All The Charleston Area Articles

People Powered Fair Maps graphic
News

The City of Charleston recently released their proposed district maps following their redistricting process.

Good Government Symposium Series logo Session 2
News

The full recording of the March 22 Redistricting discussion can be found here. The event looked at the impact that redistricting has on our democratic pro

News

With school board elections coming in November, we co-hosted a forum to highlight the importance of voting in the school board races, and how voters can evaluate which candidates will best represent them and their community.

LWVCA Treasurer Kate Peralta with husband
Member's Spotlight

Our treasurer, Kate Peralta, is from Hickory, North Carolina, and moved to Charleston to obtain her

Headshot of Dr. Jeri Cabot
Member's Spotlight

An Interview with Dr. Jeri Cabot, LWVCA Vice-President of Citizen Engagement


Dr. Jeri Cabot is a native Californian. Her formative years were spent in that glob of an area called

Long Branch Creek event graphic
Blog Post

In July, the LWVCA Natural Resources Committee hosted a discussion with restoration ecologist and environmental educator Rebecca Fanning.

Remembering January 6th 2021
Public Statement

In defense of democracy

ELECTORAL COUNT REFORM: A STEP FORWARD

January 6, 2021, was a dark day in our nation's history, and the disinformation that sparked the insurrection continues to attack our election system. 

In Memoriam for Peggy Huchet
Public Statement

The League of Women Voters is sad to announce that one of our longest and loveliest League members, Peggy Huchet, died on Oct. 13, after a long illness with Parkinson’s Disease.

Mind the Gap: Health Insurance in SC
News

If you were unable to join us for our Mind the Gap series, you may view the recording of Part 1 here or

George Floyd Memorial
Public Statement

The LWV Charleston Area wishes to express our concern and confirm our support as we stand in solidarity with our local Black community and in support for our nation's best but, yet-to-date, unrealized goal for equality for all.