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Gov. Henry McMaster Names Next Director of the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice
Thu, 11/16/2017
Governor Henry McMaster today announced Freddie Pough as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Mr. Pough has served as acting director of the agency since…McCall Farms Expanding Florence County Operations
Wed, 11/15/2017
McCall Farms, the South Carolina-based manufacturers of Margaret Holmes, Glory Foods, Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts and Bruce’s Yams, is investing $35 million to expand its existing Florence County…Heatworks Growing Charleston County Operations
Wed, 11/15/2017
Heatworks, a manufacturer of innovative tankless water heaters, is expanding their Charleston County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is creating approximately 60 new jobs…Teknoware Establishing New Operations in Horry County
Tue, 11/14/2017
Teknoware, a Finland-based manufacturing firm, today announced plans to establish operations in Horry County. The company will hire approximately 45 employees and make a capital investment of $5.8…Gov. Henry McMaster and DEW Executive Director Announce Cuts to Unemployment Tax Rate
Tue, 11/14/2017
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton and business leaders from around the state to announce that for the…Vetroresina LLC Growing its Operations in Greenville County
Mon, 11/13/2017
Vetroresina LLC, a manufacturer of fiber-reinforced polyester laminates, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. To accommodate continued growth, the company is investing $7.5…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: November 13, 2017
Mon, 11/13/2017
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of November 13 includes:
Monday, November 13, 11:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will hold a media availability following a tour of Timmonsville High School, 304…ACE Bakery, LLC Expanding Cherokee County Operations
Thu, 11/09/2017
ACE Bakery, LLC, an artisan bakery that produces par-baked breads for retail customers, is expanding its existing Cherokee County operations. The $31.9 million investment is expected to create 40 new…Gov. Henry McMaster: Trump Tax Plan a Win for South Carolina
Thu, 11/09/2017
Governor McMaster today lent his support to the Trump Administration’s tax reform proposal, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.”
Governor McMaster said, “For too long, our tax code has been overcomplicated…Finalcontrol, Inc. Launching New Operations in Charleston County
Thu, 11/09/2017
Finalcontrol, Inc., a quality assurance provider for manufacturing companies, is locating new operations in Charleston County. The project is expected to create 34 new jobs over the next year.…Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Next Department of Health and Human Services Director
Thu, 11/09/2017
Governor Henry McMaster today announced Joshua Baker as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
“Mr. Baker’s top-level policy expertise,…MAPAL, Inc. Growing Greenville County Operations
Tue, 11/07/2017
MAPAL, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the tooling industry, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations. The $4 million capital investment is expected to create 16 new jobs.…Harbor Freight Tools Creating More Than 500 Jobs in Dillon County Expansion
Tue, 11/07/2017
Harbor Freight Tools, Dillon County’s largest employer, today announced a one million-square foot expansion of its East Coast distribution facility. This expansion is projected to create more than…Three South Carolina Counties Added to Presidential Disaster Declaration
Fri, 11/03/2017
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved three additional counties for the Public Assistance Program following Hurricane Irma. Governments and certain nonprofits in Abbeville, Newberry and…Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Decision to Implement Innovative Communications Network for S.C. First Responders
Thu, 11/02/2017
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by law enforcement personnel and first responders from around the state to announce a new, innovative communications network for South Carolina’s first…Coca-Cola Consolidated to Construct New Jasper County Distribution Center
Thu, 11/02/2017
Coca-Cola Consolidated today announced plans to construct a new $5 million sales and distribution center at the Cypress Ridge Industrial Park in Ridgeland, S.C. The company will be bringing 45…AHT Cooling Systems USA, Inc. Expanding Operations In Charleston County
Wed, 11/01/2017
AHT Cooling Systems USA, Inc., a provider of custom refrigerated and frozen merchandising solutions, is expanding its existing Charleston County facility by adding assembly and distribution…Coast Brewing, LLC is Expanding its Operations in Charleston County
Tue, 10/31/2017
Coast Brewing, LLC, a family-owned craft brewery based in Charleston, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. With a capital investment of $1.7 million, the company is expected to create 29 new…Statement From Gov. Henry McMaster On Departure Of SCANA Executives
Tue, 10/31/2017
Gov. Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the departure of SCANA executives:
"While this decision indicates that SCANA is beginning to fully understand the…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: October 30, 2017
Mon, 10/30/2017
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of October 30 includes:
Monday, October 30, 2:30 PM: Gov. McMaster will hold a media availability following a tour of Holly Hill Middle School, 530…KB Biotech Solutions Launching New Dillon County Operations
