October 6, 2026

Campaign Update – 4 weeks til Election Day

Spent some time again this afternoon personally delivering yard signs to supporters in the community! EARLY VOTING starts in less than 2 weeks: October 19th Richland County voters can vote […]

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September 21, 2026

Mom on the Campaign Trail (video)

I asked Mom to come to town so we could take her out for her birthday (she’ll be upset at me sharing she’s 79) and she offered to take time […]

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September 16, 2026

Ahead of schedule, eyesore removed (video)

Y’all remember in August when a constituent in Friarsgate reached out to me about those railroad ties? Please to report that work has begun (ahead of the “end of October” […]

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September 8, 2026

Chapin Labor Day Parade (video)

Everyone loves a parade! This year’s crowd seemed even larger than ever. I’ve been walking the route (and Okra Strut Parade in Irmo) many years! Unless I’m out of town, […]

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September 1, 2026

Update: Broad River Road Widening (video)

It’s been a long time coming (and we still have more to go) but at least we are seeing progress. Here’s my last update earlier this year along with links […]

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July 28, 2026

Are you staying informed? (video)

Are 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, […]

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June 25, 2026

Why the long wait?

These delays aren’t due to the rapid growth from developments the Town of Irmo approves when they annex in our community. Not yet, anyway. My continued focus on fixing our […]

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