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Friday, August 28, 2009

Crash Victims tell their stories, how “rumble strips” can prevent accidents

by William Christopher on August 28, 2009

in Accidents & Disasters, News, Transportation

More than half of all fatal crashes in South Carolina involve a vehicle running off the edge of the road. One of those types of crashes happens every 30 minutes on average. Almost 2800 people died in run-off crashes in the state last year.A new campaign by the South Carolina Department of Transportation and other organization is aimed at reducing run-off-the-road crashes and fatalities.

Officials say that using “rumble strips” will help. Once applied along the edge of the highway, they create a loud noise and vibration when a car runs over them.

Helping the Highway Patrol and other officials to make the announcement at D-O-T Headquarters in Columbia were several victims of run-off crashes. [click to continue…]

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Sanford waives confidentiality

by William Christopher 08/28/09 7:22 PM

Governor Mark Sanford on Friday said he would waive the right of confidentiality for proceedings of the state Ethics Commission focused on his travel expenses.At this time on Friday afternoon, Ethics Commission Executive Director Herbert Hayden says the Commission has not yet received any waiver of confidentiality. The governor’s spokesman says the document has been [...]

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Consumers will likely pay for suspended energy plant

by Tom Hayes 08/28/09 3:01 PM

Environmental groups are commending state-owned utility Santee Cooper for suspending its plans to build a coal-fired power plant in rural Florence County. The economy and uncertainty over the cost of possible cap-and-trade legislation are two reasons its board voted to suspend permitting for the proposed facility.
While critics of the proposed plant are commending Santee Cooper [...]

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Sanford says he’ll go public with ethics investigation

by Michael Brown 08/28/09 2:57 PM

Gov. Mark Sanford said he will open the record on a State Ethics investigation on his travel records.  He released a letter to that affect Friday, after a Conway press conference to address the investigation. Attorney General Henry McMaster asked the State Ethics Commission to look into the governor’s travel expenses after the Associated Press [...]

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Gov. Sanford challenges legislature, media

by Michael Brown 08/28/09 1:51 PM

Governor Mark Sanford held a press conference in Conway today to discuss the current State Ethics Commission investigation on his travel records, and he came with a challenge.
“I would challenge the House and Senate to step to the plate and do the same thing. Let’s change the system from one system over here and a [...]

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