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November 20, 2009
Pennington talks broadband with chamber
Hartsville Mayor Mel Pennington told members of the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce that he is settling into his new role as mayor just over a week after taking office.
November 19, 2009
Haley campaigns in Hartsville
State Rep. Nikki Haley brought her campaign for the Republican nomination for governor to Hartsville Tuesday.
Sanford wants to report previously unrecorded flights
One day after the State Ethics Commission announced it’s moving forward with ethics charges against Gov. Mark Sanford, the governor said he wants to amend his ethics disclosure form to report private plane flights he had not reported before.
Reynolds wins mayor’s post
Randy Reynolds defeated Jackie L. Thomas, with 192 votes to Thomas’ 141, for the Lamar mayor’s post. Voters in Lamar returned to the polls Tuesday to settle a runoff election.
Panel finds probable cause for charges against Sanford
A state ethics panel has found evidence Gov. Mark Sanford may have broken state law, charging him with “several” undisclosed violations after an investigation into his travel and campaign spending.
November 18, 2009
Sanford’s lawyer says ethics charges will be minor
A lawyer for South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is predicting the governor will face only minor allegations from a state ethics panel.
November 17, 2009
Polls now open in Myrtle Beach runoff elections
Myrtle Beach voters return to the polls today for a runoff election to select the city’s next mayor and two members of city council.
November 16, 2009
Grand Strand Young Republicas host meet and greet with Lt. Governor
The Grand Strand Young Republicans will host a meet and greet with South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer on Wednesday, November 18 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at SOHO in Myrtle Beach.
November 12, 2009
Council agrees to fund broadband study up to $5,000
Hartsville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to fund up to $5,000 for a feasibility study into the possibility of creating a city-owned fiber optic network that would allow the city to offer broadband services to city residents and businesses on the open market.
Pennington takes office
Mel Pennington took the oath of office to become Hartsville’s next mayor Tuesday.
Adlena Graham, Wanda James and Bob Braddock were also sworn in as members of Hartsville City Council.
THURSDAY WITH THIGPEN: Discussing the health care bill, license plate and terror suspects
Every Thursday Dr. Neal Thigpen provides his insights on the week’s top political stories. Today we discuss the vote on the health care bill, a ruling against a Christian-themed license plate, debate over transferring terror suspects to the state and another GOP slight for Lindsey Graham.
November 10, 2009
SC pilot announces bid for Congress
A South Carolina pilot whose New York-bound jet was diverted to Canada during the 2001 terrorist attacks says he’s running for Congress.
Ard announces finance team, chairman for lieutenant governor campaign
The Ard for Lieutenant Governor announced its Statewide Finance Team and chairman on Tuesday.
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Nikki Haley to campaign in Hartsville Tuesday
State Rep. Nikki Haley of Lexington, a Republican candidate for governor in 2010, will visit Hartsville to meet voters fro 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Centennial Park on the corner of Fifth Street and Carolina Avenue.
November 09, 2009
Myrtle Beach TEA Party to host townhall meeting
The Myrtle Beach TEA Party invites the public to it’s town hall meeting Thursday, November 12 , 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bauer requests S.C. top officials to meet
Lt. Governor André Bauer asked Friday that Governor Mark Sanford, State Adjutant General Stan Spears, and Attorney General Henry McMaster meet with him immediately so the state’s top executive, legal, and military leaders can determine that civilian security is not threatened by the Obama Administration’s potential transfer to the Charleston Naval Brig of terrorists now confined in the Guantanamo base in Cuba.
November 08, 2009
Clyburn reacts to House passage of heath care reform
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act by a vote os 220-215 Saturday night.
November 05, 2009
Harriot challenges Hartsville election results
Jannie Harriot, who lost her bid for the District 1 seat on Hartsville City Council, is challenging the election results. The Municipal Election Commission of Hartsville will meet at 2:30 p.m. Friday to consider Harriot’s challenge.
THURSDAY WITH THIGPEN: Gubernatorial debate, Graham and Spratt
Every Thursday Dr. Neal Thigpen provides his insights on the week’s top political stories. Today we discuss the first gubernatorial debate and the wide-open race for governor, radio and TV ads critical of Lindsey Graham, and John Spratt’s bid for a 15th term in South Carolina’s 5th District.
November 03, 2009
More than $13,000 raised for mayoral campaigns
According the South Carolina Ethics Commission Web site, the two candidates for mayor of Hartsville have raised more than $13,000 as of Oct. 20. Mel Pennington has raised $7,906.25 this election cycle, and Pam Sansbury has raised $5,573.44.
November 02, 2009
Bauer calls for immediate reaction at Charleston Navy brig
Lt. Governor Bauer asked Attorney General McMaster to take immediate action to block the transfer of terrorists to Charleston Navy brig.
Mayoral candidates make final pitches
Pam Sansbury said her years of experience in city government as a member of Hartsville City Council and as city finance director make her the only qualified candidate for the job of mayor.
Mel Pennington said his years on the city’s planning commission, where he currently serves as vice chairman, give him ample experience and insight into the workings of city government.
GOP statewide candidates to appear at event Thursday
Several Republican candidates for statewide office are scheduled to appear at a barbecue hosted by the Darlington County Republican Party at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Lawton Park.
Council candidates discuss issues in forum
Candidates for Hartsville City Council outlined their positions and goals Tuesday during an open forum. The only contested council race on the ballot in Tuesday’s election is for the District 1 seat. Incumbent Adlena Graham is facing a challenge from Jannie Harriot.
October 29, 2009
THURSDAY WITH THIGPEN: Sanford impeachment on hold and gubernatorial debates
Every Thursday Dr. Neal Thigpen provides his insights on the week’s top political stories. This week the impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford is put on hold and the candidates to be the next governor plan to debate.
October 28, 2009
EDITORIAL: In choice for mayor, solutions matter most
Innovation and ideas matter most in tough economic times. Without creativity, Hartsville will remain mired in its troubles. Hartsville needs solutions and someone who is willing to take a chance and think outside the box to tackle the city’s problems.
October 27, 2009
Hartsville City Council District 1 candidates
Biographies of the Hartsville City Council District 1 candidates
October 23, 2009
South Carolina Cancer Alliance honors Edge as State Legislator of The Year
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance (SCCA) Friday honored Rep. Tracy Edge as South Carolina Legislator of the Year at its annual meeting.
October 21, 2009
Mayoral candidate biographies
City of Hartsville Mayoral candidate biographies
October 20, 2009
S.C. Young Dems host fall summit
Nearly 100 Democrats under the age of 35 will gather in the Upstate on Oct. 24 for the first time in a very long time.
