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Columbia — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of six persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning Friday, October 30, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 1, at 11:59 p.m.
For additional data on traffic fatalities by county, please view the most recent year-to-date fatality report on our website.*
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
For Immediate Release
October 28, 2026
Contact: Kyle McGahee, Office of Public Affairs - 803-896-8747
Media: Photos from today's ceremony can be found in the online photo album here.
Columbia — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame held an induction ceremony today to recognize 13 South Carolina law enforcement professionals for their exemplary service to the law enforcement profession.
Monday, Oct 26, 2026
For Immediate Release
October 26, 2026
Contact: Your local Highway Patrol Community Relations Officer, 803-896-8144
Columbia — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of seven persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning Friday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, October 25, at 11:59 p.m.
For additional data on traffic fatalities by county, please view the most recent year-to-date fatality report on our website.*
Monday, Oct 19, 2026
For Immediate Release:
October 19, 2026
Contact: SCDE Communications
communications@ed.sc.gov
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina’s education and public safety leaders are joining forces to deliver a critical message to drivers: safe rides for our everyday heroes. One careless decision can change lives forever — and there are no second chances.
If you are seeking Information regarding traffic issues, collision or highway fatality information, please call the Media Line at (803) 896-8144 for the on-call Public Information Officer.
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