Tag: Mark Sanford

Government

Why I Voted “Yes” on the Tax Bill

I voted yesterday for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 because I believe the whole of the bill represents more good than bad for our country and the people of coastal South Carolina. Some components – like opening up the Arctic Refuge, temporary tax changes for individuals versus permanent for corporations, a lack of simplification, and more – […]

Government

Berkeley County Voter Turnout Only 5.16% In Tuesday’s Primary

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–While there are more than 113,000 registered voters in Berkeley County, only 5.16% cast their ballots in Tuesday’s primary. That equates to just 5,836 voters who showed up at the polls. Despite a SLED investigation concerning allegations of ethics violations, Berkeley County Councilman Ken Gunn and State Rep. Samuel Rivers Jr. still came out on top. Gunn received 69.42% of the votes in […]

Health

Mark Sanford discusses the Ebola crisis causing panic across the globe

United States Congressman Mark Sanford recently appeared on The Bryan Crabtree Show to talk about the Ebola crisis that’s caused fear in people all over the world. Sanford recently attended a Congressional hearing put on by the United States Department of Homeland Security to discuss the Ebola epidemic. “I walked away with, frankly, as many questions as I did answers […]

Government

Mark Sanford breaks off engagement with Argentine fiancée

Republican Congressman Mark Sanford confirmed Friday via social media that he and his Argentine fiancée of nearly two years, Maria Belen Chapur, have broken up. The former South Carolina governor stated that the drama currently unfolding between him and his ex-wife, Jenny Sanford, put a heavy strain on his relationship with Chapur. “No relationship can stand forever this tension of […]

Government

Moncks Corner mayor meets with Sanford, discusses “big rig” concerns

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Moncks Corner Mayor William W. Peagler III is one of the latest South Carolina officials weighing in on the re-authorization of The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century highway funding act, otherwise known as MAP-21.  This act would allow larger trucks to carry freight on national highways. Congress has debated on whether or not to allow […]

Government

Mark Sanford to make several stops in Berkeley Co. this week

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—United States Congressman Mark Sanford will be making his rounds around the lowcounty this coming week with multiple stops here in Berkeley County. Here is his schedule below: MONDAY, MARCH 17th 2:00 p.m.  Alcoa Mt. Holly 3575 Highway 52, Goose Creek TUESDAY, MARCH 18TH 12: 45 p.m. Goose Creek Rotary Gilligan’s Restaurant 219 St. James Avenue in Goose […]