Category: Current Articles
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Bottle & Tap – Hartsville’s Craft Beer Destination
It’s a Celebration of Good Beer and Good People.
A few years ago, the City of Hartsville started to boom. New businesses brought new opportunities and Hartsville became a place where people wanted to plant their roots. After enjoying a few craft beers during a brainstorming session with Mayor Mel Pennington, the Wholesale Wine and Spirits team realized there was a void in the area for craft beer for the changing Hartsville population. The idea for Bottle and Tap came along. Shortly after, the guys at West Oil Company brought the vision to life. Fortunately, they had a unique location positioned adjacent to the Shell station on South 5th Street in Hartsville where they could create a quality environment that catered to the craft beer customer with both retail and on-premise products. Bottle & Tap was opened by West Oil Company in June of 2015 under the guidance of its Wholesale Wine & Spirits Division.
The craft beer venture started off by primarily providing packaged products and growlers for take home consumption, but over time the atmosphere seemed to win over the hearts of regulars as it slowly became a place they wanted to stay a while. The business continued to thrive and expand. Today, their concept is simple and is something craft beer drinkers needed in Hartsville for a long time… an inviting atmosphere to explore the world of craft beer with good company, all under one roof.
You can join them at the bar where you can find a draft station with twelve rotating taps of some of the most unique beer available in the area. You can even sample the freshly poured beer on tap before you order. At Bottle and Tap you can grab a pint or flight to enjoy on-premise, or if you stumble on something you love, you can order a growler to-go to enjoy later at home. They maintain over 100 unique packaged craft beers, and you can try out a single bottle from the cooler, which is stocked with 75 options to choose from. You can even customize your selection with a “mix and match” six pack from the cooler, or any size pack for that matter! They also keep a small selection of wine and cider for the non-craft beer consumer and free popcorn with several flavor topping options, which is known to be a serious crowd-pleaser! Their top-notch hospitality doesn’t end there. They will gladly look into bringing in special order beer for customers that they cannot find within the area.
To top it off, they offer happy hour every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4-7 p.m. featuring discounted draft beer and the famous Hartsville Markette donut holes. (You have to try these local bites!) They host Tap Takeover events inviting local brewery representatives as their beers are featured on tap. Customers are able to try the beer and discuss them on the spot with the people that make them. Food Truck Fridays are also a popular end of the week event. Their newly renovated modern patio features a 60″ television, outdoor speakers and patio lighting creating a relaxing atmosphere. Their interior space includes cozy couches, ample table top seating, music, and two 50″ TVs, with sports on regularly, especially college football!
There is truly something charming and endearing about a small shop attached to a gas station and the experience they are able to provide. When you visit, be prepared to be overwhelmingly pleased with all the available options, talk beer with the friendly staff, and meet some new folks. Bottle and Tap is more than just a bottle shop, more than a craft beer bar, but is a celebration of beer and good people.
Bottle and Tap is happy to offer their establishment as a place for parties and events. They can also provide full kegs for off-site events. For more information about upcoming events, follow them on Facebook at @BottleandTapSC.
621 S. 5th St. Hartsville | 843-309-9522
bt1@wholesalewineandspirits.com | bottleandtapsc.com
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In the Kitchen
Sweet Potato Salad with Toasted Pecans
Step 1: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
4 medium sweet potatoes, cleaned and cut in 1/2 inch cubes
3 medium shallots diced
3 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. ground coriander
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Toss all together and roast at 375o for 20 mins or until done.
Step 2: Roasted Pecans
1/4 c. pecan pieces
I egg white whipped
3 tbsp. Brown sugar
Salt to taste
Toss all together and toast for 10-12 mins.
Step 3: Dressing
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. Smoked paprika
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
Combine all ingredients together. Slowly emulsify oil in with other ingredients.
Step 4:
While potatoes are still warm, toss them in the vinaigrette. Garnish with toasted pecans.
