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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster
About the Governor:
Governor Henry Dargan McMaster, a longtime public servant of South Carolina, was born May 27, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina. He received a bachelor's degree in history from the University of South Carolina in 1969 and as an undergraduate was a member of Kappa Alpha Order and the South Carolina Student Legislature.
In 1973, he graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was on the editorial board of the South Carolina Law Review. Later that year, he was admitted to the Richland County Bar Association. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves, receiving an honorable discharge in 1975.
Upon graduation from law school, he was a legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond in Washington, D.C., and joined the law firm of Tompkins and McMaster in 1974. He was later admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Governor McMaster practiced law for over 40 years, as a federal and state prosecutor and in private practice in both state and federal courts.
Governor McMaster was the first U.S. attorney appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and his "Operation Jackpot" investigation into international drug smuggling resulted in more than 100 convictions.
In 1991, he was appointed to the state Commission on Higher Education and joined the Board of Directors of the nonprofit South Carolina Policy Council where he also served as chair. He chaired the state Republican Party from 1993 to 2002. He was elected attorney general of South Carolina in 2002 and reelected in 2006.
As attorney general, Governor McMaster made prosecution of criminal domestic violence a priority and led a crackdown on child internet predators. He extended the South Carolina grand jury's jurisdiction to environmental and gang crimes and broadened its authority to include securities crimes.
Following service on the South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors, he was elected lieutenant governor in 2014. As lieutenant governor, he led efforts to protect our state’s growing senior citizen population with social, economic, and health support services, which earned national recognition from AARP.
McMaster was sworn in as governor in January 2017 following then - Governor Nikki Haley’s appointment as United States Ambassador to the United Nations and was elected to a full term as governor in November 2018.
Governor McMaster has led a strong and vibrant South Carolina economy, announcing more than 59,000 new jobs and over $17.5 billion in new capital investment in the state. Under his leadership, the state has made transformative investments in the classroom by expanding full day four-year-old kindergarten, raising K-12 teacher pay, and placing a school resource officer in every school. Colleges and universities are becoming more accessible and affordable due to the governor’s tuition freeze and by his doubling of funding for needs-based financial aid for in-state students.The Governor's Family in front of a Christmas tree
He has cut taxes on our state’s small businesses by $317 million and has returned over $67 million dollars to the taxpayers. The governor has kept the commitment to our state’s military veterans, first responders, law enforcement, firefighters, and peace officers – through pay increases, retention bonuses, and exemptions on retirement income exemption. The governor’s limited, measured, and temporary COVID-19 actions – coupled with freezing all new state government spending during the pandemic – allowed South Carolina’s economy not only to survive, but to actually thrive and generate record surpluses.
Governor McMaster served on the Palmetto Health Foundation Board and is the recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, the state's highest civilian honor awarded to citizens of South Carolina for extraordinary lifetime service and achievements of national and statewide significance. He was previously named Public Servant of the Year by the Sierra Club and National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Humane Society of the United States.
Governor McMaster and his wife, Peggy, have two adult children and reside in Columbia.
Recent News
357 Brewers Establishing Operations in Horry County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – 357 Brewers, a craft brewery, on Nov 21st announced it is establishing operations in Horry County. The company’s $6.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs. Part of Vaugh and Spadaccini Hospitality Group, 357…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster Names Myra Reece as First Director of the S.C. Department of Environmental Services
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on Nov 20th, announced his appointment of Myra Reece as the first director of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES). Reece, who currently serves as the Interim Director of…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster and the First Family Announce the 58th Annual Governor's Carolighting
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the 58th Annual Governor's Carolighting at the South Carolina State House's North Steps on Sunday, November 24 at…
Read More »Milo’s Tea Company Expanding Spartanburg County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Milo’s Tea Company (Milo’s Tea), a leading beverage company, on Nov 19th, announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $53 million investment will create 80 new…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster Names Dr. Edward Simmer as First Director of the Department of Public Health
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on Nov 19th, announced his appointment of Dr. Edward Simmer as the first director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH). Dr. Simmer served as the director of the South Carolina…
Read More »Low Tide Brewing Expands Charleston County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Low Tide Brewing, a craft beer manufacturer, on Nov 14th, announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $22.2 million investment will create 33 new jobs. Founded on Johns Island in…
Read More »Nestle USA Expands Cherokee County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nestlé USA, a leading food and beverage company, on Nov 14th, announced it is expanding its Cherokee County operations. The company will invest $150 million in its Gaffney production facility. Nestlé USA…
Read More »Samaritan Biologics Expanding Greenville County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company, on Nov 13th, announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $5 million investment will create 85 new jobs. Founded in 2019, Samaritan…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster and More Than 40 State Agencies Announce the State’s Veterans’ Career Counseling Day and Virtual Career Fair
Columbia, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin), and the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) encourage all South Carolina Veterans looking to continue a career of…
Read More »Portland Bolt and Manufacturing Company Expands Edgefield County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Company (Portland Bolt), a fastener and bolt manufacturer, on Nov 12th, announced it is expanding its operations in Edgefield County. The company’s $4.3 million investment will create 21…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster Announces the Launch of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette on Nov 8th, announced the launch of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days, which will provide South Carolina's farming and forestry communities affected by…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Announce Launch of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette will be joined by state and federal officials to announce the launch of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days in South Carolina tomorrow, Friday, November 8, at…
Read More »Harbor Freight Tools Grows South Carolina Footprint With New Operation In Anderson County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Harbor Freight Tools, a leading retailer of tools and equipment on Nov 7th, announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Anderson County. The company’s $30 million investment will create…
Read More »OhmIQ, Inc. Expands Charleston County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – OhmIQ, Inc. (OhmIQ), a world leader in ohmic conduction technology development and licensing, on Nov 7th, announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $1.1 million investment will create 21…
