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SC Highway Patrol Holds Ceremony for 2025 Trooper of the Year, Telecommunications Operator of the Year

Media: All photos and narratives can be found on the SCHP 2025 Trooper of the Year webpage. Ceremony photos are available on the SCDPS online photo…

Media Advisory - SC Motorcycle Safety Task Force Meeting

-MEDIA ADVISORY--South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event: WHAT:  South…

SCDPS Reports Two Killed On South Carolina Roadways February 27 To March 1

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of two persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning…

SC Highway Patrol Announces New Troop 2 Commander, As Current Commander is Promoted to Major

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has promoted Joseph T. Morf to serve as Major of Headquarters Field Support for the South Carolina…

SCDPS Report Seven Killed on South Carolina Roadways February 20 to February 22, 2026

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of seven persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning…

Media Advisory - Media availability for SC Highway Patrol troopers as hands-free law warning period ends

Media Partners: Please note that we have observed a number of articles posted online with the incorrect date for when citations start. The date that…

Media advisory: Governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Council Meeting

South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event:WHO: Governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Council MeetingWHEN:…

Media Advisory - SC Highway Patrol To Hold Graduation Ceremony to Welcome 29 New Troopers

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event: WHAT:   South Carolina Highway Patrol Graduation with SC…

SCDPS Reports Eight Killed on South Carolina Roadways During Presidents Day Weekend

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of eight persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning…

South Carolina Department of Public Safety Returns as Entitlement Partner for NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race at Darlington Raceway

The Buckle Up South Carolina 200 is part of an action-packed tripleheader race weekendDARLINGTON, S.C. (Feb. 17, 2026) – Darlington Raceway announced…