transportation

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 12, 2025: the Senate Finance Committee approves its version of the $14.5 billion state budget and eliminates earmarks; what’s in the hands-free device driving bill that moved out of the House for the first time ever; Scott Morgan has a feature on electric busses; and more!

“B” is for Blue Ridge Railroad. Chartered in 1852, the Blue Ridge Railroad revived earlier plans to connect Charleston to the Midwest by rail.

“B” is for Blue Ridge Railroad. Chartered in 1852, the Blue Ridge Railroad revived earlier plans to connect Charleston to the Midwest by rail.

“G" is for Greenville and Columbia Railroad

“G" is for Greenville and Columbia Railroad

“P” is for Plank Roads. Plank roads enjoyed a brief popularity in the early 1850s, touted as an inexpensive means of improving short distance travel.

“P” is for Plank Roads. Plank roads enjoyed a brief popularity in the early 1850s, touted as an inexpensive means of improving short distance travel.

As of Thursday night, South Carolina's transportation department said more than 35 roads in the Calhoun and Orangeburg areas were closed because of flooding or flooding damage.

A local coalition of businesses and nonprofits focused on increasing investment in Greenville’s transit system plans to explore the condition of transportation in the Upstate region.

Justin Powell was sworn in at a ceremony held at the Department of Transportation headquarters in Columbia.