It's Tree Check Month, and we're sharing how to inspect your trees for various pests! This month, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) encourages you to inspect your trees for signs of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), a pest that can severely

School’s back! Kids are walking, crossing streets, and heading home from bus stops. • Slow down near schools • Stop at crosswalks • Stay alert - kids can be unpredictable • Avoid distractions (PHONES) Let's help them get home safe! #CommunityRiskReduction Boiling Springs Fire District

Sheriff Lott joined state & federal partners for AARP South Carolina ’s “Fight Fraud Together” roundtable to speak about tackling scams, elder financial abuse, ATM fraud, cryptocurrency risks & more. Protect yourself & your loved ones! #TeamRCSD #FraudPrevention

The largest project in SCDOT history is underway with the widening of I-95. In addition to more lanes, it includes a new Savannah River bridge, upgrades to 13 existing bridges, and improvements to two key interchanges.  This historic investment builds on major

SCDES is hosting the 2025 Environmental Assistance Conference! Hear from Director Myra Reece, learn about compliance tools & permitting updates, and connect with staff, industry peers, and exhibitors. Register now: des.sc.gov/EAC #SCDES #EnvironmentalConference

Happy #WorldOrangutanDay! Today is meant to highlight the importance of these incredible great apes. Sumatran orangutans are critically endangered, and conservation efforts have never been more important! Help us raise awareness about the need to protect this amazing species!

Now that college students have returned to their 'home away from home' & settled into their new routines, #ColumbiaPDSC officers want safety while living off-campus to be a top priority. Community Response Team Officers spent time in a popular rental property section of South

On In Focus South Carolina, guest James E. Clyburn talks about his annual, charity golf tournament. @RobertGuaderrama This Sunday 10:30am + 2:30pm

When it's finally Saturday in South Carolina 🤙

IT'S GAMEDAY FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS

We have some positive news to share! Master Trooper Wayne LaBounty, who was hit by a vehicle while performing a traffic stop Tuesday morning, is in stable condition after a successful surgery today and in good spirits. He still has a very long road to recovery, so please

The Race for the Ages Rockin’ 5K is Nov. 1 All proceeds from the event will benefit the residents served by the South Carolina Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, which works tirelessly to protect their rights and well-being. facebook.com/events/1000048…

SCDES is proud to present the 2025 EAC! This event is geared toward environmental compliance professionals & representatives from municipalities & counties who manage local environmental programs & need to understand state and federal regulations. 🔗des.sc.gov/EAC

The Department of Public Safety held a ceremony today to unveil the DPS Fallen Officer Monument at DPS Headquarters in Blythewood. The monument was erected to recognize DPS officers who have died in the line of duty and honor their lives, service, and sacrifice. DPS Chief of

You’ve been warned! Enough is enough! Put the phone down, slow down, and move over! As part of a collaborative initiative between the South Carolina Highway Patrol, @thescdps, and other South Carolina law enforcement agencies, drivers can expect to see additional law enforcement presence.

As we bring awareness during Telehealth Awareness Week, primary care physician Rebecca Smith, MD, discussed how telehealth is changing the way health care is delivered and how you can benefit from it. Learn more here: bit.ly/4pwyLxc #TelehealthAwarenessWeek

This week we delivered $26M in grants to support crime victims across South Carolina. As Governor, I’ll make sure these groups always get the funding they deserve. We will stand with victims and stay tough on crime to keep our communities safe.

The South Carolina Emergency Response Team is continuing to monitor 94L. This storm is expected to become a tropical depression in the coming days, but it's too soon to know its exact impacts in South Carolina. -Know the forecast. -Understand alerts. -Have a plan.

Team South Carolina will hold a media briefing to provide an update on the potential impacts of the approaching Tropical Depression today at 2:00 PM. Watch live here: youtube.com/live/FJNPkZjyW…

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed each October to raise awareness, support survivors, & remember those lost to domestic violence. This year's theme, "With Survivors, Always," emphasizes the need for partnerships and community collaboration to end domestic violence.