Abbeville Politics Information

The Charles T. “Bud” Ferillo papers, highlighting Mr. Ferillo's long career in politics, are now open to research. In high school, Ferillo was active in the Young Democratic Volunteers, Students for Kennedy, and other political groups. ... In 2005, Ferillo produced the documentary “ Corridor of Shame: The Neglect of South Carolina's Rural Schools” which focuses on the state of the schools of several counties in South Carolina and the Supreme Court case of Abbeville v. ...

During her speech Saturday a few hours before Reid spoke, Angle described Reid as a, “Let's make a deal, good 'ol boy, politics as usual” Democrat. The crowd hooted and cheered. Americans for Prosperity organizers taking the stage to ...

Insider politics from across the State of South Carolina – SCHotline Press Box ... Mark Sanford today joined company executives and economic development officials to celebrate the grand opening of Independent Pipe Products' facility in Abbeville. The company has committed to investing $9 million and creating 25 new jobs. “Independent Pipe Products' decision to come to South Carolina is a compliment not only to our state's pro-business environment but also to our workforce ...

He was active in politics, playing a part in the founding of the state's Republican party. He was elected as a state representative in 1868 but only held office briefly. He was expelled when a group of white legislators voted him out. ...

The June 10 primary elections for seats in the South Carolina Legislature are shaping up to be historic contests for two groups decidedly in the minority on this state's political scene: Democrats and black Republicans. ... Phillips faces the toughest contest of the black Republicans — for the Senate seat representing Abbeville, Greenwood and Laurens counties. He's among five Republicans running in the primary for the seat Sen. John Drummond is giving up. ...