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August 14, 2009
Business After Hours brings together two chambers of commerce
The Greater Darlington and Greater Hartsville Chambers of Commerce presented a Joint Business After Hours hosted by the Darlington County Economic Development Partnership on Tuesday night at Darlington County Jetport.
August 13, 2009
Rep. Barrett stops in Florence to campaign for governor
“Come on in and sit down, we’ve got plenty of room,” Gresham Barrett said early Thursday as he made a campaign swing near Florence in a motor home. “I even brought the rain with me.”
Barrett Bus Tour to make stops in Pee Dee, Grand Strand
According to a news release from his campaign office, the “Barrett Means Business” bus tour has stops planned in Florence, Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island, before moving into the Lowcountry with a stop in Summerville.
August 10, 2009
Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes running for re-election
The mayor’s seat in Myrtle Beach is up for re-election this November. Current Mayor John Rhodes tells News 13 he will be running for re-election again this year.
July 11, 2009
TEA party held at Market Commons to protest taxes
Conservatives from across the Pee Dee and Grand Strand areas gathered at Market Commons Saturday evening for the Myrtle Beach Tea Party – Next Steps.
July 09, 2009
DNC listening tour plans Conway, Florence stops
Organizing for America (OFA), the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) grassroots project to support President Obama’s agenda, will hold meetings Thursday at 7 p.m. in Conway and Friday at 7 p.m. in Florence with local supporters and volunteers as part of OFA’s series of “listening tours” taking place across the country.
July 02, 2009
Horry County Republican Party responds to Governor Mard Sanford recent affair
The Horry County Republican Party issued a written statement concerning Governor Mark Sanford extramarital affair.
June 22, 2009
North Myrtle Beach mayor to announce re-election plans
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June 12, 2009
Griffin, Willis elected as Florence County Republican Party leaders
Dr. Joe Griffin of Advanced Dental Center in Florence, has been elected chairman of the Florence County Republican Party. Glynn Willis, past chairman of the Florence County Planning Commission, also was elected as the group’s first vice chairman.
Rep. Nikki Haley to bring campaign for governor to Hartsville Monday
State Rep. Nikki Haley, R- Lexington, will bring her campaign for the Republican nomination for governor to Hartsville on Monday.
June 03, 2009
Georgetown Democratic mayoral candidates address the issues
Georgetown Mayor Lynn Wood Wilson and three members of City Council will be on the Democratic Primary ballot Tuesday.
May 25, 2009
Former president’s brother to speak at Georgetown GOP meeting
Edward Nixon, brother of President Richard Nixon, will speak about his new book, The Nixons: A Family Portrait, at a coffee on Thursday, May 28th at 10 am sponsored by the Waccamaw Neck Republican Club at Applewood’s House of Pancakes in Litchfield.
March 08, 2009
Politicians playing ‘football’ with Dillon school?
Dillon County residents say they appreciate the help folks around the nation want to extend. But they also worry that the political posturing over J.V. Martin, coupled with exaggerated media reports, is unfairly tarnishing the reputation of a town fighting hard for a comeback.
February 23, 2009
GOP filing for Georgetown city races set to begin March 9
The Georgetown County Republican Party announced Monday that candidates for Georgetown City Council and Mayor can file with the GOP starting on March 9th.
February 09, 2009
Georgetown GOP to hold spring meetings
Party announces plans to hold precinct meetings in March and county convention in April.
January 13, 2009
Atlantic Beach residents vote for new Mayor
Even the soggy weather couldn’t keep voters from hitting the polls Tuesday in Atlantic Beach to elect a new mayor. Voters this time, only saw the names Retha Pierce and Irene Armstrong appear on the ballots.
South Strand Republicans to host legislative breakfast
According to a news release, the group has invited local state lawmakers, as well as representatives of Horry County Council, and the Horry County School Board to attend the meeting. The discussion will center on pending; drafted; or proposed bills up for a vote or awaiting committee action.
January 06, 2009
Clyburn speaks out on Obama, Corridor of Shame
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn spent some time this afternoon with President Elect Barak Obama in Washington. WBTW News 13’s Martha Hunn spoke with Clyburn following that meeting.
Hulon sworn in as new Dillon County sheriff
Dillon County welcomed its first new sheriff in 21 years Tuesday as Major Hulon took the oath of office in front of family and friends at the Dillon County Courthouse.
January 05, 2009
Florence County sheriff sworn into office
A new year also means new public officials in office.
January 04, 2009
Wayne Byrd sworn in as Darlington County sheriff
Sunday officially marked the beginning of a new era in Darlington County as Wayne Byrd was sworn in as the county’s next sheriff.
December 22, 2008
Taxes, schools sit atop priorities list for legislators
When members of the Grand Strand’s legislative delegation return to Columbia in January, their immediate priority will be dealing with a statewide budget deficit that grows by the month as the economy worsens.
December 21, 2008
Campbell prepares to step down as Darlington County sheriff
W. Glenn Campbell will stuff 24 years in his holster and ride into the sunset as the longest serving sheriff in Darlington County’s history when he leaves office in January.
December 20, 2008
Byrd prepares to take office as Darlington County sheriff
When Wayne Byrd takes office Jan. 6 as the new Darlington County sheriff, he said, he’ll be drawing heavily on the experience he’s gained during his time as a Darlington police captain.
November 06, 2008
Recount set for Horry District 3 council race
A razor-thin margin in the vote count for Horry County Council District 3 has triggered a mandatory recount in a race between Democratic incumbent Marion Foxworth and Republican challenger Keith Van Winkle.
November 05, 2008
Final tally: Florence voters approve Sunday alcohol sales
The final vote on Sunday alcohol sales in Florence has been settled. The final, uncertified results for the referendum, which asked voters if Sunday alcohol sales should be permitted on-site at local establishments, resulted in 8,039 votes in favor and 7,609 votes against it Wednesday after poll workers attempted to tally the remaining 3,000 or so absentee ballots for the county.
Williams-Blake, Powers earn Florence city council seats
Newcomer Democrats Octavia Williams-Blake and Steve Powers will join Florence City Council this fall, according to preliminary elections results released Wednesday.
Florence mayor election results confirm Wukela as winner
Stephen J. Wukela remains the victor in the Florence mayoral race after Wednesday’s counting of absentee ballots.
Commission projects House wins for Republicans Crawford, Lowe
The S. C. Election Commission was projecting Wednesday night that Republican incumbents Kris Crawford and Phillip Lowe are the winners in the S.C. House District 63 and 60 races, respectively.
Horry County schools’ penny plans move forward
Horry County school district public information officer Teal Britton said money from the penny tax will first be used to pay current debt and the next projects will likely be renovating or building elementary schools.
