The South Strand Republican Club held its annual picnic at the Burgess Community Center on S.C. 707 in Murrells Inlet. A few pictures are posted in the Neighbors galleries sections, where you can find photos of your neighbors at various community events. In attendance on Saturday were a slew of local politicians, and some people who hope to soon be local politicians, a.k.a. candidates.
Check them out here.
By Mike Cherney
Sen. Luke Rankin, R-Myrtle Beach, and County Council Chairwoman Liz Gilland, who is challenging Rankin for his senate seat in District 33 in the Republican primary June 10, sparred over who would be the best person to safeguard public dollars at a debate today in Conway.
Rankin questioned whether economic development trips that Gilland took last year to China, Japan and Germany, paid for with her council expense account or by other organizations that receive public funding, was a good use of public dollars.
Gilland fired back that Rankin does not do enough to ensure that public money is being spent wisely in Columbia, pointing to state earmark such as about $75,000 to clean a statue at Francis Marion University, Gilland said.
Two major Grand Strand political players facing off in a primary for a state senate seat will debate today at Shoney's Restaurant on U.S. 501 in Conway.
Horry County Council Chairwoman Liz Gilland is challenging incumbent Sen. Luke Rankin in the Republican primary on June 10.
The debate will be at 12:15 p.m.
Check back with MyrtleBeachOnline.com for more about the debate.
Three potential challengers to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham are speaking at a political rally today hosted by a motorcyclists' group.
Buddy Witherspoon, a Republican, former Myrtle Beach Mayor Mark McBride, who is running as a petition candidate, and Bob Conley, a Democrat, are all speaking at today's meeting of Horry County ABATE, which stands for "A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments."
Candidates for the coroner's office and several county council races will also speak, said ABATE member John Easterling.
A trio of events await area political enthusiasts in the coming weeks.
WHEN | 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday.
WHERE |The Peanut Warehouse, downtown Conway.
COST | Free.
MORE INFO | Call Edge at 272-1143.
WHEN | 8 a.m. Friday.
WHERE | Akels Family Restaurant, 6429 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach.
COST | $7 for the breakfast buffet.
MORE INFO | sallyphoward@aol.com
WHEN | 6 p.m. Monday, April 21.
WHERE | Upstairs meeting room of Magnolia's Restaurant, 26th Avenue and Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach.
COST | $16 for the buffet dinner, which opens at 5:30 p.m.
MORE INFO | Mary Henry, 444-4364 or myrtlebeachrepublicanclub@gmail.com.
The historic Galivants Ferry Stump will be held May 12 in honor of U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn and U.S. Rep. John Spratt, organizers announced today.
The Galivants Ferry Stump Speaking, founded in 1876 by the Holliday family, brings politicians and residents together every two years.
The 2008 stump will be held at Pee Dee Farms, the century-old general store in Galivants Ferry, on U.S. 501 where it crosses the Little Pee Dee River.
Bluegrass music and clogging will begin at 4:30 p.m. and local, state and national Democratic candidates will begin speaking at 6 p.m., according to a release from the families of Joseph Holliday and John Monroe Holliday.
Republican Keith Van Winkle will announce his candidacy for Horry County Council's District 3 seat at a free breakfast starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at The Donut Man, 200 S. Kings Highway.
Everyone is welcome. Van Winkle will speak on several topics, including county infrastructure, public safety, the environment, airport expansion and landfill, water, sewage and air quality, according to a press release.
The South Strand Republican Club will hold its annual legislative breakfast, featuring an open-question session with a number of state lawmakers, next month in Murrells Inlet.
The following legislators will attend: state Sen. Ray Cleary, Sen. Luke Rankin, Rep. Nelson Hardwick, Rep. Thad Viers and Rep. Alan Clemmons.
They will discuss proposed laws covering immigration, taxes, schools, health and others. Anyone is welcome to attend, and 30 minutes will be saved for questions and answers.
WHAT | South Strand Republican Club Legislative Breakfast
WHERE | Inlet Affairs Banquet and Catering, 4031 Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet.
WHEN | 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16.
COST | $10 per person; includes buffet breakfast.
For reservations or more information, call Bill Schweitzer at (843) 215-5030 or Charlie Soto at (843) 655-1793.
The newly-formed Myrtle Beach Republican Club elected officers last week, choosing Mary Henry as its president.
Other officers include vice president Peter Yahnis, secretary Nigel Horonzy and hospitality chairman Tom Middleton.
The next general membership meeting will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 18 at Paradise Resort, 2201 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach.
Members of the Waccamaw Neck Republican Club will meet Feb. 18 to plan the 2008 election year.
Georgetown County Councilman Ray Charlton will speak at the meeting.
The public is invited. For more information, call club secretary Melissa Newsom, 283-0703.
WHAT | Waccamaw Neck Republican Club meeting
WHEN | 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18
WHERE | Waccamaw Neck public library, 24 Commerce Drive, Pawley's Island.
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