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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A House panel has effectively rejected two proposals to increase South Carolina's gas tax to pay for road construction.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A group has hired two lobbyists to push for an increase in South Carolina's gas tax.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Road construction to widen I-20 started Monday night and is expected to continue until May, 2014.

Monday, April 16, 2012  State Treasurer Curtis Loftis says South Carolina is refinancing $508 million of public debt, saving taxpayers about $48 million.

Friday, May 13, 2011  Construction of the corridor will bring an additional 7,720 jobs over a five year period as well, she added. Those jobs would primarily be in the rural areas of the counties.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  The South Carolina Department of Transportation has a new online system where residents can request such things as repair of potholes or cleaning ditches along roads.

Thursday, July 29, 2010  On November 2, Richland County voters face a penny sales-tax increase.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  Swimmers report finding a black sticky substance on their hands, knees and feet after emerging from the Congaree River.