COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Dorian. According to the Governor’s office, Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and urges South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane Dorian impacting the state. The executive order enables all state agencies to coordinate resources and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Out of the State House, teamwork was the message this week as Governor Henry McMaster addressed his budget vetoes. On Wednesday, the governor announced 28 vetoes, totaling 41 million dollars in the state’s nine billion dollar budget. Most of those items were rejected because McMaster says the requesting lawmakers were not clear about where the money was going. The…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they have arrested 21 year old Frank John Wilberding in connection with an arson on Greene Street Tuesday morning. According to Columbia Police, Wilberding was arrested shortly before noon Tuesday near the intersection of Laurens and Greene Streets. Police say he is charged with two counts of Arson Second Degree and Possession of a controlled…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has named South Carolina’s first State Child Advocate. On Monday, the Governor announced that Amanda F. Whittle will be the first person to fill the position. It was created by a bill during last year’s legislative session, according to the Governor’s office. In a release, the Governor’s office announced that Whittle has…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Former Senator and former South Carolina Governor Fritz Hollings has passed away at the age of 97, according to reports. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the passing of Senator Fritz Hollings: “One of South Carolina’s greatest lions roars no more. Fierce, bold, and robust – the sounds of Fritz Hollings’ vision…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster will deliver his first State of the State address as a full term elected governor of South Carolina. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier is live at the State House with expectations for tonight’s address, set for 7pm. “Governor Henry McMaster will lay out his vision of what he thinks the government in South Carolina needs to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced his pick for the 20-19 South Carolina Chef Ambassador program. Every year, a Chef Ambassador is selected from the state’s four regions– the Upstate, Midlands, Pee Dee, and the Lowcountry. This years chefs include Brandon Carter from Blufton, Marc Collins from Charleston, Tania Harris from Greenville, and Kelley Vogelheim from Florence. Jessica…
COLUMBIA,S C (WOLO)– It is official. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster officially took the oath of office on the steps of the State House Wednesday. He officially begins his first full term in office. The Oath of Office was delivered by Supreme Court Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty on the steps of the Northside of the State House. Pamela Evette was…
Gov. Henry McMaster will be inaugurated today at the State House, starting at 11 a.m. and will be the oldest S.C. Gov.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Tis the season at The South Carolina Governor’s Mansion. Governor Henry McMaster and his family are hosting the annual Christmas Open House on Monday, December 3, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Governor’s Mansion. The event is free of charge and open to the public. No reservations are required. In a release, the First Family is…
