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Charleston Native Shawna N. Gadsden Promoted To Lead SCHP Troop Seven
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has promoted Shawna Gadsden to lead the Troop Seven/Orangeburg region of the Highway Patrol following the retirement of Captain Keith Grice. Captain Gadsden will be the first woman to lead a regional Highway Patrol Troop. In her new role as commander, she will oversee Troop Seven, which…
Read MorePrimary Elections Produce Surprises In Races
By Barney Blakeney Tuesday’s primary elections produced some local surprises. Charleston County voters wrought surprises in the primary races for Probate Court Judge electing Stephanie Ganaway-Pasley as the Democratic nominee and in the Register of Deeds Democratic primary electing Michael Miller. At the state level Gov. Henry McMaster maintained his lead as the Republican incumbent,…
Read MoreSoul To Sol Initiative Empowers Women Through Light and Beauty
By Barney Blakeney It may not be a new strand, but two Charleston women are weaving some progressive locks into the crowning glory created at local hair salons owned by Black and brown sisters. Tamika Gadson and Brittany Mathis last week launched the voter outreach and education initiative Soul to Sol Salon Project. The Soul To…
Read MoreExperience Elevates Bell Above Opponents For Register Of Deeds
By Barney Blakeney Patrick Bell thinks his candidacy for election as Charleston County Register of Deeds is an opportunity to take one of the county’s most important public offices into a new era. In Charleston County where real estate is a significant factor in the economy, the Register of Deeds office plays a pivotal role.…
Read MorePoll Managers Needed for June Primary Elections
The Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration (BEVR) is in need of additional poll managers for the statewide primary June 12. BEVR needs about 200 poll managers in the following areas: Downtown Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, James Island, Hollywood, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, and Folly Beach. “Poll managers have a unique…
Read MoreFirst Ever Education Town Hall for Lowcountry Set for May 22
The first ever Lowcountry town hall devoted to education will take place Tuesday, May 22nd from 6pm to 8pm at the ILA (Conference Hall) on Morrison Drive. The Quality Education Project, in association with the South Carolina Education Association (SCEA) and the National Education Association (NEA) are organizing this event that will include a panel…
Read MoreHow Much Does Crossing The Color Line In Voting Cost?
By Barney Blakeney They’re sometimes described as backstabbers, traitors or sellouts – Blacks who support white candidates over Black candidates vying for the same positions. As the political season intensifies, lines are being drawn and supporters are choosing sides. For many, choosing sides is more complicated than merely aligning with those of like interests. Some…
Read MoreS.C. Black Newspaper Publishers Hear Why Smith Should Be Governor
By Barney Blakeney Columbia Rep. James Smith told S.C. National Newspaper Publishers Association newspaper publishers he’s best qualified to win the Democratic nomination as a candidate for South Carolina governor in the November 6 general election. For the past 22 years Smith has represented Richland County House Dist. 72. A small business owner and practicing…
Read MoreNorth Charleston Police Survey A Bitter/Sweet Response To Calls For Reform
By Barney Blakeney North Charleston Police Department is conducting an online survey to help assess its effectiveness and community relations. Not everyone welcomes the effort, but some say a little honey is better than none at all. North Charleston police are among the most criticized in the region. The 2015 police shooting death of Walter…
Read MoreCollege of Charleston and WCIV To Host Two Gubernatorial Debates
The College of Charleston Bully Pulpit Series and WCIV ABC News 4 will host two gubernatorial debates May 15 and May 16, 2018, leading up to the midterm primary election in South Carolina in June. The debates will be held in the Stern Student Center Ballroom on the College of Charleston campus, as well as…
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