Read More »Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency to Support Response Efforts to Flash Flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on Nov 7th, issued Executive Order 2024-33, declaring a State of Emergency to assist South Carolina's response to flooding in the eastern Midlands and portions of the Lowcountry. The executive order…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Names Eunice Medina as Next Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on Nov 6th, was joined by S.C. Senate President Thomas Alexander and S.C. Speaker of the House Murrell Smith to announce his appointment of Eunice Medina as the next director of the South Carolina…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Make Cabinet Agency Announcement
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a State House press conference with members of the General Assembly to make a cabinet agency announcement tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6, at 3:30 PM. WHO: Gov. McMaster, members of the…
Read More »AAC East, LLC Expands Marlboro County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – AAC East, LLC (AAC East), a producer of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), on Oct 30th, announced it is expanding its Marlboro County operations. The company’s $6 million investment will create 25 new jobs. AAC…
Read More »Bondex Expands Edgefield County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bondex, a leader in technical nonwoven manufacturing, today announced it is expanding its Edgefield County operations. The company’s $18.8 million investment will create 13 new jobs. Part of Andrew Industries…
Read More »Casting Cleaning Resources Expanding Greenwood County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Casting Cleaning Resources (CCR), a provider of casting cleaning services, on Oct 29th, announced it is expanding its Greenwood County operations. The company’s $5 million investment will create 42 new jobs while…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bill Establishing South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette on Oct 23rd, were joined by Ireland's Consul General Frank Groome, members of the General Assembly, and other state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S.…
Read More »BENTELER Expands Spartanburg County Operations
Columbia, S.C. – BENTELER Automotive Corporation (BENTELER), a leading global automotive supplier, on Oct 22nd, announced it is expanding its Spartanburg County operations. The $47.9 million investment will improve the company’s…
Read More »DSS Director Michael Leach to Step Down After More Than 5 Years of Service
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on Oct 22nd, announced that S.C. Department of Social Services Director (DSS) Michael Leach will step down from his position, effective January 2, 2025. Leach, who served as director for over five…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette will be joined by Ireland's Consul General Frank Groome, members of the General Assembly, and other state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 621, the…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Captain Robert Johnson Act to Ban Contraband Telecommunications Devices in Prisons
Columbia, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette were joined on Oct 22nd, by S.C. Department of Corrections (SCDC) Director Bryan Stirling, members of the General Assembly, and other state agency leaders for a…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette will be joined by S.C. Department of Corrections (SCDC) Director Bryan Stirling, members of the General Assembly, and other state agency leaders for a ceremonial…
Read More »Maxwood Furniture Expands Marion County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maxwood Furniture, a manufacturer and distributer of solid wood furniture, on Oct 17th, announced it is expanding its operations in Marion County. The company’s $6 million investment will create 43 new jobs. …
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Team South Carolina County Day in Greenwood
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette on Oct 17th, announced that state and federal officials and representatives from nonprofits will hold an additional Team South Carolina County Day in Greenwood…
Read More »LCI-Lineberger Construction, Inc. Expands Lancaster County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – LCI-Lineberger Construction, Inc. (LCI), a heavy highway and civil contractor, on Oct 15th, announced it is expanding its operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 30 new jobs. …
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Leads Coalition of Governors in Defense of Help Not Harm Laws
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on Oct 15th, was joined by nine other Republican governors in filing an amicus brief in United States v. Skrmetti supporting Tennessee's Help Not Harm Law that prohibits physicians from performing or…
Read More »Smithey Ironware Company Expands Charleston County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Smithey Ironware Company (Smithey), a cookware designer and manufacturer, on Oct 15th, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $3.1 million investment will create 16 new jobs. …
Read More »SBA Offers Assistance to S.C. Businesses and Residents Affected by Hurricane Helene
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Following Governor Henry McMaster's September 28 request for an expedited major disaster declaration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by Hurricane…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Three Additional Team South Carolina County Days
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette on Oct 10th, announced that state and federal officials and representatives from nonprofits will hold additional Team South Carolina County Days in Clinton on…
Read More »84 Lumber Grows South Carolina Footprint With New Operation In Clarendon County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – 84 Lumber, included on Forbes list of America’s largest private companies, on Oct 9th, announced it selects Clarendon County to establish the company’s second component plant in South Carolina. The $13.4 million…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Sends S.C. National Guard Support to Florida
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has authorized and directed the deployment of South Carolina National Guard Soldiers to Florida in response to Hurricane Milton. This comes in response to the state of Florida's request for emergency…
Read More »Birla Carbon Selects Orangeburg County For First South Carolina Operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Birla Carbon, a leading manufacturer and supplier of carbon solutions, on Oct 8th, announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $1 billion investment will create…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster, State Officials to Hold Media Briefing
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on the state's recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene on Monday, October 7 at 2:30 PM. WHO: Gov. Henry…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Three Team South Carolina County Days for the Upstate
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette announced on Oct 7th, that state and federal officials and representatives from nonprofits will hold Team South Carolina County Days in Clemson on Wednesday,…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster to Visit Edgefield County Emergency Management Agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will receive a briefing from Edgefield County Emergency Management officials on their recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, followed by a media availability today, Friday, October 4 at 3:00 PM. …
Read More »Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette to Visit Point of Distribution Sites
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette will visit Point of Distribution (PODs) sites in Aiken and Edgefield counties on, Friday, October 4, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM. PODs are part of South Carolina's Hurricane Helene recovery…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster's Federal Major Disaster Declaration Approved
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina's September 28 request for an Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to provide federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in response to…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster to Hold Media Briefings in Aiken, Greenville
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will conduct aerial damage assessments followed by media briefings in Aiken, S.C., and Greenville, S.C., to discuss the state's response to Hurricane Helene today, Sunday, September 29, starting at 2:30…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Helene
