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SAVING LIVES ON THE WATER: Gov. McMaster signs SC Boating Safety and Education Bill into law

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) — If there’s one thing South Carolinians can agree on, it’s that we like being out on the water. Recreational boating has a $6.5 billion economic impact each year in the Palmetto State, but last year saw 170 boating accidents according to DNR statistics. “South Carolina now has more than 361 thousand registered boats. This represents a…

SC DNR will conduct courtesy boat inspections during Labor Day weekend

SC DNR will conduct courtesy boat inspections during Labor Day weekend at area boat landings

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SC DNR wants to keep boaters safe this upcoming Labor Day weekend. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says its’ Law Enforcement Division will conduct courtesy boat inspections at boat landings around the state on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Sept. 3, 4 and 5. Per SCNDR: Dates and locations are as follows: Saturday, September 3 Darlington Co. —…

SC DNR offices reopen with Coronavirus guidelines in place

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has reopened its’ offices after being closed during the Coronavirus pandemic. According to officials, offices reopened Monday for hunting licenses, boat titles, and other transactions, for the first time since the middle of March. The agency says it will continue to offer services online and by mail for anyone who does…

SC DNR to provide courtesy inspections for boaters during Holiday Weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are hitting the lake for the holiday, The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will host courtesy boating inspections at public boat landings this weekend. SC DNR wants to make sure everyone is operating safely. The Midlands inspections will take place at the Alex Harvin Landing on Lake Marion, the Lake Murray Dam, and at…

Hitting the lake? SC DNR working to keep boaters safe under Governor’s order

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –Headed on the water this weekend?  It’s been a little over a week since Governor Henry McMaster reopened public boat ramps across the state. Officers with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) say most people out on the water have followed the rules laid out in the Governor’s executive order. The sound of motors…

SC DNR cancels, postpones and closes programs amid coronavirus

A list of closures, event cancellations and postponements during COVID -19 outbreak

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of National Resources says it has canceled, postponed or closed several programs and events. DNR officials say they continue to monitor COVID-19, in accordance with directives issued by Governor Henry McMaster. For a full list of closures and postponements, click here  http://www.dnr.sc.gov/covid19.html?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= Following are SCDNR-related cancellations: 2020 Turkey Lottery Hunts – all dates all SCDNR Lottery hunts…

SCDNR to offer courtesy boat inspections Labor Day weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If your Labor Day plans include hitting the water, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wants to help keep you safe. SC DNR officials announced they will offer courtest boat inspections during the Labor day holiday weekend. According to officials, boating safety and enforcement officers will perform inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor…