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Democrat Meadors says education, health care are key S.C. Senate District 3 race issues
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Some would say it is folly to run as a Democrat against an incumbent state senator who is a Republican in what has been considered a Republican district. Marshall Meadors says it’s necessary and important. And it’s not folly. Full story »
Conservative Sen. Kevin Bryant supports smaller government, end to pork-barrel spending
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Bryant’s positions on conservative issues, and especially those related to evangelical tenets, play well in a district that includes a number of residents with the same ideology. Full story »
S.C. House District 8 seat candidates square off in Anderson on key issues
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
The candidates for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 8 seat debated the “Good Cents” tax initiative, jobs, and education funding before an animated audience Thursday night at the Anderson County Library. Full story »
Meadors announces education advisory group
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Dr. Marshall Meadors has announced an advisory education panel in his bid for the state Senate District 3 seat. Full story »
Two debates to take place Thursday in Anderson
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
South Carolina state Rep. Don Bowen, Republican, and Democratic challenger Tom Dobbins, in a race for the state House of Representatives District 8 seat, will debate at 7 p.m.; John Skipper and Dennis Gough, running for Anderson County sheriff, will debate at 6 p.m. Full story »
State Politics 101 session scheduled with S.C. Senate District 3 candidates
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
Candidates for the South Carolina Senate District 3 seat are to be part of an event at Tri-County Technical College on Monday. Full story »
S.C. Senate District 3 seat candidates debate before hundreds in Anderson
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
The candidates for the South Carolina Senate District 3 seat focused on education and health care during a debate Thursday night. Full story »
Candidates Meadors, Bryant to face off in Anderson
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Candidates for the South Carolina Senate District 3 seat plan to debate Thursday at the Anderson County Library and to attend an event at Tri-County Technical College later this month. Full story »
Several Stephens County candidates unopposed in primaries
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Many primary races for Stephens County-related offices won't be heavily contested Full story »
Bryant to be host town hall meetings in Anderson
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Two town hall meetings to update Anderson residents on the recently completed legislative session Full story »
Skelton returns as District 3 Representative, Larry Martin back as senator
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
In the race involving South Carolina Senate District 3, incumbent Sen. Larry Martin tallied up 80 percent of the vote Full story »
Dobbins, Ortiz win Democratic primaries
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Dobbins, Ortiz early leaders Full story »
Sandifer easily wins primary challenge in Oconee County; unopposed in Nov.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Sandifer, 63, defeated Rumsey in the Republican primary 3,269 to 1,283 Full story »
Questions and answers of Democratic South Carolina House District 8 candidates
Friday, June 6, 2008
Tom Dobbins and Charles Griffin appeared in forum Friday Full story »
S.C. House candidates find multiple areas of agreement in forum
Friday, June 6, 2008
Candidates remained cordial and agreed on most topics Full story »