Thu, 10/26/2017
KB Biotech Solutions, a venture of Chinese-based Anhui Chem-bright Bioengineering Co. Ltd., is launching new manufacturing operations in Dillon County. The $12 million investment is expected to…Blue Eye Soft Corporation Expanding Its Greenville County Operations
Wed, 10/25/2017
Blue Eye Soft Corporation is expanding its corporate operations into a new facility in Greenville County. Located in Greer, S.C., the company projects it will create more than 120 new jobs over the…The Blythe Company Expanding Its Operations Into Lancaster County
Tue, 10/24/2017
The Blythe Company today announced that it is expanding its headquarters and other operations into Lancaster County, bringing $4 million of capital investment and leading to the creation of 21 new…Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Effort To Ban Sanctuary Cities In South Carolina
Mon, 10/23/2017
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the General Assembly to announce a new law enforcement initiative to ensure that no South Carolina municipalities become “sanctuary cities” and…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: October 23, 2017
Mon, 10/23/2017
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of October 23 includes:
Monday, October 23, 9:00 AM: Gov. McMaster spoke at the SEUS-Japan 40th Annual Joint Meeting, Hyatt Regency, 220 N. Main St…Statement From Gov. Henry McMaster On September Unemployment Rate
Fri, 10/20/2017
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the statewide unemployment rate decreasing to 3.9 percent in September from 4.0 percent in August:
"This is just another…Gov. Henry McMaster Pens Letter to SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh
Thu, 10/19/2017
Governor Henry McMaster today sent a letter to Kevin Marsh, Chairman and CEO of SCANA Corporation, calling on the parent company of SCE&G "to immediately cease" its collection of approximately $…Metromont Corporation Expanding Operations in Greenville County
Wed, 10/18/2017
Metromont Corporation, a manufacturer of precast concrete materials, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations. This latest $8.8 million investment is projected to create an additional…President Declares Disaster For State Of South Carolina And 16 Counties
Tue, 10/17/2017
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s request, President Donald Trump declared a major disaster exists in the state of South Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery…SolAmerica Energy Launching Solar Operation in Edgefield County
Tue, 10/17/2017
SolAmerica Energy, a full-service provider of solar energy, is launching a new operation in Edgefield County. This new 10-megawatt (MW) project is expected to bring approximately $13 million of new…Arthrex, Inc. Creating More Than 1,000 New Jobs In Anderson County
Mon, 10/16/2017
Arthrex, Inc., a global orthopedic medical device company, headquartered in Naples, Fla., is launching new manufacturing operations in Anderson County. The $69 million capital investment is expected…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: October 16, 2017
Mon, 10/16/2017
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of October 16 includes:
Monday, October 16, 11:00 AM: Gov. McMaster attended an economic development announcement, Anderson County Civic Center, 3027…Diversey Locating Corporate Headquarters in York County
Wed, 10/11/2017
Diversey, a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions, announced today that it is locating its corporate headquarters in York County. The development is projected to bring $6.1…Augusta Fiberglass Coatings, Inc. Expanding in Barnwell County
Wed, 10/11/2017
Augusta Fiberglass Coatings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of custom fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) equipment, will expand its existing operations in Blackville, S.C. To accommodate its growth,…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: October 9, 2017
Tue, 10/10/2017
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of October 9 includes:
Tuesday, October 10, 12:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will tour the Meyer Center for Special Children, 1132 Rutherford Road,…U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Assistance to SC Businesses and Residents Affected by Hurricane Irma
Tue, 10/03/2017
In response to a request for a disaster declaration from Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon has made low-interest disaster loans available to South Carolina…Piedmont Energy Systems, Inc. expanding manufacturing operations into York County
Tue, 10/03/2017
Piedmont Energy Systems, Inc. (PES), a supplier of custom-built bulk hydrocarbon and fluorocarbon storage and distribution systems, has expanded its manufacturing operations into a new location in…Prysmian Group North America Expanding Lexington County Operations
Tue, 10/03/2017
Prysmian Group, a world leader in the telecom cables and systems industry, today announced a planned expansion of the company’s North American headquarters in Lexington County. The expansion will…ATI and GE Aviation investing in joint Chester County operations
Tue, 10/03/2017
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) and GE Aviation have selected the property adjacent to ATI’s Richburg, S.C. operations as the site for a new research and development (R&D) facility.…American Scrappers establishing Dillon County operations
Tue, 10/03/2017
American Scrappers is establishing operations in Dillon County with the launch of a new distribution and logistics center. The company’s $15.5 million investment is expected to create 200 new jobs.…