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Expect traffic delays on May 25 due to Jailbreak 5-K Run

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 24th, 2013, 12:31pm
Expect traffic delays on May 25 due to Jailbreak 5-K Run

On Saturday, May 25, motorists will experience traffic delays on roads near the Lexington County James R. Metts Law Enforcement Complex, 521 Gibson Road, Lexington, between 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. during the seventh annual Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation Jailbreak 5-K Run.

Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts said Gibson Road in the vicinity of the Law Enforcement Complex will be closed temporarily to traffic during the 5-K run. Motorists on other roads in the vicinity of the complex will experience temporary traffic delays during the race.

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AAA: Low SC gas prices mean busy Memorial Day

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 8:55am
AAA: Low SC gas prices mean busy Memorial Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Low gas prices are expected to mean more driving for South Carolinians over the Memorial Day weekend. AAA Carolinas says it estimates that more than 443,000 South Carolina motorists will hit the road this weekend. That's 1.5 percent more than last year's holiday. AAA says South Carolina's average gas price is $3.24 a gallon, the lowest in the country.
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Senior hunger target of auto maker, SC's McConnell

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 8:25am
Senior hunger target of auto maker, SC's McConnell

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell, the state's future leaders and the Honda Motor Co. are targeting hunger among the state's senior citizens.

 

During a Statehouse event scheduled for Thursday, an effort called SOS, or Sustain Our Seniors, is kicking off. South Carolina, according to Meals on Wheels, has the second highest level of senior hunger in the nation.

 

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SC budget allows ads on school activity buses

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 8:12am
SC budget allows ads on school activity buses

 

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SCDPS reports four killed on SC highways, May 10-12

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 8:29am
SCDPS reports four killed on SC highways, May 10-12

 

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of four people being killed on South Carolina highways from Friday, May 10, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, May 12, at midnight.

 

Interstates

0

US routes, SC roads and secondary roads

4

Seat belt used

1

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Richland, Lexington County road construction info for week of May 6

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:25am
Richland, Lexington County road construction info for week of May 6

Expect delays, nighttime lane closures and periodic lane shifts for a 10 mile work zone to widen Interstate 20 from Interstate 77 (MM 74.7) past Spears Creek Church Road (MM 84.6) in Richland County.  Completion is anticipated summer 2014.

 

 

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