Labor Day 2026 Parade Join us in celebrating community, history, and patriotism at our 2026 Parade! This year’s theme, “Stars, Stripes & Service: Celebrating 250 Years,” honors the spirit and […]
Read MoreThis is why I love hearing from y’all! Seems like each month when I send out my monthly COMMUNITY UDPATE EMAIL, I get the most feedback – and I love […]
WatchIt took longer than normal and longer than it should. Why? “Inside Baseball” between the House and the Senate. Fortunately our state and people weren’t held hostage any longer because […]
Read MoreWe finally passed the state budget yesterday. This means we are finished with the 2nd regular session of the 126th SC General Assembly until January, 2027 (unless we are called […]
Read MoreMany South Carolina families are sending their children back to school this week… just days before our state’s Sales Tax Holiday Weekend. That simply doesn’t make sense. Yesterday morning, I […]
Read MoreAre you receiving my monthly COMMUNITY UPDATE EMAILS? If not, please let me know by contacting me at NathanBallentine@schouse.gov and ask me to add you to the distribution! For years, […]
WatchFrom ColaDaily Council votes on contentious sale; Chapin town members continue opposition Although Lexington County Council approved a second reading of the $20 million sale of the Chapin Business and […]
Read MoreCan’t believe it’s been TWENTY ONE years that I’ve hosted this breakfast and am glad to continue what I commonly refer to as “the unofficial kickoff to the Okra Strut” […]
Read MorePLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND PLEASE ALSO CHECK YOUR SAMPLE BALLOT BEFORE YOU HEAD TO VOTE. Note: Sample ballot not available as of […]
Read MoreFrom WLTX After weeks of deadlock, negotiators cut a late-night compromise: a $50,500 starting teacher salary, a bigger break for homeowners 65+, and earmarks cut. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina […]
Read MoreFrom WLTX ‘Absolutely not’: Chapin mayor rejects council’s 4-0 call to resign The vote is symbolic and doesn’t remove him. Mitchell says a record number of voters elected him and […]
Read MoreFrom WISTV Irmo Town Council approves contract to add more Flock cameras despite opposition IRMO, S.C. (WIS) – Irmo Town Council voted Tuesday night to expand its network of Flock […]
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