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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces South Carolina’s Next Adjutant General
Thu, 01/17/2019
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Major General R. Van McCarty will be South Carolina’s next Adjutant General. Maj. Gen. McCarty will become the first Adjutant General appointed by a…Director Hartley Powell to Continue Leading S.C. Department of Revenue
Wed, 01/16/2019
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Hartley Powell will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR). Director Powell was first appointed to his…Gov. Henry McMaster Unveils Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget
Tue, 01/15/2019
Governor Henry McMaster today announced the FY 2019-20 Executive Budget – a fiscally responsible budget that invests heavily in K-12 education, returns $200 million of surplus funds back to the…Weekly Schedule: January 14, 2019
Mon, 01/14/2019
Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of January 14th includes:
Wednesday, January 16, 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will join Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers and…Director Bryan Stirling to Continue Leading S.C. Department of Corrections
Fri, 01/04/2019
Bryan Stirling will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC). Director Stirling was first appointed to his current position by former Governor Nikki…VTL Precision Expanding in Berkeley County
Thu, 01/03/2019
VTL Precision Expanding Lowcountry Presence with New Operations in Berkeley County
Columbia, S.C. – VTL Precision, a leaGov. Henry McMaster Announces Slate of Boards and Commissions Appointments
Fri, 12/28/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced two appointments to the University of South Carolina (USC) Board of Trustees and one to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
The governor has…Director Emily H. Farr to Continue Leading S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
Thu, 12/27/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Emily H. Farr will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR). Director Farr was first…Charles River Labs Expanding Charleston County Operations
Thu, 12/20/2018
Charles River Labs, a leading, full-service drug discovery and early-stage development company, today announced an expansion of its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $10.9 million…Director Sara Goldsby to Continue Leading S.C. Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
Wed, 12/19/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Sara Goldsby will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS). Governor McMaster…ServiceMac Locating New Operations in Lancaster County, Creating Approximately 1,000 New Jobs
Wed, 12/19/2018
ServiceMac, a mortgage subservicing company, today announced plans to locate new operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $24 million capital investment is projected to create approximately 1,…Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on DHEC Director Recommendation
Wed, 12/19/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the board of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) recommending Rick Toomey as the next director…Ascend Performance Materials Growing Greenwood County Operations
Tue, 12/18/2018
Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations once again. To accommodate the company’s…EOC Naturals Locating New Operations in Allendale County
Tue, 12/18/2018
EOC Naturals today announced plans to locate a new, all-natural pet treat manufacturing facility in Allendale County. The development is projected to bring $3.3 million in capital investment and…Director Josh Baker to Continue Leading S.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Mon, 12/17/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Josh Baker will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). Governor McMaster appointed…Upstate Businessman Charles Dalton appointed to the S.C. Commission on Higher Education
Fri, 12/14/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced the appointment of Charles Dalton of Greenville to serve as a member of the Commission on Higher Education. Mr. Dalton, who recently retired as…Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on PSC Ruling
Fri, 12/14/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the Public Service Commission's approval of the SCANA/Dominion merger:
"Since we learned of SCANA and Santee Cooper’s…Gov. Henry McMaster Replaces Membership of S.C. State Election Commission
Thu, 12/13/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced four appointments to the five-member South Carolina State Election Commission. The appointments replace all four members of the commission serving in expired…Director Raymond G. Farmer to Continue to Lead S.C. Department of Insurance
Wed, 12/12/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Raymond G. Farmer will continue serving as director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI). First appointed as director by former Governor…Owens Corning Establishes New Operations in Richland County
Wed, 12/12/2018
Owens Corning, a developer and producer of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composites, has acquired an existing manufacturing facility in Blythewood, S.C., where it will manufacture coated, non-…W International Creating More Than 600 Jobs in Berkeley County
Tue, 12/11/2018
W International, a full-service manufacturer of large, complex, welded metal fabrications, today announced plans to locate new production operations in Berkeley County. The company’s $35.2 million…Healthcare US Co., Ltd. Launching New Fairfield County Operations
Tue, 12/11/2018
Healthcare US Co., Ltd., a venture of China-based Healthcare Co., Ltd., today announced plans to establish new operations in Fairfield County. The company’s $45 million investment is projected to…Director Duane Parrish to Continue to Lead S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Tue, 12/11/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Duane Parrish will continue to serve as the director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT). Director Parrish was…Executive Director Marcia S. Adams to Continue to Lead S.C. Department of Administration
Mon, 12/10/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Marcia S. Adams will continue serving as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Administration.
Following the Government…Bicycle Corporation of America Growing Its Clarendon County Operations
Mon, 12/10/2018
Bicycle Corporation of America( BCA) today announced plans to expand its existing production operations in Clarendon County. The company’s $5 million investment is projected to create 65 new jobs.…Weekly Schedule: December 10, 2018
Mon, 12/10/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of December 10th includes:
Tuesday, December 11, 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will hold a meeting of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, Room 252,…Director Freddie B. Pough to Continue to Lead S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice
Fri, 12/07/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Freddie B. Pough will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). First named acting director in January…KV Final Launching New Spartanburg County Operations
Thu, 12/06/2018
KV Final, a Czech developer and producer of metal parts for the automotive industry, is locating its new operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $2.5 million investment is projected to create…Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to Continue to Lead S.C. Department of Commerce
Thu, 12/06/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster today announced that Robert M. Hitt III will continue serving in his role as Secretary of Commerce at the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
Secretary Hitt was appointed to…DeepBD Launching Its First Charleston County Operations
Thu, 12/06/2018
DeepBD, a developer and operator of artificial intelligence platforms, today announced new operations in Charleston County. The company’s $1.6 million investment is projected to create 30 new jobs.…DRÄXLMAIER Completes New Spartanburg County Expansion
Tue, 12/04/2018
The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, has completed a new expansion of its existing manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County. This expansion represents an…Agtruss, Inc. Expanding Its Lee County Operations
Tue, 12/04/2018
Agtruss, Inc., a leading manufacturer of agricultural trusses for the poultry and livestock industries, is expanding its Lee County operations. The company’s $2.8 million investment is projected to…Weekly Schedule: December 3, 2018
Mon, 12/03/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of December 3rd includes:
Monday, December 3, 5:30 PM: Gov. McMaster and First Lady will participate in the Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House, 800…Blue Sky Processing LLC Launching Beaufort County Operations
Fri, 11/30/2018
Blue Sky Processing LLC, a processer of hemp fiber for a variety of applications, today announced plans to locate new operations in Beaufort County. The company’s $2.5 million investment is projected…Gov. Henry McMaster Announces the Next Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education
Fri, 11/30/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced former South Carolina state Senator Wes Hayes as the next Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education. “Wes Hayes has served the state of South Carolina…Bosch Expanding Anderson County Operations
Fri, 11/30/2018
Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations. To accommodate the company’s continued growth, Bosch is investing an additional $45…Press Logistics for Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House December 3
Fri, 11/30/2018
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a Christmas Open House on Monday, December 3, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the…Sundaram-Clayton Limited expanding Dorchester County operations
Thu, 11/29/2018
Sundaram-Clayton Limited (SCL), a leading Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminum cast products to global original equipment manufacturers, today announced that it is further expanding its…Charlie Condon to Serve as Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board
Wed, 11/28/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling confirming the validity of his appointment of former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie…QEMS, Inc. Announces York County Operations
Wed, 11/28/2018
Quality Electronic Manufacturing Services, Inc. (QEMS), a provider of electronics manufacturing services, today announced that it has located new operations in York County. The company’s $7.6 million…