S.C. Department of Corrections

Official Twitter account for the South Carolina Department of Corrections.

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From Director Anderson: “It will be the privilege of my life to lead the best corrections staff in the country. I look forward to working with every one of you to make our institutions safe and secure for our staff, inmates and the citizens of South Carolina. #WeAreCorrections

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Penalties for harming a law enforcement dog/animal just got stronger. Thank you Gov. @henrymcmaster and everyone who worked to make Fargo’s law a reality. #WeAreCorrections #SCStrong

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month in South Carolina, and SCDC is shining the spotlight on Yiasha Smith, who helps male inmates identify and access mental health services while incarcerated. #WeAreCorrections #SCStrong

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Visits are canceled for Saturday, May 23, at Ridgeland CI. Questions?
[email protected]

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⚾️Great overtime win for SCDC night at the @ColaFireflies game! 🧢
#LetsGlow #WeAreCorrections

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Visitation for Turbeville’s Santee unit is canceled for Sunday. Questions? [email protected]

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Congratulations to the 50 new graduates of SCDC’s Training Academy. As Director Joel Anderson told you – “The sky is the limit.” #WeAreCorrections #SCStrong

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Did you know that SCDC has its own school district? The Palmetto Unified School District offers traditional and vocational high school classes to inmates who need a high school diploma.
Meet Dr. Beverly Holiday, our Superintendent. #WeAreCorrections #SCStrong

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We are honoring nurses in SC, and today we highlight Clayton Cook, who works at Lieber CI. #WeAreCorrections #SCStrong

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SCDC’s Pellam L. Ross Sr. gave his life keeping the public safe. RIP sir.

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The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame, a division of the SC Department of Public Safety, formally inducted six fallen law enforcement officers today.

This year’s ceremony recognized six officers from around the state, three of whom were killed in 2025: Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Deputy Devin Mason of the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, and Deputy Nathaniel M. Ansay of the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.

Today's inductees include:

Deputy Henry C. Pointel
Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office
End of Watch: April 13, 1929

Sheriff Raymond A. Feaster
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office
End of Watch: November 3, 1933

Guard Pellam L. Ross Sr.
SC Department of Corrections
End of Watch: February 4, 1974

Deputy Nathaniel M. Ansay
Florence County Sheriff’s Office
End of Watch: May 20, 2025

Deputy Devin Mason
Darlington County Sheriff’s Office
End of Watch: July 1, 2025

Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks
South Carolina Highway Patrol
End of Watch: August 13, 2025

Today’s ceremony brings the total number of South Carolina officers who are honored in the Hall of Fame Memorial Room to 442.

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/xgZo1Ytw5A

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Tyger River Warden Jonathan Nance was honored by the Senate this week for heroism and courage after de-escalating a potentially deadly encounter with an armed man in distress near the prison. His leadership reflects the best of SCDC. Well done, sir. #WeAreCorrections #SCStrong

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Sixteen inmates were arrested for crimes in April, including attempted murder and mob assault charges. Details⬇️

https://t.co/lhCkOeaOgs

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It’s SCDC Facilities Management Recognition Week in SC, and today we highlight Justin Trimnal, who helps manage our heavy equipment assets across the state. #WeAreCorrections #SCStrong

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The S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Association honored officers who died in 2025 at a ceremony Wednesday. SCDC Director Joel Anderson read the names of 77 retired and active officers who once worked for the agency. #WeAreCorrections #SCStrong

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It’s Public Servant Recognition Day in SC, and today we are highlighting Marie Harveland, who leads the agency’s horticulture program. #WeAreCorrections #SCStrong

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It’s Medical Services Professionals week at SCDC, and today we highlight Kyle Dreverman, the healthcare authority at Lieber CI. #WeAreCorrections #SCStrong

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It’s Correctional Officer week in SC and across the USA. We proudly introduce you to Caleb Fox of Tyger River CI, SCDC’s Officer of the Year. #WeAreCorrections #SCStrong

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Visits are canceled for Allendale CI today. Questions? [email protected]

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Thank you Mayor Brandon Smith and Greenwood City Council for recognizing Leath Correctional Institution as a valued community member. We appreciate your partnership in giving inmates real #SecondChances. #WeAreCorrections #SCStrong