SC State Guard to distribute food to families in need during government shutdown
The South Carolina State guard will distribute food from state food banks to assist families affected by the shutdown.
Governor Henry McMaster
“Like a Band-Aid on a bullet hole” — SC Dems call for further action by governor, fellow Republicans as SNAP ends
“We need to show that we are not Washington, D.C. That we are down to do the work of the people, and if that means coming into session to figure it out, then we as a body, the Democrats are willing to do that, we’d ask Republicans to do the same,” says SC House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford.
State leaders activate “One SC Fund,” request monetary donations as SNAP benefits end
It’s known as the “One SC Fund” — administered by the Central Carolina Community Foundation out of Columbia.
Governor McMaster announces One SC Fund to help with the loss of SNAP benefits
Governor Henry McMaster held a press conference with community and state leaders to announce that the Central Carolina Community Foundation has activated the One SC Fund.
SC Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturers Alliance to become new joint entity
The new operation will be called South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce — and will be lead by SCMA’s current President Sara Hazzard.
Governor Henry McMaster declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential impacts of Tropical Disturbance 94L.
Gov. McMaster directs DSS to submit waiver banning candy, unhealthy drinks from SNAP program
The governor is directing DSS to submit a waiver request to exclude the purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages from the list of eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Gov. Henry McMaster secures school resource officer for every school in the state
Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) officials, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders joined Governor Henry McMaster to announced that final funding for an armed, certified, full-time school resource officer (SRO) in every South Carolina public school has been secured.
Governor Henry McMaster suspends Bethune Town Councilman
According to the Office of the Governor, Governor Henry McMaster suspended Bethune Town Councilman John Anthony Heflin from office.
SC Dems condemn Gov. McMaster’s deployment of National Guard to DC
South Carolina Democrats have called on Governor Henry McMaster to keep the South Carolina National Guard in the state during hurricane season, with the Republican governor planning to send hundreds of troops to Washington DC to aide President Trump’s federal crackdown on crime and homelessness in the nation’s capital.
