Governor Henry McMaster
Recent News About Governor Henry McMaster
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Keurig Dr Pepper invests $141 million into expanding operations in Spartanburg
Keurig Dr Pepper continues growing Spartanburg County operations
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SCDHHS Director Robert Kerr announces retirement effective November 1
Governor Henry McMaster announced today 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 director for over three years, was nominated by Gov. McMaster in April 2021.
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Gov. McMaster requests federal disaster declarations following Tropical Storm Debby
Governor Henry McMaster has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration for counties affected by Tropical Storm Debby, which made landfall in South Carolina on August 8, 2024. The requests follow damage assessments indicating over 900 homes were damaged and public agency costs and infrastructure damage exceeding $16 million.
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Govs’ weekly schedules highlight community engagements across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of September 16 include the following:
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Governor McMaster to attend groundbreaking of psychiatric facility in Columbia
Governor Henry McMaster’s schedule for Monday, September 16 includes the following:
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Governor McMaster to attend workforce symposium and sign Seizure Safe Schools Act
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster's schedule for Thursday, September 12 includes the following events:
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Asset Technology Group announces $6.2 million investment relocating headquarters
Asset Technology Group, Inc. (ATG), an information technology services provider, announced today the expansion and relocation of its headquarters to Florence County, South Carolina. The company’s $6.2 million investment is expected to create 77 new jobs.
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Governor McMaster responds to S.C. Supreme Court ruling on scholarship fund
Governor Henry McMaster today issued a statement in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling on the South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act.
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Unified Resources announces $14M investment creating 143 jobs
Unified Resources in Display (Unified Resources), a retail and merchandising agency, has announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Jasper County. The $14 million investment is expected to create 143 new jobs.
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ARKU Inc.'s multimillion-dollar investment brings new jobs to Spartanburg County
ARKU Inc. selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
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Governor McMaster to speak at summit on antisemitism in higher education
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for Monday, September 9 includes the following:
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East Coast Warehouse announces $14.5M investment creating jobs in South Carolina
East Coast Warehouse & Distribution selects Charleston County to establish first South Carolina operation
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J & P park announces $750K expansion creating fifty jobs
J&P Park, Inc. expands Greenwood County operations
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South Carolina governor and lieutenant governor's weekly schedule
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of September 1 include the following:
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Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette to attend Chapin Labor Day parade
Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for September 2 includes the following:
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Meta selects Aiken County for first South Carolina data center
Meta has announced the establishment of its first South Carolina operation with a new data center in Aiken County. The $800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs.
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Governor McMaster to hold ceremonial signing for Robert Smalls Monument bill
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, today, Thursday, August 29, at 2:30 PM.
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South Carolina leaders announce weekly schedule including economic development and legislative activities
Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have announced their schedules for the week of August 26, 2024.
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Governor McMaster to address cybersecurity conference on August 23
Governor Henry McMaster's schedule for Friday, August 23, includes the following:
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Gov. McMaster signs bill extending abandoned buildings tax credit through 2035
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today 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 increases the maximum tax credit that can be earned in a year from $500,000 to $700,000, further incentivizing investment in vacant buildings across South Carolina.