It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Myrtle Beach, SC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I am a past client of this provider Services were geared according to need. We were looking at rehab and they were willing to see what was needed. Very flexible and focused needs of patient All caregivers were on time We had a great experience”
“I am a past client of this provider I used this nursing service for my cousin Pat who had cancer. I can not express the level of care and compassion that was shown for her. The nurses felt like family! Especially Alicia. You treated my cousin as if she was your family and I can't thank you enough for that. You not only took care of her but us also. I would recommend this service 100%! We only used them for 1 month as my cousin passed quickly. I d not have a single negative remark. Thank you Chuck! Your nurses are amazing. Donna O.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Chapin Memorial Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Library Restaurant or visit Charlie's Place, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Myrtle Beach, SC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Myrtle Beach, SC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Myrtle Beach, SC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
As a heat wave sweeps much of the United States, Myrtle Beach is actually expecting cooler fall weather from a cold front moving through the area.But summery weather could hit the Grand Strand this autumn with unseasonably warm temperatures later in October.“For the remainder of the week, we have a rather strong cold front coming down that’ll cross through here Thursday night, with considerably cooler [temperatures] and breezy northwest winds,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Adam Weiner. “[T...
As a heat wave sweeps much of the United States, Myrtle Beach is actually expecting cooler fall weather from a cold front moving through the area.
But summery weather could hit the Grand Strand this autumn with unseasonably warm temperatures later in October.
“For the remainder of the week, we have a rather strong cold front coming down that’ll cross through here Thursday night, with considerably cooler [temperatures] and breezy northwest winds,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Adam Weiner. “[Temperatures] will be cooler, drier, below normal for a little bit, which will be like a taste of fall for the late week and into the weekend.”
This weekend, a coastal low expected to develop along the cold front off the southeast coast could bring wind, overcast skies, rough surf and rain to the Myrtle Beach area. The coastal low should lift early next week, bringing sunny, cool fall weather until later in the week, when temperatures could start shifting.
“Going beyond the early part of next week, we see this evolution of the jet stream lifting well north of the eastern half of the country, so that’s kind of flowing through the Rockies and into northern states, and thus we see a big area of high pressure south there, supporting the emergence of all this warm air that would be south of it into the country,” Weiner said.
That high-pressure pattern centered over the Southeast U.S. and Gulf Coast could bring above-normal temperatures starting around Oct. 15, potentially through the end of the month. As for a warmer Halloween holiday, Weiner says forecasts for the last week of the month remain more uncertain.
It’s too soon to predict what those above-normal temperatures could look like, but with normal temperature highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s, the area could see highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s, Weiner said.
“We’ll have to see how hot it ends up getting,” said Weiner. “Hopefully not hotter than that, for those who like the idea of fall actually holding for once, but summer comes and goes, even in the fall time.”
The WMBF First Alert Weather team reports that King Tides are returning this week and are expected to reach high levels tomorrow and Thursday.The worst of the tides expected to be seen on Friday where the forecast is up to 8.6 feet which is the moderate stage for the King Tides.On those days, coastal flooding could become more significant than usual and lead to some road closures in flood-prone areas.King Tides occur when the orbits and alignment of the Earth, moon and sun combine to produce high tidal effects.The...
The WMBF First Alert Weather team reports that King Tides are returning this week and are expected to reach high levels tomorrow and Thursday.
The worst of the tides expected to be seen on Friday where the forecast is up to 8.6 feet which is the moderate stage for the King Tides.
On those days, coastal flooding could become more significant than usual and lead to some road closures in flood-prone areas.
King Tides occur when the orbits and alignment of the Earth, moon and sun combine to produce high tidal effects.
The First Alert Weather team says that the October King Tides are among the highest of the year because the moon is closer to Earth in its orbit.
The King Tides will impact all of the beaches across the Grand Strand, but especially Cherry Grove, Garden City, Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island.