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today requested an Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to assist state and local response efforts to Hurricane Helene. The Presidential Disaster Declaration, if approved, would provide…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster, State Officials to Hold Briefing on Tropical Storm Helene
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on the state's response to Tropical Storm Helene today, Friday, September 27 at 2:00 PM. WHO: Gov. Henry…
Read More »Google Grows South Carolina Footprint with New Dorchester County Operations, Expansion in Berkeley County
Combined investment of $3.3 billion will create hundreds of new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. - Google September 26, 2024 announced plans to grow its South Carolina footprint by establishing two new data center campuses in Dorchester County and expanding…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin taking…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order to Create WaterSC Working Group
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-22, establishing the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group (WaterSC). WaterSC will work across state agencies and with key stakeholders to develop a state water plan that…
Read More »Smartpress Selects Spartanburg County to Establish First South Carolina Operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Smartpress, a commercial online printing company, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $9.6 million investment will create 150 new jobs. …
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster To Announce Statewide Water Resources Initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by S.C. Department of Environmental Services Interim Director Myra Reece and other state leaders to make an announcement regarding a new initiative for the long-term management of the…
Read More »SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Following Governor Henry McMaster's September 16 request, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on Sep 19th, that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby from the incident…
Read More »Keurig Dr Pepper Continues Growing Spartanburg County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), a leading producer of hot and cold beverages, on Sep 17th, announced the continued growth of its state-of-the-art, single serve coffee roasting and manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County. The…
Read More »SCDHHS Director Robert Kerr to Retire After More Than 3 Years of Service
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on Sep 16th, announced that South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) Director Robert M. Kerr will retire from his position, effective November 1, 2024. Kerr, who served as…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Makes Two Disaster Declaration Requests Following Tropical Storm Debby
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on Sep 16th, requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration for eligible counties as a result of Tropical Storm Debby, which made…
Read More »Asset Technology Group, Inc. Expanding And Relocating Headquarters To Florence County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Asset Technology Group, Inc. (ATG), an information technology (IT) services provider on Sep 12th, announced it is expanding and relocating its headquarters to Florence County. The company’s $6.2 million investment will…
Read More »Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the S.C. Supreme Court's Ruling on the Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on Sep 11th, released the following statement in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling on the South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act: "The Supreme Court's decision may…
Read More »ARKU Inc. Selects Spartanburg County To Establish First South Carolina Operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – ARKU Inc. (ARKU), a leader in sheet metal leveling and deburring, on Sep 10th, announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The multimillion-dollar investment will…
Read More »Unified Resources In Display Selects Jasper County To Establish First South Carolina Operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Unified Resources in Display (Unified Resources), an innovative retail and merchandising agency on Sep 10th, announced it selects Jasper County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The…
Read More »East Coast Warehouse and Distribution Selects Charleston County to Establish First South Carolina Operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – East Coast Warehouse & Distribution, a leading temperature-controlled logistics provider, on Sep 6th, announced it selects Charleston County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $14.5…
Read More »J&P Park, Inc. Expands Greenwood County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – J&P Park, Inc. (J&P Park), a portfolio of brands providing consumers with innovative and high-quality gardening and hobby-based products, announced on Sep 5th, that it is expanding its Greenwood County operations with…
Read More »Meta Selects Aiken County for First South Carolina Data Center
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Meta on Aug 29th, announced it is establishing the company’s first South Carolina operation with a new data center in Aiken County. The $800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs. Meta's data centers…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette will be joined by members of the General Assembly and other state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 5042, the Robert Smalls Monument bill on, Thursday,…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit Bill into Law
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on Aug 21st, was joined by members of the General Assembly and local business leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 1021, which extends the Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit through 2035 and…
Read More »Eveon Containers expands North American Operations with a New Headquarters in Charleston County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eveon Containers (Eveon), a global online provider of used shipping containers, On Aug 20th, announced the expansion of its North American operations to include a new headquarters in Charleston County. The company’s…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by members of the General Assembly, local business owners, and other local leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 1021, the Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit bill, tomorrow, Wednesday,…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Ceremonially Signs Human Trafficking Victim Protection Bill Into Law
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette on Aug 15th, were joined by Attorney General Alan Wilson, Congresswoman Nancy Mace, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 142,…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette will be joined by Attorney General Alan Wilson, Congresswoman Nancy Mace, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 142, a…
Read More »US Brick Expands Richland County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – US Brick, a closely held manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick, on Aug 13th, announced it is expanding its Richland County operations. The company’s $5.5 million investment will create 33…
Read More »Gov. McMaster, State Officials to Hold Briefing on Tropical Storm Debby
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a fourth media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on the state's response to Tropical Storm Debby today, Thursday, August 8, at 2:00 PM. WHO: Gov. Henry…
Read More »Update on Team South Carolina's Response to Tropical Storm Debby
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina's state agencies and local partners continue to respond to Tropical Storm Debby as it gradually leaves our state, tracking northeast. "We have entered the third and final act of Tropical Storm Debby, and even…
Read More »Team South Carolina Continues to Respond to Tropical Storm Debby
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina's state agencies and local partners continue to respond to Tropical Storm Debby. As of 2 p.m. today, the storm, located 50 miles southeast of Charleston, is expected to continue to bring significant rainfall,…
Read More »Team South Carolina Responds to Tropical Storm Debby
