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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

4 months

Inmate on contraband cellphone: “What can I do to get it cut back on?” NOTHING 🔥 #WeAreCorrections

Bryan Stirling

@BryanStirling

4 months

More evidence the ⁦ @FCC ⁩ order denying service to contraband phones is working at Lee CI. Video discovered on another contraband phone seized during a dorm search. ⁦ @SCDCNews ⁩

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@SCDCNews

1 year

Inmate Richard Alexander Murdaugh has arrived at Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center in Columbia. He will be assessed there before being assigned permanently to a maximum-security prison.

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Prayers 🙏🏼 for our SLED brothers and sisters in the death of brave Rico, who was shot and killed during a standoff on Johns Island today. Rico, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, was a member of the SLED swat team & participated in numerous operations that kept communities in SC safe

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Fugitive Jeriod Price was captured by authorities in New York City this morning. He will be returned to SCDC to finish serving the rest of his sentence. Details below.

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6 years

In advance of Hurricane Florence @SCDCNews sandbagging operations have commenced.

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@SCDCNews

9 months

Inmate Richard Alexander Murdaugh has been convicted of two internal disciplinary charges involving a news interview and using another inmate’s PIN number to make a call. Details:

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@SCDCNews

6 years

The incident at Lee CI resulted in 17 inmates requiring outside medical attention and 7 inmates were killed.

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@SCDCNews

6 years

All SCDC staff and responding law enforcement officers are safe and accounted for.

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@SCDCNews

6 years

Lee Correctional Institution was secured at 2:55 AM following an incident which started at 7:15 PM. The incident involved multiple inmate on inmate altercations in three housing units.

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@SCDCNews

6 months

SCDC and 20 law enforcement agencies searched every car coming onto night shift at SC prisons Monday and Wednesday nights. Sweeps like this will continue as we work to rid institutions of contraband. Thank you to all of our partners for helping us keep SC safe. #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

7 years

CAPTURED: Escaped inmate Jimmy Causey was apprehended and is no longer at large

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@SCDCNews

1 year

Inmate Richard Alexander Murdaugh’s processing is complete, and he has been moved to statewide protective custody at a maximum-security prison in S.C. Details:

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

10 months

SCDC recently released security photos taken on inmate tablets through a request under the S.C. Freedom of Information Act. Upon further review, the photos are taken for security purposes and therefore are not considered public. Details below:

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@SCDCNews

3 years

THANK YOU Sen. @KatrinaShealy & members/staff of the SC General Assembly for collecting suits & business clothes for our returning citizens. SCDC offers business attire to inmates upon release so they will have clothes to wear to work. #SecondChances #SCStrong #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

4 years

Have extra books? Donate them to Books Behind Bars, SCDC’s campaign to collect 20,000 books for inmates across SC. Drop off July 10 from 8am-1pm at SCDC HQ, 4444 Broad River Road, Cola. And please share! #SCStrong @SenatorShealy @Fantastik1 @TasiasWord @staley_nena @BryanStirling

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

5 months

The naughty list: Some inmates did not receive their illegal holiday gifts, thanks to the SCDC security/drone teams. Instead of Santa’s sleigh overhead, we battled 24 drone attacks and confiscated 16 packages of dangerous drugs and contraband over the holidays. #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

5 months

Thank you to all our dedicated employees and volunteers who make a difference in so many lives every day. #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #WeAreCorrections

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

6 years

Inmates assigned to MacDougall and Wateree have prepared over 35,000 sand bags.

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

2 years

Flossy, SCDC’s trauma dog, took off her work vest and had a ball playing in the snow this morning. Follow her on Instagram at flossyscdctraumadog

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

1 year

SCDC employees are getting a $750 bonus. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! #WeAreCorrections

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

4 years

Thank you so much for helping us keep our institutions safe! #WeAreCorrections

REFORM Alliance

@REFORM

4 years

BREAKING: At the request of @BryanStirling , Director @scdcnews , we located 36,000 masks for @scdcnews to buy for its incarcerated population. Thanks Sec. Stirling for your efforts to protect against #COVID19 - the masks shipped last night and are on their way! #noprisonpandemic