Here’s a look at some tips from agencies across the Grand Strand:
The city of North Myrtle Beach is encouraging homeowners in flood-prone areas to secure outdoor furniture, garbage cans, and other loose items to prevent them from being carried away or damaged.
Officials are asking drivers not to go through flooded streets, treating them as “No Wake” zones.
The Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District advises planning for possible delays or road closures.
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Georgetown County Emergency Management says that areas along the coast and tidal waterways “may experience upwards of one foot of inundation above ground level in some cases.”
The agency says that you should avoid floodwater for your safety and to prevent saltwater damage to your vehicle.
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HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Problems continue for a new charter school, and its principal is meeting with parents this week to answer questions and address concerns.The Discovery School at Myrtle Beach said there are just two positions open that they expect to have filled by the end of the week, after confirming eight teachers have left since the beginning of the school year.That includes three kindergarten teachers who announced they are leaving in a letter to parents last week.The school’s spokesperson, Colleen Rey...
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Problems continue for a new charter school, and its principal is meeting with parents this week to answer questions and address concerns.
The Discovery School at Myrtle Beach said there are just two positions open that they expect to have filled by the end of the week, after confirming eight teachers have left since the beginning of the school year.
That includes three kindergarten teachers who announced they are leaving in a letter to parents last week.
The school’s spokesperson, Colleen Reynolds, said teachers have left for a variety of reasons.
However, she pointed out that understanding and implementing the school’s “Village Model” teaching style has been one of their biggest challenges.
The village model is a teaching style that starts students in a large group community setting and then continues learning in breakout groups.
The revolving door has some parents pulling their children from the school entirely.
Annie, a parent who did not want to share her last name, said her daughter’s been through three teachers already this year, and she’s fed up.
“It’s very concerning to me,” Annie said. “It’s a huge red flag. We just want answers and are not getting them. I just don’t feel comfortable. I don’t think we’re being told anything, and there’s no explanation.”
Annie unenrolled both of her children and said she doesn’t wish this experience on anyone.
“I don’t want any other parents to go through this,” Annie said. “Just don’t do it. Now, they have to switch schools two months into the year, and they’re going to be behind now, too, in all of the classes and everything else.”
Last month, the school brought in a new leadership team to help lead day-to-day activities and revise school processes after its principal and vice principal left without explanation at the beginning of the year.
Current principal Lane Morris will have a forum with kindergarten parents on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
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A king tide is bringing coastal flooding risks to the Myrtle Beach area this week as the full moon prepares to rise over the Grand Strand on Monday night.The king tide, also called a perigean spring tide, occurs when the moon comes closest to the earth during a full or new moon, according to meteorologist Adam Weiner with the National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina.In the Myrtle Beach area, these unusually high tides are most common in the fall, when the moon’s orbit makes its closest approach to the earth,...
A king tide is bringing coastal flooding risks to the Myrtle Beach area this week as the full moon prepares to rise over the Grand Strand on Monday night.
The king tide, also called a perigean spring tide, occurs when the moon comes closest to the earth during a full or new moon, according to meteorologist Adam Weiner with the National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina.
In the Myrtle Beach area, these unusually high tides are most common in the fall, when the moon’s orbit makes its closest approach to the earth, Weiner explained.
Flooding risks will be highest on Wednesday, when the moon is at its closest point to earth, and on Thursday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
In the North Myrtle Beach area, some streets showed early signs of flooding, with water slicking some roads near Garden City over the weekend. Low-lying, coastal areas are at the greatest risk for flooding, but king tide flooding isn’t expected to reach the magnitude of flooding experienced during storm surge from Atlantic weather systems.
The three forces that cause extreme storm surge flooding during weather events like hurricanes are wind speed, wind duration and tide timing, Weiner explained. During a normal king tide, storm-force winds are not piling water on shore the way they would if a high tide or king tide coincided with a strong storm.
But ocean water could still come a bit too close for comfort in some low-lying areas.
