Harvey Peeler

Cass Elias McCarter worked tirelessly for 20 years to establish South Carolina’s guardian ad litem program. Today this program is nationally recognized as one of the finest in the country. Last week, the General Assembly honored the memory of Mrs. McCarter by naming the program the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program.

Cass died in 2004 at the age of 50 from a brain aneurism. She did not live to see the program she helped establish gain its national recognition. However, thousands of children in South Carolina have benefitted from her efforts.

The legislation introduced by Sen. Harvey Peeler (R-Cherokee) was unanimously adopted by the General Assembly. It was vetoed by the Governor. All but 2 members of the 170 individuals in the General Assembly voted to override the Governor’s decision. Cass McCarter was a native of Columbia. She was married to Nicky McCarter who is originally from Clover. The couple have 2 children, Lauren and Cole. They currently reside in Columbia with their father.