State House flags flying at half-staff in remembrance of attack on Pearl Harbor
In honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, President Trump urged all federal agencies and individuals to fly the American flag at half-staff today.
Governor Henry McMaster
Governor McMaster nominates Robert Woods for Director of SC Department of Public Safety
On Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster nominated Robert Woods to be the next Director of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Governor McMaster urges Dominion Energy to withdraw request for rate increase
On Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster wrote a letter to the president of Dominion Energy South Carolina, urging him to withdraw the companies request to increase energy rates across the state by approximately 7.7%.
54th annual Governor’s Carolighting scheduled for November 22
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster will be celebrating the beginning of the holiday season with the 54th annual Governor’s Carolighting at the State House.
Gov. McMaster signs bill penalizing those who smuggle/release wildlife
With the stroke of a pen, Governor Henry McMaster held a ceremonial bill signing on Wednesday. The governor was at Riverbanks Zoo for a ceremonial bill signing for native reptiles and amphibians.
SC now accepting applications for CARES Act grant programs
On Monday, Governor McMaster was joined by state leaders to officially launch a program designed to help small businesses amid the pandemic. The state is accepting applications as of Monday.
Gov. McMaster introduces Office of Resilience
South Carolina has now established an office to streamline the state’s efforts in stemming floodwaters and coordinating recovery and and relief efforts.
SC Supreme Court rules governor’s plan to spend federal coronavirus aid on private school grants unconstitutional
Five Supreme Court Justices vote unanimously that spending would count as a direct benefit to private schools from public schools funds
The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that the governor’s plan to spend $32 million in federal coronavirus aid on grants to help parents afford K-12 private school unconstitutional.
Gov. McMaster lifts statewide restriction on restaurant occupancy
According to the Office of the Governor, Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order which lifts the previous restriction on restaurant occupancy throughout the state.
Gov. McMaster says he plans to lift some restaurant restrictions soon
On Thursday, Governor Henry McMaster said he plans to announce soon that he will be lifting some restrictions on restaurants that were enacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