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Team South Carolina continues to respond to Tropical Storm Debby's ongoing impacts on the state. The State Emergency Operations Center is fully operational and staffed by emergency personnel from multiple state agencies and…
Read More »Gov. McMaster, State Officials to Hold Briefing on Tropical Storm Debby
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on Tropical Storm Debby's impact on South Carolina today, Monday, August 5, at 5:00 PM. WHO: Gov. Henry…
Read More »Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on Aug 4th, issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Debby, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and to…
Read More »Gov. McMaster Authorizes National Guard, Emergency Assistance Resources to Florida
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Following Florida's request for emergency assistance in preparation for anticipated Tropical Storm Debby, Governor Henry McMaster today signed Executive Order 2024-15, placing the South Carolina National Guard on state duty in…
Read More »Carbotech Group Selects Spartanburg County to Establish First South Carolina Operation
Columbia, S.C. – Carbotech Group (Carbotech), an equipment manufacturer for the sawmill industry, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $3.4 million investment will…
Read More »Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. Supreme Court Upholding South Carolina’s Methods of Execution
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on July 31st, released the following statement in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling in Owens v. Stirling, upholding South Carolina's methods of execution: “The Supreme Court…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster Appoints Oconee County Treasurer
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2024-12 appointing Gena Acree as Oconee County Treasurer following the retirement of current Treasurer Gregorie W. Nowell, effective July 26, 2024. Acree, a resident of…
Read More »Halton MEI USA, Inc. Selects Anderson County for First South Carolina Operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Halton MEI USA, Inc. (Halton), a leader in indoor climate technology, on July 23rd, announced it selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation – a manufacturing facility. The…
Read More »Fenecon Establishing First North American Operation with Headquarters and Manufacturing in Greenville County
$3 million investment will create 68 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC - Fenecon, a provider of energy storage systems, today announced it is establishing its first North American operation with headquarters and manufacturing in Greenville County. The…
Read More »Gov. McMaster, Sen. Graham, Rep. Clyburn Announce SCDOT Awarded $175 Million to Replace Bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion
COLUMBIA, SC - Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by the Federal Highway Administration to…
Read More »Palmetto Corporation Growing South Carolina Footprint with New Operation in Fairfield County
$15.7 million investment will create 79 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC - Palmetto Corporation, a site development and construction company, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Fairfield County. The…
Read More »MP Husky expanding Greenville County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – MP Husky, a manufacturer of cable support and power distribution systems, today announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations. The company’s $11.1 million investment will create 35 new jobs. A subsidiary…
Read More »Portside Technology expands Charleston County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Portside Technology, an information technology (IT) services company, today announced it is expanding its Charleston County operations. The company’s continued local investments, partnered with its historical and…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes for FY 2024-2025 State Budget
COLUMBIA, SC - Governor Henry McMaster today announced line item vetoes for the FY 2024-2025 state budget at a Statehouse news conference. The budget includes a historic 292 proposals from the governor's executive budget – an increase of more…
Read More »SC NEXUS One of 12 Tech Hubs to Receive Millions in Federal Funding
COLUMBIA, SC - The SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) today received $45 million in implementation grant funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) Tech Hubs program, which is…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster's Working Group Builds Foundation for Independent Forensic Accounting Review of State Funds
COLUMBIA, SC - The working group charged by Governor Henry McMaster this spring to look into questions surrounding the existence of $1.8 billion in state funds has prepared the documentation and information necessary for a state budget-funded…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Issue Budget Vetoes
COLUMBIA, SC - Governor Henry McMaster will discuss his state budget vetoes during a State House press conference tomorrow, Wednesday, July 3 at 11:00 AM. WHO: Gov. McMaster WHAT: Press conference regarding state budget vetoes WHEN: Tomorrow,…
Read More »SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Following Governor Henry McMaster's June 21 request, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by the June 10 severe weather are eligible to apply for…
Read More »Schneider Electric Expanding Manufacturing Employee Base in Oconee, Richland Counties
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, on June 25th, announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The company’s combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new…
Read More »ElringKlinger Group Selects Pickens County to Establish First South Carolina Operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – ElringKlinger Group (ElringKlinger), an automotive supplier, on June 24th, announced it selects Pickens County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $40.3 million investment will create 115 new…
Read More »Sandvik Coromant Expanding Oconee County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sandvik Coromant, a tooling solutions supplier, on June 19th, announced it is expanding operations in Oconee County. The $29.4 million investment will improve the company’s Westminster production facility. Part of…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Hold 2024 Governor's Hurricane Tabletop Exercise
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, county emergency managers, and various state agencies for the annual Governor's Hurricane Tabletop Exercise to test and practice…
Read More »SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Following Governor Henry McMaster's May 24 request the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on June 3rd, that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by the April 20 severe weather are eligible to…
Read More »Expandable, LLC Selects Greenville County To Establish First North American Operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Expandable, LLC (Expandable), a supplier of expandable, movable spaces, on May 29th, announced it selected Greenville County to establish the company’s first North American operation. The $3 million investment will…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster Signs Two Landmark Child Safety Bills Into Law
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette on May 29th, were joined by members of the General Assembly and other community leaders to ceremonially sign two child safety bills into law: H. 4624, the Help…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster Signs Bill Defining Antisemitism Into Law
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on May 23rd, was joined by state and national Jewish community leaders and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 4042, Defining Antisemitism. The bill adds the…
Read More »Clarios Expanding Oconee County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Clarios, a global leader in advanced battery solutions, on May 23rd, announced it is expanding operations in Oconee County. The company will invest approximately $16 million and create 12 new jobs. Based in Glendale,…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster, Other Republican Governors Oppose Proposals Granting World Health Organization Unprecedented Power Over U.S.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on May 22nd, joined 23 other Republican governors in writing a letter to President Biden to state their united opposition to two proposals currently under negotiation that would grant the World Health…
