Local woman elected president of state Republican women's group

Beverly Brady of St. Helena Island was elected president of the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women at the group's meeting in Spartanburg last week.

She was elected unanimously and has previously served as the group's treasurer and first vice president, according to a news release.

Brady has been active in Republican politics since her retirement to Beaufort County 14 years ago, where she also has served in several leadership roles, including president of the county Republican Women's Club.

This story was originally published November 5, 2015 at 11:48 AM with the headline "Local woman elected president of state Republican women's group."