Recipe provided by Local Motive, 123 N Dargan St, Florence
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Secondary Trauma
A Silent Dilemma
story by Meridith T. Graham, M.S., M.DIV, LMSW
A few years ago, I was privileged to facilitate a vicarious trauma support group with first responders, including firemen, paramedics, military members, policemen, etc., who were receiving treatment for substance use disorders. These noble persons whom time and time again have put their lives on the line for others were experiencing trauma on a daily basis throughout years of service. I will never forget some of their profound statements:
• We see things people should never have to see
• When I am out with my family, I rarely enjoy it because I am constantly watching out for danger
• There are just some things that cannot be “unseen”
More and more research is recognizing the need to address the impact of trauma on professionals and others who may become traumatized by situations they encounter on a day-to-day basis. Vicarious traumatization, or secondary trauma, is the cumulative impact of witnessing or engaging in the traumatic experiences and terror of others. It is nearly impossible to witness trauma on an ongoing basis and remain unchanged. Overtime, trauma affects one’s identity, beliefs, relationships, and psychological needs. This is because trauma always involves loss; and nothing seems normal afterwards. One also tends to lose their innate sense of safety, control, and personal values and beliefs may become distorted.
It is essential to address experiences of secondary trauma that may lead to self-defeating behaviors such as substance dependence or mental illness.
Conversing with first responders is an intriguing discussion. Their stamina, passion, and competency for the job is unwavering, but there also tends to be this “heavier, lonelier, and even darker side” that burdens them. One challenge in addressing secondary trauma in our communities and in the workplace is silence. A firefighter shared:
“I cannot go into the firehouse talking about my feelings and how the last run or several runs shook me up. I will be told to ‘toughen up; it’s part of the job,’ and may be looked down upon by my peers. I’m definitely not dealing with that!”
The dilemma then becomes to suffer in silence, which is maltreatment for those who put their lives on the line and take unimaginable risks every day.
So what can we do to effectively address secondary trauma? To continue the silence will only lead to destructive behaviors, and, over time, those who suffer try to escape the tentacles of secondary trauma through addictions, substance use, and even suicide. Others find themselves struggling with mental illness, especially major depression or even symptoms of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). Over time, someone struggling with secondary trauma may accept their behaviors as “normal” because they become accustomed to them.
Signs that someone may be struggling with secondary trauma include: the inability to feel pleasure, shutting down, numbness, hardness, overly vigilant, anxiety, increased use of alcohol and/or drugs, rejecting physical/emotional closeness, cynicism, lack of interest in hobbies, dissatisfaction, hopelessness, negative perception, low self-image/low motivation, or depersonalization.
Secondary trauma compromises one’s self-efficacy and additional consequences of vicarious trauma include, but are not limited to:
• Resentment, trust issues, exhaustion
• Struggling with self-esteem
• Social withdrawal
• Nightmares
• Avoiding reminders or recall of the events
• Errors in professional boundaries or judgment
Understanding how secondary trauma develops is important because it is not contingent upon one’s ego capacity or self-efficacy to handle difficult situations. Secondary trauma develops as a result of helping others. Secondary trauma is a natural human response of caring and knowing about the traumatic experiences of others.
Secondary trauma is cumulative. Over time, the impact of witnessing trauma is unavoidable, and addressing the effects through self-awareness, self-care, connection, and balance is essential. In working through secondary trauma, the objective is to:
• Become aware of the impact of traumatic experiences
• Acknowledge personal vulnerabilities
• Apply self-care processes to counter the negative effects of trauma
Factors that may determine the extent of Vicarious Trauma that one experiences include lack of resources and/or support; personal traumatic experiences; current life struggles (e.g. finances, divorce); and poor coping skills.
You may ask, “How important is it to focus on Vicarious Trauma?” When a 911 call is received, first responders are there in minutes when the community needs help, even when it is a false alarm. But there is nothing false about Vicarious Trauma, and the impact and symptoms are undeniable. In time, Vicarious Trauma diminishes hope, idealism, and optimism; and those who continuously encounter survivors of trauma cannot afford to give up on hope. We have both a professional and personal obligation to address Vicarious Trauma; and it will be a dilemma to continue the silence.
Meridith T. Graham is a behavioral health consultant at HopeHealth with experience in mental health issues including depression, anxiety, grief, sexual trauma, vicarious trauma, and other mood disorders. She is a licensed social worker in the states of South Carolina and Illinois.
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Veronica Robertson
Going with the Flow
story by Ashley Elvington • photos by Ivana Reay-Jones Photography
Many who happen to meet Veronica Robertson will agree that she is a ray of sunshine, exuberating joy and kindness and warmth that puts a soul at ease. Originally from Colombia, South America, it didn’t take long for Veronica to feel at home as many in Florence welcomed her with the open loving arms of a family, especially in Downtown Florence… But, more on that in a minute.
