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Gov. Henry McMaster Sends South Carolina National Guard Engineers to Support Puerto Rico Recovery

Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2017-33, authorizing approximately 150 Engineer Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard to assist in Puerto Rico's recovery…

Collum’s Lumber Products expanding operations in Allendale County

Collum’s Lumber Products, LLC, a producer of dimensional lumber and other wood products, today announced the expansion of its Allendale County manufacturing operations. Creating 10 new jobs, the…

Volvo Cars Growing Berkeley County Operations, Creating More Than 1,900 New Jobs

Volvo Cars today announced that it is investing an additional $520 million in its Berkeley County operations and creating 1,910 new jobs. This new commitment adds to the company’s initial 2015…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: September 25, 2017

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of September 25 includes: Monday, September 25, 7:30 AM: Gov. McMaster participated in the Southern States Energy Board’s Gubernatorial Perspectives on…

BorgWarner Inc. Expanding Operations In Oconee County

BorgWarner Inc., a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The $71.9 million investment…

Thrace-LINQ Growing Its Dorchester County Operations

Thrace-LINQ, a global supplier of fabrics for the textile industry, is expanding its Dorchester County operations. The $9 million investment is expected to create at least 10 new jobs.   Thrace-…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: September 18, 2017

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of September 18 includes: Monday, September 18, 9:00 AM: Gov. McMaster spoke at SLED's Criminal Justice Information Services Unit Conference, Columbia…

Gov. Henry McMaster Lifts Evacuation Order for 8 Barrier Islands Previously Evacuated

In coordination with local officials, Governor Henry McMaster today announced that all evacuation orders have been lifted for residents of the 8 barrier islands previously evacuated, effective today…

Gov. Henry McMaster, State Officials Brief Public on Tropical Storm Irma's Impact to South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster today held a media briefing with state emergency response officials to provide an update on the potential impact of Hurricane Irma on South Carolina. Monday Team SC…

Gov. Henry McMaster, State Officials Hold Hurricane Irma Briefing, Give Evacutaion Update

Governor Henry McMaster today held a media briefing with state emergency response officials to provide an update on the potential impact of Hurricane Irma on South Carolina and the progress of…

Gov. Henry McMaster Orders Evacuations for Barrier Islands in Colleton, Beaufort and Jasper Counties

Governor Henry McMaster today ordered the evacuation of certain barrier islands in Beaufort, Colleton and Jasper Counties. Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Irma, residents on those islands…

Gov. Henry McMaster Asks South Carolinians to Prepare for Hurricane Irma

Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the…

Charter NEX Films Establishing New Richland County Manufacturing Operations

Charter NEX Films is locating new specialty film manufacturing operations in Richland County. The project is expected to bring $85 million of capital investment and lead to the creation of more than…

Isringhausen GmBH Launching Charleston County Manufacturing Operations

Isringhausen, a global leader in the development of seating systems for commercial vehicles, is launching new operations in Charleston County. Located in Ladson, the facility is projected to bring…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: September 5, 2017

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of September 5 includes: Tuesday, September 5, 6:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will address the Bob Jones University Public Policy Organization, Bob Jones…

Mission Solutions Group, Inc. Expanding Operations In Charleston County

Mission Solutions Group, a privately-held, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The firm is expected to invest $2.9 million and create 41 new…

Don Construction Products launching Lancaster County operations

Don Construction Products (DCP), a U.K.-based world leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced technology products for the construction industry, is launching its first U.S.…

South Carolina Sends Emergency Assistance Resources To Texas

Governor Henry McMaster announced today that South Carolina has received a request from Texas for emergency assistance following Hurricane Harvey and that the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: August 28, 2017

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of August 28 includes: Monday, August 28, 6:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will speak at Jeff Duncan’s 7th Annual Faith & Freedom BBQ Featuring Senator Joni…

Statement From Gov. Henry McMaster

Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on President Trump's executive order restoring the 1033 military surplus program: “The men and women in law enforcement put their lives…

Gov. Henry McMaster Orders That State Agencies Cease Payments To Medical Practices Affiliated With Abortion Clinics

