COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Wednesday evening that members of the South Carolina National Guard would be returning to the nation’s capital.
McMaster announced on X that next week, more than 300 National Guard members would be returning to DC to relieve Georgia guard members who took their place two months ago.
Tonight we lift up in prayer the families of the brave WV Guardsmen who were shot in defense of freedom. We are a nation created and sustained by God fearing – law abiding people. Lawlessness will not stand. Next week over 300 SC Guardsmen will be returning to Washington, DC…
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) November 26, 2025
The announcement comes after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot in DC earlier Wednesday…