Read More »Allegiance Flag Supply Expands Charleston County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Allegiance Flag Supply, a producer of American flags, on May 22nd, announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $6.3 million investment will create 84 new jobs. Founded in Charleston in…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by Jewish community leaders and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 4042, Defining Antisemitism, tomorrow, Thursday, May 23 at 1:00 PM. WHO: Governor…
Read More »MRCOOL Establishing Franchise Operations in McCormick County
$3.1 million investment will create 17 new jobs over the next 5 years COLUMBIA, S.C. – MRCOOL, a leading provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment, on May 16th, announced a franchise operation in…
Read More »Southern Wall Products, Inc. Selects Anderson County to Establish the Company’s First South Carolina Operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southern Wall Products, Inc. (Southern Wall Products), a manufacturer of drywall finishing products, on May 13th, announced it selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $23…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Press Conference to Discuss the End of the Legislative Session
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a State House press conference to discuss the end of the legislative session on Monday, May 13 at 2:00 PM. WHO: Governor Henry McMaster WHAT: Press conference to discuss the end of the…
Read More »Columbia Vehicle Group Selects Aiken County To Establish First South Carolina Operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Columbia Vehicle Group (Columbia), an electric vehicle manufacturer, on May 7th, announced it selects Aiken County for the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s $12.2 million investment will…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster, Emergency Management Officials to Hold Hurricane Season Preparation Media Briefing
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state and local emergency management officials at the Charleston International Airport on Thursday, May 9 at 11:00 AM to discuss hurricane evacuation zone updates and…
Read More »TTS Studios Expands Charleston County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – TTS Studios, a custom fabrication company on May 7th, announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $845,000 investment will create 14 new jobs. Established in 2016, TTS Studios supports…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster Requests Disaster Declaration Following April 20 York County Storms
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster on May 7th, requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to assist state and local recovery efforts following the dangerous storm system that moved through South Carolina on April 20, 2024. The storm…
Read More »Tradd Advisory Company Expands Operations in Charleston County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tradd Advisory Company (Tradd), a freight transportation services provider, on April 25th, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $88,800 investment will create 100 new jobs in the…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3951, the Working Agricultural Lands…
Read More »Master Steel, LLC Expanding Jasper County Operations
Columbia, S.C. – Master Steel, LLC (Master Steel), a structural steel fabrication and erection company, on April 18th, announced it is expanding its operations in Jasper County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 14 new…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster, Fellow Republican Governors Issue Joint Statement in Opposition to United Auto Workers Unionization Campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and fellow Southern Republican governors on April 16th, issued the following joint statement in opposition to the United Auto Workers unionization campaign: “We the Governors of Alabama,…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster Has Minor Knee Surgery
Columbia, SC - Governor Henry McMaster underwent a minor outpatient orthopedic knee surgery Thursday morning to address a slight meniscus tear he suffered in 2022 while playing tennis with First Lady Peggy McMaster. The elective surgery began at…
Read More »Delta Children's Products Selects Orangeburg County to Establish the Company’s First South Carolina Operations
Columbia, SC - Delta Children’s Products (Delta Children), a children’s furniture manufacturer, today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operations. The company’s $33.1 million investment…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Appoints Colleton County Clerk of Court
Columbia, SC - Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-07 appointing Patricia C. Grant as Colleton County Clerk of Court following the resignation of former Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill. Grant, a resident of Walterboro, S.C.,…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Appointment to State Election Commission
Columbia, SC - Governor Henry McMaster today appointed retired federal appellate judge Dennis W. Shedd of Irmo, as chairman of the South Carolina State Election Commission. The appointment is effective immediately and will fill the vacancy of former…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, May 8, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of May 8 will include the following: Monday, May 8 at 11:00 AM: Gov. McMaster and First Lady Peggy…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Schedule: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette's schedules for Wednesday, May 3, include the following: Wednesday, May 3 at 10:00 AM: Lt. Gov. Evette will deliver the commencement address at Lander…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, May 1, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of May 1 will include the following: Monday, May 1 at 5:00 PM: Lt. Gov. Evette will attend the South…
Read More »Defense Engineering Services expanding Charleston County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Defense Engineering Services (DES), a governmental engineering company, today announced plans to expand its Charleston County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment will create 45 new jobs. Founded in 2013,…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Schedule: Monday, April 24, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette's schedule for Monday, April 24 includes the following: Monday, April 24 at 1:00 PM: Gov. McMaster and Lt. Governor Evette will participate in the…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, April 24, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of April 24 will include the following: Monday, April 24 at 1:00 PM: Gov. McMaster and Lt. Gov. Evette…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Cabinet Meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a cabinet meeting on Monday, April 24 at 1:00 PM. WHO: Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, Governor's Cabinet WHAT: Cabinet meeting WHEN: Monday, April 24 at…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Schedule: Saturday, April 22, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette's schedule for Saturday, April 22 includes the following: Saturday, April 22 at 3:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will speak at the Camden Battlefield Burial Honors…
Read More »BorgWarner Inc. expanding Oconee County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner), a global leader in mobility solutions, today announced plans to expand its facility in Oconee County. The company’s $42.7 million investment will create 122 new jobs. Headquartered in…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster Urges Court to Reject Union Boycott of Leatherman Terminal
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has filed an amicus brief in S.C. State Ports Authority v. National Labor Relations Board, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to end the International Longshoremen's Association's…
Read More »Scout Boats expanding Dorchester County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scout Boats, a leading luxury boat manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its Dorchester County operations with a new, $10 million investment. The investment will expand and renovate the company’s corporate…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Schedule: Thursday, April 13, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for Thursday April 13 will include the following: Thursday, April 13: Gov. McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster will…
