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Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: February 5, 2018

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of February 5th includes: Monday, February 5, 6:45 PM: Gov. McMaster will be the keynote speaker at the Annual Joseph Earl "Jake" Robinson Law Enforcement…

FOMAS, Inc. Growing Existing York County Operations

FOMAS, Inc., a custom manufacturer of seamless rolled rings, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in York County. The $2.5 million investment is expected to create more than 10 new jobs…

Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Rep. Trey Gowdy’s Retirement from Congress

Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on Representative Trey Gowdy’s decision to not seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives: "I have witnessed first…

Gov. Henry McMaster Reappoints SLED Chief Mark Keel

Governor Henry McMaster today announced his decision to reappoint South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel. Having first been appointed to the position by Governor Nikki Haley…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: January 29, 2018

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of January 29 includes: Tuesday, January 30, 9:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will hold a meeting of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, State House grounds…

MED-ALLY Locating New Operations in Berkeley County

MED-ALLY, a privately-held medical device manufacturer, is locating new operations in Berkeley County. The $2.38 million investment is expected to create 90 new jobs. MED-ALLY is an innovative…

2018 State of the State

As Prepared For Delivery Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my fellow South Carolinians:

Innovative Vehicle Solutions Expanding Its Operations in Charleston County

Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS), a builder of custom commercial vehicles located in Ladson, S.C., is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment is…

Grupo Antolin Establishing Three Separate Facilities in Spartanburg County

Grupo Antolin, a designer and manufacturer of components for the automotive industry, is launching new operations in Spartanburg County by establishing three separate facilities. The $50 million…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: January 22, 2018

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of January 22 includes: Tuesday, January 23, 3:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will speak to the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Business Speaks program, Blatt…

Home Fashions International Expanding Its Cherokee County Operations

Home Fashions International is expanding its existing operations in Cherokee County. The $5.5 million investment is expected to create 60 new jobs. Since 1994, Home Fashions International has been…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: January 17, 2018

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of January 16 includes: Due to potentially dangerous travel conditions from winter weather, Gov. McMaster's previously scheduled delivery of the annual…

Gov. Henry McMaster Directs SCDHHS to Pursue Work Requirements for Medicaid Recipients

Gov. Henry McMaster today directed the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) to immediately seek federal waivers to establish work requirements for South Carolina’s Medicaid…

Carolina’s Rigging & Crane and Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware Expanding Presence in Two S.C. Counties

Carolina’s Rigging & Crane and Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware, manufacturers and suppliers of wire rope, rigging and safety solutions for a wide range of industries, are expanding…

Zylö Therapeutics Locating New Operations in Greenville County

Zylö Therapeutics, a developer of state-of-the-art technology for the pharmaceutical industry, is locating new operations in Greenville County. The company is expected to create 30 new jobs.   Zylö…

Tree Brand Packaging, Inc. Launching New Orangeburg County Operations

Tree Brand Packaging, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pallets, skids and specialty crating, is launching its new operations in Orangeburg County. With a capital investment of $1.3 million, the company…

Gov. Henry McMaster Reiterates Support for H.3643, Calls for its Immediate Passage in S.C. Senate

Governor Henry McMaster today called on the S.C. Senate to immediately pass H. 3643, an important bill ensuring protection from anti-Semitic hate crimes, in time for signing on International…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: January 8, 2017

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of January 8 includes: Monday, January 8, 2:00 PM: Gov. McMaster unveiled the FY 2018-19 Executive Budget, State House, first floor, Columbia, S.C.…

Gov. Henry McMaster Unveils Fiscal Year 2018-19 Executive Budget

Governor Henry McMaster today announced the FY 2018-2019 Executive Budget – a balanced budget that prioritizes taxpayer savings in the form of an income tax cut that, in its first five years of…

Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Eliminating State Income Taxes for Retirees Who Served in Uniform

