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Weekly Schedule: March 12, 2019

Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of March 11th includes: Monday, March 11, 1:00 PM: Gov. McMaster spoke at the Florence Rotary Club meeting, Victors…

Weekly Schedule: March 4, 2019

Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of March 4th includes: Monday, March 4, 11:30 AM:  Lt. Gov. Evette spoke at a Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet,…

Weekly Schedule: February 25, 2019

Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of February 25th includes: Tuesday, February 26, 2:00 PM:  Gov. McMaster will participate in the University of Law…

Charleston Distilling Expanding Operations in Charleston County

Charleston Distilling, an independent, small-batch producer of handcrafted spirits, today announced a $4.2 million investment in its Charleston County operations. The expansion is projected to create…

The QM Group Expanding Orangeburg County Operations

The Quality Model Group of companies (The QM Group) today announced an expansion of its existing Orangeburg County plastic injection molding operations. The firm’s $9.5 million investment is…

Maxwood Furniture, Inc. Locating New Distribution Center in Marion County

Maxwood Furniture, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of bedroom furniture, today announced plans to locate its new distribution center in Marion County. The company’s $1.8 million investment is…

Weekly Schedule: February 19, 2019

Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of February 19th includes: Tuesday, February 19, 11:30 AM: Gov. McMaster held a press conference with members of the General…

Cabinet-level Division of Veterans Affairs

Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by veterans, members of the General Assembly, and S.C. Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Van McCarty in supporting proposed legislation which would make the South…

Gov. Henry McMaster Removes Entire Richland County Election Board

Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2019-09, removing every member of the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. The decision comes as a result of continued…

Ortec Growing Its Existing Anderson County Operations

Ortec, a leading biomaterial and polymer technology company, is growing its Anderson County operations. The company intends to invest $20 million and create approximately 18 new jobs. This is Ortec’s…

Weekly Schedule: February 11, 2019

Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of February 11th includes: Monday, February 11, 6:30 PM: Lt. Gov. Evette will speak at the Greenville TEA party monthly…

valantic Locating New Operations in Greenville County

valantic SCE (USA) Inc., a software developer and supplier management consultant for the automotive industry, today announced plans to locate new operations in Greenville County and create at least…

Weekly Schedule: February 4, 2019

Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s Weekly Schedule: February 4, 2019 Columbia, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S.

Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Report on Initial Offers for Santee Cooper

Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the report detailing the initial offers for Santee Cooper: “This is a historic moment. There is no longer any significant reason to…

Committee Releases Report on Initial Offers to Purchase Santee Cooper

Today, Governor Henry McMaster joined Senator Paul Campbell and Representative Murrell Smith in releasing to the public the report on the bids submitted by parties interested in purchasing Santee…

Gov. Henry McMaster Releases Opioid Emergency Response Plan Progress Report

Governor Henry McMaster today released the first Opioid Emergency Response Plan Progress Report. The Progress Report comes as an update to the original Opioid Emergency Response Plan, which…

Gov. Henry McMaster Releases Opioid Emergency Response Plan Progress Report

Governor Henry McMaster today released the first Opioid Emergency Response Plan Progress Report. The Progress Report comes as an update to the original Opioid Emergency Response Plan, which…

AKPA Kimya Organic Peroxides and Initiators Locating New Operations in Allendale County

AKPA Kimya Organic Peroxides and Initiators (AKPA Kimya) today announced plans to locate a new distribution and warehousing facility for organic products in Allendale County. The development is…

Burnt Church Distillery Launching Beaufort County Operations

Burnt Church Distillery, a locally-run distillery based out of Bluffton, S.C., is launching new operations in Beaufort County. The company’s $7.7 million investment is projected to create…

State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery

Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you all for being here tonight, those in this magnificent building as well as those watching from afar. I am proud of our state and I am also proud of my family. For…

Statement on U.S. Department and Health and Human Granting Religious Freedom Waiver Request

Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to grant the governor’s request for a waiver allowing…

Eclipse Automation Locating Operations in York County

Eclipse Automation, a provider of automated systems for a variety of industries, today announced plans to locate new operations in York County. The company’s $4.6 million investment is projected to…

Kevin Shwedo to Continue Leading S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles

Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Kevin Shwedo will continue serving as executive director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV). Executive Director Shwedo was first…

Miwon Specialty Chemical is Locating New Operations in Richland County

Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA, a specialty chemical manufacturer of raw materials and subsidiary of Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. Ltd., today announced plans to locate new production operations in…

Director Jerry Adger to Continue Leading SCDPPPS

Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Jerry Adger will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS). Director Adger was…

Fuyao North America Launching New Greenville County Processing Center

Fuyao North America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), is launching a new processing center in Greenville County. The company’s $16.1 million investment…

New Education Funding Formula

Gov. Henry McMaster, Senate President Harvey Peeler, House Speaker Jay Lucas Request State Agency to Develop New Education Funding Formula Columbia, S.C.

Gov. Henry McMaster Announces South Carolina’s Next Adjutant General

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

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

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

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

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

VTL Precision Expanding Lowcountry Presence with New Operations in Berkeley County Columbia, S.C. – VTL Precision, a lea

Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Slate of Boards and Commissions Appointments

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

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

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

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

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

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…

EOC Naturals Locating New Operations in Allendale County

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…