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Weekly Schedule: April 1, 2019
Mon, 04/01/2019
Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of April 1st includes:
Monday, April 1, 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster and Lt. Gov. Evette participated in an event to…Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Next Director of the S.C. Department of Social Services
Wed, 03/27/2019
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Michael Leach to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS). Leach, a trained mental health clinician, has over 10 years…Weekly Schedule: March 26, 2019
Tue, 03/26/2019
Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of March 26th includes:
Monday, March 25, 9:30 AM: Gov. McMaster spoke at the South Charlotte Transportation Summit,…Statement from Gov. McMaster on Senate President Peeler's Resolution Allowing the Sale of Santee Cooper
Thu, 03/21/2019
Gov. Henry McMaster today released the following statement on Senate President Harvey Peeler's introduction of a joint resolution which would allow the sale of Santee CooperWeekly Schedule: March 18, 2019
Mon, 03/18/2019
Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of March 18th includes:
Tuesday, March 19, 12:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will speak at the South Carolina State Firefighters…Weekly Schedule: March 12, 2019
Tue, 03/12/2019
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
Mon, 03/04/2019
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
Mon, 02/25/2019
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
Thu, 02/21/2019
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
Wed, 02/20/2019
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
Tue, 02/19/2019
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
Tue, 02/19/2019
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
Tue, 02/19/2019
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
Thu, 02/14/2019
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
Wed, 02/13/2019
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
Mon, 02/11/2019
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
Thu, 02/07/2019
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
Mon, 02/04/2019
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
Fri, 02/01/2019
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
Fri, 02/01/2019
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
Thu, 01/31/2019
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
Thu, 01/31/2019
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
Wed, 01/30/2019
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
Fri, 01/25/2019
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
Thu, 01/24/2019
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
Wed, 01/23/2019
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
Wed, 01/23/2019
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
Tue, 01/22/2019
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
Fri, 01/18/2019
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
Fri, 01/18/2019
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
Thu, 01/17/2019
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
Thu, 01/17/2019
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
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…