Media Advisory

13th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony to Honor 2009 Victims of Fatal Domestic Violence
September 28, 2010
– SC Attorney General Henry McMaster announced today that the annual Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony would be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. on the south steps of the State House in Columbia. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read more...

AG Offers Internet Safety Training
June 7, 2010
– Attorney General Henry McMaster is reminding parents and children in South Carolina that June is National Internet Safety Month, and the Internet Predator Task Force is available to visit groups across the state to raise awareness about dangers on the Internet. These presentations are free of charge. Read more...

McMaster, Duke to Make Water Announcement Tomorrow
April 15, 2010
– Attorney General Henry McMaster and Duke Energy South Carolina President Catherine Heigel will make an announcement on Friday, May 7, 2010, at 12:45 p.m., concerning Duke’s 401 Water Quality Certification proceeding. Read more...

McMaster to Keynote Richland County Sexual Assault Response Team Reception
April 15, 2010
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will provide the keynote address for the Richland County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) community reception and news conference on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Read more...

McMaster to Preside Over Gang Prevention Study Committee Meeting in Charleston
February 2, 2010
– South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster and the Gang Prevention Study Committee, created by the General Assembly in the 2007 Criminal Gang Prevention Act, will hold a regional meeting at 3:00 p.m. in Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Read more...

Supreme Court Removes Charlotte From Water War Case
January 20, 2010
– “Today's decision by the Supreme Court is positive progress in South Carolina's fight to protect the future of our water supply, economic prosperity, and quality of life. The City of Charlotte is the largest water consumer along the Catawba River basin and in North Carolina. Their dismissal removes a major legal and political obstacle and will now allow South Carolina's case to move toward resolution before the court.” Read more...

McMaster To Address Legal Review of "Cornhusker Kickback" at National Press Club
January 8, 2010
– South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster will discuss the review of state attorneys general into the constitutionality of the health care reform bill being considered by Congress during a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, in the Zenger Room, 13th floor, National Press Club Building, 529 14th Street, N.W. Washington D.C. Read more...

McMaster to Address National Health Care Bill Today
December 22, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will make an announcement regarding recent discussions between him and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham TODAY, December 22, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. Read more...

Cockfighting Update Tomorrow
December 9, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster, S.C. United States Attorney Walt Wilkins, and S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director John Frampton will update the media regarding the state’s multi-jurisdictional cockfighting cases at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009. Read more...

South Carolina Drugs of Abuse Conference
December 1, 2009
– The South Carolina Drugs of Abuse Conference will be held Wednesday, December 2 through Thursday, December 3, 2009, at the Marriott Columbia. Read more...

South Carolina To Argue Portion Of The “Water War” Case Before U.S. Supreme Court Tomorrow
October 12, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster and attorneys for South Carolina will appear before the Justices of the United States Supreme Court at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, in the “Water War” case against North Carolina. Read more...

South Carolina To Argue Portion Of The “Water War” Case Before U.S. Supreme Court Next Week
October 1, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster and attorneys for South Carolina will appear before the Justices of the United States Supreme Court at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2009, in the “Water War” case against North Carolina. Read more...

Silent Witness Ceremony to Honor 2008 Victims of Fatal Domestic Violence
September 30, 2009
– SC Attorney General Henry McMaster announced today that the annual Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony would be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. on the south steps of the State House in Columbia. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read more...

McMaster to Make Major Internet Predator Announcement This Week
August 31, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster has invited the law enforcement agencies that are members of his statewide Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force to join him at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, when he will announce two (2) major milestones in the state’s battle against Internet Child Predators. Read more...

McMaster to Preside Over Gang Prevention Study Committee Meeting in Greenville
August 26, 2009
– South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster and the Gang Prevention Study Committee, created by the General Assembly in the 2007 Criminal Gang Prevention Act, will hold a regional meeting in Greenville, South Carolina, on Thursday, August 27, 2009. Read more...

McMaster Asks Ethics Commission to Review Sanford Use of State Aircraft
August 13, 2009
– South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster today asked the South Carolina Ethics Commission to investigate allegations involving the use of state aircraft by Governor Mark Sanford and any other potential violations of the State Ethics Act, pursuant to Proviso 89.27. Read more...

McMaster to Keynote 2009 Crimestoppers Appreciation Luncheon
June 28, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will be the keynote speaker for the 2009 Crimestoppers of the Midlands Law Enforcement and Media Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Read more...

McMaster Statement Regarding Governor Sanford Announcement
June 24, 2009
– "I think we all know that leaving the state without a governor for any period of time is not acceptable. I suspect Governor Sanford now understands that better than anyone else. My hope is that this sad experience will make Mark a better governor and a better public servant during the final months of his administration. " Read more...

McMaster to Speak to 37th Annual National Right to Life Convention
June 17, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will travel to Charlotte, N.C., to speak to the 37th Annual National Right to Life Convention on Thursday, June 18, 2009 Read more...