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

3 years

SCDC craftsmen in the Wateree River CI woodworking program made bowls, trays, coasters, end tables & other items from a Western Cedar tree that fell on the Governor’s Mansion property recently. @1stLadySC led the project & the items were delivered Wed. #WeAreCorrections #recycle

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

8 months

Today SCDC chaplains scattered ashes of five inmates who died without family connections: “It is said that every person deserves a proper burial. Today we demonstrate dignity as we hope the lives of five men were changed due to the positive impact SCDC made.” #WeAreCorrections

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

6 months

Today at the State House, SCDC announced that one of its signature family programs is being renamed in honor of former U.S. Sec. of Education and S.C. Gov. Richard Riley. It's now called “Riley’s Readers,” and you can learn more about it here:

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

4 years

UPDATE: Inmate Eric Ryan Dickerson is back in custody after being caught a few minutes ago in the Garners Ferry Road area of Columbia. SCDC thanks SLED, Richland County Sheriff’s Dept., Columbia Fire Dept. and Columbia Police for helping in the search. #WeAreCorrections

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

9 months

Two employees at Lee CI were arrested this week on charges involving contraband. Multiple others were suspended pending investigation. “We’re not going to put up with this conduct,” SCDC Director Bryan Stirling said. Details:

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

4 years

SCDC recently donated more than 2,000 masks made by inmates for distribution by @scdhec to SC’s homeless. Shelters and charity partners across the state are distributing masks to the homeless population.

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

2 months

Mental Health Officer Wynter Straw was killed in a domestic violence incident. Today, on the first anniversary of her death, friends and colleagues joined her parents at Broad River CI and dedicated a purple bench in her memory. If you need help, call @ndvh at 800-799-SAFE (7233)

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

4 years

Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation today making it illegal to shackle or restrain pregnant inmates. This makes SCDC policy a law for all detention facilities statewide.

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

10 months

Inmate Jeriod Price is now back in SCDC custody. Agents returned him from Rikers Island NYC to Kirkland R&E Center in Columbia today. He will be evaluated to determine what maximum-security prison is best suited to house him. Details:

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

1 year

2/2 During the attack 2 inmates stepped in to help the officer. 1 grabbed the assailant & another pulled the officer to safety & called for help. The attacking inmate was moved to another prison w/ pending charges. Thank you to these 2 inmates who helped stop this serious assault

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

8 months

11 inmates at Evans Correctional Institution were awarded certificates from @NETC_EDU in Vocational skills certifications during a commencement ceremony today. Certificates earned were in arc welding, flux core welding, machine tool and workforce sciences. Job well done!

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

2 years

Lt. Christopher Campisi, SCDC’s Supervisor of the Year, was honored by @henrymcmaster at the State of the State address. Campisi headed SCDC’s COVID-19 quarantine/isolation unit at Lee CI & is an integral part of the agency’s successful operation there. He is now at Broad River.

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

1 year

An inmate at Wateree River CI recently made history by becoming SCDC’s first inmate to earn a Class B wastewater treatment certification. With this, he is leaving SCDC with multiple high-paying job possibilities and a real #SecondChance . #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

2 years

Former inmate Ryan Turner was arrested last night after doing donuts on our yard & driving into the front steps of our HQ building. Turner, who has been with us 3 times, was charged with hit and run w/property damage & reckless driving. If convicted, we will welcome him again!

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

4 years

SCDC is proud to announce its first group of inmate graduates from Northeastern Technical College. Five inmates from Evans Correctional Institution got diplomas today in business administration. We look forward to many other graduations to come.

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

4 years

Thank you @craigmelvin for your inspirational message to our graduates and all your support for our re-entry programs! #TellOurStory

Craig Melvin

@craigmelvin

4 years

I want to give a special congratulations to the inmates of SCDC graduating with GEDs, diplomas & other certificates. I am proud of you. This is a big deal. This a milestone. Congrats. 🎉 @SCDCNews

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@SCDCNews

4 years

Santa made a surprise visit today at Manning’s Family Day and brought books and gifts for the children of the incarcerated men #HappyHolidays 🎄🎄🎁🎁 @BryanStirling @staley_nena @CLALeadership

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@SCDCNews

9 months

Great conversation this morning about drones and illegal cellphones at @ACAinfo . When we share solutions with each other, we help make the public and prison safer. #ACAPhilly2023

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@SCDCNews

5 months

Sgt. Ricky L. Green Jr., 34, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. #EndofWatch #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

2 years

Seven inmates at McCormick CI recorded storybooks for their children today as part of A Father’s Voice. The program, which grew out of an initiative from @bryanstirling and @rileyinstitute , received a recent donation from @Original6Found .

