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The SC State Seal
Dum Spiro Spero
Yesterday we introduced you to the revolutionary organizational concept of ZONES & PRECINCT ELECTION-ZONES. (HERE). It is some “heavy” stuff to learn and process .. but it is groundbreaking stuff as well. #LearnIT!!!
So today we have an easy lesson … let’s introduce you to the SC State Seal.
THE SC STATE SEAL:
On March 26, 1776, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina set up an independent government, electing John Rutledge, President.
On April 2, 1776, the President and Privy Council were authorized by Resolution of the General Assembly “to design and cause to be made a Great Seal of South Carolina.”
The principal designers were William Henry Drayton and Arthur Middleton.
President Rutledge used the Seal (HERE & HERE) for the first time on May 22, 1777.
The current seal is made up of two elliptical areas, linked by branches of the palmetto tree.
The left oval is dominated by a tall palmetto tree with a fallen and broken oak tree at the base. This scene represents the battle fought on June 28, 1776, between defenders of the unfinished fort on Sullivan’s Island, and the British Fleet. The standing palmetto represents the victorious defenders, and the fallen oak is the British Fleet. Banded together on the palmetto with the motto Quis separabit? (“Who will separate [us]?”), are 12 spears that represent the other original 12 states of the Union. Beneath that is enscrolled another of the alternate state mottoes, “Meliorem Lapsa Locavit” (“Having Fallen, She Has Set Up a Better One”) with the date of 1776. Surrounding the image, at the top, is “South Carolina”, and below, is Animis opibusque parati (“Prepared in mind and resources”).
The right oval on the seal depicts the Roman goddess Spes (Latin for “Hope”) walking on the beach littered with weapons at dawn. The goddess grasps a branch of laurel as the sun rises behind her. Below her image is her name, Spes, and over the image is the motto Dum spiro spero, meaning “While I breathe, I hope”.
TWO (2) SC STATE MOTTOS:
South Carolina has two mottos surround the two ovals.
On the left is “Animis Opibusque Parati”, meaning Prepared in Mind and Resources.
On the right, “Dum Spiro Spero”, meaning While I Breathe I Hope.
PRIOR VERSIONS OF THE SEAL:
Old State Seal: The above clear image is not the first version of the seal. Below is a copy of one of the first seals of South Carolina as it appeared on March 28, 1785 in the nameplate of the State Gazette of South Carolina, a Charleston newspaper. The paper was published by Ann Timothy, the state’s printer.
Hope you enjoyed this little South Carolina history break.
RunOFF Candidate Forum – June 13th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
What an event today!!! Both runoff candidates for SC Governor & SC Attoreny General. All brought to you by the Greenville County Republican Party & Spartanburg County Republican Party.
The primary runoff is on June 23rd, 2026 … with early voting on Wednesday (the 17th) & Thursday (the 18th). GO VOTE!!!
Solicitor David Stumbo (Candidate – SC Attorney General). Website (HERE)
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Senator Stephen Goldfinch (Candidate – SC Attorney General). Website (HERE)
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Lt. Governor Pamela Evette (Candidate – SC Governor). Website (HERE)
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Attorney General Alan Wilson (Candidate – SC Governor). Website (HERE)
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Coffee & Politics – June 12th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
Friends, we have been running a weekly Coffee & Politics Meeting out of our Greenville Headquarters for nearly 5 years now … and it has been a huge hit. It is how we communicate our vision and #Mission to or local Volunteers and Community … and it one way we RECRUIT more people to the MAGA America First movement.
Run-Up to the RUNOFF Edition!!! Event Page: HERE
The Greenville and Spartanburg Republican Parties invite you to the Run-Up to the Runoff: Candidate Forum:
When: Saturday, June 13
Where: Four Points by Sheraton, Spartanburg, 9027 Fairforest Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301 (Conveniently located for all Upstate voters)
Event Schedule:
10:00 AM – David Stumbo, Attorney General Candidate
10:30 AM – Stephen Goldfinch, Attorney General Candidate
11:00AM – 11:30AM: BREAK
11:30 AM – Pamela Evette, Governor Candidate
12:00 PM – Alan Wilson, Governor Candidate
Between sessions, mingle with the candidates and fellow Republicans, grab a snack or coffee at the hotel restaurant. All sessions will be recorded and shared online.
Contact: team@GreenvilleGOP.com
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Coffee & Politics – June 5th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
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Thank You to Our Special Guests!!!
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (Candidate – SC Governor). Website (HERE)
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Rom Reddy (Candidate – SC Governor). Website (HERE)
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Danny Ford II (Candidate – SC Commissioner of Agriculture). Website (HERE)
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Coffee & Politics – May 29th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
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Thank You to Our Special Guest!!!
David Atchley (Candidate – US House District 04). Website (HERE)
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Coffee & Politics – May 22nd, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
Friends, we have been running a weekly Coffee & Politics Meeting out of our Greenville Headquarters for nearly 5 years now … and it has been a huge hit. It is how we communicate our vision and #Mission to or local Volunteers and Community … and it one way we RECRUIT more people to the MAGA America First movement.
Thank You to Our Special Guest!!!
Patrick Herrmann (2026 Candidate for US Senate).
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Coffee & Politics – May 15th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
Friends, we have been running a weekly Coffee & Politics Meeting out of our Greenville Headquarters for nearly 5 years now … and it has been a huge hit. It is how we communicate our vision and #Mission to or local Volunteers and Community … and it one way we RECRUIT more people to the MAGA America First movement.
Thank You to Our Special Guest!!!
Thomas Dismukes (2026 Candidate for US Senate).
Just Call Me Thomas: HERE
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