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From The Desk Of Dick Harpootlian
Dear Friend : Over the course of the last few weeks, I have received a number of emails and phone calls regarding your concerns about distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. For those of you who are over 70, many of you have messaged me letting me know you have received the first round of your vaccine and […]
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CONSERVATIVES FOR CLEAN ENERGY – Governor McMaster Signs South Carolina Energy Freedom Act
(Columbia, SC) Conservatives for Clean Energy South Carolina (CCE SC) issued the following statement highlighting the signing of the South Carolina Energy Freedom Act. This landmark legislation provides South Carolina consumers with more energy choice. It increases competition within the state energy market and will fairly compensate solar customers who produce their energy and send it back […]
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RELEASE – Gov. Henry McMaster Suspends Florence County Sheriff Kenny Boone, Appoints Former Sheriff William C. “Billy” Barnes as Replacement
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Immediately following the indictment of Florence County Sheriff Kenny Boone, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2019-15, suspending Boone from office and appointing former Florence County Sheriff William C. “Billy” Barnes to serve as sheriff until Boone is acquitted, convicted, the indictment is otherwise disposed of, or until a sheriff is elected […]
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RELEASE – Gov. Henry McMaster, Senate President Harvey Peeler, House Speaker Jay Lucas Request State Agency to Develop New Education Funding Formula
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Senate President Harvey Peeler, and House Speaker Jay Lucas today penned a letter to Frank Rainwater, Executive Director of the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) requesting that RFA issue a report on South Carolina’s outdated education funding formula and to suggest a new funding model that […]
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Henry McMaster’s Inaugural Address
Inaugural Address As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Statehouse, Columbia GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER: It is another beautiful day in South Carolina. Thank you for coming. Words cannot express the pride and joy I have to be the governor of the great state of South Carolina. It is exhilarating and humbling. An honor […]
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SC GOVERNOR: Josh Baker to Continue Leading S.C. Department of Health and Human Services
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Josh Baker will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). Governor McMaster appointed Director Baker to his current position in November of 2017. “Josh Baker has done an excellent job leading the largest, most complex agency in […]
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SC GOVERNOR: Henry McMaster Replaces Membership of S.C. State Election Commission
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced four appointments to the five-member South Carolina State Election Commission. The appointments replace all four members of the commission serving in expired terms of office. A previously vacant seat on the commission will remain vacant until further notice. “The electoral process in South Carolina will be well […]
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Henry McMaster Getting “Handsy”
We have to give it to Henry McMaster … not only did he get himself elected governor this week, he got to stand arm-in-arm on stage basking in the afterglow with his gorgeous running mate, Pamela Evette. Of course the governor – who has previously publicly displayed affection for Evette – appears to have gotten a little “handsy” […]