There is no scientific criteria for what makes a high tide a king tide, and “king tide” is not a scientific term, Weiner explained. Rather, they are just tides that are notably higher than usual.
While this week’s king tide means the ocean might be climbing higher on the sand, the NWS doesn’t anticipate the higher waters tearing through the dunes or causing extensive damage. Flooding is likely to range from a small “coating” of water to several inches, Weiner said.
Following the king tide, the Grand Strand can expect a more subdued tide cycle called a neap tide. Neap tides occur seven days after a spring tide, when the sun and moon are at right angles to one another and cause a period of “moderate tides,” according to NOAA. This means that high tides will be slightly lower than usual, and low tides will be slightly higher than usual.
Neap tides occur during first and third quarter moons, when the moon looks “half full.”
On Nov. 4, Myrtle Beach voters will choose between five candidates to determine the next mayor and 10 city council candidates to pick three members.In South Carolina, all 15 candidates must reside in Myrtle Beach in order to vote for, run for and serve as mayor or council member in the city. However, as the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) points out, it’s sometimes difficult to determine whether candidates meet residency requirements.Myrtle Beach’s past elections haven’t had residency issues, bu...
On Nov. 4, Myrtle Beach voters will choose between five candidates to determine the next mayor and 10 city council candidates to pick three members.
In South Carolina, all 15 candidates must reside in Myrtle Beach in order to vote for, run for and serve as mayor or council member in the city. However, as the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) points out, it’s sometimes difficult to determine whether candidates meet residency requirements.
Myrtle Beach’s past elections haven’t had residency issues, but the Grand Strand has seen residency challenges before.
After John David was elected to the Atlantic Beach City Council in a 2023 special election, a relative of his opponent, Josephine Isom, claimed David didn’t meet residency requirements. The South Carolina Supreme Court ultimately sided with David, upholding the election results.
In South Carolina, mayoral and council candidates must be eligible to vote for the position for which they’re campaigning. According to state law, that means a Myrtle Beach candidate must reside in the city for 30 days before the election.
Specifically for voting purposes, South Carolina law says a person can have a separate residence from their spouse. To change their residency for voting, a person can abandon their prior home with the “present intention to make that place” their home and “no present intention to leave that place.”
But how does South Carolina define residency? The Code of Laws says a person’s “domicile” or residence is their fixed home where they intend to return when absent. Even if a person has multiple homes, the law says they can only have one residence.
“It has to be what you consider your legal residence, normally where you reside at least 6 months of the year, receive 4% on taxes, and where you plan to return,” said Horry County Voter Registration and Elections Board Director Sandy Martin.
To determine a person’s residency, the law lays out more than 10 possible factors to consider, but notes that the list isn’t exhaustive.
The person’s address used for income tax returns, legal and financial documents, physical mail, driver’s license, vehicle registration, educational purposes and membership in organizations are all listed. Other factors include their real estate interests, where their personal property is located, whether they relocated temporarily for medical reasons and where their parents, spouse and children reside.
But these factors aren’t definitive because a person’s intent is relevant to their residency. According to the MASC, “the truth of the residency, from a legal standpoint, requires the person’s intent to reside there.”
Because a mayor or council candidate’s eligibility for public office is based on their voter eligibility, an eligible person could challenge a candidate’s voter registration.
In the event of a challenge, the Horry County Voter Registration and Elections Board would have to hold a hearing and make a ruling within 10 days. If a person’s registration is denied by the board, they can appeal the decision in court.
Even if the board denies a candidate’s registration, it doesn’t automatically mean their name is taken off the ballot. According to the MASC, the South Carolina Election Commission usually requires a court determination of residency before removing the candidate’s name.
“State law provides no simple answer for resolving residency challenges,” the MASC says. “In most cases, a court action will be required to determine residency.”
According to Martin, it’s too far into the current election cycle to remove one of the 15 candidates from the ballot.
“It is too late to take someone off the ballot,” Martin said of this election cycle. “If they win, it would be up to the council or city to prove them not eligible.”
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