Gov. McMaster at Greenville Tech’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation

Gov. Henry McMaster laughs before ceremoniously signing a bill at Greenville Technical College's Center for Manufacturing Innovation on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. The event was held to celebrate a new bill that passed in June that allows technical colleges to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology.

Gov. Henry McMaster laughs before ceremoniously signing a bill at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. The event was held to celebrate a new bill that passed in June that allows technical colleges to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

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Gov. Henry McMaster laughs before ceremoniously signing a bill at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. The event was held to celebrate a new bill that passed in June that allows technical colleges to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

Dr. Keith Miller speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College's Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Dr. Keith Miller speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

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Dr. Keith Miller speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

Gov. Henry McMaster shakes hands with Greenville Technical College president Dr. Keith Miller during an event at the school's Center for Manufacturing Innovation on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Gov. Henry McMaster shakes hands with Greenville Technical College president Dr. Keith Miller during an event at the school’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

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Gov. Henry McMaster shakes hands with Greenville Technical College president Dr. Keith Miller during an event at the school’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

Dr. Tim Hardee speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College's Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Dr. Tim Hardee speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

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Dr. Tim Hardee speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

Gov. Henry McMaster attends a ceremonial bill signing event at Greenville Technical College's Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Gov. Henry McMaster attends a ceremonial bill signing event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

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Gov. Henry McMaster attends a ceremonial bill signing event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

Rep. Jason Elliot speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College's Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Rep. Jason Elliot speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

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Rep. Jason Elliot speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

Sen. Ross Turner speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College's Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Sen. Ross Turner speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

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Sen. Ross Turner speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

Rep. Jason Elliot speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College's Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Rep. Jason Elliot speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

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Rep. Jason Elliot speaks during an event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

Gov. Henry McMaster attends a ceremonial bill signing event at Greenville Technical College's Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Gov. Henry McMaster attends a ceremonial bill signing event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

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Gov. Henry McMaster attends a ceremonial bill signing event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

Gov. Henry McMaster attends a ceremonial bill signing event at Greenville Technical College's Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Gov. Henry McMaster attends a ceremonial bill signing event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

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Gov. Henry McMaster attends a ceremonial bill signing event at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation to celebrate a new bill that allows the school to offer a four-year degree in advanced manufacturing technology on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. JOSH MORGAN/Staff

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