Veronica and her family moved to Florence almost a decade ago when her husband accepted the position of Medical Director at McLeod Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department. “We have found a home in Florence. Both of our daughters were born here and we are grateful for all of the opportunities the city of Florence has provided us. We are committed to this community and we expect to raise our family here and grow Flow Town Yoga.” Before she opened her own yoga studio, Veronica received 200 hours of yoga teacher training through Charleston Power Yoga in Charleston, South Carolina. Since then, she has completed a 500-hour yoga teacher advanced certification through the Kunga Yoga School at the Wilmington Yoga Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.
She noticed that Florence was missing a yoga space led by trained and certified yoga instructors. Inspired to be the change the community needed, Veronica made plans to open her own studio in Downtown Florence. “I imagined a studio that offered varying formats, reaching individuals from a variety of populations and needs: seniors, children, males, females…from all backgrounds, body compositions and fitness levels. Anyone can find a class that fits their needs, from Senior Chair yogis to the Power Vinyasa yogis.” Doors opened in February 2017 and in less than two years, Flow Town Yoga has grown from offering 12 classes per week to over 32. “We now have two studio spaces in Downtown Florence, a heated room and a cool room. We feel honored to be a part of the development and growth of Downtown Florence.” Flow Town Yoga is now a Kunga Yoga affiliated studio and will soon be a Yoga Alliance registered school of yoga, the first of its kind in Florence. “We will train the next generation of yoga teachers who will share this beautiful practice with our community and beyond.”
For Veronica, work weeks are easy to endure when you love what you do. “Yoga is accessible to everybody. It is not about the pose, but about what we learn in between. As we move through postures using our breath, we can find a place of calmness within ourselves where we can reflect and learn… Discovering tools that we own and can carry with us everywhere we go.” She enjoys teaching beginners, especially seniors. “Witnessing the growth and joy I see in others is amazing. By growth, I do not mean being able to do advanced, intricate yoga poses. It means being able to feel comfortable and powerful in their bodies… Being able to stand up from a chair using one’s own strength, being able to move confidently, to reconnect with your body and the present moment… Watching students walk out of the yoga room renewed, smiling and confident. Knowing we help in any little way to get them to that place, is very rewarding.”
Flow Town Yoga | 152 S. Dargan Street, Heated Studio | 127 N. Dargan Street, Cool Studio | Downtown Florence
To learn more, as well as view a schedule of their classes, visit www.flowtownyoga.com.
These 6 movements Rotate, flex, extend and align the spine, stimulating spinal nerves, toning abdominal and back muscles, and improving breathing. It activates digestion and relieves constipation, increases circulation, and brings fresh oxygen to musculoskeletal system.
Twist:
Find a comfortable seated position, on the floor or on a chair. As you begin to awaken the spinal muscles, allow the movements to be slow and mindful. There is no need to rush. Hold each pose for 3 breaths. Find length in the spine and a neutral pelvis, twist to one side starting the movement from the torso. Lengthening on the inhale and gently twisting deeper on the exhale.
Benefits: Rotating the spine consistently and correctly will help us keep our range of motion healthy and flexible so that daily movement becomes easier and less painful. Twisting hydrates the intervertebral disks and massages the organs within the abdomen supporting digestion.
Lateral Flexion:
Start on an easy seated position with your legs crossed. Inhale reaching up with both arms then on the exhale placing your right hand on the floor and reaching over with the left arm creating a C shape with the spine. Hold for 3 breaths and repeat on other side.
Benefits: Lateral flexion is a movement that bends the body to the right or left side. It helps to open up the side-body, strengthens the obliques, and is helpful in increasing flexibility of the spine lengthening the muscles between the ribs and pelvis, plus parts of the lower back. Lateral flexion also opens up the ribcage, helping to expand the lungs and aid in deeper breathing.
Spinal Flexion:
Start on table top on your hands and knees. Hands directly underneath shoulders, and your knees directly underneath your hips. Keep your back flat, and your head in line with the rest of your spine. INHALE. With an EXHALATION tuck your tailbone, round the spine towards the ceiling and gently bring your chin towards your chest. This is called Cat pose.
Benefits: This shape expands the back-body, stretching the back of the lungs, increasing breath capacity, and tones the abdomen with an engaged core. It allows us to turn inward for reflection and calmness.
