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Friday, May 31, 2013  Those who are interested in riding a motorcycle will now have to go through a new procedure to renew their license.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is allowing drivers with certain types of suspended licenses to come in this week and apply for a new chance.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles presented the first back-to-back Gamecock Baseball National Championship state license tag on Thursday.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  A lawyer for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has been reprimanded by the state Supreme Court.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is taking appointments for motorcycle and passenger vehicle tests in its offices across the state.

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.

Monday, August 20, 2012  State officials want to make sure that parents talk with their older kids about keeping emergency contact information up to date.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehciles is looking into a fake document that is being placed on vehicles parked in spaces reserved for those with disabilities.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will soon begin offering driving tests by appointment at 12 offices.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  South Carolina drivers with certain license suspensions may be able to reduce or clear the remaining tiime of their suspension with the help of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) program that will be held in March.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Federal prosecutors say a South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles employee who issued a commercial license to someone who never took the tests has pleaded guilty.

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.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley and South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Director Kevin Shwedo announced Wednesday at a press conference those people needing a ride can call a new toll-free phone number.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  South Carolina DMV holds Amnesty Week for suspended drivers.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  South Carolina driver's licenses are getting their first overhaul in 16 years.