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Monday, April 08, 2013  It's getting warmer, which means fun days in the sun are ahead.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  The number of South Carolina motorists taking to the highways this Labor Day weekend will be about the same as last year.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  SCE&G’s public parks on the Lexington and Irmo sides of the dam at Lake Murray open Wednesday for the 2012 season.

Friday, September 02, 2011  South Carolina highway officials want motorists to drive safely this Labor Day weekend as they report highway fatalities have risen over last year.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Researchers at Coastal Carolina University estimate that occupancy in Horry and Georgetown counties will be over 80 percent Friday night. On Saturday and Sunday nights, occupancy is projected to be closer to 90 percent.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Officials are seeing a record low in the number of fatalities during the 100 deadly days of summer.  To help continue that downard trend, the Highway Patrol is beefing up it's presence on the road during the 78 hour Labor Day travel weekend.

Monday, August 30, 2010  As families hit the road for one last summer getaway officials say prepare for a large police presence this Labor Day weekend.