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Hey, Charleston. Let’s talk about voting by mail. If you’re planning to vote by mail this fall, keep reading for more info on how to get your ballot + answers to all your FAQs. |
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Is this the same thing as mail-in ballots or mail-in voting?
Yes. Different states have different rules and regulations governing absentee and mail-in ballots, but for the purposes of the 2020 elections in SC, they are effectively the same thing.
Will absentee ballots be mailed automatically to all registered voters?
No. Absentee ballots will be mailed to voters who request them beginning October 5.
What are the requirements for voting absentee?
✔️ To vote absentee, you must meet 1 of the 18 criteria listed here.
✔️ To issue an official request to vote Absentee By Mail, you must submit the State Absentee Ballot Request Form.
✔️ The form must be completed in its entirety, signed, and returned by the voter or a close relative, legal guardian, or multi-partisan assistance team (MAT) assigned to assist voters.
✔️ Next, make sure to sign the voter's oath + have someone witness your signature. This can be anyone; a notary is not needed.
✔️ Place your ballot in the ballot here-in envelope + put that envelope in the return envelope.
✔️ As always, military personnel and overseas voters qualify for special voting options. Learn more about those options here.
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Weather
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Tide
○ Low: 3:23 a.m. + 3:35 p.m.
○ High: 9:22 a.m. + 9:50 p.m.
Answered
○ A lot of our readers are asking us how to make sure they’re currently registered to vote. For Charleston County residents, you can look up your voter registration status + locate your assigned polling location for Election Day. Click here to do a quick search, or if you need to register for the first time, click here.
Biz
○ Cantey Tech Consulting, an IT support + consulting firm located at 2702 Azalea Dr. in North Charleston, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County, creating 25 new jobs. The expansion is expected to be completed by 2023. Interested job candidates can learn more + apply here.
Health
○ Sweetgrass Pharmacy (1952 Long Grove Dr. #1, Mt Pleasant) is launching the area’s first drive-thru Flu Fighter Clinic, starting Thurs., Sep. 3 + Sep. 10 from 9-11 a.m. and again from 4-6 p.m. No appointment is required – all you have to do is bring prescription insurance information to the clinic behind the store. A consent form (available on site or online) will be completed at or prior to the visit. All patients must wear a mask. The pharmacy is also administering flu shots in-store daily Mon.-Sat.; no appointment necessary.
TheCitadel
○ The Citadel announced that high school students will not need to submit ACT/SAT scores when submitting applications for the fall 2021 school year. Exclusions include student athletes, students in non-traditional academic settings (such as pass/fail grades), international students + those who are applying for state scholarships. Learn more here. (WCIV)
Arts
○ ArtFields announced that the call for artist submissions is now open. ArtFields is an annual, nine-day art competition + exhibition that brings together art lovers, collectors, and curators who come to see Lake City, SC transform into a town-wide gallery, allowing accepted artists to be part of the celebration while they compete for $100,000 in prizes. Adult artists of all media, from the competition's 12 participating Southern states are welcome to apply. More information on the prizes, rules + details can be found here.
Dish
○ Chasing Sage (267 Rutledge Ave.) continues their evolving pop-up series this week with a brand new menu featuring Moroccan cuisine. Dishes are available for pick up or delivery now-Sep. 12 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Check out the menu + place orders here.
Talk
○ South Carolina Research Authority is hosting a webinar on the status of South Carolina's innovation economy in 2020 on Sept. 3 from 12-1 p.m. The webinar will also feature a panel discussion that answers questions related to innovation start-ups. Learn more about the presenters and discussion here.
DYK
○ Platelets, the small cell fragments in the blood that help stop or prevent bleeding (used most commonly for surgeries, transplants + cancer treatments), have a shelf life of only 5 days. The Blood Connection is in need of A+ and AB+ platelet donations in the Lowcountry. Schedule a donation appointment online or text CHSPLT to 70547.🩸 Ⓟ
TryThis
○ A charcuterie board, but make it all sausage. Pro-tip for pumpkin lovers: Check out SausageWorks’ flavor number 31. 🎃 Ⓟ
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○ Hosting a virtual event? Now through 9/30 we're offering 25% off all event listings. Submit your event here and guarantee that it's included in our daily newsletter and website. Use promo code 25VIRTUAL at check out. Ⓟ
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Charleston, your vote is your voice. 🎤
After reading the conversation above, are you ready to cast your ballot? If you are not registered, head over to Edmund’s Oast (1081 Morrison Dr.) this Saturday, Sept. 5, between 11 a.m. + 6 p.m. to register to vote.
After you register, you can enjoy a complimentary beer or soda on the house. 🍻 🇺🇸 |
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Visit SCDHEC’s website for full coronavirus data + stats, and here for daily positive COVID-19 cases + related deaths in South Carolina.
○ DHEC will begin providing twice-weekly reports on the number COVID-19 cases associated with staff + students at public and private schools in the state. This school reporting will include for every school both cumulative + rolling 30-day counts of confirmed cases among students, teachers and faculty members, and will be updated on DHEC’s COVID-19 webpage on Tues. and Fri. afternoons. The first reports will be available this Fri., Sep. 4. View the school cases lists, which will be available this Friday, here.
○ Due to the coronavirus pandemic, childcare programs in the state will receive more than $1 million dollars to support families with young children. The funds are from South Carolina First Steps, which awarded more than $850,000 in grants + invested $190,000 in support for an AmeriCorps service program. Expansion of parenting programs, family support services + more are planned. (WCSC)
○ In support of South Carolina small businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, the South Carolina Community Loan Fund received a $300,000 grant from the Truist Financial Corporation. The grant is part of the Truist Cares initiative, which is a $50 million philanthropic pledge working to help rebuild communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic. (Biz Wire)
○ ICYMI, Aug. was National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and Dr. Tosin Goje, an OB/GYN at the Cleveland Clinic, offered these safety tips for mothers breastfeeding during the coronavirus pandemic. (WCBD)
○ Fetter Health Care Network has updated its mobile COVID-19 testing clinic schedule in Berkeley + Charleston counties. The health center has extended its schedule for additional testing clinic dates. View the testing schedule here. (Biz Wire)
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