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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces South Carolina’s First State Child Advocate
Mon, 05/06/2019
Amanda F. Whittle to Lead the New S.C. Department of Children’s AdvocacyGov. Henry McMaster Announces South Carolina’s First State Child Advocate
Mon, 05/06/2019
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Amanda F. Whittle will be the first person to fill the position of South Carolina’s State Child Advocate, which was created by S.805 during last…Southern Current Launching New Solar Project in Hampton County
Tue, 04/30/2019
Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new, 10-megawatt facility in Hampton County. The…Weekly Schedule: April 29, 2019
Mon, 04/29/2019
Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of April 29th.Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Offshore Drilling
Thu, 04/25/2019
Governor Henry McMaster today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior's decision to indefinitely halt plans to expand offshore drilling operationsGovernor, Lt. Governor, and First Lady's Schedule: April 26, 2019
Thu, 04/25/2019
Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedule for Friday, April 26th.Florence County Sheriff Kenny Boone Suspended
Wed, 04/24/2019
Immediately following the indictment of Florence County Sheriff Kenny Boone, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2019-15, suspending Boone from office and appointing former Florence…IPSUM Technologies, LLC Launching New Pickens County Production Operations
Wed, 04/24/2019
IPSUM Technologies, a high-tech, advanced manufacturing company serving a variety of industries, today announced plans to launch new production operations in Pickens County. The company’s $19.2…Weekly Schedule: April 22, 2019
Mon, 04/22/2019
Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of April 22nd includes:
Monday, April 22, 8:30 PM: Gov. McMaster will speak at the 4th Annual Eco Ball, Nodoki Lodge,…Weekly Schedule: April 15, 2019
Mon, 04/15/2019
Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of April 15th includes:
Monday, April 15, 10:00 AM: Lt. Gov. Evette spoke at the RBC Heritage Classic Tournament…Senator Hollings to Lie in State
Thu, 04/11/2019
Former South Carolina Governor and United States Senator Fritz Hollings will lie in state at the South Carolina State House on Monday, April 15, from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. The viewing will be open…Gov. McMaster Names Next SCDEW Director
Wed, 04/10/2019
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Mr. G. Daniel Ellzey to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW). The nomination comes after the South…The Muffin Mam, Inc. Opening in Laurens County
Wed, 04/10/2019
The Muffin Mam, Inc., a leading manufacturer of baked goods headquartered in Simpsonville, S.C., is launching new production operations in Laurens County. The company’s $18.8 million investment is…Perdue Farms Invests $25 Million in Dillon County Expansion
Tue, 04/09/2019
The S.C. Department of Commerce and Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Perdue Farms has completed a $25 million expansion at its harvest operation in Dillon County, creating 100…Weekly Schedule: April 8, 2019
Mon, 04/08/2019
Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for the week of April 8th includes:
Monday, April 8, 10:30 AM: Gov. McMaster held a military commanders briefing, USC Alumni Center…World Energy Launching New Hampton County Operations
Fri, 04/05/2019
World Energy, one of America’s largest suppliers of biodiesel, today announced plans to locate its new production facility in Hampton County. The company’s $5.4 million investment is projected to…Horton Holding, Inc. Locating New Operations in Oconee County
Wed, 04/03/2019
Horton Holding, Inc., a premium provider of engine-cooling solutions, today announced plans to locate new operations in Oconee County, creating 125 new jobs.Greenwood Fabricating and Plating Expanding
Tue, 04/02/2019
Greenwood Fabricating and Plating today announced plans to expand its existing Greenwood County manufacturing operations. The company’s $17.1 million investment is projected to create an…DHL Supply Chain Constructing New $100 Million Distribution Center in Dorchester County
Tue, 04/02/2019
DHL Supply Chain, a leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, today announced plans to construct a new distribution and warehousing park in Dorchester County that will open in…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…