AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Landrum South Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/landrum-sc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/landrum-sc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:48:58 -0500 It’s taken me a bit to process the tragedy that took place last weekend in Buffalo, New York, but I knew I wanted to share my thoughts with you. https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-mia-mcleod-news-my-heart-is-heavy-31371196-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-mia-mcleod-news-my-heart-is-heavy-31371196-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 We’ll be gathering for our Election Night Watch Party on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30 PM in Columbia and you’re invited to join us.  https://www.americantowns.com/news/rsvp-now-for-mias-election-night-watch-party-31386121-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rsvp-now-for-mias-election-night-watch-party-31386121-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, Democratic nominee for governor Joe Cunningham responded to baseless accusations from Henry McMaster’s team that Cunningham lied during a https://www.americantowns.com/news/joe-cunningham-responds-to-governor-mcmasters-baseless-accusations-of-lying-with-receipts-31401123-anderson-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/joe-cunningham-responds-to-governor-mcmasters-baseless-accusations-of-lying-with-receipts-31401123-anderson-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 (Columbia, S.C.) – In a recent audio recording, Democrat State Representative and candidate for U.S. Senate Krystle Matthews calls for Democrat https://www.americantowns.com/news/from-krystle-matthewss-mouth-to-the-legislatures-ears-31405959-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/from-krystle-matthewss-mouth-to-the-legislatures-ears-31405959-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 (Columbia, S.C.) – The United States Supreme Court released its opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. See below for South Carolina Republican Party https://www.americantowns.com/news/roe-v-wade-overturned-is-a-victory-for-life-everywhere-31405962-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/roe-v-wade-overturned-is-a-victory-for-life-everywhere-31405962-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 (Columbia, S.C.) – After hearings and a vote by the South Carolina Republican Party’s State Executive Committee, four primary protests https://www.americantowns.com/news/lack-of-evidence-leads-to-2022-primary-protests-denied-31405966-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lack-of-evidence-leads-to-2022-primary-protests-denied-31405966-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 COLUMBIA, SC — Today South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson, Jr. released the following statement following the US Supreme Court https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-carolina-democratic-party-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-to-overturn-roe-v-wade-31406983-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-carolina-democratic-party-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-to-overturn-roe-v-wade-31406983-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson, Jr. issued the following statement on Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson being sworn in to the https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-carolina-democratic-party-statement-on-historic-day-as-judge-ketanji-brown-jackson-takes-her-seat-on-the-supreme-court-31406986-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-carolina-democratic-party-statement-on-historic-day-as-judge-ketanji-brown-jackson-takes-her-seat-on-the-supreme-court-31406986-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 COLUMBIA, SC — The brutal assault on innocent people peaceably assembled in Greenville has sent shockwaves through the Palmetto state. South https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-carolina-democratic-party-statement-on-greenville-police-assault-on-peaceably-assembled-protestors-31406989-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-carolina-democratic-party-statement-on-greenville-police-assault-on-peaceably-assembled-protestors-31406989-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Democratic nominee for governor, Joe Cunningham, released a short list of prospective candidates for Lieutenant Governor. “The person I choose https://www.americantowns.com/news/joe-cunningham-announces-lieutenant-governor-short-list-31410053-charleston-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/joe-cunningham-announces-lieutenant-governor-short-list-31410053-charleston-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Scott, Banking Republicans Criticize Gensler for Stonewalling Congressional Inquiry Into SEC’s Proposed Climate Rule WASHINGTON https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-banking-republicans-criticize-gensler-for-stonewalling-congressional-inquiry-into-secs-proposed-climate-rule-31417199-varnville-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-banking-republicans-criticize-gensler-for-stonewalling-congressional-inquiry-into-secs-proposed-climate-rule-31417199-varnville-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Scott Joins Call for IG Audit of Biden's $10 Billion Covid-19 Vaccine Public Education Campaign WASHINGTON – This week, Senator Tim https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-joins-call-for-ig-audit-of-bidens-10-billion-covid19-vaccine-public-education-campaign-31417201-kershaw-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-joins-call-for-ig-audit-of-bidens-10-billion-covid19-vaccine-public-education-campaign-31417201-kershaw-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ICYMI: Graham Speaks in Greenville on Bill Tackling Pilot Shortage WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-graham-speaks-in-greenville-on-bill-tackling-pilot-shortage-31417207-olanta-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-graham-speaks-in-greenville-on-bill-tackling-pilot-shortage-31417207-olanta-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Graham, Senators' Legislation Addresses Pilot Shortage WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), John Thune (R-South https://www.americantowns.com/news/graham-senators-legislation-addresses-pilot-shortage-31417209-ballentine-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/graham-senators-legislation-addresses-pilot-shortage-31417209-ballentine-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kuntai establishing operations in Orangeburg County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kuntai (North Charleston) Limited Corporation (Kuntai), an https://www.americantowns.com/news/kuntai-establishing-operations-in-orangeburg-county-31419968-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kuntai-establishing-operations-in-orangeburg-county-31419968-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500