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Boland seeks election to school board Seat 9
"Are you crazy? Why are you running? Why do you want to get involved in politics now?" are the questions Kershaw County School Board Seat 9 candidate Celia Boland said she has been asked.
County election commission reevaluates decision
The Kershaw County Election Commission on Monday overturned its decision last week barring some candidates from the ballots.
School board candidates eligible to run
Local election officials determined Thursday that the recent S.C. Supreme Court ruling on candidates does not apply to candidates for the Kershaw County Board of School Trustees because their election is non-partisan.
Corrections and clarifications
A story Wednesday titled "Court ruling could leave candidates off ballots" should have indicated House District 52 candidate Kim Demer was ruled ineligible to be on the ballot. Kershaw County Republican Party Chairman Chris Oviatt said Demer did not file her statement of economic interest by the deadline set by the Election Commission. House District 52 candidate David Herndon has been ruled eligible to remain on ...
Court ruling could leave candidates off ballots
Several candidates in Kershaw County may be left off the June 12 primary ballot after failing to file their candidacy and economic interest statements on time. The S.C. Supreme Court recently ruled that about 180 candidates across the state are ineligible for the primary election.
Graham to seek second term as Camden mayor
Mayor Jeffrey R. Graham, first elected to the city's top leadership post in 2008, has announced his intent to seek a second term as Camden's mayor.
Voter registration deadline approaches
The deadline to register to vote in June's party primaries is May 12, according to officials with the S.C. Election Commission.
Blackmon seeks election to school board
Former North Central High School (NCHS) coach Ron Blackmon is seeking election to Seat 9 of the Kershaw County Board of School Trustees.
Kershaw County update
The successes, failures and upcoming priorities of the nation, state and county topped the discussion list Monday at the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce's annual Legislative Forum.
Drayton to vie for state Senate seat
Sumter businessman Eddie Drayton is seeking election to the S.C. Senate, running in the Republican primary for District 35. He will be looking to replace retiring Democrat Phil Leventis, who has served in the Senate since 1980. Leventis' district, anchored in Sumter County, was recently redrawn to encompass precincts in Lugoff and Elgin as well as parts ...
Berry joins candidates for school board
After reading this year's Kershaw County Board of School Trustees candidate election announcements, Doug Berry of Camden said he realized that most of the candidates want the same thing: to use taxpayer money as efficiently as possible; to supply teachers with the equipment they need to do their job proficiently; a school system that prepares children to become professionals, have a positive impact on society and become the leaders for ...
Drakeford aims for third CCC term
Camden City Councilwoman Alfred Mae Drakeford announced recently she is seeking re-election for a third term.
Sheheen files for return to Senate
Known for his bipartisan approach to government reform and economic development, S.C. Sen. Vincent Sheheen has announced his bid for re-election to Senate District 27, including areas in Kershaw, Chesterfield and Lancaster counties.
Clyburn enters race for Seat 5 on school board
Louis Clyburn has announced his plans to seek election to Seat 5 on the Kershaw County Board of School Trustees.
Mickle establishes KCC District 1 bid
Willie Mickle will run in the District 1 Republican primary for Kershaw County Council.
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