South Carolina’s 98th Gubernatorial Inauguration will broadcast and stream live on South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) beginning Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. The swearing-in ceremony of Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette is set to take place at the South Carolina State House and will be available to watch on ETV-HD and ETV World. The ceremony will also broadcast and stream live on SC Public Radio for listeners. In addition to the swearing-in ceremony, SCETV will stream the Prayer Service at 9 a.m. and the Inaugural Ball at 7:30 p.m. on its Facebook page and YouTube channel.
SCETV has covered decades of South Carolina Governor Inaugurations, from the inauguration of Governor Burnet Maybank on January 17, 1939, to the inauguration of Governor Henry McMaster on January 11, 2023. To learn more about South Carolina’s former governors and their inaugurations, including inauguration transcripts, view the interactive timeline on SCETV Governor Inauguration page.
Additional South Carolina political and public policy coverage can be viewed on SCETV and listened to on SC Public Radio. Live, real-time feeds of House and Senate sessions are available for viewing each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, beginning Jan. 10, on ETV World and online via the SCETV Facebook page and YouTube channel. In addition, in-depth discussions about public policy topics around the state can be heard on the SC Lede podcast and a weekly recap of the state’s top headlines airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on ETV-HD with This Week in South Carolina.
Viewers can access the broadcast via livestream on the SCETV website; by using a digital antenna; or through cable, satellite and streaming live TV providers. Further information about accessing SCETV’s network is available on the SCETV website.
South Carolina Governor’s Inauguration 2023 Schedule
9:00 AM: Prayer Service
Streaming online via the SCETV Facebook page and YouTube channel
11:00 AM: Swearing-in Ceremony
Broadcast on ETV-HD, ETV World and SC Public Radio, and streaming online via the SCETV Facebook page and YouTube channel
2:00 PM: McMaster Family Open House
No broadcast or stream available
7:30 PM: Inaugural Ball
Streaming online via the SCETV Facebook page and YouTube channel
About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as Carolina Classrooms, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including By The River, Expeditions, Reconnecting Roots, Reel South, Somewhere South, Yoga in Practice and Live from Charleston Music Hall. In addition, SC Public Radio produces the national radio production, Chamber Music from Spoleto Festival USA.
Media Contact:
Landon Masters
media@scetv.org
(803) 737-3337
Governor’s Inauguration to broadcast and stream live on South Carolina ETV (PDF)
