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SC Governor Henry McMaster Orders Flag at Half Staff for Vegas Shooting Victims

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is responding to the mass shooting in Las Vegas. On Monday, the Governor ordered the flag on top of the State House to be flown at half staff. The Governor also tweeted “The unspeakable act of evil that occurred last night in Las Vegas resonates in South Carolina and across the country.” “Words cannot…
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Governor McMaster Sends SC National Guard Engineers to Puerto Rico for Recovery Aid

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster is responding to the need for aid in Puerto Rico. On Thursday, the Governor authorized  nearly 150 Engineer Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard to assist in  recovery efforts from Hurricane Maria. “It is an inspiration to see South Carolinians answer the call of duty, without hesitation, to help our neighbors in…
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Governor McMaster Set to Attend Announcement at Univ. of South Carolina

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster will participate in a special announcement with University of South Carolina and Siemens officials. According to University officials, Siemens Corporation will announce a strategic partnership with the University of South Carolina to help prepare the workforce necessary to take advantage of the manufacturing resurgence in the United States. The event will take place at 10am at…
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First Lady McMaster and ‘Mac’ Visit Dutch Fork Elem

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The First Lady and the New “first dog” Mac, made a special visit to Dutch Fork Elementary this week. South Carolina’s First Lady, Peggy McMaster, was a guest reader Wednesday morning. She also brought along her and the Governor’s new Bulldog puppy. Mac was a hit with the students in the Kindergarten class, he’s making the rounds…
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Governor’s Picks for SC Ports Authority Clear Hurdle

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Henry McMaster’s picks for the South Carolina Ports Authority board have cleared a key confirmation hurdle after again telling legislators their nominations had nothing to do with embattled political consultant Richard Quinn. The nominations come amid a widening investigation into potential Statehouse corruption, which has ensnared Quinn, a veteran GOP strategist whose clients include McMaster,…
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Governor McMaster Names Board of Economic Advisors Chairman

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) –  Gov. Henry McMaster has named a former business and banking executive to lead South Carolina’s economic advisory board. Edward Grimball of Edisto Island is the next chairman of the Board of Economic Advisors, which reviews and approves revenue projections that lawmakers use to write the state budget. McMaster said Tuesday he’s confident the board under Grimball…