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SCDOT holds meeting on replacing US 378 bridges  -  Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear concerns as it considers how to replace a pair of bridges on U.S. 378 east of Columbia.
House approves shifting car sales tax to SCDOT  -  Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The House has approved a bill shifting money collected from car sales taxes to road and bridge repair.
SCDOT takes comment on state transportation needs  -  Wednesday, February 27, 2013
South Carolina is developing a new statewide transportation plan and wants to get public comment on what the state's transit needs are.
SC highway commissioner opposes cutting I-26 trees  -  Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Not everyone is pleased with state Transportation Department plans to cut all the trees in the median on heavily traveled Interstate 26 between I-95 and Summerville.
House panel approves shifting car sales tax to DOT  -  Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The House budget-writing committee has advanced a bill shifting money collected from the state sales tax on cars to road and bridge repair.
LRADAC: If you drink and drive in Lexington County you will be caught  -  Thursday, February 07, 2013
In Lexington County, DUI crashes and arrests are going up every day. It's the county's number one crime and for law enforcment, it's a constant battle to keep drunk drivers off the streets.
Wreck involving Columbia Police officer snarls traffic in downtown Columbia  -  Tuesday, February 05, 2013
A late morning accident involving three vehicles, including a Columbia Police Car, caused a major traffic headache for drivers coming into downtown Columbia Tuesday.
SC Highway Patrol offers winter weather driving tips  -  Thursday, January 24, 2013
The South Carolina High Patrol is reminding drivers to be safe while driving on winter roads.
Paint truck wreck slows traffic on I-26 Thursday afternoon  -  Thursday, December 06, 2012
The paint spilled on to I-26. Due to the accident Western Lane from Wayne McCall Road to Koon Road was closed for part of Thursday afternoon.
Charleston residents divided on Interstate 526  -  Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Charleston area residents are divided on plans to extend Interstate 526 to Johns Island and James Island.
Man accused of hitting, killing SCDOT worker charged with DUI  -  Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Bond is denied for the man accused of hitting and killing a South Carolina Department of Transportation worker.
SCDOT worker killed along I-20  -  Monday, December 03, 2012
A South Carolina Department of Transportation worker was hit by a vehicle on I-20 Monday afternoon. The driver is in custody after leaving the scene.
Tractor trailer overturns on I-77 in Columbia  -  Tuesday, October 23, 2012
A tractor trailer traveling south I-77 overturned at the Bluff Road exit Tuesday afternoon.
SCDOT refuses to take over I-526 in Charleston  -  Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The future of an extension of Interstate 526 in Charleston is in doubt after the South Carolina Department of Transportation refused to take over the $558 million project.
Safety first for the new school year  -  Monday, August 13, 2012
With a new school year just around the corner, parents are encouraged to talk with children about the importance of school related safety.
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