Former SC PRT director running for Congress

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (AP) — The former head of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is running for Congress.

Chad Prosser announced Wednesday that he will seek the Republican nomination in the state’s new 7th Congressional District. The district runs from the Pee Dee to the state’s northeast coast.

Prosser is a former chairman of Horry County Council and headed the parks agency under Gov. Mark Sanford. He is the ninth Republican in the race.

Four Democrats have also announced for the seat in the predominantly GOP area.

The new district was added because of population growth reflected in the last Census.