Democrats to gather at lake spot

Democrats will gather next month at Oconee’s South Cove Park for a picnic–ahead of this fall’s elections.  Jody Gaulin, chairwoman of the county party, has announced a state lawmaker from St. Matthews, Russell Ott, will keynote the event.  Ott represents State House District 93–Calhoun, Orangeburg, and Lexington counties.  Appearances by Democratic governor nominee Joe Cunningham and Secretary of State nominee Peggy Butler.  The evening picnic will be 4 to 7 o’clock Sunday evening, September 25.