McMaster sworn-in during 97th Gubernatorial inauguration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Gov. Henry McMaster will be inaugurated today at the State House in the 97th inaugural event, starting at 11 a.m.

The 2019 South Carolina Inaugural Committee released the list below of scheduled events today.

• 9 a.m. – Inaugural Prayer Service at First Presbyterian Church on 1342 Marion St. (Open to public)
• 11 a.m. – Inaugural Ceremony at State House, South Steps (Open to public)
• 2 to 4 p.m. – First Family Open House at Governor’s Mansion on 800 Richland St. (Open to public)
• 7:30 to 11 p.m. – Inaugural Ball Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on 1101 Lincoln St. (Ticket holders only)
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Governor McMaster, 71, will be the oldest South Carolina Governor since the Revolutionary War and the inauguration marks McMaster’s first full term in the position.

Ohio native Pamela Evette was sworn-in as the state’s Lieutenant Governor.

Honored & humbled to step into the role of SC Lt Gov. As the 1st female Republican to hold this office, I am blessed to work alongside a man who loves this state more than anyone I’ve met. Congrats Gov @henrymcmaster & the constitutional officers who took office today. #SCwinning pic.twitter.com/cN6WHyjlOm

— Pamela Evette (@PamelaEvette) January 9, 2019

Former Governor and United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley was in attendance.

Congratulations to Governor Henry McMaster on his swearing in today! It’s another great day in South Carolina! ❤️???????? pic.twitter.com/iSRyI5O206

— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) January 9, 2019