McMaster launches final term at South Carolina inauguration

By JAMES POLLARD
Associated Press/Report for America

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 his second full 4-year term. After finishing the final two years of former Gov. Nikki Haley’s tenure, the Republican will serve an unprecedented 10 years in office by the time he retires from the governorship. McMaster’s inaugural address indicates that educational advancement and environmental conservation will be priorities during his final four years as governor. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and other state officers, including new Education Superintendent Ellen Weaver, also got sworn into office.