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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…US-Stevia, LLC Locating New Operations in Chesterfield County
Wed, 04/04/2018
US-Stevia, LLC announced today that it is establishing new agribusiness operations in Chesterfield County. The company’s $21 million investment is projected to create 50 new jobs.
US-Stevia and its…Universal Forest Products to Open New Facility in Orangeburg County
Tue, 04/03/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Universal Forest Products, a provider of wood and wood-related products, plans to open a manufacturing facility in…Gov. Henry McMaster Statement on H.4376, Santee Cooper Reform Bill
Tue, 04/03/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the S.C. House of Representatives passing H.4376, a bill that, among other things, reforms the structure of Santee Cooper's Board of…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: April 2, 2018
Mon, 04/02/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of April 2nd includes:
Wednesday, April 4, 2:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will be joined by Children’s Trust and the South Carolina Department of Social Services…Low Country Case & Millwork Expanding Its Operations in Charleston County
Thu, 03/29/2018
Low Country Case & Millwork (LCCM), a manufacturer and installer of commercial casework and millwork, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company is projected to bring $7…Gov. Henry McMaster to Host Special Event Recognizing First Annual S.C. Vietnam War Veterans Day
Tue, 03/27/2018
Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by veterans and their friends and families for a special event recognizing the first annual South Carolina Vietnam War Veterans Day this Thursday, March 29, at…Magna Expanding its Spartanburg County Plant
Mon, 03/26/2018
Magna International, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is expanding its seat manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County. The company’s $8 million…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: March 26, 2018
Mon, 03/26/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of March 26th includes:
Monday, March 26, 11:00 AM: Gov. McMaster participated in a grand opening celebration for Magna Seating South Carolina, 3052…Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Designated S.C. ‘Opportunity Zones’
Fri, 03/23/2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by Congressman Ralph Norman, Department of Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt, South Carolina business leaders, and local and county officials to announce his…Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the Impending Passage of the Taylor Force Act
Thu, 03/22/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to Congress including Senator Lindsey Graham’s Taylor Force Act as a part of the government funding bill:
"Not a…Gov. Henry McMaster Announces At-large Appointment to Serve on the S.C. Department of Transportation Commission
Wed, 03/21/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Kristen E. Blanchard to serve in the newly created at-large seat of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission. Mrs…Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: March 19, 2018
Mon, 03/19/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of March 19th includes:
Wednesday, March 21, 7:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will speak at the 57th Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, Embassy Suites, Columbia-…Charles Ingram Lumber Co. Expanding Its Operations in Florence County
Thu, 03/15/2018
Charles Ingram Lumber Co., a family-owned sawmill located in Effingham, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. With $33 million of capital investment, the company is expected to create 22 new…Grace Hill, Inc. Bringing Corporate Headquarters to Greenville County
Thu, 03/15/2018
Grace Hill, Inc. is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. The company will be locating its corporate headquarters in Greenville, S.C., creating 53 new jobs.
Grace Hill is a market…Gov. Henry McMaster Signs S.105, a Pro-business Bill Reforming South Carolina’s Automatic Stay Proceedings
Wed, 03/14/2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the general assembly and business leaders from around the state for a bill signing ceremony of S.105, a pro-business bill sponsored by Senator…