Transportation

Richland, Lexington County road construction info for week of June 3

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, 10:27am

Richland, Lexington County road construction info for week of June 3

Expect delays, nighttime lane closures and periodic lane shifts for a 10 mile work zone to widen Interstate 20 from Interstate 77 (MM 74.7) past Spears Creek Church Road (MM 84.6) in Richland County. Completion is anticipated summer 2014.

Expect minor delays, flagging operations and possible nighttime detours on Alpine Road (under I-20) between Faraway Drive and Polo Road in Richland County while ramp intersections are being improved and I-20 bridges are being widened / reconstructed. Completion is anticipated summer 2014.

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Hurricane lane reversal exercises set for June 4

Submitted by Jason Old, Digital Content Director

Monday, June 3rd, 2013, 9:40am

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SCDPS: Memorial Day weekend deadliest in 3 years

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 2:38pm

SCDPS: Memorial Day weekend deadliest in 3 years

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of 12 people being killed on South Carolina highways over the Memorial Day holiday weekend from Friday, May 24, at 6 p.m. until Monday, May 27, at midnight.

Interstates

US routes, SC roads and secondary roads

Seat belt used

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AAA: Low SC gas prices mean busy Memorial Day

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 8:55am

AAA: Low SC gas prices mean busy Memorial Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Low gas prices are expected to mean more driving for South Carolinians over the Memorial Day weekend. AAA Carolinas says it estimates that more than 443,000 South Carolina motorists will hit the road this weekend. That's 1.5 percent more than last year's holiday. AAA says South Carolina's average gas price is $3.24 a gallon, the lowest in the country.

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Senior hunger target of auto maker, SC's McConnell

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 8:25am

Senior hunger target of auto maker, SC's McConnell

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell, the state's future leaders and the Honda Motor Co. are targeting hunger among the state's senior citizens.

During a Statehouse event scheduled for Thursday, an effort called SOS, or Sustain Our Seniors, is kicking off. South Carolina, according to Meals on Wheels, has the second highest level of senior hunger in the nation.

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SC budget allows ads on school activity buses

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 8:12am

SC budget allows ads on school activity buses

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SCDPS reports four killed on SC highways, May 10-12

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 8:29am

SCDPS reports four killed on SC highways, May 10-12

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of four people being killed on South Carolina highways from Friday, May 10, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, May 12, at midnight.

Interstates

US routes, SC roads and secondary roads

Seat belt used

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