...County Council, Mr. Willis said he has the business skills and understanding of local government necessary to be a good treasurer. He downplays, too, the importance of having a recognizable name. "Most people in South Carolina don't even...

...Jackson this year ran for reelection as a Democrat and lost to Republican Bill Gilchrist. "I think we have had a good treasurer's office in position for as long as I've been here and I hope we can continue," Mr. Stepp said.