The SC Association of Counties (SCAC) awarded Lexington County Attorney Jeff M. Anderson the 2023 David K. Summers Jr. President’s Cup for his public service and dedication to South Carolina county government. Every year, the Association’s president recognizes a county official who has distinguished himself by service to county governmentContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson I have just completed my annual bus tour around the Second Congressional District, making stops at local businesses, schools, and organizations, and heard from our fellow South Carolinians in all five counties. Biden policies continue to hurt American families and destroy jobs. Under his direction, theContinue Reading