Greg Hembree

State Senator, South Carolina · District 28

Greg Hembree, born August 21, 1960, is an American politician affiliated with the Republican Party. He has served as a member of the South Carolina State Senate, representing District 28, since 2012.

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Role State Senator

Current office, as recorded in the directory.

District District 28

The district this member is elected from.

Service since 2024

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

Senator Greg Hembree1

  • Personal Information:

    • Attorney.
    • Resides at 4509 Lake Circle, Little River.
    • Born on August 21, 1960, in Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri.
    • Son of John H. and Mary E. Hembree.
    • Holds a B.B.A. in Economics from the University of Memphis (1982).
    • Earned his law degree (J.D.) from the University of South Carolina School of Law (1985).
  • Career Highlights:

    • 15th Circuit Solicitor (1999-2012).
    • North Myrtle Beach City Attorney (1995-1999).
    • South Carolina representative to the National District Attorneys Association (2009-2012).
    • Received the South Carolina Law Enforcement Victim Advocates Solicitor of the Year Award (2009).
    • Active in local organizations, including the Grand Strand Running Club and Waccamaw American Leadership Forum.
    • Serves as an Elder at Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church.
  • Senate Service:

    • Senator since 2013.
    • Chair of the Senate Education Committee.
    • Member of the Senate Corrections and Penology, Finance, Rules, and Transportation Committees.

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References

  1. Greg Hembree, State Senator. scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.
  2. Official website. scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.