Read More »Blanchard Machinery Company expanding South Carolina footprint with new operations in Calhoun County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Blanchard Machinery Company (Blanchard), a leading construction equipment supplier, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint with new operations in Calhoun County. The company’s $46 million investment…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Investigation into Clarendon County School District
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today requested that the State Inspector General (SIG) investigate allegations of potential financial irregularities in the Clarendon County School District. The governor made the request in a letter to…
Read More »Neal Brothers Charleston, Inc. expanding Charleston County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Neal Brothers Charleston, Inc. (Neal Brothers), a global logistics leader, today announced plans to expand its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $9.48 million investment will create 10 new jobs in the…
Read More »Innovative Poultry Products expanding operations in Bamberg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Innovative Poultry Products, LLC (Innovative Poultry Products), a manufacturer of poultry farming equipment, today announced plans to expand its operations in Bamberg County. The company’s $2.86 million investment will…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, April 3, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of April 3 will include the following: Monday, April 3 at 2:00 PM: Gov. McMaster joined the South…
Read More »Led by Gov. Henry McMaster, 23 Republican Governors Release Statement in Support of Lower Energy Costs Act
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, 23 Republican governors led by Governor Henry McMaster released the following joint statement in support of the H.R. 1, the ‘Lower Energy Costs Act’ – a comprehensive measure passed by the U.S. House…
Read More »Interloop expanding Charleston County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Interloop, an innovative software company, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Charleston County. The company’s $100,000 investment will create 32 new jobs over the next five years. Interloop…
Read More »ICYMI: Gov. Noem Sends Four VETOES to Legislature
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Noem VETOED four bills that will require legislative action on VETO Day: SB 108, SB 129, HB 1193, and HB 1209. VETO Day will take place on March 27. SB 108 would enable underage South Dakotans to consume alcohol as…
Read More »Giving Back - Permanently
Every time I travel our state, the best part of my day is just meeting people. I run into old friends at Culver’s or HyVee all the time. They usually introduce me to whoever they’re with, whether it’s family or friends. And that…
Read More »Time Bicycles establishing first South Carolina operations in Spartanburg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – TIME Bicycles (TIME), a leading carbon fiber bicycle manufacturer, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Spartanburg County to build the nation’s largest carbon fiber bicycle factory.…
Read More »Gov. Noem Signs Pregnancy Expenses Bill into Law
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed SB 75 into law. This legislation provides for all pregnancy expenses to be covered by both parents. “South Dakota will continue to strengthen families and promote life,” said Governor…
Read More »Gov. Noem VETOES Classifying Marijuana as Hemp
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1209, which would increase the amount of THC allowed in industrial hemp to 5%, classifying marijuana as hemp. You can find Governor Noem’s VETO letter here. “Federally,…
Read More »Gov. Noem Signs Bills into Law - March 23, 2023
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed 13 bills into law: SB 1 – Modifies debilitating medical conditions for cannabis use; SB 35 – Makes an appropriation to expand laboratory space at the Sanford Underground Research…
Read More »Cirba Solutions establishing South Carolina operations in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cirba Solutions, a comprehensive battery management and materials company, today announced plans to build its newest state-of-the-art, flagship operations in Richland County. This integrated lithium-ion battery materials…
Read More »Albemarle Corporation selects Chester County for South Carolina operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Albemarle Corporation (Albemarle), a global leader in transforming essential resources such as lithium and bromine into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced plans to establish…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster's Schedule: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster's schedule for Wednesday, March 22, includes the following: Wednesday, March 22 at 7:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will attend the 61st Annual South Carolina Prayer Breakfast, Columbia Metropolitan Convention…
Read More »Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. expanding Lexington County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. (CEEUS), a consumer-owned electric materials supplier, today announced plans to expand operations in Lexington County. The company’s approximately $52 million investment…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster, Scout Motors to Host Bill and Project Agreement Signings
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by Scout Motors, and members of the General Assembly for a bill signing of H. 3604, the Scout Motors bill, followed by a signing of the project development agreement, Monday, March 20,…
Read More »Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. Department of Veterans' Affairs Secretary Confirmation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the confirmation of Major General (Retired) Todd B. McCaffrey as the next Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs (SCDVA): "Secretary…
Read More »Patten Seed Company relocating corporate headquarters to Charleston County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Patten Seed Company, one of the largest turfgrass producers in the Southeast, today announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Charleston County. The company’s $2.2 million investment will create 40 new…
Read More »Southern Glazer's Wine And Spirits of South Carolina relocating operations with new distribution facility in Lexington County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of South Carolina (Southern Glazer’s), a leading wine and spirits distribution company, today announced plans to relocate operations to Lexington County. The company is…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster Names Shrivastava-Patel as Chair of DHEC Board
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Seema Shrivastava-Patel to be the next chair of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control (Board). Shirvastava-Patel has served on the Board since 2018 and has been…
Read More »Mattress Warehouse establishing new distribution center in Lexington County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mattress Warehouse, a leading mattress company, today announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Lexington County. The company will create 108 new jobs. Mattress Warehouse is an American retailer that sells…
Read More »Tin Thanh Group Americas establishing first U.S. operations in Allendale County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tin Thanh Group Americas, a tire manufacturer, today announced plans to establish its first United States operations which will be in Allendale County. The company’s $68 million investment will create 1,031 new jobs. …
Read More »Hounen Solar establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Orangeburg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Hounen Solar (Hounen), a global solar panel manufacturer, today announced plans to establish its first United States manufacturing operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $33 million investment will create 200 new…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Nominates the Next Executive Director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today nominated William H. Floyd to be the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW). Previously the agency's chief of staff, Floyd has served as acting…
Read More »Carter Lumber expanding South Carolina footprint with Florence County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carter Lumber, a leading building materials supplier, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint with new operations in Florence County. The company’s $26 million investment will create 80 new jobs.…
