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With two primaries won, Mitt Romney is eying the "First in the South" win.
Update, 1/14/12: CafeMom.com is hosting Q&A sessions geared towards moms and families with Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Jon Huntsman, and their wives on Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Fresh Brewed Coffee House in Myrtle Beach.
You can find details, a schedule of events, and registration information in this write-up by MyrtleBeachforFamilies.com.
Update, 1/13/12: We wanted to make sure that locals who are interested don't miss this weekend's GOP debate activities. Here is a list of events.
Don't forget there is an official hashtag for the Myrtle Beach Debate, if you're at one of the scheduled events or the debate on Monday night and on Twitter, don't forget to use the hashtag #MYRdebate.
You can follow all the debate talk on Twitter by clicking here.
January 14
5:30 p.m. – Cong. Tim Scott, Gov. Bob McDonnell to Host Town Hall for Undecided Voters
Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, 29577
7 p.m. – SCGOP Experience Kick-Off Concert with The Fantastic Shakers
Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, 29577
January 15
All Day – SCGOP Experience Weekend
Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, 29577
January 16
9 p.m. – SCGOP, Fox News Channel and Wall Street Journal Presidential Debate
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
2101 North Oak Street Myrtle Beach, 29577
With the New Hampshire primary complete and Mitt Romney taking first-place with 39.4% of the vote, all eyes are on South Carolina's January 21st "First in the South" primary.
So far, things are looking good here for Romney. In a January 4-5 poll, the candidate earned a 37% score to the next best 19% by Rick Santorum.
However, no one is content to just let the chips fall. Candidates will be busy traversing the Palmetto State. Below is a blow-by-blow from the S.C. GOP.
Appearing locally will be Gov. Jon Huntsman, Gov. Rick Perry, Sen. Rick Santorum, and Cong. Tim Scott with Gov. Mike Huckabee. And note that you'll be able to catch the Myrtle Beach SCGOP-Fox News Channel-Wall Street Journal Presidential Debate on January 16 at 9 p.m. on TV. There will also be a Charleston debate on January 19, but a time and candidates have yet to be listed.
January 11
9 a.m. – Gov. Rick Perry holding a campaign event
Lizard’s Thicket
4616 Augusta Road, Lexington, 29073
9 a.m. – Speaker Newt Gingrich at Rock Hill Town Hall
Laurel Creek Club
4017 Laurel Creek Drive, Rock Hill, 29732
12:00 noon – Cong. Ron Paul Campaign Rally
Columbia Metropolitan Airport at the Eagle Aviation Building
2700 Aviation Way, West Columbia, 29170
12:00 noon – Speaker Newt Gingrich Spartanburg Co. GOP Luncheon & Book Signing
Spartanburg Marriott
299 North Church Street, Spartanburg, 29306
1 p.m. – Gov. Rick Perry holding a campaign event
Doc's Barbecue
1601 Shop Road, Columbia, 29201
2 p.m. – Sen. Rick Santorum holding a campaign event
YesterYear Restaurant
140 S. Palmer Street, Ridgeway, 29130
2 p.m. – Speaker Newt Gingrich Spartanburg Town Hall
Beacon Restaurant
255 John B White Sr. Boulevard, Spartanburg, 29306
3 p.m. – Gov. Jon Huntsman hosting a town hall meeting
University of South Carolina, Moore School of Business
1705 College St., 8th Floor, Columbia, 29201
4:30 p.m. – Gov. Rick Perry campaign event
The Gun Rack
213 Richland Ave. West, Aiken, 29801
4:30 p.m. – Gov. Rick Perry holding a town hall meeting
Municipal Building Conference Center
213 Richland Ave. West, Aiken, 29801
6 p.m. – Gov. Mitt Romney with Gov. Nikki Haley
The Hall at Senate’s End
320 Senate Street, Columbia, 29201
6:15 p.m. – Gov. Rick Perry holding a campaign event
Al's Family Restaurant
611 Atomic Road, Augusta, 29841
7 p.m. – Gov. Jon Huntsman hosting a town hall meeting
North Charleston City Council Chambers
2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, 29406
7 p.m. – Sen. Rick Santorum campaign rally
Historic Springdale House & Gardens
3150 Platt Springs Road, Columbia, 29170
7:30 p.m. – Speaker Newt Gingrich
Greenville Co. GOP Fundraiser
410 Hudson Rd, Greenville, 29615
January 12
7:50 a.m. – Gov. Mitt Romney holding a grassroots rally
Cherokee Trikes & More
1700 Highway 14 S, Greer, 29651
8:30 a.m. – Gov. Jon Huntsman attending Berkeley County GOP breakfast
Honeycomb Cafe
162 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, 29492
9 a.m. – Gov. Rick Perry holding a campaign event
Lizard’s Thicket
711-1 University Village Drive, Blythewood, 29016
12:00 noon – Gov. Rick Perry holding a campaign event
Duke’s Barbecue
789 Chestnut St., Orangeburg, 29115
1:30 p.m. – Speaker Newt Gingrich at Homebuilder’s Association Rally
SC Statehouse, Assembly Street, Columbia, 29201
12:00 noon – Sen. Rick Santorum Campaign Rally
Westin Hilton Head
2 Grasslawn Ave., Hilton Head, 29928
2 p.m. – Gov. Rick Perry holding a campaign event
Murphy Law Firm
136 West Richardson Ave., Summerville, 29483
3 p.m. – Sen. Rick Santorum hosting a town hall meeting
Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club
30 Yacht Drive, Beaufort, 29907
4 p.m. – Gov. Rick Perry holding a campaign event
Hiott’s Pharmacy
213 East Washington St., Walterboro, 29488
5 p.m. – Gov. Rick Perry holding a campaign event
Fat Jack’s Grillin’ and Chillin’ Restaurant
308 Ivanhoe Drive, Walterboro, 29488
7 p.m. – Sen. Rick Santorum hosting a town hall meeting
The Daniel Island School
Multi-Purpose Room, 2365 Daniel Island Drive, Charleston, 29492
January 13
6:30 p.m. – Presidential Candidate Forum and BBQ
Confirmed: Gingrich, Huntsman, Santorum
Fundraiser for Greenville Co. and Spartanburg Co. Republican Parties
Byrnes High School, 150 East Main Street, Duncan, on Highway 290 off of I-85
January 14
12:00 noon – Cong. Tim Scott, Gov. Mike Huckabee to Host Town Hall for Undecided Voters
Sottile Theatre at the College of Charleston
44 George Street, Charleston, 29401
5:30 PM – Cong. Tim Scott, Gov. Bob McDonnell to Host Town Hall for Undecided Voters
Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, 29577
7 p.m. – SCGOP Experience Kick-Off Concert w/ The Fantastic Shakers
Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, 29577
January 15
All Day – SCGOP Experience Weekend
Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, 29577
January 16
9 p.m. – SCGOP, Fox News Channel and Wall Street Journal Presidential Debate
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
2101 North Oak Street Myrtle Beach, 29577
January 19
At a to-be-determined time with a yet-to-be confirmed candidate list, CNN and the Southern Republican Leadership Conference are slated to hold a debate in Charleston.
