Lindsey Graham's sister changes her name and 'swears loyalty' to Trump

I thought that U.S. senators' official oath of office mandated by Article VI of the U.S. Constitution and prescribed by federal law, is a pledge to support and defend the Constitution, bear true faith and allegiance, and faithfully discharge their duties. Not swear fealty/loyalty to an autocrat.

This is ao random and dumb but I have no idea where to ask this lol. Is there anyone besides me that knows / remembers a drink called a Flamingo Drink at the Riverbanks Zoo drink kiosk next to the Flamingo enclosure?? I'm just wondering what the ingredients were / are so I can make it at home.

https://scvotes.gov/statement-from-the-south-carolina-state-election-commission/

The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has completed its review of South Carolina election law regarding voter eligibility for the August 11 Special Republican Primary.

Based on that review, voters who participated in the June Democratic Primary are not eligible to vote in the August 11 Special Republican Primary. Voters who participated in the June Republican Primary, or who did not vote in either party's June primary, are eligible to vote in the August 11 Special Republican Primary.

The Commission's determination is based on the requirements of South Carolina election law governing voter participation in political party primaries.

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/mosque-leader-school-administrator-charged-sexual-assault-investigation/101-5ae837ca-212c-4413-bcb4-ca4fea447fa9

A mosque leader and school administrator has been arrested after Richland County deputies  say multiple women reported being sexually assaulted over a period spanning more than a decade.

recorded in South Carolina Tuesday. A 1.4 magnitude earthquake was confirmed in Spartanburg County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The seismic activity happened in the Pacolet Mills area at 2:25 a.m., the USGS reported. The seismic activity was recorded at about a mile beneath the surface of the ground, USGS data shows. This was the second confirmed earthquake in South Carolina in July, and both were reported in the Upstate region

hey guys, I know this may sound weird, but is there anywhere that you guys know that has leopard slugs?

Title says it Mas y menos. I live in Virginia and have hiked old rag 3 times. It’s beautiful and challenging and I love it, but I’m looking to do a different hike between summer and fall semester. I’ll be visiting family closer to the Carolina’s and I think I’ll go south early so I can visit north and South Carolina, fuck around a little bit, and definitely hike one of y’all’s mountains. What do you recommend?

old rag is 2400 feet of elevation gain with multiple scrambles throughout, 9 miles long

Also what do you recommend for generally fucking around?

2nd trans woman says “hungry fiend” Lindsey Graham paid her for sex - LGBTQ Nation

There is a little bit of variation on Joccassee's max depth. Some sources say the depth is as low 326 ft, and some say as deep as 385 ft, but SC DNR has it listed at 351 ft, which is what I went with.

Sangeree middle school

Reposting for someone else, but worth the time. TLDR added by me, Tomorrow evening at 6:00 is the town hall. (7/21/2026) This isn't a town vote, but a vote by the council. The council has been known to be swayed by public pressure. This is the public's chance to be heard, whatever side you are on. Contacts to the councilmembers are below.

IRMO RESIDENTS — PLEASE READ BEFORE TUESDAY’S VOTE

Tomorrow night, the Irmo Town Council is expected to vote on a 5-year contract worth approximately $403,050 to expand Irmo’s Flock Safety camera network from 11 cameras to 33 cameras.

This decision will be made by only five elected officials. It takes just three votes for the proposal to pass.

Whether you support this proposal, oppose it, or simply have questions, please make your voice heard before the vote—not after.

Many people hear the phrase “license plate reader” and assume these cameras simply photograph license plates.

The technology is much more sophisticated than that.

In addition to reading license plates, the system can identify vehicle characteristics such as make, model, color, body style, visible damage, roof racks, decals, bumper stickers, and the exact time and location where a vehicle was seen.

The concern many people have isn’t just one camera taking one picture.

It’s the software behind the system.

When a vehicle is detected repeatedly over time, software can help identify travel patterns and frequently visited locations. That can potentially reveal highly personal information about someone’s daily life—not because anyone physically followed them, but because repeated location data can paint a detailed picture.