Read More »Summit Paper Tube, Inc. establishing first South Carolina operations in Williamsburg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Summit Paper Tube, Inc. (Summit Paper Tube), a paper tube manufacturer, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Williamsburg County. The company’s $1.68 million investment will create 19…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster to Make Cabinet Agency Announcement
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a State House news conference to make a cabinet agency announcement tomorrow, Thursday, March 9 at 10:30 AM. WHO: Gov. McMaster WHAT: Cabinet agency announcement WHEN: Tomorrow,…
Read More »Scout Motors selects South Carolina for production site; plans to create 4,000 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout”) is establishing its first manufacturing plant in Blythewood, which is near Columbia, South Carolina. At the Richland County site, the company will build all-electric, next-generation…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Schedule: Thursday, March 2, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette's schedule for Thursday, March 2, includes the following: Thursday, March 2 at 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will attend a ribbon cutting for Darnall W. and Susan…
Read More »IKO establishing South Carolina operations in Chester County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – IKO, a leading, global manufacturer of roofing products, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Chester County. The company’s $363 million investment will create 180 new jobs.…
Read More »Erchonia Corp. relocating corporate headquarters to Greenville County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Erchonia Corp. (Erchonia), a global, laser technology manufacturer, today announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Greenville County. The company’s $6.7 million investment will create 51 new jobs.…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s Weekly Schedule, February 21, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of February 21 will include the following: Tuesday, February 21 at 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster and…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster, Congressman Jim Clyburn, State Officials to Provide Update on State's Efforts to Expand Broadband Access
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Congressman Jim Clyburn will be joined by state officials from the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) and S.C. Department of Administration (Admin) for a statehouse news conference to…
Read More »South Carolina leads the nation as top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and the South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports) today announced that the state's 2022 export sales totaled $31.5 billion, up 6% over 2021, according to…
Read More »PDM US expanding operations, establishing world headquarters in York County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – PDM US, a manufacturer of pre-insulated copper pipes, today announced plans to expand operations and establish its world headquarters in York County. The company’s $18.5 million investment will create 25 new jobs. PDM…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Nominates Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Todd McCaffrey to be the Next Secretary of S.C. Department of Veteran Affairs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Major General (Retired) Todd B. McCaffrey to serve as the next Secretary of the S.C. Department of Veterans' Affairs. McCaffery served in the U.S. Army for over 34 years including as the…
Read More »Pallidus relocating corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations to York County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pallidus, an innovative silicon carbide (SiC) wafer semiconductor manufacturer, today announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations to York County. The company’s $443 million…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, February 6, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of February 6 will include the following: Tuesday, February 7 at 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will hold a news…
Read More »GE Appliances expanding South Carolina operations with planned distribution center in Greenville County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina operations with a distribution center in Greenville County. The $50 million investment is projected to create 45 new jobs over the next…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, January 30, 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of January 30 will include the following: Tuesday, January 31 at 9:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will oversee a…
Read More »2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address challenges and opportunities. But first, as in…
Read More »Milo's Tea Company Establishing Its First South Carolina Operations In Spartanburg County
Milo's Tea Company establishing its first South Carolina operations in Spartanburg County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Milo's Tea Company (Milo’s), a leading beverage company, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina…
Read More »Governor Henry McMaster to Deliver 2023 State of the State Address
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will deliver his 2023 State of the State address at the State House on Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 PM. The governor's speech will be streamed live on SCETV's website at scetv.org. WHO: Gov. Henry…
Read More »Yanfeng expanding operations in Laurens County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, today announced the expansion of its operations in Laurens County. The company’s investment of $49.6 million will create approximately 58 new jobs over the next five years.…
Read More »The Upcycle Company Establishing operations in Lee County
The Upcycle Company Establishing operations in Lee County COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Upcycle Company, a leading provider of services to upcycle fats, oils, proteins and nutrient-dense fertilizer from food processing plant waste, today announced…
Read More »Engineered Foam Packaging Establishing Operations In Lee County
Engineered Foam Packaging Establishing Operations In Lee County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Engineered Foam Packaging (EFP), a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., today announced plans to establish operations in Lee County. The…
Read More »Inaugural Address As Prepared for Delivery
Inaugural Address As Prepared for Delivery GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER: Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to welcome you to your magnificent State House on another beautiful South Carolina day. Your presence expresses your confidence in our bright…
Read More »FlexCold Establishing Cold Storage Operations In Dorchester County
FlexCold Establishing Cold Storage Operations In Dorchester County COLUMBIA, S.C. – FlexCold, a leading cold storage warehousing and logistics company, today announced plans to establish operations in Dorchester County. The company’s…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Announces FY 2023-2024 Executive Budget
Gov. Henry McMaster Announces FY 2023-2024 Executive Budget COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced his Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Executive Budget. As it has in past years the governor's budget prioritizes fiscal…
Read More »South Carolina Releases Record-Breaking Industry Recruitment In 2022
South Carolina Releases Record-Breaking Industry Recruitment In 2022 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today released its 2022 industry recruitment results which reflect historic economic activity. From January to…
Read More »DAODAS Director Sara Goldsby, Gov. Henry McMaster Announce S.C. Center of Excellence in Addiction
DAODAS Director Sara Goldsby, Gov. Henry McMaster Announce S.C. Center of Excellence in Addiction COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the evolving addiction crisis that is impacting communities throughout South Carolina, South Carolina…
Read More »Highland Baking Company Expanding Spartanburg County Operations
Highland Baking Company Expanding Spartanburg County Operations COLUMBIA, S.C. – Highland Baking Company, a wholesale bread baking company, today announced plans to expand its existing facility in Spartanburg County. The company’s…
Read More »Orion Performance Compounds, Inc. Establishing Operations In Kershaw County
