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Friday, May 03, 2013  The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a plan that funds road and bridge construction by redirecting taxes, borrowing money and raising fees.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  It has been a busy week at the Springdale Race Course, as the finishing touches are underway for the 81st Carolina Cup.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  An Anderson police officer has been hurt after his patrol car flipped over after a wreck.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The House has approved a bill shifting money collected from car sales taxes to road and bridge repair.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The Senate's top Democrat proposes borrowing $500 million to fund road projects across South Carolina.

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.

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, February 07, 2012  An SC State University chemistry laboratory technician and five chemistry students were released from the Orangeburg Regional Medical Center Monday night and are in good condition today after a small chemical explosion in the University’s Leroy Davis, Sr. Hall.