South Carolina death row inmate asks governor for clemency
WEB23 hours ago · COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed Friday is asking Gov. Henry McMaster to spare his life, something no governor in the state has done since the death penalty was restarted nearly 50 years ago. Freddie Eugene Owens, 46, is set to be the first person to be …
Gov. Henry McMaster Makes Two Disaster Declaration Requests …
WEB3 days ago · COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration for eligible counties as a result of Tropical Storm Debby, which made landfall in South Carolina on August 8, 2024. The requests follow extensive damage assessments that determined more than 900 homes were damaged, with public agency ...
Recent News | S.C. Governor Henry McMaster - Governor of …
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by members of the General Assembly, local business owners, and other local leaders for a …
South Carolina governor happy with tax cuts ... - Associated Press News
WEBMay 13, 2024 · COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Monday he is glad the General Assembly raised teacher salaries and cut taxes in the 2024 regular session that ended last week, but he thinks they still have more work to do before they go home for good.
South Carolina’s governor marks new gun law ... - Associated Press News
WEBMar 19, 2024 · COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov, Henry McMaster held a ceremony Tuesday to spotlight a new law allowing any adult who can legally own a gun to carry the weapon openly without a permit. McMaster signed the bill into law 12 days ago as soon as it hit his desk, allowing open carry before the ink had dried.
READ ALONG: SC Gov. McMaster delivers 2024 State of the State
WEBJan 25, 2024 · South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster delivered his annual State of the State address on Jan. 24, 2024.
McMaster launches final term at South Carolina inauguration
WEBJan 11, 2023 · Gov. Henry McMaster began a potentially historic final term in South Carolina on Wednesday with his second inauguration ceremony. McMaster could become the longest-serving governor in South Carolina history upon completion of …
Henry McMaster to begin second full term as SC Governor
WEBJan 10, 2023 · When Henry McMaster takes the oath of office as Governor this week, he’ll become the first person in state history to be formally sworn into office for a third time. His new four-year term will, in all likelihood, be the capstone of a public service career that will span almost a half century.
Federal judge refuses to halt Friday’s execution in SC
WEB1 day ago · Owens’ attorneys and a group of activists have asked McMaster to do so. McMaster has told reporters he will not announce his decision until the prison warden calls him to ask at 5:45 p.m., 15 minutes before Owens is scheduled to die. Owens’ attorneys made similar arguments to the state Supreme Court. The high court denied the attorneys ...
Democrats blasted Gov. McMaster for remark about hunting ... - NBC News
WEBMay 23, 2023 · South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, faces demands from state Democrats to apologize for a remark he used to refer to them during a Republican Party event over the weekend.