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@SCDCNews

2 years

22 inmates at Camille Graham CI can now read bedtime stories to their kids as part of A Mother’s Voice. The program, in which inmates record & send books home, grew out of an initiative from @bryanstirling & @rileyinstitute . A donation from @Original6Found makes it possible.

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@SCDCNews

2 years

Inmate workers at Broad River’s Crisis Stabilization Unit created a Thomas Kinkade-inspired Christmas village, complete with a working train. The village is made from mostly from wood and cardboard & the train runs on batteries. Construction started in June #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

2 years

16 inmates at Goodman and Manning recently trained with @thegeneralmills and @gafroofing to become commercial roofers. This partnership allows the men, who will be released in the next month or two, to leave prison and walk into good jobs. #SecondChances #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

8 months

We are heartbroken for our @RCSD brothers and sisters at the death of Deputy Jacob Eric Salrin. We stand with you and are keeping you close in our hearts and prayers 🙏🏼 #SCStrong

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@SCDCNews

4 years

SCDC Director @BryanStirling and five of our exceptional correctional officers supporting @henrymcmaster at tonight’s State of the State address. #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

1 year

Inmate workers at Broad River’s crisis unit created a castle entrance for their nurses’ offices. “A castle says honor, and for them to work in a place like that is special,” the lead inmate artist said. They also built a lighthouse and holiday village, completely from paper.

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@SCDCNews

4 years

Congratulations to SGT. Hopkins, who was honored today by the Alston Wilkes Society, for being SCDC’s Correctional Officer of the Year. #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

3 years

SC man arrested after trying to break INTO prison. Yes, you read that right. Details:

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@SCDCNews

4 years

SCDC’s Trauma Dog Flossy stopped by and visited the hard working individuals at @SCEMD #ThankfulThursday #TeamSC #COVID19

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@SCDCNews

7 years

In advance of Hurricane Irma, @SCDCNews sandbagging operations have commenced in coordination with @SCEMD .

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@SCDCNews

9 years

@SenatorTimScott says a prayer with inmates at Kershaw CI during @Proverbs226org event this morning. http://t.co/AKBVxH67HK

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@SCDCNews

4 years

SCDC is giving all those incarcerated 3 free 5 minute calls Saturday and Sunday for Father’s Day. The 2 free weekly COVID calls will resume Monday. #TellOurStory #WeAreCorrections #HappyFathersDay

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@SCDCNews

4 years

SCDC and the ⁦ @SCNationalGuard ⁩ are standing strong together against the COVID-19 virus. Thank you for the partnership with our medical staff during these unprecedented times. #TeamSC #WeAreCorrections #TellOurStory

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@SCDCNews

4 years

SEIZED: SCDC seized a package of contraband valued at $60,000 today on a piece of construction equipment entering McCormick CI to perform repair work. The case is under investigation, and charges are pending. Thank you to the diligent work from our front gate search teams! 1/2

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@SCDCNews

2 years

Six inmates at Tyger River CI got to record storybooks for their children today as part of A Father’s Voice. The program grew out of the @rileyinstitute at @FurmanU and was made possible by a generous donor. Thanks to @TaggartWYFFNews4 for telling our story. #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

4 years

SCDC inmates received masks today as part of our COVID-19 response. #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

3 years

Words of inspiration and great music by @lecrae and others filled the air at the #GoodFriday concert at Goodman CI today. We all were #blessed by the message of #hope and #grateful to the @prisonfellowshp team for this special afternoon.

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@SCDCNews

9 months

Leaders from @proverbs_226 talked to inmates at Lee CI today about the importance of connecting with their children and families. Proverbs works to send children of inmates to college to break the cycle of generational incarceration. #BetterTogether #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

6 years

Praying for the law enforcement officers and their families in Florence

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@SCDCNews

5 years

SCDC Deputy Director of Police Services Brian Bolchoz was honored today as the state recipient of the Strom Thurmond Award For Excellence in Law Enforcement. SCDC is proud of Bolchoz and the leadership he shows every day in keeping our institutions safe. #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

1 year

@MandyMatney Hi Mandy, just FYI. No taxpayer money is being used. Our funds are coming from assets seized and forfeited in joint criminal investigations with our federal law enforcement partners.

