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Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette visits Summerville for Scout Boats unveiling

By Aeon Bailey. Originally posted in the Journal Scene 1/22/2025

On Thursday, Jan. 16, in Summerville, Scout Boats hosted an unveiling event for the 670 LXS, which the company’s website describes as “one of the largest outboard-powered sportfishing yachts” in the world. In attendance was South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who spoke at the unveiling.

“This is such a thrill for me to be here,” Evette said. “As Lieutenant Governor, I talk about our boaters, especially Scout Boats and the bragging rights that they give South Carolina. Sometimes, I don’t believe we see the forest for the trees with the amazing manufacturers we have here in our state, but manufacturers like Scout Boats allow us to send South Carolina’s fingerprints all across the globe.”

Evette has attended business events in the past, including for political causes such as Donald Trump’s rally at Sportsman Boats in 2023, when South Carolina’s Small Business Leaders for Trump Coalition was announced. In a press release from the Trump campaign, Evette is quoted as saying, “No one has done more for America’s small businesses than President Donald J. Trump.” Trump was also mentioned at the Scout Boats unveiling, with one company official jokingly saying to the crowd that while the president-elect could not be there, he’d stated Scout Boats is “making boats great again.”

Evette’s website highlights her business involvement, including her time serving as a member of South Carolina’s Small Business Regulatory Review Committee.

“As Lt. Governor, Evette has used her professional background to serve the people and businesses of South Carolina,” according to the website. “She has dedicated her time to highlighting S.C.’s thriving small business ecosystem and attracting new business to the Palmetto state.”

The event consisted of a meet-and-greet, an unveiling, a tour of the boat and a reception.

Aim Higher SC: Lieutenant Governor Evette’s December 2024 Email Update

Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette brings her supporters, friends, and the people of South Carolina her 4th Quarter e-mail update. As our state continues to recover following Hurricane Helene and we look forward to having President Trump back in the White House, here are a few highlights on election night, honors / recognition, podcasts, and #TeamSC working together towards recovery +  S.C. business features (large & small), S.C. non-profits who are making a difference, and a few personal updates.

Below is December 2024’s opening message from Lt. Gov. Evette.

A Message from Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette

As we celebrate this holiday season and approach the end of 2024, our state and nation have so much to be thankful for. As Lt. Governor, I was incredibly proud of how Team SC and all South Carolinians came together in the aftermath of hurricane Helene — helping one another and our neighbors to the north in Western North Carolina.

I am also grateful that Americans across the nation came out and voted in November for a return to common sense and for strong family values. Thank you to all of you for helping to get our nation back on the right track starting with the election of President Trump.

I wish all of you, your families, and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season. Merry Christmas and many blessings in the New Year!

Lt. Governor Pamela S. Evette

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Trump’s decisive victory good for South Carolina, says Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette

By Jane Robelot. Originally posted by WYFF News 4 on 11/7/2024

The governor’s office’s strong relationship with Trump helps South Carolina.

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The election night party in Palm Beach, Florida, became more electric when Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign announced she would not address her supporters gathered at Howard University until the following day.

Cheering Republicans at Donald Trump’s official watch party knew that meant their candidate would soon have the electoral votes needed to secure the White House.

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and her husband David were among the invited guests.

She tells WYFF News 4 that the mood of the room was “high energy” all night: “It was a great day to be a Trump supporter, and it was a great night to be celebrating with everybody who has worked so hard across our nation to get him back in the White House.”

And as each state ticked red, the party intensified, Evette said.

“You could tell as they finally called Georgia and they called North Carolina, and Pennsylvania was looking good for us; the mood just kept getting bigger and bigger until it rose to the level of a President Trump win and President Trump taking the stage with his family,” she said.

Evette credits Trump with bringing new voices to the Republican tent and anticipates it will bring new growth to the party: “I think it’s a great testament to the legacy he’s going to leave, bringing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. into the mix and Tulsi Gabbard, bringing in Elon Musk and Joe Rogan, to get the best and brightest into the room, and make great quality changes to make America great again.”

Evette believes the Trump victory will translate into a strong working relationship between the White House and the South Carolina governor’s office, which she says is a win for South Carolina.Ec

Click here to watch a video to hear more about how that relationship benefits South Carolina.

Aim Higher SC: Lieutenant Governor Evette’s September 2024 Email Update

Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette brings her supporters, friends, and the people of South Carolina her 3rd Quarter e-mail update. As we head towards the presidential election, it’s an incredibly busy time! Here are just a few highlights on the RNC, supporting President Trump, honors / recognition, fighting for S.C. kids and families, S.C. business features (large & small), S.C. non-profits who are making a difference, and a few personal updates.

Below is September 2024’s opening message from Lt. Gov. Evette.

A Message from Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette

Every day, I feel blessed beyond measure to serve the people and the businesses of South Carolina. No matter where my travels take me, I’m alway quick to brag on the many South Carolinians who work hard, do good, and aim higher.

This truly is the best place to live, work, and raise a family — for which we owe a great deal to our men and women in uniform. I ask you to join me in thanking our law enforcement officers and military members today and at every opportunity.

As we get closer to the general election on Nov. 5th, I ask you to remain strong in your commitment to the conservative values that keep S.C. winning! Remember to vote Republican up and down the ballot. Let’s bring this thing home. Thank you for all you do!

Lt. Governor Pamela S. Evette

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Lieutenant Governor Evette and Congresswoman Nancy Mace headline DCRP event

By Brandon Roberts, originally posted in The Summerville Journal Scene on Sept 2, 2024

South Carolina leaders highlight conservative values at Faith, Family and Freedom Dinner

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and United States Rep. Nancy Mace headlined the 4th annual Dorchester County Republican Party Faith, Family and Freedom Dinner Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Dorchester Shrine Club in Summerville.

“The Faith, Family, and Freedom Dinner is a cornerstone event for the Dorchester County Republican Party, celebrating the core values that define our community and our nation,” said Steven Wright, DCRP chair. “Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Congresswoman Nancy Mace are two prominent leaders committed to advancing conservative principles and advocating for the interests of South Carolinians.”

Mace said she was honored to speak at the event and considers Dorchester County a special place.

“It’s good to be back,” Mace said in an interview with the Journal Scene. “Dorchester County helped bring us across the finish line. We won Dorchester County by over 30 points, and I’m grateful for that.

Mace said she did not have a prepared speech and planned to speak from her heart.

“I’ll probably talk a little bit about issues important to voters in Dorchester County,” she said. “I’ll talk about my faith a bit, and just be humble and thank everybody for their support and offer to help them in any way.”

In her speech, Mace discussed inflation, the border and women’s issues, which she called the “top issues in our district.” She also spoke about her role on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and its hearing about the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, which led to the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.

Evette said she was happy to attend the event for several reasons, including Wright, who she lauded as a “dedicated and involved” leader at such a young age.

“It’s really important to support the young people who are getting involved, especially the Republican Party, because that’s what we have to do,” she said. “A few minutes of my speech tonight will be about opening our doors and getting more young people involved. How do we merge our young Republicans with our local GOPs so that we can be the big tent party we want to be.”

Evette said when she speaks to younger people, she feels they don’t think they’re welcome.

“They just feel like it’s an elite club for an older group,” she said. “I think you got to make it fun. Get business done quickly, and then it’s a social hour when everybody becomes friends; it’s much easier to get together and do fun things.”

In her speech, Evette said it is no secret that Trump will win South Carolina, so she urged those I attended to help in neighboring states.

“We have swing states to the south and north of us,” she said, referring to Georgia and North Carolina. “We got to come together. We got to help Georgia. We got to help North Carolina. It’s tight. We need to talk about our policies. We have great policies. We saw the DNC. Not one policy was talked about. They talked about feelings but not facts.”

Wright also handed out the DCRP’s annual awards at the event. June Fleming received the award for Executive Committee Person of the Year, Janette Chipas received the Most Outstanding Volunteer of the Year, Dorchester County Auditor J.J. Messervy was named Elected Official of the Year, and longtime Dorchester County Sheriff L.C. Knight was given the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Greenwood Republican Party hosts SC Lt. Gov. Evette

Originally posted by Index-Journal on August 12, 2024

By MYA ATTEN

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. Gov. Pamela Evette speaks with Flashpoint Host Pastor Gene Bailey during the 2024 RNC

While at the 2024 Republican National Convention, South Carolina Lt. Governor Pamela Evette talks with Pastor Gene Bailey, Host of Flashpoint on the Victory Network.

Evette shares the reasons she stepped away from her successful business to serve as SC’s first female Republican lieutenant governor. She also comments on how the terrible Biden policies are hurting American families and how she and Governor McMaster are working to help S.C. businesses and families across the Palmetto State.

Watch the full episode that aired August 1, 2024 “Don’t Stop Pressing for Truth!” here. You can also watch previous episodes on demand and learn more about Flashpoint and the Victory Channel here.

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette speaks with Steve Gruber from the 2024 Republican National Convention

The younger generation has been looking for somebody that they can they can actually connect with and J .D. Vance is going to do that for them. – Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette #RNC2024 #TrumpVance2024

Watch more #SteveGruberShow here: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow.

SC Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette sees a uniting Republican Party at RNC Convention

Interview with Jane Robelot originally posted by WYFF Channel 4 on July 16, 2024

MILWAUKEE — South Carolina’s Lt. Governor Pamela Evette is attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week and describes the events so far as “a Disneyland for Republicans”, adding that Monday night was “electric.”

It was former president Donald Trump’s first public appearance less than 48 hours after an attempted assassination wounded his right ear on Saturday evening. 

He walked into Fiserv Forum to Lee Greenwood singing “God Bless the USA” while the convention crowd roared their support. 

“It was it was electric,” describes Evette. “People are just so overjoyed that the hand of God was on President Trump on Saturday, and he could feel the love in the room.”

Lt. Gov. Evette tells WYFF News 4 that while South Carolinians may be disappointed that Senator Tim Scott wasn’t selected from Mr. Trump’s short list of candidates to join him on the ticket, Ohio’s Senator J.D. Vance will be well received by the people of the Palmetto State as the Vice Presidential nominee.

“Our younger Americans have been saying, ‘I want somebody younger who understands what I’m dealing with every day, and they have that in JD Vance.” Evette continues, “He understands Middle America. He is a young guy with a young family and he understands the problems that they’re facing.”

Lt. Gov. Evette says she’s most looking forward to Donald Trump’s speech on Thursday night. She says he’s preparing a totally different speech than the one he had planned prior to Saturday’s assassination attempt.

Lt. Governor Evette speaks to WYFF 4’s Jane Robelot from the 2024 RNC Convention
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette speaks with Joey Hudson from the 2024 Republican National Convention
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