They came to the fairgrounds
The best lunch to be found yesterday in Columbia was down at the state fairgrounds, where a crowd of Midlands and state business and political figures came to celebrate the completion of my company's Fairgrounds parking area project.Headlining the event was Henry McMaster, who shared a few stories about state fairs and USC games from years past and congratulated my company for a job well done. Also speaking were Bill Cantey, Chairman of the board for the State Fair, and Embree Griner, my company's President.
Also in attendance was Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom, Ag Commissoner Hugh Weathers, State Rep Nathan Ballentine, RNC Committeeman Glenn McCall, and Richland County Councilman Bill Malinowski. Staff from the offices of Andre Bauer and Joe Wilson were there, as well as all the top staff from the Adjutant General's office.There was a lot of praise for the on-time completion of the project, just in time for Gamecocks football, as well as this fall's State Fair. Doc's BBQ did a great job feeding everyone.
A big line-up, a great lunch, and a well-done project - thanks to all who showed up! What a great way to end the week and kick off Labor Day weekend!
He was invited in his capacity as a prominent elected official and stuck to a non-political script.
But before you go suggesting political agengas were at work, I also invited:
Gresham Barrett - was invited via email with campaign staffer, could not attend.
Andre Bauer - was out of state, but as you noticed, his staff attended with a letter of congrats.
Larry Grooms - invited in a phone convo, never confirmed or showed.
Nikki Haley - invited in a phone message, and campaign staffer said she could not attend.
Jim Rex - - invited in a phone convo with his scheduler, never confirmed or showed.
Vincent Sheheen - invite made to a campaign scheduler in a phone convo, never confirmed or showed.
Any other questions?