Current Laws Sufficient in Protection from Hate Crimes
Two weeks after a gay teen was brutally beaten by a group of men, several lawmakers are working to pass a hate crime bill in South Carolina, for the second time, including a representative from York County. Joshua Esskew, 19, was beaten on Saturday, April 9, by a group of at least eight men at […]
Lawmakers want access to documents for York Co. museums project
Eight state legislators are asking leaders of York County’s museums to open up about an abandoned deal to build a new county museum along the Catawba River in Fort Mill. A signed statement urges the museums’ leadership to release any documents related to the organizations formed, partnerships made and money spent on a planned development […]
Video: Budget Passes House
Another Busy Week
Legislative Update from Tommy Pope
Tommy addresses the top legislative issues of the week, including the issues surrounding charter schools. It is important to keep the charter school funds from coming out of the local school funds. Please play the video below to learn more.
York County Day highlights need for constant community contact
John Marks – jmarks@lakewyliepilot.com LAKE WYLIE — Several public servants, citizens and business leaders hoping to see an improved York County in 2011 are taking their show on the road. Specifically, about an hour or so down I-77. Feb. 15 marks York County Day in Columbia, an annual gathering of lawmakers and community activists that […]
Visitors from York County, Repeal Amendment Passes House
Rep. Tommy Pope discusses some important legisalative issues, including the Repeal Amendment (which passed 72-44 today) and charter schools. Also, York comes closer to Columbia with municipal leaders visiting and York County Day at the State House.