Popular law enforcement leader is up for re-election By W. Thomas Smith Jr. This is an easy story to write – easy in one way, challenging in another (which I’ll get to momentarily) – because I am again making the case to re-elect Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott to theContinue Reading
The Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP) has made their picks for school board candidates in the upcoming general election. “When we began the endorsement committee a short time ago, a huge priority was electing strong people to our school boards,” Chairman Mark Weber said. “Our values– including fiscally and culturally–Continue Reading
Richland County, SC – August 2, 2024 – Mike Ward is thrilled to announce that he has officially filed to run for the Richland County seat on the Board of Trustees for Lexington-Richland School District Five. With over 15 years of experience running a local business and a deep commitmentContinue Reading
Touting his many years of service to Lexington-Richland District Five and his background in workforce development, Ken Loveless is seeking to return to one of the two District Five School Board seats in Lexington County. “After receiving so much encouragement from community members and District Five stakeholders, my family andContinue Reading
Focusing on her record and looking forward to the future, Trustee Catherine Huddle announced her re-election bid for Lexington-Richland Five School Board. “Over the last four years we handled COVID-19 better than any other school district in South Carolina and we made significant strides in enhancing the quality of educationContinue Reading
Dean Widener, a dedicated Air Force veteran and former State Command Chief for the South Carolina Air National Guard, has officially declared his candidacy for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 85. In challenging incumbent Jay Kilmartin for the seat, Widener aims to leverage his commitment to service inContinue Reading
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley made a stop at Irmo Town Park on Saturday, February 17, as part of her ‘Beast of the Southeast’ bus tour. The former United Nations Ambassador and South Carolina governor aimed to garner more voter attention as she campaigns in the South. During her visit,Continue 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