south carolina News Updates

South Carolina Lands Two New Business Ventures

South Carolina captured deals for a sporting toy company to open distribution operations and a golf bag maker to set up third-party logistics and global manufacturing in the state.

December 14, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

South Carolina Seeks I-95 Bridge Replacement Funds

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has applied for a $161 million federal grant to replace the Interstate 95 bridges over Lake Marion.

October 11, 2022
Government, Business

SCDOT Projects Losing Millions in Revenue Because of COVID-19

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is projecting to lose millions of dollars in revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on motor fuel taxes and car sales taxes, according to transportation officials.

May 27, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

South Carolina DOT Ramps Up Infrastructure Work

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has increased funds dedicated to infrastructure construction projects, according to Transportation Secretary Christy Hall.

March 11, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Dorian Makes Landfall on Outer Banks Before Heading Out to Sea

Hurricane Dorian made landfall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina Sept. 6, battering the shore with driving rain and wind as it continues its march north and begins moving away from the U.S. coast.

September 6, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

South Carolina DOT Program Addresses Rural Freight Needs

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has developed a program to improve mobility and facilitate freight movement on rural interstate highways.

October 23, 2018
Government

South Carolina DOT’s 10-Year Program Shows Strong First Year

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is ahead of schedule in its work to repair roads and bridges, according to an announcement from Transportation Secretary Christy Hall.

June 26, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety

Dogged Pursuit Helps Ronnie Luckadoo Again Become South Carolina’s Top Trucker

Winning South Carolina’s truck driving championships for the fifth time last weekend feels, well, very satisfying, Ronnie Luckadoo of UPS Freight told Transport Topics.

April 20, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

S.C. Governor Cries Foul Over White House Allocation for Charleston Port

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is accusing the White House budget office — overseen by former S.C. GOP Rep. Mick Mulvaney — for skimping on funding for one of the state’s top priority infrastructure projects.

February 28, 2018
Government

South Carolina Senate Passes First Gas-Tax Increase in 30 Years

The S.C. Senate passed a 12-cents-a-gallon hike in its gas tax the night of April 26 by a vote of 34-10, a veto-proof majority.

April 27, 2017