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Gov. McMaster to Visit Darlington Raceway and McLeod Health’s Mass Vaccination Event

Wed, 03/03/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will visit Darlington Raceway and McLeod Health’s mass vaccination event Friday, March 5 at 3:00 PM.

Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on House Ways and Means Committee Advancing State Budget

Wed, 03/03/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the South Carolina House Ways and Means Committee advancing the state budget:

South Carolina to Move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on March 8, 2021

Tue, 03/02/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina will advance to Phase 1b o

King Machine expanding operations in Sumter County

Mon, 03/01/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – King Machine, a tire mold manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations in Sumter County.

22 Governors Oppose Biased Fund Allocation in Stimulus Package

Sat, 02/27/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C..

Gov. Henry McMaster to Lift ‘Last Call’ Order, Large Gatherings Approval Process

Fri, 02/26/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C.

Omatic Software expanding operations in Charleston County

Thu, 02/25/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. –

Gov. Henry McMaster to Visit Nephron Pharmaceuticals’ Vaccination Site

Tue, 02/23/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will visit Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Dominion Energy’s vaccination site tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24, at 11:00 AM.

Pall Corporation establishing operations in Spartanburg County

Mon, 02/22/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C.

U.S. Department of Education Awards South Carolina Nearly $40 Million for Emergency Education Funding

Fri, 02/19/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C.

Gov. Henry McMaster to Sign Fetal Heartbeat Bill Into Law

Thu, 02/18/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C.

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s Weekly Schedule, February 15, 2021

Thu, 02/18/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of February 15th will include the following:

Scentsy establishing operations in York County

Thu, 02/18/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scentsy, a scented product distributor, today announced plans to establish operations in York County.

TTI Floor Care North America establishing operations in Spartanburg County

Tue, 02/16/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – TTI Floor Care North America, a leading floor care company, has announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Sp

Generac Power Systems, Inc. establishing operations in Edgefield County

Wed, 02/10/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac), a leading global power and energy technology company serving the residential, com

NUPI Americas, Inc. expanding operations in Hampton County

Wed, 02/10/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – NUPI Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Nupi Industrie Italiane, S.p.A., today announced plans to expand operations in Ham

Gov. McMaster Removes State Accident Fund Director, Orders State Inspector General to Investigate Contract

Mon, 02/08/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C.

QuaLex Manufacturing, LLC expanding operations in Fairfield County

Thu, 02/04/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – QuaLex Manufacturing, LLC, a sheet metal fabrication company, today announced plans to expand operations in Fairfiel

Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on DHEC Director Confirmation

Thu, 02/04/2021

Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on DHEC Director Confirmation

Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Adjutant General Confirmation

Thu, 02/04/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the confirmation of Major General R.

United Community Bank names new corporate headquarters and expands in Greenville County

Wed, 02/03/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – United Community Bank, a retail and commercial banking service provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenvi

South Carolinians Aged 65 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Monday, February 8

Wed, 02/03/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C.

3D Systems expanding operations in York County

Tue, 02/02/2021

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Ray-Mont Logistics establishing operations in Charleston County

Fri, 01/29/2021

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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s Weekly Schedule, January 25, 2021

Mon, 01/25/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of January 25th will include the following:

Designer Construction Corporation establishing operations in Chesterfield County

Wed, 01/20/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C.

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s Weekly Schedule, January 18, 2021

Tue, 01/19/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of January 18th will include the following:

What They Are Saying...

Thu, 01/14/2021

On the Economy…

Governor Henry McMaster's 2021 State of the State Address

Wed, 01/13/2021

State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 13, 2021 The State House, Columbia, S.C.

South Carolinians Aged 70 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Jan. 13

Mon, 01/11/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that beginning Wednesday, Jan.

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s Weekly Schedule, January 11, 2020

Mon, 01/11/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of January 11th will include the following:

Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Executive Budget

Fri, 01/08/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced the FY 2021-2022 Executive Budget.

Governor McMaster Provides $19.9 Million in Education, Workforce Training Funding

Tue, 01/05/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $19.9 million education and workforce training investment in the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund.

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s Weekly Schedule, January 4, 2021

Tue, 01/05/2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of January 4th will include the following: