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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear concerns as it considers how to replace a pair of bridges on U.S. 378 east of Columbia.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Not everyone is pleased with state Transportation Department plans to cut all the trees in the median on heavily traveled Interstate 26 between I-95 and Summerville.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The state Department of Transportation estimates needing an additional $1.5 billion yearly over 20 years to bring roads to "good" condition.

Monday, December 03, 2012  A South Carolina Department of Transportation worker was hit by a vehicle on I-20 Monday afternoon. The driver is in custody after leaving the scene.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Columbia is more beautiful this week thanks to Lexington County businesses that worked together to remove more than 30 bags of trash from a local stretch of road.

Monday, August 13, 2012  With a new school year just around the corner, parents are encouraged to talk with children about the importance of school related safety.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  The State Law Enforcement Division says the director of a non-profit created to prevent family abuse has been arrested for embezzeling more than $10,000 from the group she was in charge of.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Workers widening Interstate 385 south of Greenville are planning another lane shift.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  A new historical marker was placed in front of Benedict College.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  State Transportation Secretary Robert St. Onge says he wants state residents to pay for entrances to their own driveways.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Property owners in Georgetown are looking for answers on damage they say was caused by sinkholes.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Residents who live near the Shady Grove road bridge over I-26 in Irmo gave their input about the proposal to replace the bridge Tuesday night.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  A state highway commissioner known for being at odds with her colleagues is accusing the state Department of Transportation of withholding information.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The vote Thursday by DOT commissioners means construction on the intersection of U.S. 301 and U.S. 501 near Latta should start within a few months. It should be completed in summer 2013.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Bonneau Sen. Larry Grooms plans a meeting of the Senate Transportation Committee on Sept. 8 to look into agency spending.