South Carolina Government
Explore South Carolina state leadership, find your State Senator and House Representative, and connect with official government services. This guide focuses on resources relevant to Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties.
South Carolina State Leadership
Henry McMaster
Current term: 01-11-2023 to 01-13-2027
Pamela Evette
Current term: 01-11-2023 to 01-13-2027
Statewide Constitutional Officers
Mark Hammond
Current term: 01-11-2023 to 01-13-2027
Curtis Loftis Jr.
Current term: 01-11-2023 to 01-13-2027
Ellen Weaver
Current term: 01-11-2023 to 01-13-2027
Hugh Weathers
Current term: 01-11-2023 to 01-13-2027
State Legislative Representatives
Representing districts that include parts of Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester counties.
South Carolina Senators
Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-13-2028
Berkeley · Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-13-2028
Berkeley · Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-13-2028
Charleston · Dorchester
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-13-2028
Berkeley · Dorchester
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-13-2028
Charleston · Dorchester
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-13-2028
Charleston · Dorchester
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-13-2028
Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-13-2028
Berkeley · Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-13-2028
Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-13-2028
South Carolina House Representatives
Berkeley · Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Dorchester
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Berkeley
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Charleston · Dorchester
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Dorchester
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Dorchester
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Dorchester
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Berkeley
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Berkeley
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Berkeley
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Berkeley · Dorchester
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Berkeley
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Charleston · Dorchester
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Charleston · Dorchester
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Berkeley
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
Charleston
Current term: 11-11-2024 to 11-08-2026
State Agencies & Services
Department of Consumer Affairs
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Consumer complaints, protection, education and assistance.
Department of Education
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State education policies, school information and educational programs.
Department of Employment and Workforce
1325-D Boone Hill Road, Summerville, SC, 29483
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Unemployment insurance, employment services and workforce programs.
Phone
843-821-0695
Department of Environmental Services
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Environmental protection, permitting, water quality and pollution control.
Department of Health and Human Services
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South Carolina Medicaid coverage, eligibility and provider information.
Department of Insurance
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Insurance regulation, consumer assistance and insurance information.
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
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Professional licensing, occupational safety and regulatory services.
Department of Natural Resources
217 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC, 29412
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Wildlife, fisheries, hunting and fishing licenses, and conservation.
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
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State tourism, recreation, parks and travel resources.
Department of Public Health
1452 Boone Hill Road, Summerville, SC, 29483
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Immunizations, vital records, public health clinics and disease prevention.
Phone
843-832-0041
Department of Public Safety
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Highway safety, state traffic enforcement and public safety services.
Department of Revenue
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State taxes, business tax registration, filing and payments.
Department of Social Services
1452 Boone Hill Road, Summerville, SC, 29483
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Food assistance, family support, child welfare and child support.
Services & Responsibilities
Local office: Suite C.
Phone
843-821-0444
Department of Transportation
107 West 6th North Street, Summerville, SC, 29483
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State-maintained roads, bridges, highway projects and transportation information.
Department of Veterans Affairs
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Veteran and military family services, benefits guidance and support.
Emergency Management Division
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Emergency preparedness, disaster coordination and public safety guidance.
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
135 Wimberly Drive, Ladson, SC, 29456
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Driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle titles, registration, and other motor vehicle services.
State Law Enforcement Division
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State criminal investigations, background checks and law enforcement services.
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