That could include visits to:

• an attorney

• a therapist

• a medical specialist

• a church

• a political meeting

• a family member

• or simply where you live, work, and spend your time.

Supporters believe these tools help solve crimes and locate dangerous suspects.

Others believe the privacy implications deserve more public discussion before entering a five-year agreement.

Both opinions deserve to be heard.

Oversight matters.

Just days ago, three Fayetteville, Georgia police officers were fired after an internal audit reportedly found they had used the Flock system for searches that investigators say were not for legitimate law-enforcement purposes.

That does NOT mean Irmo officers would do the same.

It DOES demonstrate why any powerful surveillance technology should have strong oversight, transparency, auditing, and accountability.

Questions every resident should consider asking:

• Why are 22 additional cameras needed?

• Who can search the system?

• Is every search audited?

• What penalties exist for misuse?

• Which outside agencies may receive or search Irmo’s data?

• Could future surveillance capabilities or data-sharing policies expand without another public vote?

• Should a five-year surveillance contract be approved before holding a dedicated public town hall on the issue?

Publicly known positions

Mayor Bill Danielson has publicly supported expanding the Flock camera network.

Councilman Gabriel Penfield has publicly questioned the proposal and stated:

“I’m a supporter of law enforcement, but not of 33 cameras and aerial surveillance.”

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Barb Waldman — No verified public position found.

Councilwoman Phyllis Coleman — No verified public position on how she intends to vote.

Councilman Mike Ward — No verified public position found.

Contact your elected officials:

Mayor Bill Danielson

803-606-4991

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Barb Waldman

803-319-2147

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Councilwoman Phyllis Coleman

803-629-1883

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Councilman Gabriel Penfield

803-386-8531

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Councilman Mike Ward

803-602-4113 (official council directory)

803-800-6996 (listed on his council profile)

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Town Council Meeting

Tuesday

6:00 PM

Irmo Municipal Building

7300 Woodrow Street

Residents who wish to speak should contact Town Hall before the meeting (the town has requested registration by 3:00 PM Tuesday) or sign in at the meeting if public comment is available.

One final thought…

No matter where you stand, this decision affects the community for years to come.

If you support the proposal, tell your council members.

If you oppose it, tell your council members.

If you simply believe a decision of this size deserves a dedicated town hall discussion/meeting before a vote, postpone the vote so citizens have time to get educated with flock software and answers to your questions, tell them that.

Democracy works best when citizens participate before decisions are made—not after.

Sen. Darline Graham, appointed to serve the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term, tells Fox News she’ll run in the South Carolina GOP primary for a full term:

“I know I’m a hard worker. I’ve learned it from Lindsey…I feel like I can do it”

Source: https://x.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/2079275117763301628

Dominion Energy and NextEra filed an application with South Carolina regulators to merge into one mega-utility Wednesday, though new details of the deal have not assuaged detractors’ concerns about the potential impacts to ratepayers. The companies want South Carolina utility regulators, the Public Service Commission, to determine the planned $67 billion merger will be in the public interest. A decision could be made by January 2027.

The megamerger would give South Carolina customers about $387.5 million in bill credits, 17% of the total $2.25 billion deal. The average residential customer would see a $10 discount on their electric bills monthly for two years if the deal receives all approvals, according to filings. The amount of the bill credit would vary by energy usage. Dominion Energy of South Carolina recently raised rates $12 for the average residential customers.

But utility watchdogs and environmental advocates worry the deal could still end up costing ratepayers in the long run, as utilities gear up for more energy demand from customers and data centers and NextEra brings its alleged history of political influence to the Palmetto State again.

The merger would create a huge utility, servicing 10 million customers across Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. It’s intended to help NextEra and Dominion keep up with skyrocketing energy demand, according to filings.

Dominion’s knowledge of South Carolina and NextEra’s financial strength and energy infrastructure development experience makes the companies’ combination a good idea, said Dominion Energy of South Carolina president Keller Kissam in testimony to the Public Service Commission.

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