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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Nine Bills Aimed at Combating Opioid Epidemic in S.C.
Mon, 06/04/2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by the co-chairmen of the House Opioid Abuse Prevention Study Committee, Rep. Phyllis Henderson and Rep. Russell Fry, cabinet agency officials, addiction…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: June 4, 2018
Fri, 06/01/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of June 4th includes:
Monday, June 4, 10:30 AM: Gov. McMaster was joined by members of the general assembly, cabinet agency officials, and addiction…Koops, Inc. Expanding Greenville County Manufacturing Operations
Wed, 05/30/2018
Koops, Inc., a manufacturer of automation systems, is growing its existing Greenville County production operations. The company’s $2.2 million investment is projected to create 20 new jobs over the…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: May 29, 2018
Tue, 05/29/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of May 29th includes:
Tuesday, May 29 at 12:45 PM: Gov. McMaster spoke to the Murrells Inlet Rotary Club meeting, Hot Fish Club, 4911 Highway 17…Valagro Launching New Production Facility in Orangeburg County
Thu, 05/24/2018
Valagro, a producer of biostimulants and fertilizers for the agriculture industry, is launching its new production operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $14 million investment is projected…Sunstrand, LLC Locating New Production Operations in Florence County
Wed, 05/23/2018
Sunstrand, LLC today announced it is locating new biomaterial manufacturing operations in Florence County. The company is projected to bring $8.4 million of capital investment, leading to the…Carolina Composites to Expand Pioneer Boat Manufacturing Operations in Colleton County
Wed, 05/23/2018
Carolina Composites, doing business as Pioneer Boats, has announced that the company will expand its existing operations in Walterboro, S.C. Through its $3 million investment, the company is…RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation Creating 1,100 Jobs at New York County Corporate Headquarters
Tue, 05/22/2018
RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation, a mortgage-servicing company that delivers innovative solutions for managing residential mortgages, today announced that its new corporate headquarters will…JB Charleston C-17 Aircraft to Provide Airdrop Support for Army's Readiness Exercise
Mon, 05/21/2018
Approximately 15 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings based at Joint Base Charleston are scheduled to fly over the Cooper River Ravenel Bridge and the South…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: May 21, 2018
Mon, 05/21/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of May 21st includes:
Thursday, May 24, 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will hold a ceremonial bill signing for H.4077 Income Tax/Exceptional Needs Children’…Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on NLRB International Association of Machinists Ruling at Boeing North Charleston
Mon, 05/21/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the NLRB's decision to allow the International Association of Machinists to pursue unionization at the Boeing North…Statement by Governor Henry McMaster on Trump Administration's New Title X Rule Regarding Abortion
Fri, 05/18/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's new rule on Title X regarding funding to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers.…Keurig Green Mountain Creating 500 Jobs in South Carolina with New Spartanburg County Operations
Fri, 05/18/2018
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig), a leader in specialty coffee and innovative single-serve brewing systems, today announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art roasting and packaging…Team South Carolina Economic Development Efforts Result in Over 100,000 Announced Jobs Since 2011
Fri, 05/18/2018
Today, Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Keurig Green Mountain has committed to investing $350 million and creating 500 jobs at a new Spartanburg…JTEKT Expanding Its Oconee County Koyo Bearings Operations
Thu, 05/17/2018
JTEKT North America, a producer of bearings, driveline components, steering systems and machine tools, today announced that it is investing $19.4 million to expand its existing Koyo Bearings…Gov. Henry McMaster Organizes Governors to Support President Donald Trump’s Nomination for Nobel Peace Prize
Tue, 05/15/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that a group of Republican governors have signed a letter of support for President Donald Trump’s nomination to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his…Gov. Henry McMaster Designates the Month of May as Military Spouse Appreciation Month
Tue, 05/15/2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. Adjutant General Robert Livingston and South Carolina military families to designate the month of May as Military Spouse Appreciation Month.
