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SC Highway Patrol Urges Children, Pedestrians to Be Safe. Be Seen. On Halloween

COLUMBIA – In preparation for Halloween and the end of daylight savings time on November 6, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is…

SCDPS Reports 12 Killed on South Carolina Roads October 21 – October 23, 2016

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of 12 persons killed on South Carolina roadways from Friday…

SCDPS Reports Four Killed on South Carolina Roads October 14 – October 16, 2016

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of four persons killed on South Carolina roadways from…

S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles deploys mobile units to areas affected by Hurricane Matthew

COLUMBIA, S.C. - In an effort to better serve citizens affected by Hurricane Matthew and subsequent flooding, the South Carolina…

Residents Should Ask to See Identification of Hurricane Matthew Relief Workers

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Residents in affected counties are encouraged to be mindful of possible scams associated with the recovery efforts of…

SCDPS Reports Four Killed on South Carolina Roads October 7 – October 9, 2016

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of four persons killed on South Carolina roadways from…

Dangerous Conditions Throughout South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Saturday, October 8, 2016) - The S.C. Emergency Response Team strongly reminds all citizens coastal evacuation…

Helpline for Shelter Locations

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Friday, October 7, 2016) - Evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Matthew should call 1-866-246-0133 to be…

Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Evacuation of Georgetown & Horry Areas

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Thursday, October 6, 2016) - As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor…

Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Evacuation of Charleston and Beaufort Areas

COLUMBIA, S.C. - As Hurricane Matthew threatens the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of…