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‘Thank You Celebration’ at Pelicans Ballpark honors first responders

by Carolina Surface, originally posed April 15, 2025 by WPDE ABC News 15

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — On Monday evening, the community gathered to honor the Covington Drive wildfire first responders at the Pelicans Stadium.

First responders received complimentary food and tickets during Monday’s event from 4 to 7 p.m.

The admission fees from other guests went to the South Carolina Mental Health for Heroes, a nonprofit organization that helps first responders and veteran’s mental health needs.

Congressman Russell Fry, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, State Senator Greg Hembree, State House Rep. Tim McGinnis and Horry County Councilman Dennis DiSabato were in attendance as special guests.

“That’s such a testament to how hard these men and women fight for us every single day,” said Lt. Gov. Evette. “So I’m glad to see this great turnout. I’d expect nothing less from South Carolina.”

ABC15’s Chief Meteorologist, Ed Piotrowski, was the emcee of this event.

Aim Higher SC: Lieutenant Governor Evette’s March 2025 Email Update
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Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette brings her supporters, friends, and the people of South Carolina her 1st Quarter 2025 e-mail update.

In this edition, we share a few highlights of how Evette is supporting President Trump’s agenda in SC, featured news stories, how Team SC is working to fight SC wildfires + SC business features (large & small), non-profits who are making a difference, and a few personal updates.

Below is March 2025’s opening message from Lt. Gov. Evette.

A Message from Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette

If you’re like me, you can’t believe that it’s already March. 2025 is flying by, and a BIG part of that is how President Trump is taking action in the Oval Office at lightning speed. His dedication to keeping the promises he made and his drive to Make America Great Again is awe inspiring.

What a time to be an American — in the Golden Age!

I am committed to being an ally for our President in South Carolina. I will never stop pushing to keep the Palmetto State winning, today and well into the future!

Lt. Governor Pamela S. Evette

Read the Full March 2025 Email Update
Lt. Gov. Evette Visits Table Rock Complex as Fire Becomes Highest Priority Fire in the Nation

Table Rock Complex fire officially crosses state lines

by Scarlett Lisjak, originally posted March 29, 2025 by WSPA

PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Officials said the Table Rock Complex Fire has now crossed the state line into North Carolina.

The Table Rock Complex fire, made up of both the Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge Fires, has become the largest wildfire the upstate has ever seen.

“One thing I was briefed on this morning, is we’ve had the largest chemical water drops in state history for this fire,” said Pamela Evette, the Lt. Governor for the State of South Carolina.

On Saturday, state and local officials met to give an update on their ongoing containment efforts. Fire officials said they are continuing to strengthen containment lines to the east and west of the fire while conducting burn out operations.

“Our guys and ladies are working extremely hard out there. It’s very difficult working conditions. Anyone who has hiked around Table Rocks knows this is a very steep hilly country. It will wear you out on a normal day, much less when you’re fighting fires, but the morale of our folks is incredible,” said Scott Phillips with South Carolina Forestry Commission.

Officials said that this year’s fire season has been unprecedented because of another natural disaster.

“This is not an easy task, as we have a lot of fuel on the ground from Hurricane Helene which has posed extra challenges that they didn’t have to fight before,” Evette said.

Evette added the blaze is also a high priority for the federal government saying that “right now Table Rock is the number one fire in the country, that’s why you are seeing such an increase in federal resources, because we moved up to the number one fire.”

A statewide burn ban is still in effect in South Carolina.

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