“South…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: May 14, 2018
Mon, 05/14/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of May 14th includes:
Tuesday, May 15, 10:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will recognize Military Spouse Appreciation month, State House, first floor lobby, Columbia…Meritor Expanding Clarendon County Manufacturing Operations
Wed, 05/09/2018
Meritor, a global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle markets, is expanding its existing operations in Clarendon County. The $5.2 million…Canfor Southern Pine Upgrading Its Kershaw County Facility
Thu, 05/03/2018
Canfor Southern Pine, a leading integrated forest products company, today announced it will upgrade its existing Camden, S.C. sawmill in Kershaw County. The company is projected to invest $40 million…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: May 7, 2018
Thu, 05/03/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of May 7th includes:
Tuesday, May 8th, 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will join state officials for a hurricane tabletop exercise, South Carolina…Lonza Expanding Operations in Greenwood County
Wed, 05/02/2018
Lonza, one of the world’s leading suppliers to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The company is investing…Kemper Corporation Locating New Operations in Union County
Tue, 05/01/2018
Kemper Corporation, a manufacturer of cargo securement products, today announced it is locating production operations in Union County. The project is expected to bring $1.9 million of capital…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: April 30, 2018
Mon, 04/30/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of April 30th includes:
Tuesday, May 1, 9:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will hold a meeting of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority meeting, Room 252, Edgar…Sure Trac Expanding Operations in Horry County
Fri, 04/27/2018
Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer of high-quality axles, today announced plans to expand its operations. The company is projected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and create…Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. House Voting to Continue Fight for Ratepayers
Wed, 04/25/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the S.C. House of Representatives standing up for the people of South Carolina and voting to continue fighting until…Lowcountry Aviation Company Launching Colleton County Operations
Wed, 04/25/2018
Lowcountry Aviation Company, a fully-integrated aviation service provider, is launching operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.7 million investment is projected to create 36 new jobs.…Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. Senate Confirming SCDJJ Director Freddie Pough
Wed, 04/25/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the S.C. Senate confirming South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice Director Freddie Pough:
"Mr. Pough is the right…ACS Manufacturing, Inc. Establishing Operations in Abbeville County
Tue, 04/24/2018
ACS Manufacturing, Inc. today announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected to create more than 150 new jobs over the…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: April 23, 2018
Mon, 04/23/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of April 23rd includes:
Monday, April 23, 12:15 PM: Gov. McMaster spoke at the Myrtle Beach Rotary Club, Ocean Reef Resort, 7100 N. Ocean Boulevard,…Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order to Combat Flow of Illegal Contraband into Prisons
Mon, 04/23/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-16, which suspends procurement and human resource regulations for the Department of Corrections (SCDC) to combat the flow of illegal…Paul Bippus GmbH Launching First U.S. Operations in Dorchester County
Tue, 04/17/2018
Paul Bippus GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer of precision parts, is launching new production operations to supply Robert Bosch LLC in Dorchester County. The company’s $16.1 million investment is…EAS Change Systems Locating Corporate Operations in Greenville County
Tue, 04/17/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. – EAS Change Systems today announced it will be locating corporate operations in Greenville County.Gov. Henry McMaster Suspends Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis, Appoints Former Sheriff Johnny Mack Brown as Interim
Tue, 04/17/2018
Immediately following the indictment of Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis, Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-15, suspending Lewis from office and appointing former…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: April 16, 2018
Mon, 04/16/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of April 16th includes:
Monday, April 16, 10:30 AM: Gov. McMaster participated in the Dillon Inland Port Grand Opening, Inland Port Dillon Facility, …OPDE Group Launching Solar Project in Bamberg County
Thu, 04/12/2018
PDE Group today announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Bamberg County. The company plans to invest approximately $63 million in this new operation.
Headquartered in Spain…Gov. Henry McMaster Names Mark Elam as the Next Chairman of DHEC Board
Wed, 04/11/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Mark Elam as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control.
Having formerly served as chief of staff and senior legal…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: April 9, 2018
Tue, 04/10/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of April 9th includes:
Tuesday, April 10, 11:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will join PalmettoPride to announce the state winner of the Litter Trashes Everyone Art…RBC Aerostructures Growing Its Oconee County Operations
Tue, 04/10/2018
RBC Aerostructures, a provider of control rods and precision machined parts to aerospace and defense customers, is expanding its existing Oconee County operations. The company’s $3.8 million…J. Geiger Shading Expanding Operations in Charleston County
Tue, 04/10/2018
J. Geiger Shading, a provider of modern window shading, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $1.1 million investment is projected to create 26 new jobs.
J. Geiger…