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@SCDCNews

1 year

Alex Murdaugh will be processed into Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center in Columbia this afternoon. Details:

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@SCDCNews

3 years

Employers across SC are inquiring about & hiring formerly incarcerated people. We train them with skills companies need; they get a good job to support themselves & their families. We appreciate businesses stepping up and offering #SecondChances @CLALeadership @BryanStirling

SC Chamber of Commerce

@scchamber

3 years

Jake Gadsden with @SCDCNews speaks on second chance hiring at our annual Workforce Symposium.

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@SCDCNews

7 years

WANTED FOR ESCAPE: Inmate Jimmy Causey from Lieber Correctional Institution in Ridgeville, SC

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@SCDCNews

10 months

This partnership will be transformative for South Carolina in so many ways, building on the progress S.C. has made and helping give returning citizens a real #SecondChance . #WeAreCorrections

Gov. Henry McMaster

@henrymcmaster

10 months

Our Department of Corrections has the lowest recidivism rate in the country, and today we announced a new partnership with @ConcordanceNow and @WellsFargo that will do even more to reduce the number of repeat criminal offenders—helping to lower crime and save taxpayer dollars.

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@SCDCNews

4 years

SCDC is so grateful for the quick work of Lt. Travis Guess, Sgt. Shonta Robinson, mental health ofc. Kerris Richardson-Young and nurses Marchelle Brown & Michele Platts for saving an inmate’s life last night at Lieber. The inmate attempted suicide and was brought back to life 1/2

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@SCDCNews

2 years

Our new historic salary increases are now in effect. Come join us!

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@SCDCNews

4 years

Members of the @SCNationalGuard are helping SCDC medical staff by taking temps or checking on inmates on quarantine at Kirkland and Allendale beginning today. SCDC is grateful for this partnership and shared mission as part the state’s COVID19 response. #SCStrong #TellOurStory

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@SCDCNews

6 years

The Division of Victim Services welcomes a new donated member to its family, Flossy, the service dog.

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@SCDCNews

2 years

Today @BryanStirling congratulated Dennis Patterson and Tessie Smith for 35 years of service to SCDC. He also presented Trenton Warden Lashawn Peeples and Allendale Associate Warden Shawanda Washington with their promotion badges. #WeAreCorrections #ThinGrayLine

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@SCDCNews

5 years

#SCDC Director @BryanStirling helps serve lunch to search teams at Broad River Correctional today during an institution-wide intense search for contraband. The search continues this week until every cell is wiped clean. #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

2 years

Today @henrymcmaster signed into law a 3% pay raise for state employees, a $1,500 bonus and historic pay raises for SCDC security staff. These raises are for current and new employees. #wearecorrections Click here for full video:

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@SCDCNews

4 years

SCDC is grateful for its dedicated officers who work hard every day to keep our institutions safe #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay

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@SCDCNews

7 months

SCDC is excited to announce its partnership with @amplifiedaginc and @SCDAgriculture to build a hydroponic lettuce farm at Camille Graham CI. This will provide fresh lettuce for the cafeteria and job skills for the inmates. Details:

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@SCDCNews

5 years

It was an exciting morning at the @SCStatehouse as Gov. @henrymcmaster acknowledged the wonderful interns we have here @SCDCNews @ColaUrbanLeague

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@SCDCNews

3 years

Thank you to @GarryRSmith and Simpsonville United Methodist Church for jerseys for our basketball teams at Perry Correctional. SUMC raised funds to make this happen in a few short weeks and presented them to Perry Athletic Director Cole Blalock and Chaplain @LarryEpps1 today🏀 🙏🏼

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@SCDCNews

4 years

With the help and support of so many friends and partners, we have reached our goal of collecting more than 21,000 books for our institutions. That means each prison will get at least 1,000 books for its library. #ThankYou 📚

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

2 years

Congratulations Director @BryanStirling for being honored with the prestigious Tom Clements award from @CLALeadership .

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@SCDCNews

5 years

We would like to thank our officers who represented @SCDCNews on today as @TNTDOC1 paid its final respects to Ms. Debra Johnson.

