Poetry rally at Statehouse calls for McMaster to appoint new laureate
After almost two years of not having a state poet laureate, creatives want to be heard.
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SC’s lack of a poet laureate leaves creative community wanting more
There hasn’t been a South Carolina poet laureate since 2020. Gov. Henry McMaster hasn’t appointed a new laureate. Local poets are wondering why he isn’t moving forward with a choice – and think it’s a sign the arts are undervalued.
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Columbia’s poet laureate looks back on impact as replacement search begins
Columbia’s first poet laureate, Ed Madden, along with several other notable figures in the Columbia community are searching for a local writer to succeed Madden in the role. Another local poet said Madden is leaving big shoes to fill.
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