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.
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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.
Georg Utz, Inc. selects Sumter County for first South Carolina operation
Plastic container manufacturer, Georg Utz, Inc. has announced it selects Sumter County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.
Gov. McMaster delivers final State of the State Address
On Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2026, Gov. Henry McMaster gave his final State of the State Address.
Gov. McMaster requests federal emergency disaster declaration in advance of possible Winter storm
Governor Henry McMaster submitted a request to President Donald Trump for a federal emergency disaster declaration to assist response efforts in anticipation of this weekends possible Winter storm.
Gov. McMaster appoints new chairman of the SC State Election Commission
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, Governor Henry McMaster appointed Columbia attorney Robert Bolchoz as the next Chairman of the South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC).
Governor McMaster unveils SC executive budget
SC Governor Henry McMaster unveiled his executive budget Monday afternoon (Jan. 12, 2026).
Menorah Lighting held at SC Statehouse
For the Midlands’ Jewish community an event at the State House is serving as a beacon of hope after the tragic shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia.
