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Fourth of July Campaign

We love to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, food, and fireworks. And yet, all too often, the festivities turn tragic on our nation's…

April 1-30, 2026 | Distracted Driving Prevention Month

April 9-13, 2026 | Put the Phone Away or Pay Enforcement CampaignThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety…

February 3-8, 2026: Super Bowl Campaign

For Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and…

Christmas/New Year’s Sober or Slammer enforcement campaign! 2025

Christmas/New Year’s Sober or Slammer enforcement campaign! 2025December 12, 2025 – January 1, 2026The holiday season is known for being merry…

Thanksgiving Impaired Driving Campaign

Thanksgiving is around the corner and so is the time for family, friends and gathering. This is also a good opportunity to boost traffic safety…

Halloween Impaired Driving Campaign

As communities nationwide prepare for Halloween celebrations, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SOLICITOR’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES DUI PROSECUTOR GRANT AWARD

The Eleventh Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office has been awarded a DUI grant to fund activity hours for assistant solicitors to exclusively…

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SOLICITOR’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES DUI PROSECUTOR GRANT AWARD

The Eleventh Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office has been awarded a DUI grant to fund activity hours for assistant solicitors to exclusively…

Violent Offender Sentenced to Life For Taking of Hostage at McCormick State Prison

Chavis L. Cox, age 35, an inmate in the South Carolina Department of Corrections, has been sentenced to Life in prison for taking a female…

Man Sentenced to Prison in Lexington County Burglary

Dwight Anthony Powell, 42, of Saluda, has been convicted in Lexington County General Sessions Court following a trial.  A Lexington County jury…