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Monday, May 13, 2013  The South Carolina State Ports Authority has untangled a snag in its plans to build a $35 million inland port in Greer.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The South Carolina State Ports Authority is getting a $145,000 federal grant to help get older polluting trucks serving the port off the road.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Elgin resident Ronald "Porkchop" Mangum answered a Craigslist ad only to find himself on the top of the world as a cast member on Ice Road Truckers.

Sunday, September 18, 2011  Authorities say a long-haul trucker is responsible for at least three slayings and may have committed more in other states.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Consumers have yet to feel any relief at the pump despite the drop in oil prices.

Friday, December 04, 2009  The jury deliberated for roughly three hours before convicting Willie Pelzer shortly before 6 pm Friday.

Friday, April 24, 2009  BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Sheriff's deputies in South Carolina say two people have been arrested in the shooting death of an Indiana trucker earlier this month. The body of 40-year-old Scott Allen Massom was found in a family member's yard in McColl on April 5th.