Departing West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton receives Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster

Posted 11/4/19

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton received the Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster Monday night at his last city council meeting. 

The Order of the Palmetto is the highest …

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Departing West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton receives Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster

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West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton received the Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster Monday night at his last city council meeting. 

The Order of the Palmetto is the highest civilian honor awarded by the Governor of South Carolina. It is awarded to people who make contributions of statewide significance.

Tuesday is election day, and Horton, who has served three terms as mayor, is not running for reelection. 

McMaster said South Carolina is attracting investment from all over the world. He said the state is attractive "because of the people of South Carolina." He said the spirit of determination is certainly reflected by the mayor. McMaster said "no one has had a greater impact" on West Columbia than Horton.

Horton delivered a brief statement.

"They say when one door closes, another one opens," Horton said. "I will do my best to find it." He said he has seen city's population grow from 10,000 to 18,000. He also said West Columbia is the best place to live, raise a family and have a business.

In the surprise presentation Horton's daughter, Lynn Horton Shull, came up from Mt. Pleasant to be with her father. "That's very special," he said of her pressence.

In addition to the Order of the Palmetto, Horton was given the Key to the City, and a resolution chronicling his life of service was read by West Columbia City Clerk Crystal Bouknight.

Lynn horton Shull, Rep. Micah Caskey, Sen. Nikki Setzler, Tem Miles, West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton, West Columbia Mayor Pro Tem

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