Episode Details

During this broadcast of The Charlie James Show on NewsTalk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James sits down with Joy Stug, Chairwoman of the Anderson County GOP, live from the "Salute to Liberty" event with Representative Sheri Biggs. Stug details several key upcoming events, including a Town Hall with Ralph Norman following a schedule pivot due to President Trump's visit to Myrtle Beach. She highlights a scheduled Upstate "Back to School" event on September 23rd featuring Superintendent Ellen Weaver, which includes a school supply drive. She also announces an all-Republican ticket rally set for October 19th at the Civic Center to energize voters ahead of the November midterms. When asked how citizens on the political fringe can get involved, Stug emphasizes starting locally by joining the Anderson County Republican Party email list, volunteering, attending candidate forums, and asking candidates direct questions. She also notes the work of their school board committee in vetting conservative candidates. Stug concludes with her vision for the county GOP, stating, "the road to Columbia comes through Anderson County".