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SCDOT says it terminated traffic control contractor after I-26 construction delays led to hourslong traffic backup
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation said it terminated a traffic control contractor after lane-closure equipment remained in place for hours following overnight maintenance work on I-26, contributing to a major traffic backup during the Sept. 29 morning commute. In a letter sent Oct. 6 to the Berkeley, Charleston, and […]
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Columbia, Newberry & Laurens Railroad: History, Timetable, Roster
The Columbia, Newberry & Laurens was a 75-mile South Carolina railroad from Columbia to Laurens. The charter is dated December 26, 1885. Track reached Dover Junction in July 1891, and the purchase of the Laurens Railway in 1896 finished the line. On the October 12, 1908 card, still the one printed in the January 1910 Official Guide, Laurens is mile 75.0.
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City of Columbia warns drivers to avoid flood prone roads, intersections
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–City of Columbia leaders want you to be prepared for the potential weather this weekend. Officials urge drivers to avoid flood-prone streets and intersections throughout the City. Per the City, be advised of the following safety tips:. The following streets and intersections are prone to flooding during...
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Cayce sewer line repairs begin Monday
The City of Cayce will begin work on a sewer line repair at the intersection of 12th Street and Lafayette (“L”) Avenue on Monday. The repair will be from manhole to manhole within the roadway across 12th Street. Traffic will remain open during the work, and the crew members will be on-site to provide traffic control measures. Traffic flow may be down to one lane per direction at times.
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Column: Leave Your Keys: Freshmen shouldn't have cars on campus
When students first leave for college, they often associate it with a new found freedom. This might make them want to bring their car to campus with them. However, cars for freshmen may actually cause more problems than they solve. The cost of gasoline is becoming a heated debate across...
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Columbia conducts first half of annual pedestrian traffic study
Over a two-week period in September, the City of Columbia conducted the autumn half of its 12th annual pedestrian and bicyclist count to gather data for city planning. The study, which took place between Sept. 12 and Sept. 26, analyzed pedestrian and bicyclist traffic at 35 different locations around the city. The locations vary each year. The city chooses the locations based on criteria including crash data and planned infrastructure projects. City staff and volunteers survey the locations in both fall and spring. Many of them experience major student traffic, such as the section of Blossom Street that runs past the Honors Residence Hall.
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Columbia officials warn public to avoid flood-prone streets, intersections during Isaias
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Columbia urges the public to avoid specific streets and intersections throughout the city that often flood during storms. Forecasts predict the Midlands will be impacted by Hurricane Isaias throughout the weekend. Locals are advised to drive safe throughout the heavy rainfall. The following...
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US 521 closure near Rembert could delay Sumter School District bus routes
Several Sumter School District bus routes will face delays from Oct. 8-11 due to a portion of U.S. 521 North closing for several days. Families with children on several Sumter School District bus routes should plan for extra time at the bus stop as part of U.S. 521 North closes for several days.
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SCDOT offers no new details a week after I-26 backup that crippled commuters
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — One week after an overnight lane closure caused hours of gridlock on I-26, the South Carolina Department of Transportation offered no additional information Tuesday about the contractor it blamed or steps taken since the delay. Two eastbound lanes near the Montague Avenue exit remained closed...
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SCDOT terminates traffic-control contractor after I-26 gridlock; new work-zone rules set
What actions did SCDOT take against staff involved in the gridlock?. The traffic-control contractor was terminated, and the South Carolina Department of Transportation took corrective action after an overnight lane closure caused hours of gridlock on I-26 on Sept. 29. The department provided the details Wednesday, correcting its response to...