Spinal Extension:
After Cat pose and exhaling, INHALE, tip the tailbone up, drop the belly and chest toward the floor, and lift your head and chin forward and up. Think about lengthening the spine as you do this movement. This position is Cow.
Benefits: This is a lengthening pose particularly for opening up the thoracic spine and the muscles of the chest and shoulders. It strengthens the lungs and facilitates deeper breathing. When done in a chair, place hands on your thighs and extend and flex the spine with the flow of the breath. Establishing a breathing rhythm. Inhaling deep with the Cow position and exhaling completely with the Cat position.
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Lots to Like About Teens Today
As a behavioral health professional for over twenty-five years and the father of two school age children, I recognize the importance of staying abreast of the latest challenges and trends in regards to youth substance abuse and its related negative behaviors. I was excited to see the recently released 2018 Communities That Care (CTC) survey of South Carolina teens reflecting a continuing downward trend in regards to lifetime and current use of alcohol, tobacco and most other drugs. Even more so, Florence County’s youth continue to display lower substance use rates than their statewide and national peers do.
The CTC survey data reflects that in Florence County, 36% of high school youth have ever used alcohol, 14 % have used tobacco and 23% have used marijuana. These percentages have been noticeably trending downward for years but have dramatically fallen in the last three years. Vaping/e-cigarettes is the only substance use to show a significant increase at 24% having used these products. Contrary to how teen’s behavior is often sensationalized and characterized by negative media stories and perceptions, this data demonstrates that the vast majority of high school students are making the choice not to use alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.
While there are many who have played an important part in this success, I do want to recognize the role that our local law enforcement agencies have played through conducting hundreds of compliance checks to deter youth access to alcohol and tobacco, local merchants for denying sales to underage youth, and the local school districts for providing opportunities to collaborate and educate students, staff, and parents.
Hand drawn no smoking sign on white Moreover and perhaps most importantly, to parents for setting safe, legal and healthy boundaries and expectations for their teens and in turn their teens having the respect and courage to adhere to them. Research today continues to demonstrate that parent’s behavior, opinions and expectations have the greatest influence on the behavior choices their children make.
While this is certainly great news to celebrate, we have to remain vigilant in regards to new and dangerous challenges facing our youth. Vaping, social media and the dark side of the internet, each in their own right, present some of the most potentially damaging short and long-term influences in the lives of youth. Parents are encouraged to constantly educate themselves on these growing and evolving dangers and most importantly, communicate with your children about them. The same boundaries and expectations that successfully support your efforts in assisting them to make good behavior choices in regards to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs are important to implement with these dangers as well. Consistent communication, setting behavior boundaries and expectations and displaying good choices yourself will go a long way in ensuring your children can develop the skills necessary to become happy, healthy and successful adults.
Well-done teens and I look forward to seeing more great news as your generation works to successfully navigate through the ever-changing challenges this world presents.
story by Randy Cole, CEO
Circle Park Behavioral Health Services
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Alzheimer’s Awareness
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated the month of November as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. It is still recognized today. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, at that time there were less than two million people with the disease, however, that number has increased to more than five million. Alzheimer’s disease is now the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States.
Many lives change when a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Today, many families are faced with difficult decisions regarding loved ones with Alzheimer’s. Care, financials, and physical and mental health are all of concern. Additionally, the process can also be challenging for caregivers. There are an estimated 16 million caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the United States.
New Generations Adult Day Center located in Florence provides services specifically for those with Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions. They understand that caring for a loved one can take a toll on family members, which is why they provide adult day care services that can give a much-needed break in addition to benefits for loved ones. The Alzheimer’s Activity Center provides programs and support services for individuals in order to keep them engaged with activities while exercising the brain in a safe environment. The staff is trained to understand Alzheimer’s and they work together to create a welcoming, supportive, and enriching environment. Services include enhancing cognitive skills, stimulating interaction on personal and group levels, encouraging mobility and stability, and nutrition and personal hygiene assistance. While South Carolina requires one caregiver per eight participants, New Generations has one caregiver per five participants in order to better provide individualized attention to those who need it.
