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Wednesday, January 16, 2013  About 33,000 South Carolina motorists who renewed their vehicle registrations last month are still waiting for registration stickers for their license plates.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  The Department of Motor Vehicles is letting drivers go online to exchange license plates or replace lost, stolen or damaged plates.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Special license plates that recognize South Carolina's veterans, active military personnel and their parents are among dozens of new plate designs authorized by legislators.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Not everyone is a fan of the new license plates promoting equality primarily for the gay and lesbian community.

Monday, November 28, 2011  A South Carolina lawmaker wants to increase the number of veterans who'd be eligible for disabled parking privileges. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports that Rep. Wendell Gilliard says he'll propose legislation ahead of the January session to allow veterans with less severe disabilities to obtain the special license plates.

Sunday, October 09, 2011  Palmetto State drivers may pick from more than 370 plates to support Boykin Spaniels, fight breast cancer, back organ donation or identify themselves as firefighters, emergency medical technicians, college alumni or Parrotheads.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009  A federal judge says South Carolina can't issue license tags that show the image of a cross along with the phrase "I Believe."

Monday, October 05, 2009  Supreme Court won't force Illinois to issue 'Choose Life' plates

Wednesday, February 04, 2009  Military heroes, ranchers and Jimmy Buffett fans all have new license plates in South Carolina.

Thursday, December 11, 2008  A federal judge rules against "I Believe" license plates in SC.

Thursday, December 11, 2008  A federal judge says South Carolina must stop marketing and making licenses plates that feature the image of a cross and the words "I Believe."

Thursday, December 11, 2008  A group that supports separation of church and state wants a federal judge to stop South Carolina from issuing Christian-themed license plates.

Thursday, October 30, 2008  South Carolina has begun taking orders for Christian-themed license plates.