Governor Henry McMaster today announced a bold tax reform proposal, included in the 2018-19 Executive Budget, that permanently and fully exempts military veterans and retired first responders,…

Gov. Henry McMaster Authorizes S.C. National Guard to Deploy Resources for Winter Weather Recovery

Governor Henry McMaster today gave formal authorization to the South Carolina National Guard to place guardsmen on active duty to assist in the recovery of areas affected by the ongoing winter…

Tidewater Boats Growing Its Lexington County Operations

idewater Boats, a designer and manufacturer of premier saltwater boats, is growing its Lexington County operations. To accommodate the production of larger models, the company is investing $8.3…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: January 2, 2018

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of January 2 includes: Wednesday, January 3, 9:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will testify before the USTR/TPSC Public Hearing regarding the International Trade…

Gov. Henry McMaster Declares Public Health Emergency for Opioid Epidemic

Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the General Assembly, cabinet agency officials, and members of the state’s law enforcement community to declare a statewide public health…

Firefly Distillery, LLC Expanding and Moving Operations in Charleston County

Firefly Distillery, LLC, a South Carolina-based beverage provider, is expanding its Charleston County operations by constructing a new distillery in North Charleston, S.C. The $7.3 million investment…

Thermo King Locating New Operations in Berkeley County

Thermo King, a provider of transportation refrigeration solutions, is locating new manufacturing operations in Berkeley County. In order to serve the rapidly-growing automotive sector in South…

Cypress Creek Renewables Constructing New Solar Plant in Orangeburg County

Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced a new $115 million solar project in Orangeburg County. The…

Fab Fours Inc. Growing Operations In Lancaster County

Fab Fours Inc., one of the largest aftermarket bumper manufacturers in the world, is expanding its Lancaster County operations. The $5.7 million capital investment is projected to create 88 new jobs…

Precision Jig & Fixture South Growing Its Spartanburg County Operations

Precision Jig & Fixture South, a full-service inspection tooling manufacturer, is expanding its existing Spartanburg County operations. The $6.5 million capital investment is expected to create…

Stanley Black & Decker Opening Manufacturing Center In York County

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), one of the world’s largest tool and storage companies, is opening a new manufacturing facility in York County. The new operations are projected to bring $31…

Governor McMaster Announces 2018 Slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster today named the 2018 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors. Each year, chefs from across South Carolina are nominated to serve as the state’s culinary ambassadors and…

Allied Air Enterprises Investing in Orangeburg County Facility

Allied Air Enterprises, a manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions, has committed to investing approximately $10 million at its existing Orangeburg County…

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation Expanding Lexington County Facility

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron), a manufacturer of sterile inhalation and 503B outsourcing medications, today announced a $12.5 million expansion to add 36,000 square feet of…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: December 4, 2017

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of December 4 includes: Monday, December 4, 3:30 PM: Gov. McMaster will participate in the swearing in ceremony of Mr. Edward T. McMullen, Jr. as the…

Bosch Group Growing Anderson County Operations

Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is bringing $152 million of…

Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled For December 4

Governor Henry McMaster, First Lady Peggy McMaster, and the First Family invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a Christmas Open House on Monday, December 4, from 5:30 PM to 7:…

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: November 27, 2017

Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of November 27 includes: Monday, November 27, 11:00 AM: Gov. McMaster and Mrs. McMaster attended Mrs. Iris Campbell’s funeral, All Saints Episcopal Church…

Woodfield Systems USA, Inc. Opening Operations in Richland County

Woodfield Systems USA, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of bulk liquid and gas handling equipment, is locating a new manufacturing center in Richland County. With a capital investment of $1.5…

Gov. Henry McMaster Names Next Director of the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice

Governor Henry McMaster today announced Freddie Pough as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Mr. Pough has served as acting director of the agency since…

WestRock to Upgrade Florence County Operations

WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, announced today a planned investment in its Florence County kraft linerboard mill. This new investment will…