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Thursday, June 06, 2013  Six South Carolina military veterans whose cremated remains went unclaimed are being laid to rest with military honors at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Officials with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice are dedicating a Spartanburg garden in memory of crime victims.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  DJJ teens are getting a new way to show their creativity, while getting important business experience.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) completed the first "House that DJJ Built" initiative Wednesday morning with a presentation to the owner of the new home.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  One teen has learned to weld, participates in ROTC, passed a test to receive her GED, and she’s doing it all behind the fence at the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Margaret Barber as juvenile justice director and Duane Parrish to lead the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  The Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to approve nominee Margaret Barber of Fort Mill. Barber is currently chief of staff to agency director Bill Byars.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley's choice to lead South Carolina's juvenile justice agency is facing an interview from a legislative panel.