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Tuesday, February 26, 2013  U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is coming to South Carolina this week as the State Ports Authority breaks ground on a new inland port in Greer.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  A Spartanburg woman has been killed as she tried to cross some railroad tracks and was hit by a train.

Friday, November 30, 2012  A man walking down the middle of train tracks has been struck and killed in Lexington.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Railroad officials are joining with Columbia police to pass out safety information at one of the city's most dangerous rail crossings. Police Chief Randy Scott says he hopes he can save lives by handing out the safety tips.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Operation Lifesaver teamed up with Norfolk Southern to conduct the education and enforcement train. Law enforcement officers, bus drivers, and Columbia area officials boarded the train for the lesson.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  An environmental group is challenging plans to replace a railroad bridge over the Congaree River between Richland and Calhoun counties.  The president of the group Friends of the Congaree Swamp thinks state regulators moved too quickly to approve the plans by Norfolk Southern.

Thursday, September 09, 2010  Talk centers on both boats and trains as South Carolina lawmakers discuss a new $525 million port terminal in a coastal town.

Monday, March 08, 2010  The Justice Department and the EPA said the company has agreed to stock Langley Pond near Graniteville with at least 3,000 fish to replace those killed by the spill.