 Answers to Commonly asked Questions
- How old are you?
I was born November 19, 1956.
- Do you have any children?
My wife Rachel and I have two sons, Sam and Luke.
- Did you like school?
I always enjoyed school. My parents cared a lot about my education, and they gave my a lot of love, encouragement and support. I also had some great teachers who taught me a lot.
- What subjects did you like in school?
English and History
- Why did you want to become Governor?
I ran for governor because I wanted to improve our schools.
- How did you get into politics?
My career in politics began in 1986. Before that, I had been involved in a number of community organizations in my hometown of Lancaster. In 1986, our legislator, Representative Tom Mangum, died suddenly. There was going to be a special election to choose a new representative. Some of my friends encouraged me to run. I ran in a race with six other candidates and I won. After that election, I served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1986 until 1997.
- What did you do before you became Governor?
I was a businessman. I served as General Counsel for the Springs Company from February 1990 until January 12, 1999. From 1986-1997, I represented the Lancaster area in the South Carolina General Assembly.
- What is the Governor's salary?
The governor's salary is $106,078 per year.
- What do like about South Carolina?
South Carolina has many recreational opportunities to offer tourists and our citizens from the coast to the mountains. Because our state enjoys a wonderful climate with mild winters and hot summers, everyone can visit our historic sites and gardens and participate in numerous activities year round.
- Do you have any pets?
My family and I do not have any pets, but I like dogs.
- What is your favorite food?
One of my favorite foods is barbecue with mustard sauce. Also, I like pizza.
- Favorite movie?
To Kill a Mockingbird
- Favorite Restaurant?
The Wagon Wheel in Chester County
- Favorite Vacation Spot?
Pawleys Island
- Favorite Beach?
Pawleys Island
- Favorite State Park?
Andrew Jackson State Park
- Favorite Writer?
John Grisham
- Favorite Drink?
Iced Tea
- Favorite Quotation?
"Good things come to those who work hard."
- Favorite Artist?
Fran Perry, my sister-in-law
- Favorite Band?
Hootie and the Blowfish
- Favorite breakfast cereal?
Cheerios
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Here's a recipe handed down from my mother, Mrs. Betty Hovis Hodges
MARSHMALLOW BROWNIES
1 stick margarine
2 one-oz. squares unsweetened chocolate (or cocoa, 3-4 Tbsp. mixed with melted margarine)
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts
Preheat oven to 350 degree. Melt the margarine and chocolate and set aside.
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt. Add the eggs to the flour mixture, mixing well.
Add the melted mixture and mix well. Add the sugar, vanilla, and nuts.
Use large broiler-type pan and spread thinly. Bake at 350 about 10 to 12 minutes or less.
After brownies are baked, and right out of the oven, spread marshmallows cut in halves or
use mini-marshmallows. When a bit cool, spread with a chocolate confectioner's sugar frosting
and cut into squares when cooled.
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