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South Carolina has long experienced a shortage of registered nurses. By 2030, our state could face 10,000 vacancies in nursing positions. The University of South Carolina system is the state's leader in addressing this need by awarding 900 … more
Our devotion today asks this question, "How dependable is the Bible?" My text is 2 Timothy 3:16, where we see these inspired words, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for … more
Oh, the things upon which we place value over others. The recent hottest, in my opinion most arbitrary, viral sensation of 2024 came in the form of an oversized cupid-hued beverage container. Social media became abuzz with videos capturing people … more
One day this week - maybe today, maybe Wednesday - we likely will hear South Carolina House leaders congratulating themselves for approving a state budget that gives an even more significant raise to teachers than the ones we've seen the past few … more
The devotion today is titled, "Hope is only in the Lord," and my text is Psalm 146:5. "Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God." (KJV) There is a hymn that we sing at the church, and it goes like … more
We are quickly approaching testing season for students across the state. This season is a time of stress for most involved in education. For those that are unaware, the SCReady is a test that measures student grade-level performance based on the … more
Our devotion today focuses upon this question, "Are you struggling with assurance of your salvation?" My text is 1 John 5:13, where we read, "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye … more
We keep being told that the Legislature isn't going to make any major changes to the way judges are selected in South Carolina - as if that somehow makes the debate the Senate launches any less consequential. Minor changes would be a problem if … more
Approximately 20 years ago, legislation was passed to impose a 1% school district tax for Clarendon County public schools. Several other counties also have this school district tax, counties with very little tax base and sources of revenue like … more
I entered the South Carolina Senate in 2012 as the youngest state senator at the time, fresh off my first political race. The better part of a year spent on the campaign trail was marked by hard work … more
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