Judicially qualified

Of six hopefuls, three are deemed qualified and nominated to run.  And the list released by the South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission includes the name of Letitia Verdin, Greenville resident formerly of Seneca.  A member of the state Court of Appeals, Verdin seeks to fill the open Seat #3 on the Supreme Court.  She, along with Blake Hewitt of Conway and Jocelyn Newman of Columbia, contest for the seat on Wednesday, June 5.  Starting May 22, the three become free to seek or accept commitments from the state lawmakers who’ll vote to fill the seat.