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Presidential candidate Cory Booker schedules visit to Grand Strand

U.S. Senator Cory Booker is the latest presidential hopeful to bring their campaign to the Grand Strand.

Following the second round of presidential debates, the New Jersey senator will make his ninth trip to South Carolina next week visiting several areas, including Conway, as he vies for the Democratic nomination.

“Cory has always been committed to meeting voters right where they are and he is excited about this trip and the opportunity to engage, share his vision, and hear the opinions of South Carolinian’s,” Booker’s S.C. state director Christale Spain said in a news release.

On Monday, Booker will participate at S.C. Sen. Marlon Kimpson’s presidential town hall series in Charleston prior to visiting Conway, Lake City and Florence for additional appearances on Tuesday.

Conway’s meet & greet event will take place at Bucksport Senior Center in Conway on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m..

This story was originally published August 2, 2019 at 2:53 PM.

Anna Young
The Sun News
Anna Young joined The Sun News in 2019 and has spent her time covering the Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach governments, while providing valuable insight to the community at large. Young, who got her start reporting local news in New York, has received accolades from both the New York State Press Association and the South Carolina Press Association. She is dedicated to the values of journalism by listening, learning, seeking out the truth and reporting it accurately. Young originates from Westchester County, New York and received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from SUNY Purchase College in 2016.
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