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Tree Brand Packaging, Inc. Launching New Orangeburg County Operations
Wed, 01/10/2018
Tree Brand Packaging, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pallets, skids and specialty crating, is launching its new operations in Orangeburg County. With a capital investment of $1.3 million, the company…Gov. Henry McMaster Reiterates Support for H.3643, Calls for its Immediate Passage in S.C. Senate
Wed, 01/10/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today called on the S.C. Senate to immediately pass H. 3643, an important bill ensuring protection from anti-Semitic hate crimes, in time for signing on International…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: January 8, 2017
Tue, 01/09/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of January 8 includes:
Monday, January 8, 2:00 PM: Gov. McMaster unveiled the FY 2018-19 Executive Budget, State House, first floor, Columbia, S.C.…Gov. Henry McMaster Unveils Fiscal Year 2018-19 Executive Budget
Mon, 01/08/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced the FY 2018-2019 Executive Budget – a balanced budget that prioritizes taxpayer savings in the form of an income tax cut that, in its first five years of…Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Eliminating State Income Taxes for Retirees Who Served in Uniform
Fri, 01/05/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced a bold tax reform proposal, included in the 2018-19 Executive Budget, that permanently and fully exempts military veterans and retired first responders,…Gov. Henry McMaster Authorizes S.C. National Guard to Deploy Resources for Winter Weather Recovery
Thu, 01/04/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today gave formal authorization to the South Carolina National Guard to place guardsmen on active duty to assist in the recovery of areas affected by the ongoing winter…Tidewater Boats Growing Its Lexington County Operations
Wed, 01/03/2018
idewater Boats, a designer and manufacturer of premier saltwater boats, is growing its Lexington County operations. To accommodate the production of larger models, the company is investing $8.3…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: January 2, 2018
Tue, 01/02/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of January 2 includes:
Wednesday, January 3, 9:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will testify before the USTR/TPSC Public Hearing regarding the International Trade…Gov. Henry McMaster Declares Public Health Emergency for Opioid Epidemic
Thu, 12/28/2017
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the General Assembly, cabinet agency officials, and members of the state’s law enforcement community to declare a statewide public health…Firefly Distillery, LLC Expanding and Moving Operations in Charleston County
Wed, 12/20/2017
Firefly Distillery, LLC, a South Carolina-based beverage provider, is expanding its Charleston County operations by constructing a new distillery in North Charleston, S.C. The $7.3 million investment…Thermo King Locating New Operations in Berkeley County
Wed, 12/20/2017
Thermo King, a provider of transportation refrigeration solutions, is locating new manufacturing operations in Berkeley County. In order to serve the rapidly-growing automotive sector in South…Cypress Creek Renewables Constructing New Solar Plant in Orangeburg County
Mon, 12/18/2017
Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced a new $115 million solar project in Orangeburg County. The…Fab Fours Inc. Growing Operations In Lancaster County
Fri, 12/15/2017
Fab Fours Inc., one of the largest aftermarket bumper manufacturers in the world, is expanding its Lancaster County operations. The $5.7 million capital investment is projected to create 88 new jobs…Precision Jig & Fixture South Growing Its Spartanburg County Operations
Thu, 12/14/2017
Precision Jig & Fixture South, a full-service inspection tooling manufacturer, is expanding its existing Spartanburg County operations. The $6.5 million capital investment is expected to create…Stanley Black & Decker Opening Manufacturing Center In York County
Thu, 12/14/2017
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), one of the world’s largest tool and storage companies, is opening a new manufacturing facility in York County. The new operations are projected to bring $31…Governor McMaster Announces 2018 Slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
Fri, 12/08/2017
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster today named the 2018 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors. Each year, chefs from across South Carolina are nominated to serve as the state’s culinary ambassadors and…Allied Air Enterprises Investing in Orangeburg County Facility
Thu, 12/07/2017
Allied Air Enterprises, a manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions, has committed to investing approximately $10 million at its existing Orangeburg County…Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation Expanding Lexington County Facility
Wed, 12/06/2017
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron), a manufacturer of sterile inhalation and 503B outsourcing medications, today announced a $12.5 million expansion to add 36,000 square feet of…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: December 4, 2017
Mon, 12/04/2017
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of December 4 includes:
Monday, December 4, 3:30 PM: Gov. McMaster will participate in the swearing in ceremony of Mr. Edward T. McMullen, Jr. as the…Bosch Group Growing Anderson County Operations
Fri, 12/01/2017
Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is bringing $152 million of…Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled For December 4
Thu, 11/30/2017
Governor Henry McMaster, First Lady Peggy McMaster, and the First Family invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a Christmas Open House on Monday, December 4, from 5:30…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: November 27, 2017
Wed, 11/29/2017
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of November 27 includes:
Monday, November 27, 11:00 AM: Gov. McMaster and Mrs. McMaster attended Mrs. Iris Campbell’s funeral, All Saints Episcopal Church…Woodfield Systems USA, Inc. Opening Operations in Richland County
Mon, 11/20/2017
Woodfield Systems USA, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of bulk liquid and gas handling equipment, is locating a new manufacturing center in Richland County. With a capital investment of $1.5…WestRock to Upgrade Florence County Operations
Thu, 11/16/2017
WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, announced today a planned investment in its Florence County kraft linerboard mill. This new investment will…Gov. Henry McMaster Names Next Director of the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice
Thu, 11/16/2017
Governor Henry McMaster today announced Freddie Pough as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Mr. Pough has served as acting director of the agency since…McCall Farms Expanding Florence County Operations
Wed, 11/15/2017
McCall Farms, the South Carolina-based manufacturers of Margaret Holmes, Glory Foods, Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts and Bruce’s Yams, is investing $35 million to expand its existing Florence County…Heatworks Growing Charleston County Operations
Wed, 11/15/2017
Heatworks, a manufacturer of innovative tankless water heaters, is expanding their Charleston County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is creating approximately 60 new jobs…Teknoware Establishing New Operations in Horry County
Tue, 11/14/2017
Teknoware, a Finland-based manufacturing firm, today announced plans to establish operations in Horry County. The company will hire approximately 45 employees and make a capital investment of $5.8…Gov. Henry McMaster and DEW Executive Director Announce Cuts to Unemployment Tax Rate
Tue, 11/14/2017
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton and business leaders from around the state to announce that for the…Vetroresina LLC Growing its Operations in Greenville County
Mon, 11/13/2017
Vetroresina LLC, a manufacturer of fiber-reinforced polyester laminates, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. To accommodate continued growth, the company is investing $7.5…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: November 13, 2017
Mon, 11/13/2017
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of November 13 includes:
Monday, November 13, 11:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will hold a media availability following a tour of Timmonsville High School, 304…ACE Bakery, LLC Expanding Cherokee County Operations
Thu, 11/09/2017
ACE Bakery, LLC, an artisan bakery that produces par-baked breads for retail customers, is expanding its existing Cherokee County operations. The $31.9 million investment is expected to create 40 new…Gov. Henry McMaster: Trump Tax Plan a Win for South Carolina
Thu, 11/09/2017
Governor McMaster today lent his support to the Trump Administration’s tax reform proposal, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.”
Governor McMaster said, “For too long, our tax code has been overcomplicated…Finalcontrol, Inc. Launching New Operations in Charleston County
Thu, 11/09/2017
Finalcontrol, Inc., a quality assurance provider for manufacturing companies, is locating new operations in Charleston County. The project is expected to create 34 new jobs over the next year.…Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Next Department of Health and Human Services Director
Thu, 11/09/2017
Governor Henry McMaster today announced Joshua Baker as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
“Mr. Baker’s top-level policy expertise,…MAPAL, Inc. Growing Greenville County Operations
Tue, 11/07/2017
MAPAL, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the tooling industry, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations. The $4 million capital investment is expected to create 16 new jobs.…Harbor Freight Tools Creating More Than 500 Jobs in Dillon County Expansion
Tue, 11/07/2017
Harbor Freight Tools, Dillon County’s largest employer, today announced a one million-square foot expansion of its East Coast distribution facility. This expansion is projected to create more than…Three South Carolina Counties Added to Presidential Disaster Declaration
Fri, 11/03/2017
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved three additional counties for the Public Assistance Program following Hurricane Irma. Governments and certain nonprofits in Abbeville, Newberry and…Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Decision to Implement Innovative Communications Network for S.C. First Responders
Thu, 11/02/2017
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by law enforcement personnel and first responders from around the state to announce a new, innovative communications network for South Carolina’s first…Coca-Cola Consolidated to Construct New Jasper County Distribution Center
Thu, 11/02/2017
Coca-Cola Consolidated today announced plans to construct a new $5 million sales and distribution center at the Cypress Ridge Industrial Park in Ridgeland, S.C. The company will be bringing 45…