Originally posted by Index-Journal on August 12, 2024
By MYA ATTEN matten@indexjournal.com
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette addressed the Greenwood County Republican Party during its August monthly meeting at Lander University.
On Monday, Evette urged the audience to come together, highlighting the importance of unity.
“South Carolina is a huge state when it comes to its impact on the world,” Evette said. “We are small but mighty and our impact is everywhere.”
Evette noted that South Carolina must increase its energy production to maintain growth and continue attracting new businesses.
State Rep. John McCravy thanked Evette for her efforts in floodwater prevention, her commitment to protecting South Carolina’s natural resources and for initiating the statewide “Grab a Bag” liter pickup challenge.
“Evette is one of the greatest advocates for our state,” McCravy said. “She was born in Ohio, but she has the South Carolina traditional values that we share.”
Evette reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for school choice and discussed key legislative actions from this year’s General Assembly.
Among the topics she highlighted were the “Help Not Harm” bill and legislation aimed at protecting children from online pornography.
“As parents, we need help,” Evette said. “There are so many things out there that we can’t monitor all on our own.”
Evette emphasized that her top priority is eliminating DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs from schools. She said she is a strong supporter of school choice.
“It’s a parent’s right and responsibility to determine the best educational path for their children,” Evette said.
Evette shared that during her first year as lieutenant governor, she made it a priority to visit any place that would host her, aiming to listen and learn.
“It was quite a leap for me,” Evettte said. “I went from owning a business to being lieutenant governor.
She also mentioned that she has enjoyed traveling to different parts of South Carolina and engaging in conversations about the diverse developments taking place across the state.
Evette has been South Carolina’s 93rd lieutenant governor since 2019, making her the first woman to ever hold the office in the state.