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@SCDCNews

3 years

SCDC would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. 🎄🎄 #HappyHolidays

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@SCDCNews

8 months

SCDC Dir. @BryanStirling : “We have people that show up every day. They want to keep the citizens safe. It’s a tough environment to work in and this leaves a stain on everyone … We’ve gotten raises. Money isn’t the issue. Either you have integrity or you don’t.” #WeAreCorrections

WIS News 10

@wis10

8 months

Investigators raided a local South Carolina prison last week, after finding a contraband cell phone with child pornography. But the targets of this prison search, weren’t the inmates FULL STORY:

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@SCDCNews

4 years

SCDC is now using cutting-edge technology in the fight against COVID19. These machines spray virus-killing sanitizers into an area, & the mist reaches the smallest crevices. It is an added tool in our fight to keep offenders and staff safe #TellOurStory

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@SCDCNews

3 years

SCDC mourns the passing and celebrates the life of Lt. Veronica “Ronnie” Stroman, who was an integral part of the leadership team at Camille Graham and Kirkland CI, as well as the agency Rapid Response Team. We lift up the family in prayer.

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@SCDCNews

5 years

In the midst of a storm, communication is key. All SCDC inmates with telephone privileges are being allowed to make a call at no cost to check in with family about #HurricaneDorian . Thanks to @GTLCorporate for helping make this possible. #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

3 years

SCDC thanks Deputy Director Nena Staley for her leadership & vision in helping elevate the agency’s reentry & rehabilitative services efforts. Even though she is retiring today, she will continue to work in this field on a national level. Godspeed @staley_nena ! #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

5 years

SCDC opened its reentry center for maximum-security offenders at Lieber CI today. Offenders will spend their final 2 years in this program, learning job and interpersonal skills, both of which are crucial to their success in reentering society. #WeAreCorrections @ASCALeadership

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

6 years

Big News!! Director Stirling announces a pay increase for the SCDC security staff. Learn more here:

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@SCDCNews

3 years

SCDC officers, medical and mental health frontline workers began getting their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine @theprismahealth today. #GetVaccinated #TellOurStory #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

21 days

All of SCDC is sending prayers to the families and colleagues of the @NCCorrection , @USMarshalsHQ and @CMPD officers gunned down in today’s brutal attack in #Charlotte .

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@SCDCNews

1 year

Inmates at Tyger River participated in a resource fair today with employers and groups that provide healthcare, banking, housing and other crucial services to returning citizens. SCDC thanks all involved for being willing to offer real #SecondChances . #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

4 months

MIDNIGHT RAID: SCDC special team officers surprised inmates at Broad River’s Monticello A dorm Sunday with a targeted search for contraband and weapons. The search yielded shanks, cellphones, drugs, tobacco, financial transaction info and even escape tools. #WeAreCorrections

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

3 years

Inmates will now be able to earn bachelor’s degrees from @ClaflinUniv1869 through a historic partnership between the HBCU and SCDC. The department is grateful for the opportunity to help further education options for our inmate population. Details:

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S.C. Department of Corrections

@SCDCNews

1 year

Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune of @DioceseChas conducted #AshWednesday service at Broad River CI today. He also visited Death Row and blessed inmates there. We are grateful for his presence and the ongoing support of Catholic Charities of SC.

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@SCDCNews

4 years

Offenders at Trenton CI are making masks to donate to health care workers, first responders and children at the @RMHCColumbiaSC and @RHMCAugusta . The men have made about 75 so far out of material donated by Trenton staff. #WeAreCorrections #TellOurStory

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@SCDCNews

5 months

Today we paid tribute to Sgt. Ricky L. Green Jr., who died while on duty last week. #Godspeed sir. #EndOfWatch #WeAreCorrections

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@SCDCNews

5 years

Pastor John Gray of Greenville’s Relentless Church visited and inspired inmates in the Academy of Hope at Lee Correctional today. At the end of the visit, the inmates joined hands and prayed for Gray, his family and his mission.

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Santa arrived on a @ColaFire truck at Camille Graham CI today, bringing candy canes, books and some good cheer for inmates and their children/grandchildren. The women and children will have the same book so Mom or Nana can read to the child on virtual visits. #WeAreCorrections

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