By Linda HardmanLegislative Chair, DWGC Academic programs across the country – and in Greenville – are in limbo as the Trump administration is still withholding about $7 billion in grant […]
By Roxanne Cordonier1st Vice President/Programs, DWGC A 2025 annual survey of the homeless found that there were 739 unsheltered people in Greenville County, a 2 percent increase from 2024. The […]
Three nonprofit organizations joined us at the July 14 meeting to discuss the impact of federal budget cuts and policy decisions on their organizations and the people they serve. We […]
Also: Greenville County Sheriff signs cooperation agreement with ICE By Laura HaightPresident, DWGC The recently passed budget bill will have a big impact on our communities – most of that […]
The hit squad of young adults assembled by Elon Musk, calling themselves the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) barreled into the federal government, like gangbusters, moved fast and broke many […]
By Linda HardmanLegislative Chair, DWGC The 126th Session of the General Assembly did not pass as many bills as they usually do (81 total—about half as many as in 2024) […]
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the killing of nine parishioners at Mother Emanuel AME church as they gathered for a prayer service. Year after year, legislation to close what […]
By Laura HaightPresident, DWGC My mother was extremely proud of her heritage. She was a Colonial Dame, which means we can trace our family back to the original settlers. But […]
The Big, Ugly Bill will really hurt more than half of our state On May 29, a couple of hundred Greenville County residents rallied in protest at Sen. Lindsey Graham’s […]
By Linda HardmanDWGC, Legislative Chair South Carolina completed its 22nd year of holding a trifecta in state government. That’s having control of both houses and the governorship. If you’re wondering […]