Governor McMaster, Lt. Governor Evette, and First Lady announce weekly schedule for February 2026

Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina
Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina
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Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster released their public schedules for the week of February 3, 2026.

The announcement outlines several events involving state leaders. On Wednesday, February 4 at 11:30 a.m., Lieutenant Governor Evette will attend the Rotary Club of Aiken Inaugural Economic Symposium at 2049 Champion Way in Aiken. On Friday, February 6 at 11:30 a.m., she is scheduled to serve as keynote speaker at the University of South Carolina Aiken’s Cyber and Innovation Exchange luncheon at the USCA Etheredge Center.

The release also provided a summary of Governor McMaster’s activities from the previous week. His schedule included an executive conference call with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division on January 26 and office hours throughout the week at his official office in the State House on Gervais Street in Columbia. He delivered his annual State of the State address on January 28 in the House Chambers and held meetings with members of the General Assembly, economic development officials, constituents, and other constitutional officers.

McMaster has prioritized supporting South Carolinians through economic development initiatives, public safety measures, education improvements, and heritage preservation efforts according to the official website. He has served as South Carolina’s chief executive since January 24, 2017, winning full terms in subsequent elections in both 2018 and 2022 according to the official website.

As governor, McMaster holds authority over governance and policy oversight across South Carolina according to the official website, managing state government operations under constitutional guidelines according to the official website. His main office remains located at the State House on Gervais Street in Columbia according to the official website.

The schedules reflect ongoing engagement by state leadership with local communities and key policy areas.



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