Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have released their public schedules for the week of January 26, 2026.
On Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 PM, Governor McMaster is set to deliver his annual State of the State Address in the House Chambers at the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia.
Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette will attend the grand opening of the YMCA of Coastal Carolina Mission Advancement Center on Thursday, January 29 at 10:30 AM in Myrtle Beach.
The previous week’s schedule for Governor McMaster included attending a funeral service for Dr. Cecil Edward “Eddie” Floyd at Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center in Florence on Tuesday, January 20. The governor also held office hours and participated in several meetings focused on economic development and policy with members of the South Carolina General Assembly and constituents.
Governor McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster attended a legislative reception hosted by the Wine and Spirits Association at Columbia’s Palmetto Club later that day.
On Wednesday, January 21, Governor McMaster took part in a policy call.
Thursday’s agenda included a call with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other governors regarding an approaching winter storm, followed by additional office hours and an agency meeting at the Statehouse. That afternoon, he joined Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Duane Parrish for a press conference recognizing South Carolina Chef Ambassadors.
Friday saw Governor McMaster leading an executive conference call with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) at noon before speaking with Rear Admiral Adam Chamie from the U.S. Coast Guard District SE later that afternoon.
On Saturday and Sunday, Governor McMaster continued to lead SCEMD executive conference calls concerning preparations for potential impacts from the winter storm. On Saturday afternoon he also held a media briefing alongside state emergency management officials to update residents about possible effects on South Carolina.
