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5 days ago
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Early results for Spartanburg County Council District 3: 'I think it's important to vote'
Voters in Spartanburg County Council District 3 turned out on Aug. 5 to select a Republican candidate in the special election to replace longtime council member David Britt. According to early results, Jason Lynch leads the way with 1,375 votes. Paul Abbott was in second place with 875 votes. Other candidates include Bryan Alverson, Tim Burrell, Caylus Goodson, and Stephen Mathis. Britt served for more than 30 years before taking a role with the South Carolina Public Service Commission. Growth and development -- especially the construction of new subdivisions -- has been a theme in the campaign. Carl Hollifield is concerned about the surge in home building on the east side of the county. "They're running out of room everywhere else," he said. Hollifield favored former Cowpens Town Council member and retired magistrate Paul Abbott. In addition to Abbott, candidates included Bryan Alverson, Tim Burrell, Caylus Goodson, and Jason Lynch. Stephen Blanton said he voted for Lynch. The two have known each other since their days as students at Wofford College. "He's a good guy," said Blanton, who said he understands anxiety about growth, but said "the alternative is worse. You don't want to be stagnant." Blanton, who voted at McCracken Middle School, stressed the importance of voting. "I think it's important to vote. It's a privilege that we take for granted." This article originally appeared on Greenville News: GOP voters turn out for county council primary: Lynch, Abbott leading Solve the daily Crossword
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6 days ago
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Voters head to polls in primary for Spartanburg County sheriff, County Council District 3
Voters will go to the polls on August 5 in Spartanburg County in a Republican Party primary for Spartanburg County Sheriff and Spartanburg County Council District 3. The primary will take place on Aug. 5. If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote, a runoff will be held on Aug. 19. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 4. On Aug. 5, voting will take place at assigned precinct locations, said John Baucom, director of Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Elections. Baucom said voters can find their assigned precinct polling location by checking their registration card or by entering their relevant information at Myscvotes. What time do polls open? Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must bring a valid photo ID. Who's running for Spartanburg County sheriff? The abrupt resignation of former Sheriff Chuck Wright resulted in a nine-candidate race in the GOP primary. There is no Democrat in the race. The Herald-Journal recently asked the candidates four questions about their leadership experience, vision for the sheriff's office, and perspectives on key issues. Here are the candidates: Robert Cheeks Andy Clark Rusty Clevenger Adam Crisp Nick Duncan Randy Hollifield Joseph Pilato Bill Rhyne Ric Stephens Who's running for Spartanburg County Council District 3? The Spartanburg County Council District 3 seat is vacant following the departure of David Britt, who resigned in order to take a position on the state's Public Service Commission. Six Republicans – Paul Abbott, Ryan Alverson, Tim Burrell, Caylus Goodson, Jason Lynch, and Stephen Mathis – are hoping to take on Democrat Kathryn Harvey and Sarah Gonzalez, of the Forward Party, in November. More: Spartanburg county, city council members to resign, accept state positions There will be two temporary precinct locations for the primary, Baucom said. Voting for the Roebuck Elementary School precinct will take place at Bethlehem Baptist Church, located at 797 Old Georgia Road in Moore. The Morningside precinct will be relocated from Pine Street Elementary School to St. John's Lutheran Church, located at 415 S. Pine St. At about 4 p.m. on July 30, Baucom said in an email that early voting has been "steady," with 3,776 votes cast so far. This article originally appeared on Herald-Journal: What to know to vote in Spartanburg County GOP primary Solve the daily Crossword
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15-07-2025
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Republican candidates for Spartanburg County Council seat taking part in public forum
Voters in Spartanburg County Council District 3 will have the opportunity on July 15 to learn more about the candidates on the Republican side of the race. The Spartanburg County Republican Party will host a candidates' forum at the Spartanburg School District 3 Community Auditorium on the campus of Broome High School. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. It is a ticketed event, though tickets can be acquired free of charge through the party. Six candidates are vying for the Republican nomination to replace David Britt, who served on the council since 1991. He resigned in May to take a position with the South Carolina Public Service Commission. District 3 encompasses much of the eastern portion of Spartanburg County. Here's a glimpse at who's running for the GOP nomination: Paul Abbott is a retired magistrate. In a video posted to his campaign Facebook page, he said he wants to hear voters' concerns 'about growth, about the road condition, about government transparency.' Abbott is a peach grower and has served on the South Carolina Peach Council. Bryan Alverson challenged Britt in 2024. He describes himself as a 'bold conservative' who will take aim at tax incentives to lure companies to the county while promoting private property rights and government transparency. In a video on his campaign Facebook page, Alverson charged that county leaders are not taking responsibility for roads and bridges in the county. The video is shot at a 'bridge out' sign on Cannons' Campground Road, which has been closed for more than a year for repairs to the bridge over Peter's Creek. 'I promise you that I will work my best to do something about properly allocating the funds to fix roads and bridges in Spartanburg County District 3 as your county councilman.' The South Carolina Department of Transportation is conducting the work to replace the bridge on Cannons Campground Road. Tim Burrell's Facebook page says he will bring change to the county. He wrote, 'Development has decimated local wildlife habitats and erased precious green spaces, replacing them with overcrowded housing … We have the power to choose a more environmentally conscious, sustainable and fulfilling path.' On his Facebook page, Caylus Goodson said he wants to balance economic growth with other community needs. 'We must ensure that Spartanburg remains competitive in attracting new businesses while also prioritizing an improved quality of life for all our residents,' he said. 