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Mount Pleasant approves mask ordinance while Republicans remain silent

Mount Pleasant approves mask ordinance while Republicans remain silent

In a 5-4 vote on Tuesday, the Mount Pleasant Town Council approved a new mask ordinance that will require all patrons and employees to wear a face covering while inside grocery stores, pharmacies, and other businesses. Daniel Brownstein, Democratic candidate for House District 112, live-tweeted the council meeting and expressed…

South Carolina expanded absentee voting. Now it’s time for vote by mail.

South Carolina expanded absentee voting. Now it’s time for vote by mail.

On Tuesday, lawmakers passed a motion to expand absentee voting in South Carolina after Democrats called for weeks for Governor McMaster to address next month’s statewide primary. The motion would allow for any individual who wishes to avoid voting in-person due to the unprecedented spread of COVID-19 to qualify for…

Rutherford Calls for Responsible Reopening

Rutherford Calls for Responsible Reopening

Early Monday, Representative and House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford of Richland County held a press conference in support of a “responsible reopening” of South Carolina businesses.  Rutherford advocated against a complete reopening of the state – like the one seen in Georgia – but believes that Governor McMaster should take…