Vantage Point, a division of CareSouth Carolina, Inc. in Hartsville has a network called Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), which is a local aging program that provides information and services on a range of assistance for older adults and those who care for them. They disperse respite money to families to help with care. Respite allows a person to take time off from caregiving duties while someone else cares for their loved one. John Belissary, administrator and owner of New Generations Adult Day Center states, “If you’ve ever been a care giver, it’s the toughest job there is. If you think about it, an elderly woman has become a full care provider for her husband. She’s withdrawn herself from society. She can no longer go out to eat with her Red Hat lady friends, play Bridge with her friends, or go play golf or tennis. Her life is consumed with medications, doctor appointments, making sure he eats, bathes, and doesn’t fall… it never ends.” Through Vantage Point, a person can qualify for a grant of $500-$1500 per year to get a provider, whether it’s through New Generations or a home care service, in order to take care of the individual and provide caregivers with a break.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide and is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. The money goes directly to respite to help with the care of many of our loved ones. “We are put on this earth to help one another and to care for one another,” says John. “That’s what we should be doing. I can’t tell people enough to donate to this research fund so they can continue their search to find a cure. It will directly affect so many people in all of our lives. It’s important we show these people compassion.”
New Generations Adult Day Center
2111 West Jody Rd. | Florence | 843.773.2781
www.newgenerationsadc.com
Book Recommendation for those with loved ones faced with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis:
Still Alice is a 2007 novel by Lisa Genova, set in Boston. The novel is about a woman who suffers early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Alice Howland, a 50-year-old woman, is a cognitive psychology professor at Harvard and a world-renowned linguistics expert. She is married to an equally successful husband, and they have three grown children. The disease takes hold swiftly, and it changes Alice’s relationship with her family and the world.
For more info or to purchase, visit lisagenova.com.
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Capturing Professionalism
Engaging consumers through photography and videography
Ivana Reay-Jones is no stranger to the world of media. Her father was a cameraman for a local television station, one of her uncles was a photographer, and another uncle was a magazine editor. At the age of 12, Ivana became the family photographer, capturing memories of everyone on family trips. Growing up in this type of environment inspired Ivana to obtain her master’s degree in photojournalism from Boston University.
Ivana spent a brief period of her career as a newspaper photographer, then journeyed over into teaching mass communications. By 2015, Ivana had created her own photography business. She has since added videography and real estate photography to her repertoire. “As someone who recently bought a home, I was more likely to ask my realtor to show me homes with nice photos online. Although I cannot guarantee that nice photos will sell your home, I believe they may increase the showings and interest.” Ivana’s business continues to grow, as she is now offering brand photography for businesses. She explains, “I was a brand photographer of sorts before I was a portrait photographer. As a photojournalist, I was trained to take photos that tell a story and the expectation was to tell the news through photos and to do it right the first time – there were no repeats. I was trained to tell stories in pictures, expect the unexpected, and pay attention to details.”
This chapter officially started when Ivana was hired by Flow Town Yoga in Downtown Florence. Initially seeking headshots for the studio, Ivana decided to help tell a story through her work. “The photos also showed the studio’s connection to downtown, as well as what yoga practice looks like. Adding a video enhanced the studio’s image and exposure.” Ivana showed off her storytelling skills once again when hired by Florence Pediatric Dentistry for office headshots. “We mixed it up a bit to show their relaxed, fun and playful side, and I came up with some non-traditional office photos for them.”
According to Ivana, professional photos can help make businesses look better and stand out amongst the competition while inspiring consumer confidence. “As a consumer who is also a busy person, I like for things to be simple, clean, and easy to access, navigate, buy, or use. Having professional photos of your products or services helps to convey trust and professionalism. I am personally more likely to engage with a business if all those facets look professional. As a business owner myself, I feel that businesses need to keep up with technological advances and work for their current audiences. If you keep doing the same things over and over, you will always get the same results.”
When it comes to helping businesses shine in the spotlight, Ivana makes it her top priority for the photos to be consistent with the business’s brand. “This is why, before I take any photos, I place emphasis on communication, planning, and research. I consider all aspects of the business: what the business owner wants to convey, the audience, the products/service, social media, and marketing. This gives me an idea as to what I want to photograph and in what manner. I approach the project with my photojournalism background and think about the brand, what the story is, and how I can help the business convey this story.”
