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Williams Street is closed eastbound at the SC 302 intersection in Lexington County after a contractor working for the South Carolina Department of Transportation struck a sewer line Tuesday. The emergency closure began Tuesday evening while repairs are made to the damaged line, according to SCDOT. Officials have not provided...
UPDATE, 11:26am – As of this update, traffic is flowing at the state line. NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – Traffic at the Georgia-Carolina state line is at a crawl following a crash. According to South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) website, the right westbound lane (coming into Augusta) is shut down. The site says traffic […]
After months of taxing trips to the pump, there’s finally some relief for South Carolina drivers. The current average price of gas in SC is $3.50 a gallon, down from $3.65 a gallon a week ago, according to the latest data from the American Automobile Association. A month ago, the price of gas in SC was $4.05 a gallon. The rest of the country is experiencing the same trend. According to GasBuddy , the national gas price average is $3.96 a gallon, which is 15.9 cents cheaper than it was last week. The nation’s average gas price hasn’t been under $4 a gallon since Aug., and gas prices remain the highest they’ve ever been during this time of the year, the AAA said in a press release. South Carolina is already one of the cheapest states for gas, but prices are still higher than a year ago. A year ago today, the price of gas was only $2.71 a gallon in South Carolina. Gas prices surged this year due to ongoing global supply disruptions from the conflict with Iran. Regardless, things are looking a little bit better than before. Here’s why gas prices are believed to have gone down and
SWANSEA, S.C. (WIS) - A Lexington County property owner said Sweet Pea Lane is difficult to drive and becomes especially hazardous when it rains. Jimmy Chavis, who said he has owned property along the road for more than 20 years, said it is too narrow in many spots and vehicles can get stuck when they pull over.
Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Sumter using data from Gas Buddy
Charlotte-area drivers may finally have some data to back up their complaints about traffic on both sides of the state line. A new LendingTree study ranks North Carolina as having the second-worst drivers in America. South Carolina tied for third, placing nearly the entire Charlotte region among the nation’s highest-ranked states for driving incidents.
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Northbound lanes of Interstate 77 over Celanese Road in York County will be closed for repairs this week. Two left lanes of I-77 between mile markers 81 and 82 will close at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 and will reopen by 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. […]
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct a lane closure on Highway 501 over the Intracoastal Waterway for routine maintenance and inspections beginning on Thursday, Nov. 12. The right lane of US 501 southbound will be closed beginning overnight Thursday and reopen at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.
Parents encouraged to discuss dangerous driving behavior before holiday traffic and winter hazards increase risks.
MORNING HEADLINES | The average price of a gallon of gas in South Carolina fell 15 cents last week, continuing a downward trend that’s lowered statewide prices about 55 cents over the past month, according to the price-tracking firm GasBuddy. Still, at $3.45 per gallon, that’s 77 cents more...
The $28,775,204 grant comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, according to a Public Works memo in County Council’s meeting packet for Tuesday. The project is called “One Lexington. Zero Fatalities.”. The money will fund improvements along high-injury corridors identified...
Lexington County, in coordination with the S.C. Department of Transportation and Federal Highways Administration, will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed project to add an interchange on Interstate 20 at Calks Ferry Road in Lexington County. The hearing will take place from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Boiling...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Average gas prices have fallen over 15 cents per gallon over the last week in South Carolina as seasonal shifts fuel some relief at the pump nationwide, according to the latest GasBuddy survey. GasBuddy's head of petroleum analysis, Patrick De Haan, said that falling prices...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation said they will conduct a lane closure on Highway 501 over the Intracoastal Waterway for routine maintenance and inspections beginning on Thursday. Officials said the right lane of 501 southbound will be closed beginning overnight Thursday and reopen...
Lexington, SC 11/09/2026 - The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) says it remains committed to improving roadway safety, maintaining roads and bridges, and keeping communities connected throughout all 46 counties. The agency’s work supports residents and businesses across the state, from providing safe routes for children traveling to and...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline. According to GasBuddy’s latest survey of more than 3,000 stations statewide, the average price of gasoline in South Carolina fell 15.3 cents per gallon over the past week to $3.45 per gallon. Prices are down […]
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers who use U.S. 501 over the Intracoastal Waterway should plan for overnight lane closures starting Thursday, Nov. 12, as the South Carolina Department of Transportation conducts routine maintenance and inspections. SCDOT said the right lane of U.S. 501 southbound will be closed beginning...
COLUMBIA — Officials have identified a plan to eliminate railroad crossings on and around Assembly Street in downtown Columbia. Construction is still many years away, and the public has a short window to submit feedback on the project. The South Carolina Department of Transportation held a public input meeting...
