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Covering Greenwood City Council, Greenwood County Council, South Carolina General Assembly, and your federal representatives in Washington, D.C. Accountability journalism for Greenwood County residents.
Greenwood County sits inside one of the most layered governmental structures in the region. Residents answer to at least five levels of elected authority simultaneously: the federal government, statewide offices, Greenwood County Council, Greenwood City Council, and school district boards — each a separately elected body covering its own geographic slice of the county.
Greenwood’s federal delegation includes US Rep. Sheri Biggs (SC District 3) and Senators Darline Graham and Tim Scott. In Columbia, Greenwood is represented by Sen. Billy Garrett (District 10) and Reps. Daniel Gibson (District 12) and John R. McCravy III (District 13).
Greenwood County Council controls property tax millage, land-use zoning outside city limits, and fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements. Downtown zoning decisions and the Greenwood Police Department budget run through Greenwood City Council. State funding for schools, roads, and Medicaid flows from the South Carolina General Assembly. The Greenwood County Elections and Voter Registration Office administers local balloting under SC Election Commission oversight.
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Greenwood is in Greenwood County, South Carolina. Mayor, City of Greenwood: Brandon A. Smith; City Manager, City of Greenwood: Julie Wilkie; County Manager, Greenwood County: Toby Chappell.
Latest Greenwood Politics News — Page 9
U.S.-Iran Tensions in Strait of Hormuz Raise Energy Concerns for Greenwood
The United States has reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports following renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global crude oil shipments. This escalation,…
U.S.-Iran Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher, Raising Concerns in Greenwood
Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran in the vicinity of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz emerged in the July 15 cycle, prompting concerns in…
Greenwood Watches as U.S. Strikes in Iran Raise Economic Concerns
U.S. military forces have conducted strikes against targets in Iran, according to international and U.S. reporting. These actions follow a series of attacks on commercial ships operating near…
Supreme Court Justices Testify Before Congress on Budget and Security, With Implications for Greenwood
In an unusual public appearance, Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a congressional panel this week, addressing the federal judiciary’s budget and security…
U.S. Strikes in Iran Follow Strait of Hormuz Attacks, Raising Global Economic Questions for Greenwood
United States military forces have conducted strikes against targets in Iran, according to international and U.S. reporting. These actions come in the wake of recent attacks on commercial…
Supreme Court Emergency Orders Reshape Legal Landscape, With Implications for Greenwood
The Supreme Court has continued to utilize its emergency orders, often referred to as the “shadow docket,” to address significant legal disputes concerning executive power and public policy.…
Federal Tariff Letters Prompt Economic Monitoring in Greenwood
The Trump administration moved forward with a renewed focus on trade policy Tuesday, as President Donald Trump announced that tariff letters to a dozen countries had been signed…
Supreme Court Docket for Next Term Sets Up Major Legal Battles, With Implications for Greenwood
The Supreme Court is preparing for a new term that will confront some of the most contentious legal and social questions facing the United States, with cases involving…
Greenwood Watches as Supreme Court Prepares for Term with Major Cases
The Supreme Court is preparing for a new term that will address a series of high-stakes legal questions, including challenges to assault-style rifle restrictions, voter-registration regulations, the scope…
White House Engages Russia on Ukraine, Iran Diplomacy; Implications for Greenwood
The U.S. president recently offered assistance to Russia in finding a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, according to an account from the Kremlin side of the discussions.…
National America 250 Celebrations, Political Tensions Resonate Beyond Washington, Including in Greenwood
The United States is observing the 250th anniversary of its independence this July Fourth, with a series of nationwide events culminating in significant ceremonies in Washington, D.C. The…
Trump Declassification Claims on 2020 Election Records Noted in Greenwood
President Donald Trump recently asserted that his acting spy chief possessed extensive authority to declassify records, a directive that includes materials connected to the 2020 election. The statement…
