Revised Media Advisory - Hands Across The Border

For Immediate Release
August 26, 2024
Contact: Your local Highway Patrol Community Relations Officer, 803-896-8144

--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.