Greenwood Republican Party hosts SC Lt. Gov. Evette

Greenwood Republican Party hosts SC Lt. Gov. Evette

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.

Lt. Governor Evette says Myrtle Beach Class is an economic driver

Lt. Governor Evette says Myrtle Beach Class is an economic driver

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 Myrtle Beach Classic is a great representation.

“It’s so exciting to see a PGA event here in Myrtle Beach,” Evette said. “I love Myrtle Beach, it’s my second home and you can see the enthusiasm, people are excited. Myrtle Beach is the golf capital of our state.”

Evette said she’s not sure what took so long for the PGA Tour to have an event in Myrtle Beach, but it’s here now and it’s a huge economic driver. 

“Small businesses love events like this. People come in from all over the state and other states use our restaurants, they’re buying gas, they’re stopping at the local grocery store, they’re getting coffee, they’re getting ice cream, these mom-and-pop businesses, they love these events,” she said. 

Evette said if you’re a tourism state, golf is important, and more and more kids are getting involved.

“I’ve heard for years, being a mom, those golf scholarships are some of the most unused scholarships across the country,” she said. 

Evette said her husband played in the Pro-Am on Wednesday, adding golf offers quality family time with some friendly competition. She said her and her family play regularly.

“I want to see all the events come to South Carolina,” Evette said. “These kinds of events make a brighter spotlight on South Carolina continuing to be the best place to live, work, and raise a family and start your business.”

Speaking of businesses, the Dunes Club merchandise store has already run out and ordered more products ahead of this weekend.

An assistant professional golfer and merchandiser, Cyndi Graham, said since this is the first PGA event they’ve had, it’s kind of a test run. 

“We go with our normal pricing on our stuff so basically keystone on our retail,” Graham said. 

Graham said the board of directors and club managers will determine where the profits made from the tournament will go.

Evette hopes to see this event continue to grow and see the LPGA come in. She said all hands-on deck is the reason events like this are possible and encourages everybody to come out and show their support.