Orion Performance Compounds, Inc. Establishing Operations In Kershaw County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Orion Performance Compounds, Inc. today announced plans to establish operations in Kershaw County. The company’s $13 million investment will…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster, SCDPPPS to Introduce Electronics Detection K-9
Gov. Henry McMaster, SCDPPPS to Introduce Electronics Detection K-9 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) will announce the acquisition of the nation's…
Read More »Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC Expanding Operations In Horry County
Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC Expanding Operations In Horry County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC (PBV), a leading bottle manufacturer, distributor and seller for Pepsi-Cola products, today announced plans to expand…
Read More »Dennis Eagle, Inc. Expanding Operations in Dorchester County
Dennis Eagle, Inc. Expanding Operations in Dorchester County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dennis Eagle, Inc., a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based manufacturer Dennis Eagle Ltd., today announced plans to expand operations in Dorchester County. The…
Read More »Redwood Materials Establishing Operations In Berkeley County With Largest Economic Development Announcement In State History
Redwood Materials Establishing Operations In Berkeley County With Largest Economic Development Announcement In State History COLUMBIA, S.C. – Redwood Materials, a producer of anode and cathode battery components for electric vehicles,…
Read More »Element Designs Relocating Headquarters And Manufacturing Operations To York County
Element Designs Relocating Headquarters And Manufacturing Operations To York County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Element Designs, one of the leading North American manufacturers of custom aluminum frame glass cabinet doors, today announced plans to…
Read More »Striped Pig Distillery, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
Striped Pig Distillery, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Striped Pig Distillery, LLC (Striped Pig Distillery), a woman-owned and family-operated distillery, today announced plans to expand operations in…
Read More »Boise Cascade Company Expanding South Carolina Footprint With New Colleton County Operations
Boise Cascade Company Expanding South Carolina Footprint With New Colleton County Operations COLUMBIA, S.C. – Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade), a leading manufacturer and distributor for building materials, today announced plans to…
Read More »Kontrolmatik Technologies Establishing Operations in Colleton County
Kontrolmatik Technologies Establishing Operations in Colleton County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kontrolmatik Technologies, via its subsidiary Pomega Energy Storage Technologies, today announced plans to build a 3 gigawatt-hour (GWh) capacity…
Read More »Milliken and Company Expanding Operations in Cherokee County
Milliken and Company expanding operations in Cherokee County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Milliken & Company (Milliken), a diversified global textile manufacturer with more than 70 locations worldwide, today announced plans to expand operations in…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster, DEW Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce Ellzey's Upcoming Retirement
Gov. Henry McMaster, DEW Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce Ellzey's Upcoming Retirement COLUMBIA, S.C. – At a statehouse news conference this afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster announced the upcoming retirement of S.C. Department of…
Read More »The Ritedose Corporation Expanding Operations In Richland County
The Ritedose Corporation Expanding Operations In Richland County COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Ritedose Corporation, a locally owned and operated pharmaceutical manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster to Make Cabinet Agency Announcement
Gov. Henry McMaster to Make Cabinet Agency Announcement COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a State House news conference to make a cabinet agency announcement today, Thursday, December 8 at 2:30 PM. WHO: Gov. McMaster …
Read More »Palmetto Millworks Of The Carolinas, Llc Expanding Operations In Richland County
Palmetto Millworks Of The Carolinas, Llc Expanding Operations In Richland County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Palmetto Millworks of the Carolinas, LLC, a locally owned and operated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) column manufacturer, today announced plans to…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Signs MOU with United Kingdom to Bolster Economic Development
Gov. Henry McMaster Signs MOU with United Kingdom to Bolster Economic Development COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today joined United Kingdom Trade Minister Greg Hands to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between South…
Read More »STIWA US, Inc. To Expand And Relocate New North American Headquarters In York County
STIWA US, Inc. To Expand And Relocate New North American Headquarters In York County COLUMBIA, S.C. – STIWA US, Inc., a company of the STIWA Group, today announced plans to expand and relocate its new North American headquarters in York…
Read More »Flybar, Inc. Establishing Distribution Operations In Greenwood County
Flybar, Inc. Establishing Distribution Operations In Greenwood County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Flybar, Inc., a premier sporting toy company, today announced plans to establish distribution operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $8…
Read More »Essential Cabinetry Group Expanding Operations in Greenville County
Essential Cabinetry Group Expanding Operations in Greenville County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Essential Cabinetry Group, a leading cabinetry company, today announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $4.75…
Read More »Envision AESC to Establish Florence County Electric Vehicle Battery Gigafactory
Envision AESC to Establish Florence County Electric Vehicle Battery Gigafactory COLUMBIA, S.C. – Envision AESC, a world-leading Japanese electric vehicle battery technology company, along with Governor Henry McMaster, announced today it…
Read More »Gov. Henry McMaster Blocks 'TikTok' on State Government Devices
Gov. Henry McMaster Blocks 'TikTok' on State Government Devices COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today took action to block access to the social media platform TikTok from all state government electronic devices managed by the…
Read More »Metal Trades, Inc. Expanding Operations In Charleston County
Metal Trades, Inc. Expanding Operations In Charleston County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Metal Trades, Inc., a family-owned steel and metal manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $14.4…
Read More »KION North America Expanding Operations in Dorchester County
KION North America expanding operations in Dorchester County COLUMBIA, S.C. – KION North America, a member of the KION Group, today announced plans to expand operations in Dorchester County. The company’s estimated $40 million…
Read More »Carolina Refractories, Inc. Expanding Operations in Horry County
Carolina Refractories, Inc. Expanding Operations in Horry County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carolina Refractories, Inc., a manufacturer of monolithic refractories, today announced plans to expand its operations in Horry County. The company’s…
Read More »ZELTWANGER LP Expanding Operations in Charleston County
ZELTWANGER LP Expanding Operations in Charleston County COLUMBIA, S.C. – ZELTWANGER LP, an innovative machine technology company, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $12.5 million…
Read More »Shed Windows and More, Inc. Expanding Operations in Horry County
Shed Windows and More, Inc. Expanding Operations in Horry County COLUMBIA, S.C. –Shed Windows and More, Inc., a window and building materials manufacturer and distributor, today announced plans to expand operations in Horry County. The…
Read More »FEMA Aid Now Available for Hurricane Ian
FEMA Aid Now Available for Hurricane Ian COLUMBIA, S.C. – At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the President has declared a disaster exists in South Carolina as a result of Hurricane Ian. Residents who suffered damage in Charleston,…
Read More »Chick-Fil-A Supply Establishing Distribution Center In Lexington County
Chick-Fil-A Supply Establishing Distribution Center In Lexington County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Chick-fil-A Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, today announced plans to establish its newest distribution center in Lexington County.…
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