McMaster to Speak to Beaufort Rotary Club
June 8, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will travel to Beaufort to speak to the Beaufort Rotary Club on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Read more...

McMaster Statement On Stimulus Lawsuit
May 21, 2009
– “It's unfortunate that this drama must now play out in the courts. Like most South Carolinians, I was hopeful that the governor and legislature would be able to resolve their differences on the budget. We have received the governor's lawsuit and are currently researching the law in preparation for making an appropriate response.” Read more...

McMaster Statement On Craigslist Legal Action
May 20, 2009
– “The defensive legal action craigslist has taken against the solicitors and my office is good news. It shows that craigslist is taking the matter seriously for the first time." Read more...

McMaster Statement On Craigslist
May 15, 2009
– “As of 5:00 p.m. this afternoon, the craigslist South Carolina site continues to display advertisements for prostitution and graphic pornographic material. This content was not removed as we requested. We have no alternative but to move forward with criminal investigation and potential prosecution.” Read more...

Craigslist Told to Remove Illegal Content in Ten Days or Face Possible Prosecution
May 5, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster today called on the CEO of the Internet classified site “craigslist” to remove “the portions of the Internet site dedicated to South Carolina and its municipal regions which contain categories for and functions allowing for the solicitation of prostitution and the dissemination and posting of graphic pornographic material” within ten (10) days. Read more...

McMaster to be Newberry College Graduation Speaker
May 8, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will travel to Newberry College in Newberry, S.C. on Saturday, May 9, 2009, where he will address the graduation ceremony. Read more...

McMaster to Address National Day of Prayer Breakfast in Kershaw County
May 6, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will travel to the Alpha Center in Kershaw County on Thursday, May 7, 2009, where he will address a National Day of Prayer Breakfast. Read more...

McMaster to Make Major Announcement Concerning Craigslist
May 4, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will travel to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, where he will make a major announcement concerning the Internet classified website called craigslist.com.. Read more...

McMaster to Join Charleston Verizon Wireless Employees at Domestic Violence Event
May 1, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will travel to North Charleston on Monday, May 4, 2009, to join a domestic violence awareness event at the Verizon Wireless Charleston Call Center. Read more...

McMaster to Cut Ribbon on Pickens Behavioral Research Center
May 1, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will travel to Pickens on Friday, May 1, 2009, to officially cut the ribbon on a new Research Center at Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County (BHSPC). Read more...

McMaster to Address West Wateree Rotary Club
April 20, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will travel to Lugoff on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, to address the West Wateree Rotary Club. Read more...

McMaster Statement Regarding Supreme Court Action on Stimulus
April 20, 2009
– “I am pleased that the Supreme Court agreed with our position that this lawsuit was premature. This decision allows the governor and the legislature to resolve the issue free of any extraneous complications.” Read more...

AG to Present Laurens County Medical Clinic With Settlement Money
April 20, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will present the Good Shepherd Medical Clinic in Laurens County with a check for $10,000 on Monday, April 20, 2009, to support their medical outreach to low-income, disabled, and elderly beneficiaries. Read more...

McMaster to Address Darlington Kiwanis Club
April 16, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will travel to Darlington on Thursday, April 16, 2009, to address the Darlington Kiwanis Club. The club’s meeting will begin at 1:15 p.m. at Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Rd, Darlington 29532. Read more...

McMaster to Testify Before House Criminal Laws Subcommittee
March 25, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will testify before the House Criminal Laws Subcommittee at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2009, in Room 516 of the Blatt Building. Read more...

McMaster to Testify Before State Public Service Commission
March 5, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will testify before the South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSC) at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Read more...

McMaster to Testify Before State Sentencing Reform Commission
March 5, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will testify before the South Carolina Sentencing Reform Commission on Thursday, March 5, 2009. Read more...

McMaster to Address Charleston Metro Exchange Club
February 24, 2009
– Attorney General Henry McMaster will travel to Charleston to address the Charleston Metro Exchange Club at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2009.Read more...

McMaster to Address Senior Community Breakfast
February 11, 2009
Attorney General Henry McMaster will address the Resident Breakfast at the Laurel Crest Retirement Center at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Read more...

McMaster to Provide Legislature, Local Officials, Media with Water War Briefing
February 2, 2009
Attorney General Henry McMaster will provide a briefing on the S.C. v. N.C. Catawba River water case at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Read more...

McMaster to Address Land Conservation Ceremony
January 30, 2009
Attorney General Henry McMaster will travel to Mount Pleasant to address the Open Space Foundation on Friday, January 30, 2009. The foundation will be celebrating the dedication of a parcel of land for conservation by the Gregorie family.Read more...

McMaster to Visit Dutch Fork High School “Current Issues” Class
January 28, 2009
Attorney General Henry McMaster will speak to the “Current Issues” class at Dutch Fork High School on Thursday, January 29, 2009.Read more...