DNR News

First African-American DNR Law Enforcement officer retires

Recent historic events in the United States have made headlines around the world, but history was also made in South Carolina only a few short decades ago. Lt. Ulysses Flemming from Eastover in Richland County was hired Jan. 26, 1970 as the first African-American officer for DNR Law Enforcement. 

• North Island hog hunts scheduled in Feb.
• Special early spring hog hunts set in Pee Dee during February, March

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• Drought Response Committee to meet Feb. 19 in Columbia
• Ecological burn to help restore habitat for rare plant species
  
• Federal youth waterfowl days will be held Jan. 31-Feb. 1
• Natural Resources Board meets Jan. 15 in Myrtle Beach
• Map modernization meeting Jan. 22 in Greenville
• State Heritage Trust board meets Feb. 17 in Columbia
  
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