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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.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  South Carolina intersections are getting a new traffic signal.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  South Carolina troopers who faced some of the most dangerous situations in the line of duty got some recognition Thursday.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Charleston County Coroner's Office has released the names of a Kiawah Island man they say shot his wife and then himself.

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.

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.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The state Department of Transportation estimates needing an additional $1.5 billion yearly over 20 years to bring roads to "good" condition.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The spotted brothers are introducing new genes to the endangered species' captive population because unlike most zoo babies, their father was born in the wild.

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.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Columbia is more beautiful this week thanks to Lexington County businesses that worked together to remove more than 30 bags of trash from a local stretch of road.

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.

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.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  The State Law Enforcement Division says the director of a non-profit created to prevent family abuse has been arrested for embezzeling more than $10,000 from the group she was in charge of.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Workers widening Interstate 385 south of Greenville are planning another lane shift.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  A new historical marker was placed in front of Benedict College.