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U.S. Representative Ralph Norman has unveiled a new district office at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC, aimed at improving outreach to constituents. The office, housed in Sellers House, will operate under a lease agreement while addressing community concerns amidst ongoing protests against federal policies. The new location is intended to assist constituents with federal agency issues and is open Monday to Friday. Norman’s presence in the university also coincides with weekly protests organized by community members voicing their discontent with his political stance.
Rock Hill: U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman Opens New District Office at Winthrop University Amid Ongoing Protests
U.S. Representative Ralph Norman, a Republican from South Carolina, has officially opened a new district office at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, enhancing his outreach efforts to constituents. The office is situated in Sellers House, located at 516 Oakland Avenue, within university property. This development comes as protests against President Trump’s policies continue to take place in the vicinity.
The new office will operate on a lease agreement from March 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, at a cost of $3,200 per month in rent to Winthrop University. This lease marks the only long-term arrangement of its kind at the university. Sellers House, constructed in 1930, has undergone renovations and has previously served as a dining and meeting location for faculty and staff. More recently, it was occupied by two university events staff before being vacated and repurposed for Norman’s office.
Prior to moving to the university campus, Norman’s district office was located in a building off Dave Lyle Boulevard near downtown Rock Hill. The decision to transition to the university was influenced by market factors, including rising average office space costs in Rock Hill, which are reported to be around $20 per square foot. The new office will provide various services, assisting constituents with issues related to federal agencies, Social Security, Medicare, and immigration. It is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free parking available for constituents.
Despite the opening of this new office, it has become a focal point for protests organized by the local chapter of Indivisible, a progressive activist group. Weekly demonstrations occur every Monday as community members express their discontent with the current administration’s policies. Norman has acknowledged these protests and maintains that he supports the right to peaceful demonstration, a sentiment that has also been voiced by university representatives.
Ralph Norman, who represents South Carolina’s 5th District, was first elected to Congress in 2017, and he was reelected for a fifth term in 2024. As a member of the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus, he continues to advocate for his political beliefs while navigating the complexities of local sentiments toward federal policies.
Macon Atkinson, a politics reporter for Report for America, is tracking the ongoing developments surrounding this story, shedding light on both the operations of Norman’s office and the community’s reaction to his role as a representative.
This new office at Winthrop University not only signifies Norman’s ongoing commitment to serving his constituents but also highlights the dynamic interplay between local politics and active community engagement, especially as protests bring forth diverse voices and opinions in response to federal government actions.
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