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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…

SCDOT Provides Lane Reversal Route Information

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing the following information about the highways where lane reversals will be used…

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roads September 30 – October 2, 2016

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

SCDPS Reports Eight Killed on South Carolina Roads September 23 - September 25, 2016

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

SCDPS Holds Highway Dedication for Fallen Patrolman Harlan M. Smith

Columbia, SC -- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held a highway dedication ceremony today in Pageland in honor of fallen Patrolman…