Representative Annie E McDaniel

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

A unique look into the journey of Columbia restaurateur who achieved success despite raising three children as a single Black mother.

05/09/2026

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

04/18/2026

Fairfield Electric was thrilled to see SC Children's Book Challenge individual division winner Stella Grace Burroughs recognized by the SC General Assembly this morning. Stella Grace, a fourth grader at Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science, wrote and illustrated a book entitled The Day That Power Took a Vacation. Her book was selected as the winner from more than 200 entries statewide and was the local winner for Fairfield Electric.

Stella Grace, her teacher Kimberlea Daly, and her family visited the State House this morning to be recognized in both the SC Senate and House of Representatives. They were hosted by Rep. Annie McDaniel and Sen. Everett Stubbs.

Pictured (from left to right): Representative Annie E McDaniel, Kimberlea Daly, Senator Everett Stubbs, Stella Grace Burroughs, and her parents, Tiffiny and Jonathan Burroughs.

Fairfield County School District

04/16/2026

Happening this weekend, Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th, at 2355 Great Falls Road, Blackstock, S.C. 29014. Lots of fun for the entire family!!!

04/09/2026

Past attention to the budget comparison between the House and Senate. How the money is spent says a lot about your priorities.

The full state Senate is scheduled to begin its budget debate April 21.

10/24/2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) on Friday introduced a bill to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the government shutdown threatens payments of the food aid in some…

10/21/2025

Was this a DEI hire?

The South Carolina Election Commission (SEC) has been in the news recently regarding a significant financial issue related to its voting machine contract, as well as its general funding needs.
Here are the key points:
1. Unexplained $4 Million Contract Overrun
The most significant financial news is an investigation into a $4 million overrun on a contract for new voting machines (ballot scanners).
• The Issue: A contract for 3,200 ballot scanners that was approved for $28 million ended up costing the agency $32 million. The SEC is investigating what happened to the $4 million difference.
• The Aftermath: The investigation led to the firing of the agency's executive director and the second-in-command, and the loss of a third staffer's job.
• Explanation: An attorney for the former executive director stated that the difference was due to sales tax that was not included in the original $28 million agreement, suggesting an error rather than malicious action. However, the SEC is treating the matter seriously and has involved multiple state agencies in an investigation.
2. Ongoing Budget Requests and Funding Needs
The SEC has consistently requested increased funding in its budget proposals for several key areas:
• Statewide Election Expenses: The Commission requests millions of dollars in recurring funds to cover the general cost of statewide election expenses, including necessary supplies and reimbursements to counties.
• Poll Worker Pay: The SEC has requested $$$4 million to increase the funds reimbursed to counties for poll worker pay, citing a shortage of workers and a need to compete for retention. This would be the first increase to poll worker pay in recent history.
• Recruitment and Retention: The SEC requested hundreds of thousands of dollars to institute targeted salary adjustments across the agency to reduce turnover and better compete with the private sector for talent.
• Technology Upgrades: Funding is requested for necessary dues, enhancements, and technological upgrades to the statewide voter registration system.
• Federal Grants: South Carolina receives federal funds through the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) for election security and technology improvements, but the state is required to provide matching funds for these grants.

S.C. Election Commission says it has been putting out fire after fire following the departures of three high-level officials within the last month. For mor...