Thigpen will speak to voters league

The regular meeting of the Darlington County League of Women Voters will feature Dr. Neal Thigpen, retired professor of political science from Francis Marion University, at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Hartsville Library Conference Room.
Thigpen will speak on current political strategies and the 2010 elections. He has taught at Francis Marion for more than 25 years. He holds a doctorate in public administration and American government from the University of Maryland.
The League’s agenda will include looking at issues members will advocate for 2009-2011 including education, voter access, tax reform, criminal justice, natural resources and reapportionment.