Bill to increase minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of minor headed to governor’s desk
A bill increasing the minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of a minor is headed to the governor’s desk to become law.
Governor Henry McMaster
Advocates call on governor to keep state’s congressional map in tact
With the Senate voting not to take up redistricting earlier this week, some Republicans are calling for Governor Henry McMaster to call lawmakers back to Columbia to take up the issue.
Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation
A candy company known for well known candy brands in the U.S. announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation, says the Governor’s Office.
Scout Motors celebrates opening of new training center
The $25 million facility will be used to educate the site’s over 4,000 future employees who will work at the nearby 1,600 acre production site.
“Pathway to zero”- McMaster announces new 5.21% state income tax rate, gubernatorial candidates respond
Governor McMaster and fellow lawmakers announced the new state income tax top rate of 5.21% in a ceremonial signing Wednesday morning.
SC lawmakers pass Student Physical Privacy Act
Students in South Carolina Public Schools will now be required to use bathrooms and locker rooms corresponding with the gender on their birth certificate.
Gov. Henry McMaster’s federal major disaster declaration approved by president
Governor Henry McMaster says his February 24, 2026, request for a Major Disaster Declaration was approved by President Donald J. Trump.
Gov. McMaster signs SC boat tax cut
Governor Henry McMaster officially signed a bill that would give South Carolina boat owners a tax cut.
SC governor vetoes NIL Bill
Governor Henry McMaster has vetoed a bill that would have kept collegiate name, image or likeness payments private and exempt them from public record requests.
“The next chapter” — Evette gains coveted governor’s endorsement in race to Election Day
In regards to a possible Trump endorsement, Evette says, “I have said since the beginning of this race that everybody should be honored to have his endorsement but nobody should expect it.”
