Given the balkanized nature of local governments on James Island, it would have been easy for them to point fingers at one another regarding who should tackle the costly and complicated problem of addressing high contamination levels in James Island Creek. Instead, the opposite has happened, and we urge the city and county of Charleston,Continue reading “P&C: Keep momentum flowing to clean up James Island Creek”
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Holy City Sinner: Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Spotlights Rep. Spencer Wetmore
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) has announced that State Representative Spencer Wetmore (D-Charleston) has been named a Spotlight candidate. The DLCC said that candidates who receive a spotlight “displayed extraordinary leadership while fighting for their communities.” “It’s an honor to be recognized for my work to protect our coast and expand access to affordable housing andContinue reading “Holy City Sinner: Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Spotlights Rep. Spencer Wetmore”
ABC News: Lowcountry task force continues work to rid Ellis Creek of harmful bacteria
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — One of the Lowcountry’s popular waterways, called by locals either the James Island Creek or Ellis Creek, is getting help to fight its known bacteria problem. On Friday, the water quality advocacy group, the Charleston Waterkeeper, released its seasonal weekly testing results. Those results say this weekend is a goodContinue reading “ABC News: Lowcountry task force continues work to rid Ellis Creek of harmful bacteria”
Spencer Wetmore Named Joseph Neal Elected Official of the Year
“The Joseph Neal Elected Official of the Year Award is given to an elected official in South Carolina of any level. Honoring an elected official that has put in a lot of work in South Carolina for the Democratic Party. [Spencer’s] primary focus as Administrator has been legislation, beach nourishment, resilience and disaster response, personnel,Continue reading “Spencer Wetmore Named Joseph Neal Elected Official of the Year”
Bourbon in the Backroom: Representative Spencer Wetmore
Representative Spencer Wetmore joins the Bourbon in the. Backroom podcast to discuss flipping a district, working across party lines, being a new legislator, and how to be an all-star in the legislature. Listen now on Apple Podcasts.
P&C: Folly Beach Democrat to Deliver Party Message
Democratic state Rep. Spencer Wetmore of Folly Beach will deliver the party’s response to Republican Gov. Henry McMaster’s State of the State address on Jan. 19. “Our policies under the governor’s leadership have relied too much on fear and division,” she said in a media statement from House Democrats. “It’s time we take action forContinue reading “P&C: Folly Beach Democrat to Deliver Party Message”
The Statehouse Report: State is vulnerable to climate change, but not priority for some
South Carolina is considered the fourth most vulnerable state to climate change’s effects, according to a recent report from the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The report also found that it is among the eight most unprepared states to deal with negative health effects associated with climate change. But do South Carolina legislatorsContinue reading “The Statehouse Report: State is vulnerable to climate change, but not priority for some”
Count on News 2: Bill taking aim at abandoned and derelict boats in local waterways passes SC House
CHARLESTON, S.C. – As law enforcement attempts to crack down on abandoned boats in local waterways, a new bill would place more responsibility on the owners. Bill H.3865, introduced by freshman Representative Spencer Wetmore, would require a permit for watercraft or floating structures to be moored in a public waterway for an extended period, specifically,Continue reading “Count on News 2: Bill taking aim at abandoned and derelict boats in local waterways passes SC House”
The Island Connection: First Impressions
“I will continue to support good legislation, from either political party, that benefits our sea islands district and the state of South Carolina.” – District 115 Rep. Spencer Wetmore After the marathon of running in four elections last year (Primary, Runoff, Special, and General), reporting to Columbia to begin the work of legislating instead ofContinue reading “The Island Connection: First Impressions”
CCP: Charleston relic hunter, historian awarded Order of the Silver Crescent
Robert E. Bohrn, of Charleston, was awarded the Order of the Silver Crescent by Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday. S.C. Rep. Spencer Wetmore, D-Folly Beach, presented Bohrn with the commendation at a Statehouse ceremony. This award is the state’s highest civilian award for significant contributions, leadership, volunteerism and lifelong influence within a region or community.Continue reading “CCP: Charleston relic hunter, historian awarded Order of the Silver Crescent”