Anderson Independent-Mail

Incumbents Jonathon Hill and Richard Cash of Anderson County defeat Republican challengers

Hill said the outcome of Tuesday's primary shows that voters in his district "didn't appreciate the outside meddling" by the state GOP. "It was our biggest win yet," he said. "I am so grateful for the people of District 8 putting their trust in me, and I will continue fighting the establishment in Columbia."

Upstate barber sues Gov. McMaster over COVID-19 shutdown

Rep. Jonathon Hill said he's proud that McCurry is taking on the issue. "I think the state law is clear, but no one has called (the governor) on it until now. I'm glad the courts are being asked to look at this."

3 Upstate legislators urge Gov. McMaster to allow SC businesses to reopen during pandemic

Despite projections of a coming surge in COVID-19 cases, half of the state's hospital beds are empty and Hill cites that as evidence that "as far as the virus is concerned, the worst is behind us. The economic worst is yet to come," Hill warned. "I think that's time to let folks who are comfortable going to work to go work and let those who want to stay home or take added precautions to do so."