--UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY-- 

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces changes to the following event: 

WHO:       SCDPS and state and local law enforcement partners from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia  

WHAT:       SCDPS and South Carolina Law Enforcement Network (SCLEN) partners will participate in multi-state
                        Hands Across the Border enforcement activities and awareness efforts. Hands Across the Border wraps up the Sober
                        or Slammer! campaign (August 14-September 2). Hands Across the Border brings together law enforcement in
                       South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia to conduct joint public safety checkpoints aimed at keeping drunk and
                       drugged drivers off the roads and is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.  

Hands Across the Border offers news coverage and photo/video/interview opportunities for our media partners. 

WHEN/WHERE: The 2024 Hands Across the Border schedule is as follows:    

Monday, August 26, 2024 (South Carolina and North Carolina) 
6:00 PM     Press Event/Meeting in South Carolina
            Outlaws Restaurant
            3356-3398 US-401
            McColl, SC 29570

8:00 PM     Safety Checkpoint
             US-15 at NC state line
             (Marlboro County)  

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 (South Carolina and North Carolina) 
6:00 PM     Press Event/Meeting in South Carolina
            Hilton Garden Inn
            650 Tinsley Way
            Rock Hill, SC 29730             

8:00 PM     Safety Checkpoint
            US-321 at NC state line
            (York County) 

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 (South Carolina and Georgia)  
6:00 PM      Press Event/Meeting in Georgia
              Hart County High School
                   Main Cafeteria
                   59 5th Street
               Hartwell, GA 30643                                                  

  8:00 PM    Safety Checkpoint  
                   US-29 at Georgia state line
                   (Anderson County)                                   

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 (South Carolina and North Carolina)  
  6:00 PM   Press Event/Meeting in South Carolina
             Golden Corral Restaurant
             1492 W.O. Ezell Blvd. (US-29)
             Spartanburg, SC 29301                                                 

  8:00 PM   Safety Checkpoint  
                   SC-18 at NC state line 
                 (Cherokee County) 

    8:00 PM  Safety Checkpoint  
                  US-221 at NC state line 
                 (Cherokee County) 

    8:00 PM  Safety Checkpoint  
                   SC-14 (Landrum Rd.) at NC state line
                  (Spartanburg County) 

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety includes the Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. Our mission is to ensure public safety by protecting and serving the people of South Carolina and its visitors.