Videography is an extra bonus when used in marketing a business. “Videography is an extension of my photojournalism background and is a great way to increase brand awareness and to stand out in the busy, fast-paced world of social media. Videos can enhance the brand’s personality and exposure. When I don’t know how to do something, I go on YouTube. When I am unfamiliar with a business, I look it up online. And when a business I like has a professional website, behind-the-scenes or how-to videos, these increase my confidence in that brand’s expertise. Consider how many views videos get on social media and are more likely to get shared and increase exposure – that alone is free advertising. And in this digital age, we are constantly competing for attention. Adding brand videos can be very useful and beneficial.” In addition to photography and videography, Ivana also teaches basic photography classes.
Ready to Brand Your Business?
This experience may be yours to enjoy, as Ivana will be offering a special deal for the first two businesses to mention this story through contacting her for brand photography and videography services. A brand photography session must be booked in order to receive the complimentary one minute commercial. Some rules and exceptions apply.
Ivana Reay-Jones can be contacted through her Facebook page, Ivana Reay-Jones Photography (@irjphoto), or her website www.irjphoto.com to improve your brand and expand your business!
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South Carolina Begins Turning Red
South Carolina is undoubtedly a red state. The Governor as well as all eight constitutionally elected statewide officers are Republicans. Republicans have a comfortable majority in both the South Carolina House of Representatives and Senate. Seven of eight United States Congressmen are Republicans as well as both United States Senators. Both South Carolina Senators have been Republicans since Fritz Hollings retired prior to the 2004 election. A Republican has been in the Governor’s mansion for 28 of the last 32 years.
As dominant as the Republican Party has been at the statewide level, it pales in comparison to the dominance of the Democrat Party from the end of Reconstruction in 1877 until the emergence of the modern South Carolina Republican Party. In the 34 gubernatorial elections between 1878 and 1962, the Republicans only contested twice. In 1938, the Republican candidate, Joseph Augustis Tolbert, received a total of 283 votes in the statewide general election. The most votes any Republican Presidential candidate received from 1900 until 1952 was Herbert Hoover’s 5,858 in 1928.
The first serious Republican gubernatorial candidate was Joseph O. Rogers, who switched parties in 1966 to run against Democrat Bob McNair. Rogers received 42% of the vote. In 1970, Albert Watson running as a Republican received 46% of the vote, losing by fewer than 30,000 votes. Dr. James B. Edwards was the first modern Republican elected Governor defeating Bryan Dorn in 1974.
While South Carolinians remained and voted solidly for local and statewide Democrat candidates through most of the 1960’s and 1970’s, and in some smaller rural counties even today, South Carolinians began their break with the national Democrat party much earlier. In 1948, Democrats dissatisfied with Harry Truman’s support of proposed civil rights legislation ran South Carolina Governor J. Strom Thurmond for President under the banner of the States’ Rights Democrat Party, the Dixiecrats. Governor Thurmond won South Carolina and three other southern states and was competitive in several others. In 1952, South Carolina voters took another step away from the national Democrat Party. The Democrats had nominated Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson as their presidential candidate and the Republicans nominated General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Eisenhower had two powerful allies in South Carolina, Thurmond and Governor James F. Byrnes. Byrnes was elected Governor in 1950 after serving the State in Washington, D.C. as a member of the House, Senate, an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court as well as an influential advisor to President Roosevelt. Byrnes’s last Washington assignment was as President Truman’s Secretary of State.
Eisenhower appeared on the 1952 presidential ballot twice; as an “Independent for Eisenhower” and as the Republican nominee. Eisenhower carried 25 of 46 counties and lost to Stevenson by fewer than 5,000 votes statewide. In 1952 while a near majority of voters were willing to vote for the Republican candidate, they were not willing to do so as Republicans. Eisenhower received 158,289 votes as an Independent yet only 9,793 as a Republican.
Eisenhower did win 4 southern states in 1952, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, and was easily elected. In the 1956 election, Eisenhower received 75,700 votes (25%) in South Carolina appearing solely as the Republican candidate. Stevenson again carried South Carolina, but with only 46% of the vote. A slate of unpledged delegates received the remaining 29% of the vote. Unlike today, in the 1952 through 1980 elections, South Carolina was a battleground state on the Presidential level. In these 8 elections, Republicans and Democrats each won 4 times with most being closely contested.
Mark W. Buyck, III
Concentrating in Banking, Business, Civil and Business Litigation and Appeals, Contracts, Employment, Government, Real Estate
248 West Evans Street | Florence, SC | 843.662.3258
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