Originally posted by WCBD-Channel 2 on July 5, 2024 DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- The second-highest ranking official in South Carolina is slated to headline a Republican Party fundraiser in the Lowcountry next month. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette will be the featured speaker at the fourth annual Dorchester County GOP Faith, Family, & Freedom dinner, party […]
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette brings her supporters, friends, and the people of South Carolina her 2nd Quarter e-mail update. April, May and June 2024 were very busy months — so here are just a few highlights on standing with President Trump, legislative wins, S.C. business features (large & small), S.C. non-profits who are making a […]
Originally posted on June 20, 2024 by ABC 15 news by Dejon Johnson On Thursday, Lt. Governor Pamela Evette presented a proclamation recognizing June as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. The presentation occurred at 11:30 a.m. at the Lt. Governor’s Office in the SC State House. The presentation falls on the summer solstice, which the […]
Originally posted in the Greenville Journal on June 20, 2024 by Megan Fitzgerald Recovery Centers of America now offers outpatient services out of its newly expanded treatment facility in Greenville. A ribbon cutting for the new 6,100-square-foot outpatient facility was held June 19. The facility is located at 47 Fisherman Lane. “RCA plays a crucial role in healing […]
Originally published by WMBF News on June 18, 2024, by Steven Schlink MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette stopped in Myrtle Beach Tuesday morning to raise awareness for her new initiative, “Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders.” “We want to get small businesses the help they need and we want to give kids […]
Originally posted by MyrtleBeachSC News, David Hucks, June 9, 2024 Last night at the Carolina Country Music Festival, a crowd of over 35,000 fans broke out in “We Want Trump” chants. The chant was led by S.C. Lt. Governor Pam Evette. “We Want Trump” The chant had to cause some consternation from Myrtle Beach’s liberal […]
Original post publisehd by UpstateToday.com on May 30, 2024 COLUMBIA — Gov. Henry McMaster ceremoniously signed two child safety bills into law Wednesday. A news release from the governor’s office said McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette were joined in Columbia by members of the General Assembly and other community leaders for the two bills: […]
Originally published by the Post & Courier 5/28/2024 By Pamela S. Evette and William H. Floyd III South Carolina’s young people are undeniably our future. Though they may be students today, they are our workforce of tomorrow and need to know about the great employment opportunities our state offers, especially to those looking for work […]
South Carolina EMS Association hosted an unprecedented EMS Appreciation Celebration in honor of the 50th Anniversary of National EMS Week. Originally published by the Journal of Emergency Medical Services on May 29, 2024 South Carolina EMS Association (SCEMSA) hosted an unprecedented EMS Appreciation Celebration in honor of the 50th Anniversary of National EMS Week on […]
Nothing beats that first job to teach soft skills and empowerment Originally published by WYFF 4 on May 22, 2024 GREENVILLE, S.C. — When Pamela Evette was a teenager, she donned a polyester uniform and headed to her job at the Dairy Queen, something she says was formative in building the leadership skills and business […]
Originally posted by WPDE ABC 15 News, Brianna Allison, May 13th 2024 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — South Carolina Lt. Governor Pamela Evette joined Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful and other volunteers at Hurl Rocks Park on Monday morning for a beach cleanup. She stressed that everyone should help out with keeping our beaches clean. “It’s as […]
Originally posted May 10, 2024 by Jackie LiBrizzi, WBTW MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Thousands of people including South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette have been attending the Myrtle Beach Classic. Evette said that South Carolina is the fastest-growing state in the country and is made up of great hospitality and tourism. She said the […]
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette Announce Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Youth Employment Initiative Originally published by DEW on Monday, May 6, 2024 Columbia, S.C. – Throughout May, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) celebrates SC@Work: School to Success, recognizing how youth strengthen our workforce and how our agency
Originally published 5/4/2024 by By Olivia Mitrovich, AEM Regional State Government Affairs Manager Like many other states, South Carolina has been grappling with workforce shortages. The pandemic exacerbated these challenges, leaving businesses struggling to find qualified workers. As many manufacturers relocate or expand their operations to South Carolina, the manufacturing industry has felt the impact […]
Lt. Governor Evette joined the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce on Wednesday, May 1st for a joint press conference announcing the launch of the Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Lt. Governor Evette’s Employment Initiative webpage at dew.sc.gov. This is an overview page filled with resources and helpful tips, and the Youth Employment Services/Site (YES) job board, […]
Originally posted on May 1st by WCBD by Raymond Owens GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) — South Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette spent Wednesday in the Lowcountry discussing youth employment. Evette was at Chick-fil-A in Goose Creek, learning about the restaurant’s business practices and the skills younger employees are developing by working there. Several employees discussed […]
Originally published by WMBF News, April 30, 2024 HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – South Carolina’s second in command praised a Grand Strand school for setting its students up for success in the workforce. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette toured the PALM Charter High School in Conway on Tuesday and spoke with students and teachers about the […]
Originally published by ABC 15 News on April 30th, 2024 by Connor Ingalls CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — South Carolina Lt. Governor Pamela Evette made a stop along the Grand Strand Tuesday to see how a local school is preparing students to enter the workforce. She got a tour of PALM Charter High School in Conway, where students get […]
Beginning in April 2024, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette was excited to release her first quarterly email update as a way to connect more directly with people across South Carolina. In addition to providing an update on issues impacting people throughout South Carolina, Lt. Gov. Evette highlighted work being done by members of our business community, […]
Originally published April 25, 2024 by the YMCA of Coastal Carolina The YMCA of Coastal Carolina was the proud recipient of the NLGA STEM Service Project donations at the National Lieutenant Governors Association Spring Meeting. David Byrd, Chief Executive Officer for the YMCA of Coastal Carolina thanked the NLGA participants and said, “STEM is a […]
Originally posted by WBTW News 13, April 24, 2024 by Jackie LiBrizzi MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Wednesday marked Day 1 of a three-day conference for the National Lieutenant Governors Association’s spring meeting in Myrtle Beach. This year’s conference was hosted by South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette at the Marriott Myrtle Beach at Grande Dunes. […]
Originally published by ABC 25 Columbia, by Lee Williams, April 9, 2024 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Students from 30 different colleges and universities across South Carolina were recognized at the Statehouse Tuesday afternoon for the 3rd Annual Higher Education Day. The event honors students currently working on their degrees while also encouraging young high schoolers […]
By Lauren Larsen | Apr 4, 2024, Carolina News & Reporter USC senior Hunter Welch said dropping out of college to get treatment for substance abuse was extremely difficult. But looking back, he is grateful. “That was, at the time, probably the most devastating moment in my life, because I felt like I was admitting that
Originally published Apr 3, 2024 by Alex Tejada, ABC Columbia COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — You might think tossing trash on the side of the road is not a big deal but South Carolina littering laws could mean you end up with a fine or worse. Tuesday at the statehouse, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, along with […]
