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SCDPS Reports Seven Killed On South Carolina Roads June 17 – June 19, 2016

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

Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Evacuation Of Additional Areas In Jasper and Colleton Counties, Zones B

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

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roads June 10 – June 12, 2016

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

Media Advisory -- SC Public Safety Coordinating Council

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event: Who: SC Public Safety Coordinating Council When: Monday,…

Hurricane Lane Reversal Exercises Set for June 8

COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with a number of other state and local agencies, will conduct a hurricane…

SCDPS Reports Nine Killed on South Carolina Roads June 3 – June 5, 2016

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

Media Advisory -- SC Impaired Driving Prevention Council Meeting

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event: Who: Impaired Driving Prevention Council What: SC Impaired…

Media Advisory -- Regular meeting of the SC Motorcycle Safety Task Force

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event: Who: Regular meeting of the SC Motorcycle Safety Task Force…

SCDPS Reports Seven Killed on South Carolina Roads during Memorial Day Weekend, May 27 – May 30, 2016

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of seven persons killed on South Carolina roadways over the…

Traffic Advisory: Detour Routes Due to Flooding from Tropical Depression

COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety reminds motorists to use extreme caution if traveling in the areas affected by Tropical…