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Sunday, June 16, 2013  Officials say 26 year old, Troy Wilson, has been charged after driving under the influence causing a wreck at the intersection of Hazelwood Road and Burdell Drive.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Tipsters who report drunken drivers in Columbia can get a $100 reward under a new initiative.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

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

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Lexington Police Department is stepping up enforcement in an effort to prevent collisions and save lives during the holiday season.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The South Carolina Highway patrol gives safety tips on safe holiday travel.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  With marijuana legal in Washington and Colorado, police worry about keeping stoned drivers off roads

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  The death of a Columbia man in a wheelchair who was hit by a truck in a Five Points intersection has Columbia officials taking a closer look at traffic safety. Since May, two people have now died and two others have been injured in vehicle versus pedestrian accidents near the intersection of Greene and Harden Streets.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  AAA Carolinas is getting members of the Dreher High School soccer team to show the dangers of texting while driving.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Saturday, April 21, 2012  Michelin is recalling more than 77,000 bus tires because sidewall defects can cause them to lose air rapidly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Government study finds that older female drivers are more likely to have gas pedal accidents

Thursday, October 27, 2011  A pro-consumer group says that practice could end up putting profits ahead of safety and accuracy.

Sunday, September 04, 2011  Police in North Charleston are discussing whether to change their policy on high-speed pursuits.

Friday, May 20, 2011  The Traffic Safety Unit of the Richland County Sheriff Department is trying to put the brakes on bad driving habits with routine enforcement.