Our Work In South Carolina Investment Priorities In Fiscal Year 2023, ARC and the South Carolina Department of Commerce partnered on the following investments and projects. Investment Snapshot Counties in Appalachia (7 out of 46 counties): Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union Local Development Districts Catawba Regional Council…

A native of Richland County, South Carolina, Governor McMaster received both his bachelor’s degree and his law degree from the University of South Carolina. After law school, he served as legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond and then began his almost-30-year career practicing law, both in private practice and…

ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) is a funding opportunity driving large-scale, regional economic transformation through multi-state collaborative projects. Launched in 2022 using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ARISE is strengthening Appalachian businesses and industries, and supporting the development of new opportunities across…

Recovering from Substance Use Disorder (SUD) can be a vicious cycle, especially when it comes to accessing the treatment and support services needed to successfully secure meaningful employment. Furthermore, it’s not just an individual who feels these effects, but entire communities. In upstate South Carolina, public services in Cherokee,…

In Greenville, South Carolina, Feed & Seed Co. is on a mission to serve farmers and families through a sustainable local food system. Their multi-purpose facility – located in Greenville County’s most food-insecure zip code – acts as a one-stop shop for both food entrepreneurs…

Jordan Marsh serves as Director of Federal Affairs for South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and is based in Washington, D.C. In his role, he represents the Governor on federal matters impacting the State, while maintaining active relationships with the South Carolina Congressional Delegation, White House, Federal agencies, and other Governors’ offices.