Gov. Henry McMaster

117th Governor of South Carolina

[Gov. Henry McMaster @henrymcmaster]

Join me tomorrow night at 7 as I deliver my final State of the State address and share my plan to keep South Carolina on the path of prosperity.

Watch it live here: https://t.co/RE4RSvjwGY

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As Hurricane Isaias approaches, now is the time to start paying attention to local forecasts, updates, and alerts from official sources.

[SC Emergency Management Division @SCEMD]

Hurricane Isaias will bring a wet, windy weekend to SC, with 2–6” of rain and locally higher totals possible. Flood Watches are in place for parts of the Upstate and coast. Strong storms could produce isolated tornadoes Saturday into early Sunday. Stay weather-aware!

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Today, we celebrated the graduation of South Carolina Highway Patrol Class 132. We are grateful to these 28 new troopers for answering the call to serve and taking on the responsibility of keeping South Carolina’s roads and people safe.

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It was an honor to receive the Ripples of Impact Award from Mayor Daniel Rickenmann last night. I have had the privilege of watching Columbia transform throughout my time in public service, and I am grateful to have contributed to its progress.

[SC Emergency Management Division @SCEMD]

@NWS reports that in SC, potential impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias include heavy rainfall & localized flooding, set to begin late Friday & continue through the weekend.
Keep in mind that social media can be flooded with rumors & inaccurate forecasts. Follow reliable sources.

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Mental health is a critical part of South Carolinians’ well-being, and our state has made great progress in ensuring children and families can access the mental health care they need.
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🚨TRAFFIC UPDATE🚨
All I-95 southbound lanes across Lake Marion in Clarendon County are closed due to a multi-vehicle crash.

A detour is in place beginning at mile marker 102.

SCDOT is working with @theSCDPS and emergency responders to restore travel. Use caution; slow down.

[Gov. Henry McMaster @henrymcmaster]

“Carolina When I Die” has earned its place among the songs that tell the story of our state. It was an honor to host Patrick Davis, Darius Rucker, and Edwin McCain as we celebrated its designation as an official South Carolina state song.

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South Carolina is already leading America’s nuclear resurgence, and today I spoke at the S.C. Nuclear Summit about our work to expand reliable power, strengthen our grid, and meet the rising demand for electricity.

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South Carolina is proud to be home to a strong military presence. At today’s briefing, we heard directly from military commanders about how we can continue supporting our service members, their families, and our military communities.

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South Carolina has completed its submission of recommendations for the next round of Opportunity Zones to the U.S. Treasury. The Opportunity Zone program has helped bring investments and jobs to communities across our state for the last eight years. With the program now permanent, we are positioned to build on that progress.
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I was in North Augusta today for the groundbreaking of CordenPharma’s more than $200 million expansion, which will create over 200 new jobs. Investments like this are critical to our state and to our country as we continue bringing more manufacturing back to America.

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South Carolina is uniquely blessed with abundant natural resources, and we have fought hard to protect them. It was an honor to receive the Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award from Conservation Voters of South Carolina and to recognize the important work being done across the state to preserve our natural heritage.

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Today in Newberry, we announced $167 million in Rural Health Transformation Program grants to strengthen health care across rural South Carolina. These investments will ensure South Carolinians have access to quality care close to home.

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This morning at the South Carolina 9/11 Memorial, we marked 25 years since the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001. We continue to honor the lives lost that day and in the years that followed. We must never forget.

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Peggy and I ask you to join us in praying for the family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers of Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Michael Hendricks, who was tragically killed in the line of duty. In his honor, I will order the flags to be lowered to half-staff on the day of his funeral.

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A key part of America’s manufacturing future is taking shape right here in South Carolina. USA Rare Earth broke ground today on its new facility in Blacksburg, bringing nearly 490 jobs to the Upstate.

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Long-term care residents deserve to choose who can be there for them when they need it most. Today, we ceremonially signed the Roger A. Nutt Act, making that choice possible and honoring former Senator Roger Nutt’s commitment to our state.

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South Carolina’s Veterans’ Affairs Summit highlights our efforts to support veterans long after they have left the service. Our veterans make our state stronger, and we are committed to making South Carolina a place where they can thrive.

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Yesterday, I joined @SCDEWinfo to recognize Savannah River Nuclear Solutions as our 2026 Workforce Champion. South Carolina’s strong workforce depends on companies like SRNS investing in our young people and preparing them for the opportunities ahead.