Gov. Nikki Haley's inauguration features war hero, 'American Idol' winner

Gov. Nikki Haley's inauguration ceremony Wednesday will feature Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter and "American Idol" winner Candice Glover as well as music from three S.C. college and high school choirs.

The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. Wednesday on the south steps of the S.C. State House.

Here is the ceremony schedule released by the governor's office. Find the full schedule of inaugural events here:

   – General Assembly

   – Court of Appeals

   – S.C. Supreme Court

   – Congressional delegation

   – Dignitaries (New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie)

   – Former S.C. governors (David Beasley, Jim Hodges and Dick Riley; also former First Ladies Iris Campbell and Jenny Sanford)

   – Inaugural committee chairmen (BB&T bank executive Mike Brenan and Chapin sports marketing executive Tim Hofferth)

   – S.C. university and college presidents

   – State constitutional officers

   – First Family

   – Lieutenant governors (current, Yancey McGill, and elect, Henry McMaster)

   – Gov. Nikki Haley and First Gentleman Michael Haley

This story was originally published January 13, 2015 at 9:07 AM with the headline "Gov. Nikki Haley's inauguration features war hero, 'American Idol' winner."