'This means continued investment in our infrastructure, supporting local entrepreneurs, enhancing educational opportunities, and creating vibrant, safe communities where families can flourish.' Jason Lynch is the general counsel for OTO Development, which is part of the Spartanburg-based Johnson Group. His campaign website touts his plans to cut government waste, promote quality of life, provide funds for law enforcement and other first responders, and support responsible economic growth. Lynch's website adds: 'Spartanburg is on a roll—and I'm stepping up to help keep it that way.' Stephen Mathis challenged Britt for the District 3 seat in 2016. On Facebook, he said he's running for council 'because I believe it's time for no-nonsense leadership – leadership that stands for conservative growth and puts Spartanburg first.' In a video on the Facebook page, he said that at his farm, 'the home that I love, I feel like I'm in the eye of a hurricane – the roar of developments and traffic just constantly getting louder and louder.' More: Spartanburg county, city council members to resign, accept state positions Spartanburg County Republican Party chairman Frank Tiller said he's excited about the group running for the GOP nomination. 'It's a very diverse group – people from all walks of life – and that's a good thing for Spartanburg,' he said. The GOP primary will be held on Aug. 5. A special election will take place on Nov. 4. The winner of the Republican nomination will face Democrat Kathryn Harvey, a Spartanburg native and businesswoman, and Sarah Gonzalez, of the Forward Party. This article originally appeared on Herald-Journal: Forum will feature Republican candidates for open county council seat
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17-06-2025
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PGA Tour Hit With ‘Bork Bill' Class Action Lawsuit
The list of sports companies sued for sharing users' data with Meta grew last Friday when Tampa, Fla., resident David Britt filed a complaint in a Florida federal court against the PGA Tour. Britt says the PGA Tour disclosed his personal viewing information without his consent. The PGA Tour joins the NBA, NFL, Learfield, Bleacher Report, Paramount Global (247 Sports), NBC Sports and Baseball America, among other big names in sports, that are accused of violating the Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (VPPA). The VPPA makes it illegal for a video tape service provider to knowingly disclose a consumer's personally identifiable information to a third party. The VPPA is sometimes called the 'Bork Bill' because it was a legislative response to the leaking of Judge Robert Bork's video rental history while he was a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. Advertisement More from Through Brian Levin and other attorneys, Britt contends that when a visitor clicks on and requests a video, the name of the video and user information is shared with Meta—and this sharing allegedly occurs without consent or notification. Britt, who has a Facebook account, says he subscribed to from 2022 until the day he sued, and that he became a subscriber by providing his name, email address and other personal information. Britt seeks for his case to be certified as a class action on behalf of Americans who subscribed to and obtained prerecorded video materials or services through a browser while being logged into their Facebook account from June 13, 2023, to the present. like many sports websites, allegedly uses pixel tracking cookies. The VPPA calls for damages of $2,500, but that modest figure becomes much more threatening in a class action; Britt argues his class would have 'thousands (and likely millions)' of people. A million people suing for $2,500 makes a class action potentially worth, at least in theory, $2.5 billion. Advertisement The PGA Tour will answer the complaint and seek its dismissal. Expect the Tour to rely on arguments raised by other defendants in VPPA cases. They insist the Reagan-era VPPA has nothing to do with Facebook cookies—it concerns video rental history and, as amended in 2013, the 'liking' and sharing of online movies via social media platforms. The defendants also contend they're not in possession of Facebook data and that cookies transmit the data through internet browsers, which are outside of websites' control. Also stressed: Even if a sports website could be described as a conduit for unauthorized sharing, the VPPA prohibits disclosures that are made 'knowingly,' not inadvertently or even recklessly. VPPA litigation against sports companies has yielded conflicting outcomes over the last year. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit agreed with Paramount that watching sports videos on sports news-oriented websites doesn't make the viewer a 'consumer' within the meaning of the VPPA. The VPPA, the Sixth Circuit reasoned, contemplates more affirmative steps, namely buying, renting or subscribing to audio-visual content. As a result, merely signing up for fan content offered through a league or website newsletter would fall short. But in a case involving the NBA as a defendant, the Second Circuit found a user who subscribes to an newsletter can be a consumer within the meaning of the VPPA based on the language of the statute. The NBA is a key player in how VPPA litigation will play out. The league petitioned the Supreme Court earlier this year to review its VPPA litigation, urging the justices to consider the presence of conflicting case law among the federal circuits on VPPA and the potentially far-reaching consequences of liability for websites that use cookies. The petition is currently pending before the Court. Best of Sign up for Sportico's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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14-06-2025
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Voters will have multi-party choices for open Spartanburg County Council seat, what to know
Seven candidates have filed to run in the special election for Spartanburg County District 3, according to John Baucom, director of Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Elections. The seat opened when longtime council member David Britt stepped down in May to accept a position on the South Carolina Public Service Commission. Five candidates will run in the Republican primary: Caylus Goodson Paul Abbott Bryan Alverson Tim Burrell Jason Lynch Alverson challenged Britt in the 2024 Republican primary. On June 13, Kathryn Harvey announced that she had filed to run as a Democrat. Harvey chairs the local Democratic Party. She ran unsuccessfully against Rep. William Timmons in November to serve South Carolina's 4th Congressional District. Harvey said her campaign will focus on local issues. 'District 3 citizens deserve to have a safe community, strong support for our first responders, well-maintained, high-quality roads, and for every child to have access to quality education,' she said in a news release. 'I will work hard to make sure that our side of the county gets our fair share. Sarah Gonzalez will run as the candidate for the Forward Party, which bills itself as a centrist alternative to the two major parties. Currently, Monier Abusaft is the only Democrat on the council. He represents Spartanburg County Council District 1. The special election will take place on November 4. There will be a primary election on Aug. 5. A runoff will take place on Aug. 19, if needed, Baucom said. Spartanburg County voters will also be electing a new sheriff on November 4. This article originally appeared on Herald-Journal: Seven candidates emerge in special election to replace David Britt
