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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Camden High School freshman Morgan Peters saw first hand Tuesday how texting and driving can changes lives.

Monday, March 18, 2013  South Carolina Department of Public Safety has partnered with local Subway Restaurants to launch a safety initiative aimed at curbing texting and driving among teens.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  AAA Carolinas is honoring the Town of Irmo.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Students got to test their texting and driving skills Monday at Spring Valley High.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  A state Senate panel has approved a bill that would ban drivers from calling, texting or reading electronic messages in South Carolina's work or school zones.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Students in the South Carolina Lowcountry have a chance to safely experience the effects of drunken driving.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  A bill banning drivers from texting or reading electronic messages on South Carolina's roadways has received key approval in the House.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  There's an app for pretty much everything these days, but there are also apps out there, meant to keep you safe.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Columbia City Council members have approved a motion to ban texting while driving within city limits.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 15-3 on Tuesday to approve a measure that requires a $20 fine plus a $25 state trauma care fund surcharge if the person is convicted. The bill now goes to the Senate floor.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  People convicted of texting and driving will have to pay a $45 in fines under legislation that is up for debate in a South Carolina Senate committee.

Thursday, June 03, 2010  Bills that would ban texting while driving, legalize charity raffles, and yank driving privileges from teen dropouts are among issues dead for the year in the South Carolina legislature.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010  South Carolina legislators want to discuss banning drivers from text messaging and talking on a hand-held phone.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  A bill up for debate at the statehouse would ban drivers from texting – sending or receiving, reading texts and other printed material.