Congratulations to Edsel Taylor on receiving the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor! From serving in Vietnam and the U.S. Army Reserve to dedicating more than five decades to the South Carolina Department of Corrections, Taylor has gone above and beyond to serve others and strengthen our communities. #SCSweetTea https://t.co/yJHFtEMCP3
I am heartbroken by the passing of my friend and former colleague, Chris Murphy. For many years, Chris devoted himself to serving Dorchester County and the people of South Carolina. I will remember his sharp wit, his love for our community, and the many years he gave to public service.
Like every human life, Chris’s life included both triumphs and difficult chapters. Today is a day to mourn his loss, remember the good he accomplished, and extend grace and compassion to those who loved him most.
My heart and prayers are with Judge Maite Murphy, their sons Austin and Jackson, and the entire Murphy family during this profoundly painful time.
It was an honor to present Mr. Edsel Taylor with the Order of the Palmetto on behalf of Governor @henrymcmaster for his many decades of public service to Dorchester County and the State of South Carolina. https://t.co/qUy4EqJKde
Why did it fail? There was simply too much at stake for industry under legislation that was simply too involved.
"Everybody was confused and felt like they were being rushed to make a decision without all of the information," @GilGatch told me after the vote.
Congratulations to @AGAlanWilson and his family on tonight’s victory. It was a hard fought campaign and voter’s made their voice heard in a resounding way.
I want to thank everyone on both sides who gave so much of their time, energy, and resources throughout this process. People make such sacrifices because they deeply love South Carolina and care about her future.
While we were political opponents—we were never enemies. And now that the election is over, let us come together, move forward in unity, and continue working to make our great state even stronger in the years ahead. God bless South Carolina.
“Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work…is finished.”
1 Chronicles 28:20