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Governor Henry McMaster to Make Cabinet Agency Announcement
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will hold a State House press conference with members of the General Assembly to make a cabinet agency announcement tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6, at 3:30 PM. WHO: Gov. McMaster, members of the General...

Steinberg Law Firm Opens New Office in North Charleston, SC
North Charleston, South Carolina , Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steinberg Law Firm announced the opening of its new office in North Charleston. Located at 3955 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, the 6,100-square-foot space reflects the firm’s...

IRS relief now available to Hurricane Debby victims in all of South Carolina, most of Florida and North Carolina, part of Georgia; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025
IR-2024-205, Aug. 9, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in four states affected by Hurricane Debby. Affected taxpayers in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida and Georgia now...

Update on Team South Carolina's Response to Tropical Storm Debby
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina's state agencies and local partners continue to respond to Tropical Storm Debby as it gradually leaves our state, tracking northeast. "We have entered the third and final act of Tropical Storm Debby, and even though...

Team South Carolina Continues to Respond to Tropical Storm Debby
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina's state agencies and local partners continue to respond to Tropical Storm Debby. As of 2 p.m. today, the storm, located 50 miles southeast of Charleston, is expected to continue to bring significant rainfall, gusty...

Team South Carolina Responds to Tropical Storm Debby
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Team South Carolina continues to respond to Tropical Storm Debby's ongoing impacts on the state. The State Emergency Operations Center is fully operational and staffed by emergency personnel from multiple state agencies and...

Governor Cooper Hosts Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. and Senior Japanese Business Leaders for the 46th Annual Southeast U.S./Japan Conference in Charlotte
Governor Roy Cooper welcomed the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Shigeo Yamada, to Charlotte and served as the host-state Governor for the annual Southeastern United States/Japan (SEUS/Japan) Economic Development Conference. The...

Waev Launches Fusion: All-New Li-Ion Commercial Carts and Low-Speed Vehicles
The EV manufacturer now offers the most comprehensive portfolio of electrification solutions for local fleets ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Waev Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer of right-sized,...

Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Debby, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and to begin...

Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Debby, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and to begin...

Governor Cooper Hosts Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. and Senior Japanese Business Leaders for the 46th Annual Southeast U.S./Japan Conference in Charlotte
Raleigh, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper welcomed the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Shigeo Yamada, to Charlotte and served as the host-state Governor for the annual Southeastern United States/Japan (SEUS/Japan) Economic Development...

Governor Cooper Hosts Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. and Senior Japanese Business Leaders for the 46th Annual Southeast U.S./Japan Conference in Charlotte
Raleigh, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper welcomed the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Shigeo Yamada, to Charlotte and served as the host-state Governor for the annual Southeastern United States/Japan (SEUS/Japan) Economic Development...

Carbotech Group selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carbotech Group (Carbotech), an equipment manufacturer for the sawmill industry, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $3.4 million investment will create 35...

Governor Cooper Hosts Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. and Senior Japanese Business Leaders for the 46th Annual Southeast U.S./Japan Conference in Charlotte
NORTH CAROLINA, October 28 - Governor Roy Cooper welcomed the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Shigeo Yamada, to Charlotte and served as the host-state Governor for the annual Southeastern United States/Japan (SEUS/Japan) Economic...

Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. Supreme Court Upholding South Carolina’s Methods of Execution
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling in Owens v. Stirling, upholding South Carolina's methods of execution: “The Supreme Court has rightfully...

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Emergency Personnel To Support North Carolina Recovery Efforts
TEXAS, October 26 - October 26, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional emergency management personnel to North Carolina to...

Steinberg Law Firm Opens New Office in North Charleston, SC
North Charleston, South Carolina – Steinberg Law Firm announced the opening of its new office in North Charleston. Located at 3955 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, the 6,100-square-foot space reflects the firm’s longstanding commitment to providing...

DPH Salutes Law Enforcement Agents on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 9, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and the South Carolina Department Public Health (DPH) would like to thank the agency’s law enforcement agents – and all members of law...

Attorney General Jackley Supports U.S. Senate Approval Of Gov. Noem, General Bondi and other members of Trump National Security Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins 17 other Attorneys General in encouraging U.S. Senate leadership to confirm...

Attorney General Tong Announces $202 Million Settlement with Gilead Sciences Over Illegal Kickbacks
Press Releases 07/15/2025 Attorney General Tong Announces $202 Million Settlement with Gilead Sciences Over Illegal Kickbacks (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing $202...