You Only Need One Photo ID To Vote

You Only Need One Photo ID To Vote

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442306/fan_mail/new] Voting gets complicated the moment bad info hits the group chat. So we brought in Delcinia Murchison, a retired postmaster and experienced elections worker, to give clear, practical guidance that helps you walk into the polls confident, calm, and prepared. We start with the question we keep hearing: “How many IDs do I need to vote?” Delcinia lays it out plainly for South Carolina voting rules. You only need one photo ID, and she explains which ones count, including a driver’s license, passport, military ID, concealed weapons permit, or a voter registration photo ID card. We also clear up the confusion around the mailed voter registration card (often described as the little blue card). It’s useful for your precinct and districts, but it’s not enough to vote without a photo ID. Then we move to the best tool for cutting through rumors: scvotes.gov. We talk about how to check your voter registration, confirm your address and precinct, view your voting history, find candidate information, and pull up a personalized sample ballot you can print and bring with you. We also go over early voting dates and hours, plus where to vote early, so you can make a plan that fits your schedule. If this helped you, share it with one person who has questions, subscribe for more community conversations, and leave a quick review so more voters can find accurate South Carolina election info. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442306/support]

Redistricting In South Carolina

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442306/fan_mail/new] A political map can look like harmless lines on paper right up until it changes who gets heard. We’re joined by South Carolina Representatives Robert Williams (House Seat 62) and Roger Kirby (House Seat 101) for a candid breakdown of the state’s mid decade redistricting fight and why the timing alone raises alarms for voters, candidates, and election officials. We talk through the gerrymandering debate, how Supreme Court decisions shape what lawmakers can do, and why the real-world impact lands on communities long before it reaches a courtroom. We also get specific about the proposed changes to South Carolina’s congressional districts, including how the Sixth District tied to Congressman James Clyburn could shift north and pull in new counties across the Pee Dee region. The conversation goes beyond politics into process: maps that appear to be decided before public input, rule changes during debate that restrict amendments, and a Senate path full of procedural moves like cloture votes and potential extended debate. If you care about voting rights, election integrity, and government transparency, these details matter because they set the ground rules for everyone else. Then we dig into the costs and consequences people feel locally: divided cities, fractured “communities of interest,” and the price tag of extra primaries and runoffs that counties may have to cover. We close with practical ways to stay engaged, why turnout is the ultimate counterweight to manipulation, and a Memorial Day reminder about the service behind the freedoms we often take for granted. If this conversation helps you see your ballot differently, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review with one question you want answered next. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442306/support]

You Can Change Careers And Still Win

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442306/fan_mail/new] Your career doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else for it to work and Shemeka Cusack is living proof. We talk with Shemeka about what it looks like to pivot from early college plans and radiology coursework into hair school, salon ownership, real estate, and ultimately a calling in pediatric speech therapy. The through line is growth: every job teaches a skill you can reuse, especially when you’re building a life that includes entrepreneurship, family responsibilities, and real-world constraints. We also dig into what Shemeka does now as a speech-language pathologist and business owner. She explains early intervention services for children who are delayed in milestones, what therapy can look like in a natural environment, and why play-based methods matter when you’re serving pediatric patients. If you’ve searched for early intervention, pediatric speech therapy services, or how speech therapy supports school-age children, you’ll hear a grounded, local perspective on how care is delivered and how families can get connected. Business Awareness Month gives us the perfect reason to get practical. We talk about using a business incubator for free training, networking, marketing support, and SBA guidance for grants and loans. Then we switch to the details many founders miss: home office tax deductions, when a CPA is worth it, and how to form an LLC and get an EIN without paying ridiculous fees. Shemeka even shares how free tools like ChatGPT can help you research faster and ask better questions. If you like honest stories, clear steps, and real small business advice you can use today, subscribe, share this conversation with a friend who’s building something, and leave a review so more listeners can find Native Drums. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442306/support]

A Homecoming For The Pee Dee As Wilson High Marks 160 Years With A Parade Block Party And Gospel Weekend

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442306/fan_mail/new] 160 years doesn’t just mark time, it marks sacrifice, pride, and the kind of education that reshaped families across generations. We sit down with Bryant Moses, chairman of the Wilson High School 160th anniversary committee, to share what’s coming and why this celebration belongs to the entire Pee Dee region, not only Florence locals or recent grads. If Wilson touched your family through parents, grandparents, church ties, or the old freedom school legacy, you’re already part of the story. Bryant walks us through the full Wilson High School anniversary weekend lineup: a parade that leads into a community block party with vendors and music, the return of the Purple and Gold Gala, and a Sunday that honors the school’s roots through Cumberland United Methodist Church followed by a gospel concert featuring Vickie Winans. We also talk history that too many people never hear, including Wilson’s earliest locations and how students once traveled in from surrounding towns like Johnsonville, Hemingway, Marion, Pamplico, and Lake City. The message is simple: purple and gold runs deep, and “you’re a Tiger” whether you realize it or not. Then we get real about the future. Bryant shares why he’s concerned for today’s students, what mentoring should look like now, and why listening matters as much as advising. We push one core takeaway again and again: education is the legacy, and nobody can take it from you once you’ve earned it. We close with practical details on tickets, packages, committee contacts, and how to attend the Vickie Winans show at the Francis Marion Performing Arts Center, including the note about no online service charge for Wilson Tigers. Subscribe to Native Drums, share this with a Wilson Tiger, and leave a review to help more alumni find the celebration. What does Wilson mean to your family? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442306/support]

From Coach To Superintendent

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442306/fan_mail/new] A lot of people imagine superintendents as “career administrators” who climbed a neat ladder. Bernard McDaniel’s story is messier, more human, and far more useful. From teacher and football coach to principal, district leader, and now Superintendent of Lee County Schools, he breaks down the real moves that shaped his leadership and the hard moments that tested it. We talk about how athletics and education leadership overlap in ways most people miss. Bernard shares why being named South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association Superintendent of the Year matters to him, and how coaches can become mentors, disciplinarians, and steady guides for kids who need a strong example. He also makes the case that small rural school districts deserve the same respect and fair opportunities as larger systems, especially when it comes to student athletics, resources, and visibility. Then we get practical about one of the biggest K-12 challenges right now: teacher recruitment and retention. Bernard explains Lee County’s Grow Your Own program, including alternate certification pathways, Praxis and Principles of Learning and Teaching support, and why “building from within” creates continuity and commitment that outside hiring often can’t match. If you care about rural education, building a teacher pipeline, or preparing for roles like principal or superintendent, this conversation lays out what “being ready” actually looks like. If this resonated, subscribe to Native Drums, share the episode with an educator or coach who leads with heart, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442306/support]