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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…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…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-…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…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…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…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,…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.…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.…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…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…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…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…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…Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled For December 3
Tue, 11/27/2018
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 3, from 5:30 PM to 7:…Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Resignation of S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director
Mon, 11/26/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced Cheryl Stanton’s resignation as Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), effective December 7, 2018. “Director…52nd Annual Governor's Carolighting
Mon, 11/19/2018
Governor Henry McMaster, First Lady Peggy McMaster, and the First Family will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the 52nd Annual Governor's Carolighting at the South Carolina State…Domino’s to Open New Processing Facility in Lexington County
Wed, 11/14/2018
Domino’s, the Michigan-based pizza restaurant chain, today announced plans to open a new processing facility in Lexington County. The company’s new project is slated to create 75 jobs. Founded in…Bintelli LLC Growing Charleston County Operations
Wed, 11/14/2018
Bintelli LLC, an Inc. 5000 company and manufacturer and distributor of mopeds, scooters and electric vehicles for a variety of applications, today announced another expansion of its Charleston County…Weekly Schedule: November 13, 2018
Tue, 11/13/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of November 13th includes: Tuesday, November 13, 12:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will attend the Public Service Authority Evaluation and Recommendation Committee…Gnotec Group Locating New Operations in Orangeburg County
Thu, 11/08/2018
Gnotec Group, a supplier to the automotive industry, is locating new operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $5.9 million investment is projected to create 78 new jobs in the community. Gnotec…Carolina Poly, Inc. Expanding Its Chester County Operations
Wed, 10/31/2018
Carolina Poly, Inc., a venture of Poly-America, one of the largest polyethylene film manufacturers in the United States,is expanding its Chester County operations. The company’s $25 million capital…Weekly Schedule: October 29, 2018
Mon, 10/29/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of October 29th includes: Monday, October 29, 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster joined state and federal agency officials and representatives from non-profits for…Record Cuts to Unemployment Tax Rate Announced
Fri, 10/26/2018
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton announced that the 2019 tax rates for businesses will be an average of 18.8 percent…Nucor Building Systems Expanding Lexington County Operations
Thu, 10/25/2018
Nucor Building Systems, a leading manufacturer of custom, pre-engineered metal building systems, is growing its existing operations in Lexington County. The company’s $7 million investment is…Nutramax Laboratories Expanding Lancaster County Operations
Wed, 10/24/2018
Nutramax Laboratories and its family of companies, a leading manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplement products for people and their pets, are expanding operations in Lancaster County. The…Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Horry/Georgetown Team South Carolina Day
Fri, 10/19/2018
Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by state and federal officials and non-profit organizations for Team South Carolina Day for Horry and Georgetown Counties Monday, October 22 in Conway, South…