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Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  An enormous storm system that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the Deep South began punching its way toward the Northeast on Wednesday, slowing holiday travel.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The South Carolina Highway patrol gives safety tips on safe holiday travel.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The motor club keeping an eye on the highways across the Carolinas says there will be a few more motorists on the road for Thanksgiving because of a significant drop in the price of gasoline.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Slow economic recovery forces Thanksgiving travelers to make sacrifices, rely on relatives

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Memorial Day weekend travel in South Carolina is expected to increase more than 3 percent this year in part because the state has the lowest-priced gas in the country.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  Nearly 1.3 million South Carolinians will be packing their bags and traveling during the last ten days of 2011.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Blizzards crawling across Midwest blamed for at least 6 deaths, halting pre-holiday travel

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Americans pay more to celebrate Thanksgiving, but higher prices don't deter travelers

Monday, September 05, 2011  Gas prices for the Columbia Metro area are up 5.1 cents along with holiday travel.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  AAA expects about 424,000 South Carolina drivers to hit the road this weekend, about 1 percent move than last year's forecast.

Monday, July 04, 2011  AAA Carolinas predicts more than 485,000 South Carolinians will travel 50 miles or more during the long holiday weekend. That is a three percent increase over last year.

Monday, May 30, 2011  Cheaper gas prices is creating booming business at the beach this Memorial Day.

Friday, December 24, 2010  Snow greeting holiday travelers in the Midwest, forecasters warn of icy roads, low visibility.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  Break in the weather, spread-out holiday season mean travel's not as bad as it could be