Media Advisory: Hands Across The Border Enforcement Efforts/Media Opportunities
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event:
WHO: SCDPS and state and local law enforcement partners from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia
WHAT: SCDPS and partner agencies of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Network (SCLEN) will participate in a multi-state Hands Across the Border enforcement event. 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 event offers news coverage and photo, video, and interview opportunities for our media partners.
Monday, August 24, 2026 (South Carolina and North Carolina)
6:00 PM Press Event/Meeting in South Carolina:
Fuddruckers
1509 John B. White Sr. Blvd.
Spartanburg, SC 293018:00 PM Safety Checkpoint:
SC 9 @ Melvin Hill Rd.
(Spartanburg County)Safety Checkpoint:
2915 SC 14 in front of Southern Manners Restaurant
(Spartanburg County)Monday, August 24, 2026 (South Carolina and North Carolina)
6:00 PM Press Event/Meeting in South Carolina:
Aunt Sue’s Country Corner
107 Country Creek Dr.
Pickens, SC 296718:00 PM Safety Checkpoint:
SC 11 @ SC 8
(Pickens County)Safety Checkpoint:
SC 11 @ SC 178
(Pickens County)Safety Checkpoint:
SC 11 @ SC 133
(Pickens County)Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (South Carolina and Georgia)
6:00 PM Press Event/Meeting in Georgia:
Julian Smith Casino
2200 Broad St.
Augusta, GA 309048:00 PM Safety Checkpoint:
1060 Sandbar Ferry Rd. (Freeman’s BBQ)
(Aiken County)Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (South Carolina and Georgia)
6:00 PM Meeting in Georgia:
Savannah Civic Center
301 W Oglethorpe Ave.
Savannah, GA 314018:00 PM Press Event/Safety Checkpoint:
Talmadge Bridge US-17 @ GA State Line
(Jasper County)Thursday, August 27, 2026 (South Carolina and North Carolina)
6:00 PM Press Event/Meeting in South Carolina:
Mama Jean’s Restaurant
201 SC-90
Little River, SC 295668:00 PM Safety Checkpoint:
US-17 @ NC State Line
(Horry County)Friday, August 28, 2026 (South Carolina and North Carolina)
6:00 PM Press Event/Meeting in South Carolina:
Hobo’s Rock Hill (2nd Floor)
520 Cherry Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 297308:00 PM Safety Checkpoint:
SC 51 @ NC state line
(York 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.
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