A Conversation with Xanthene Norris

Judi Buckley, DWGC member, former Senator in Guam, and 2018 State House candidate, interviewed County Councilwoman Xanthene Norris for the DWGC’s “Interview Series”.” Below are the highlights of their conversation, which was conducted by telephone. JB: What has your life been like during the

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Technology a key to success for students

By Sharon Garrett1st Vice Chair, GCDP As a high school English teacher, I have noticed that students do not like to read. They really do not want to write an essay. Some high school students write very poorly. They do not write a complete thought or a sentence. The definition of a sentence is a

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2020 Democratic National Convention

Without being there, this will be a personal, collaborative experience The balloons, the music, the fanfare, speeches, confetti, and the palpable excitement could come through the TV set. Most of us have never been to a national Democratic convention, but we have felt the enthusiasm they

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Ty Washington, candidate for Dist. 28

This is a continuing series offering our candidates the chance to talk directly to you about their reasons for running, policies, and objectives. Ty Washington has called South Carolina home for nearly three decades, but grew up in Flint, MI. He distinctly remembers the harder side of Flint

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Mask-up, Greenville

By Lee TurnerPresident, DWGC Admit it. We’ve failed miserably. The ‘curve’ is curving straight up! We knew from the beginning the big danger of COVID19 was that without proper management, the virus could overwhelm our healthcare system. Then we’d be in real trouble. Well, that’s what we’re

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Why I’m running: Jevarus Howard, SC Dist. 19

By Jevarus HowardCandidate, SC House Dist. 19 Hi, I’m Jevarus Howard. Here in District 19: I am a father, husband, combat veteran, and local business owner. With your support, I’ll be running to represent my community at the State House for District 19.  I’m running as we are seeing

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Why I’m running: Benjamin Smith, SC Dist. 18

By Benjamin SmithCandidate, SC House Dist. 18 I jumped in the race for State House 18 because not a single Democrat has run for this seat in over a decade.  I am a Christian, and I believe that when the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, it’s freedom for people of all religions

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