Roadways in South Carolina strained by traffic growth
A national TRIP report says South Carolina interstates cannot keep up with growing traffic as the 1991 2001 period saw a 51 percent rise in interstate travel while lanes rose only 9 percent. The group warns continued population and truck travel increases will worsen congestion without further highway expansion and efficiency upgrades. U S Rep. Jim Clyburn hopes the study boosts federal highway funding for the state.
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South Carolina
Road Information Program
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Hodges Receives Surprise SUV at Post Election Party
Former Governor Hodges and wife Rachel were surprised at a private downtown restaurant when about 200 friends hosted a party to honor the Hodges family and presented a 2008 Ford Explorer as a gift. Hodges admitted he didn’t know about the plan amid the transition from his term.
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Capitalty Club
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South Carolina tourism agency braces for budget cuts
South Carolina Parks Recreation and Tourism Department faces 4.5 percent cuts after a lean fiscal year start. Deferring maintenance and limiting advertising are the main effects, though the agency notes high returns on ad spend and no employee layoffs to date. Marion Edmunds explains the plans and the potential impact on park services and events.
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Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department
South Carolina
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Marion Edmunds
Budget and Control Board
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