Savannah Grove Baptist Church

05/31/2026

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.

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05/31/2026

Candid photos from today’s worship experience….

05/31/2026

“WHEN THE DAY FULLY CAME”
Acts 2:1-4
Pastor Ralph W. Canty, SGBC

05/25/2026

oday, we pause to remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice reminds us of the true meaning of freedom and the strength found in faith, unity, and love for others.
As we gather with family and friends, may we never forget those who paid the ultimate price for the liberties we enjoy each day.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13 ❤️🤍💙
Blessings from Savannah Grove Baptist Church

05/24/2026

Candid photos taken at today's Worship Experience....

05/24/2026

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 P*e 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.

05/24/2026

SGBC

05/23/2026

Hope to see you there !

05/20/2026

05/17/2026

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.