By executive order, Governor McMaster has directed state agencies to cease providing state or local funds, whether via grant, contract, state-administered federal funds, or any other form, to any…

Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Expanding Existing Dorchester County Operations

Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, a provider of premium boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County operations. To grow its facility, the company is investing $3.5 million and creating 100 new…

Gov. Henry McMaster Announces 2017 S.C. Governor's Opioid Summit

As part of the state’s response to issues related to prescription opioids and heroin in South Carolina, the 2017 S.C. Governor’s Opioid Summit will be held September 6-7 at the Columbia…

bo parts GmbH Launching New Production Operations In Greenville County

bo parts GmbH, a tier one and tier two supplier to the automotive industry and part of the FRIMO Group, is launching new operations in Greenville County. The new development is projected to bring $4.…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: August 21, 2017

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of August 21 includes: Monday, August 21, 11:45 AM: Gov. McMaster will attend the Total Eclipse Day at the South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais Street…

Gov. Henry McMaster's Schedule: Monday, August 21, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster's schedule for Monday, August 21, 2017 includes the following: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Gov. McMaster will participate in the eclipse celebrations at the South Carolina…

Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Additional Employ SC Job Fair

Governor Henry McMaster will hold an additional Employ SC job fair in Winnsboro on Thursday, August 24. Employ SC is a rapid response coalition of public and private organizations that was created…

Safeplast NA Company Locating New Facility In Pickens County

Safeplast NA Company, a manufacturer and provider of hose protectors and hose binding products, is launching a new facility in Pickens County. The $4.3 million investment is projected to create 30…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: August 14, 2017

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of August 14 includes: Monday, August 14, 9:00 AM: Gov. McMaster attended and spoke at the kick-off EmploySC Job Fair, The Center for Advanced…

Trane Expanding Existing Richland County Operations

Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is expanding its existing Richland County operations. The business is projected to invest $96…

Gov. Henry McMaster To Participate In Employ SC Job Fair

Governor Henry McMaster will participate in the Employ SC job fair at the CATE Center in Chapin, S.C. Monday, August 14.  Employ SC is a rapid response coalition of public and private…

Bonafide Kayaks launching manufacturing operations in Greenville County

Bonafide Kayaks, a manufacturer and producer of fishing kayaks, is launching new manufacturing operations in Greenville County. The company is investing $2 million to create 76 new jobs over the next…

Fiber Industries LLC opening new operations in Darlington County

Fiber Industries LLC is preparing to open a new textile production operation in Darlington County. Expected to be operational in early 2018, this development is projected to bring more than $30…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: August 7, 2017

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of August 7 includes: Wednesday, August 9, 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will attend a solar power field inauguration, MTU America, 660 Bettis Academy…

UPDATE: Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Additional Employ SC Job Fair

Governor Henry McMaster today announced a second Employ SC job fair to serve South Carolinians affected by the suspension of the VC Summer nuclear reactor project. The first event will be held in…

Gov. Henry McMaster Announces “Employ SC” Rapid Response Coalition To Assist VC Summer Workers

Governor Henry McMaster today announced the creation of a dynamic, rapid response coalition of public and private organizations called “Employ SC” that will begin holding job fairs to assist those…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: July 31, 2017

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of June 31 includes: Wednesday, August 2, 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will speak to the Golden K Kiwanis Club of Columbia, The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle…

Ritrama Investing In Spartanburg County Facility Expansion

Ritrama is expanding its existing Spartanburg County manufacturing facility. The company is investing an additional $15 million to accommodate its continued growth, bringing Ritrama’s total…

Prysmian Group North America announces new Abbeville County expansion

Prysmian Group North America, a leading manufacturer of low, medium and extra-high voltage electrical cables, is once again expanding its existing operations in Abbeville County. The expansion will…

Rudolph Logistics Group Launching Development In Spartanburg County

Rudolph Logistics Group, an international logistics service provider, is launching a new warehousing operation in Spartanburg County. The Germany-based company is projected to bring more than $18…