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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.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  About 33,000 South Carolina motorists who renewed their vehicle registrations last month are still waiting for registration stickers for their license plates.

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

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  A wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Veterans Day was held at Fort Jackson Wednesday afternoon.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Voters came out to vote early on Monday.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  The leader of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles says an employee made a mistake by refusing to let a man change his name to his wife's name unless he had a court order.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is expanding a program that allows driving instructors to give both written and road skills tests to new drivers.

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.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has created an app to help people study for the state's driver's license test.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Honorably discharged veterans can soon have a driver’s license that identifies them as a hero.

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.

Monday, March 19, 2012  It appears longer lines are back at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  A Senate panel has approved a bill that requires high school students to stay in school in order to get and keep a driver's license.