Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the groundbreaking of the permanent home of the Midlands Stem Institute, which is a charter school in Winnsboro, South Carolina. Even though I no longer have an office in the Town of Winnsboro, I have a soft spot in my heart for the good people of Fairfield County. During my years of maintaining an office there I tried to do my best to help the community grow and improve the quality of life for the residents.

Nine years ago, I was asked to serve as the General Counsel for the Midlands Stem Institute and have watched it grow and flourish into having a permanent state-of-the-art facility. After the groundbreaking ceremony we had five speakers including Co-Founder and Board Chair Kevin Thomas. He along with our former School Head Dr. Marie Milam were the driving forces behind making the dream of a Charter school alternative in Fairfield County a reality. The second and current School Head Dr. Cynthia Prince has done an amazing job juggling resources, improving the curriculum and expectations of the teaching staff and the results are truly showing. I know the best is yet to come for MSI and its new facility will greatly enhance the educational experience. Congratulations to the Midlands Stem Board, Dr. Prince, and her staff. I am excited to watch the future unfold for MSI and its students!

We’re here for the people of South Carolina!