Governor Henry Dargan McMaster, a longtime public servant of South Carolina, was born May 27, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina. He received a bachelor's degree in history from the University of South Carolina in 1969 and as an undergraduate was a member of Kappa Alpha Order and the South Carolina Student Legislature.

Dec 15, 2017 · Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the General Assembly, cabinet agency officials, and members of the state’s law enforcement community to declare a statewide public health…

Nov 19, 2024 · COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Dr. Edward Simmer as the first director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH).Dr. Simmer served as the director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) from February 2021 until …

Apr 13, 2022 · COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today signed into law H. 3205, Convention of the States, and issued a signing statement. "Efforts to rein in federal spending and reduce the national debt have repeatedly met resistance from the parties in power at the time.

Nov 20, 2024 · COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Myra Reece as the first director of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES).Reece, who currently serves as the Interim Director of SCDES, served as the Director of Environmental Affairs for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) from December 2015 until the ...

Nov 20, 2024 · COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the 58th Annual Governor's Carolighting at the South Carolina State House's North Steps on Sunday, November 24 at 6:00 PM.Those unable to attend in person can view the event on television or online via SCETV. “Each year, Peggy and I look forward to the Carolighting ...

Oct 2, 2022 · COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Congressman Jim Clyburn will be joined by state officials from the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) for a statehouse news conference for a major announcement regarding the state’s ongoing efforts to expand broadband access to South Carolinians statewide. WHO: Gov. Henry McMaster, Congressman Jim Clyburn, state officials from ORS

Oct 4, 2021 · COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall, members of the General Assembly, and local Horry County elected officials to call for the expansion of Interstate 73 (I-73) in South Carolina.The governor’s proposed $300 million investment would be funded through a combination of South Carolina's share of American ...

Sep 28, 2022 · COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials today, Wednesday, September 28 at 3:30 PM.The governor will update the public on Hurricane Ian's potential impact on South Carolina. WHO: Gov. Henry McMaster, state officials WHAT: Media briefing regarding Hurricane Ian and its potential impact on South Carolina

Mar 5, 2021 · COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-12, which modifies existing emergency orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic and begins the process of facilitating the return of the remaining state employees back to the workplace on a full-time basis. “Now that the majority of South Carolinians are eligible to receive the vaccine, and infections and ...