Wednesday is a big day for South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. He is giving his eighth State of the State address, but the 77-year-old Republican also becomes South Carolina’s longest serving governor,

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will deliver his eighth State of the State address on Wednesday, marking a historic milestone as he becomes the state’s longest-serving governor at 2,927 days.

He said the state's economy is strong and steady.

Governor Henry McMaster is scheduled to deliver his annual State of the State address Wednesday night at the South Carolina State House.

McMaster became the longest serving governor Wednesday, the same day as the annual State of the State address where he discussed his priorities and budget proposals for the year — the second to last year of his tenure as the state’s top executive.