Summerville’s Guide to Local Events, Businesses & Community

STATE GOVERNMENT

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 House in Columbia, South Carolina

South Carolina State Leadership

Statewide Constitutional Officers

State Legislative Representatives

Representing districts that include parts of Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester counties.

South Carolina Senators
South Carolina House Representatives

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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