SC governor gives himself final say over whether to close Midlands state offices in bad weather • SC Daily Gazette

SC governor gives himself final say over whether to close Midlands state offices in bad weather • SC Daily Gazette

During hazardous weather events, such as flooding from Tropical Storm Helene, the governor would have discretion as to whether to close state offices in Richland and Lexington counties under an executive order signed Thursday, May 1, 2025. The Gervais Street Bridge, pictured on Sept. 30, 2024, links downtown Columbia (Richland County) to West Columbia (Lexington County). (Photo by Nancy Ostergaard/Special to the SC Daily Gazette)COLUMBIA — Wheth…

Governor signs order regulating closure of state offices in Richland, Lexington counties

Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order adopting a new policy on May 1, that will regulate the closure of state government offices located in Richland and Lexington counties due to hazardous weather or other dangerous conditions.