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Friday, May 03, 2013  A ceremony Friday recognized the police officers who make sure large vehicles and drivers around them are safe and legal.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  An Anderson businessman says he plans to run against U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in the 2014 Republican primary.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Harvest Hope Food Bank has joined a national social media campaign and is hosting a local food drive to help with donation levels.

Monday, April 08, 2013  It's getting warmer, which means fun days in the sun are ahead.

Monday, April 08, 2013  A new report finds that efforts by the Port of Charleston to improve air quality are paying off.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Gas prices have been on  the rise for the last two months, and for someone who runs their business on wheels there are headaches that go beyond the tank.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is coming to South Carolina this week as the State Ports Authority breaks ground on a new inland port in Greer.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Scientists at a lab at the Savannah River Site are studying ways to power vehicles using natural gas.

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.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Daimler Trucks North America is warning 1,300 jobs could be lost at three North Carolina factories, reversing course a year after announcing plans to rehire more than a thousand workers there.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Potentially large layoffs loom at Daimler Trucks factories in North America.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Beaufort will be the setting for a new reality television show.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Michelin is recalling around 841,000 BFGoodrich and Uniroyal tires because the tread can separate, causing rapid air loss.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  A major entrance to Fort Jackson will be closed for almost three months for upgrades this year.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  SCE&G’s public parks on the Lexington and Irmo sides of the dam at Lake Murray open Wednesday for the 2012 season.