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LATEST NEWS ON I-73/74

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06.22.08 I-73 route study not authorized
06.20.08 Armstrong to be patron of Kaine highway bill
06.20.08 I-73 route will be re-examined
06.19.08 I-73 resolution to be considered at meeting
06.19.08 Longtime Mullins public servant retires
06.18.08 Highway officials hear Henry County request to reconsider I-73 route
06.16.08 Groundbreaking set for Shawnee Parkway
06.15.08 Clyburn earmarks tied to family
06.13.08 Board to get I-73 Request
06.08.08 Marion County candidates are ready for primary
06.08.08 4 seek House District 105 seat
06.05.08 I-7374 funds back in budget
06.04.08 House vote overturns veto to keep I-73 money
06.02.08 2 battle Brown in GOP contest
06.02.08 Questions and Answers Brown and McGill
06.02.08 Questions and Answers Brown, Jenerette and Norris
06.02.08 Questions and Answers Fraiser and Ketner
06.02.08 Senate holds up flood, tax bills, I-73 funding veto on table

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2008

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05.30.08 SC General Assembly
05.29.08 Veto of I-73 funds bizarre
05.28.08 I-73 funds get governor's veto axe
05.28.08 Building concerns advance
05.25.08 Business Pulse
05.24.08 Brown runs on record
05.22.08 Chamber awards are given
05.22.08 Warner - area sets example for US
05.21.08 Construction start for I-73 won't be 2011
05.20.08 Hopeful I-73 report off track
05.20.08 VDOT - No date set for I-73 construction
05.20.08 VDOT - No timetable on I-73 start
05.19.08 VDOT - Construction on I-73 on hold, despite 2011 listing
05.18.08 Work on I-73 set for 2011
05.17.08 Pee Dee Poll - Economy, healthcare costs top concerns in Pee Dee
05.17.08 Pee Dee Poll - FMU Professor offer anaylses of results
05.09.08 Roots program sought
05.09.08 The long commute soon won't make sense
05.07.08 NESA's annual report shows strides in economic development
05.07.08 Warner makes his candidacy official
05.06.08 Mark Warner speaks in Martinsville
05.05.08 The region badly needs I-73
05.04.08 Danny Turner - Martinsville city Council Candidate
05.01.08 Jennings, Salahudeen vying for SC House 54 seat
04.30.08 Planning commission to present amendment proposal to council
04.15.08 Business recruitment ideas suggested
04.13.08 Beach hopes for a hit
04.13.08 Carolinas expected to gain more lawmakers
04.10.08 On the road for funding
04.10.08 SC leg of I-73 escapes challenges
04.03.08 Health centers, tournament slashed from budget
03.30.08 Budget reduces local transportation funds
03.29.08 Study vouches for necessity of regional airport to serve growth
03.28.08 Highways head visits Chamber, King Coal Highway
03.26.08 Money harder to come by as some local officials abandon earmark system
03.24.08 Study I-73 would be regional boom
03.22.08 Study says Western Va. localities near I-73 could reap billions
03.21.08 Area legislators - Funding for roads essential
03.21.08 Study cites Franklin benefits from I-73 corridor
03.20.08 Study highlights financial benefits for I-73 communities
03.19.08 Potential for distribution centers called highest in Henry, Franklin
03.19.08 Report I-73 would bring economic bonanza
03.19.08 Study, I-73's impact would be huge
03.18.08 Agencies tout vision of I-73's economics
03.18.08 Construction on I-73 to begin by 2012
03.18.08 We need a usable segment of the King coal Highway corridor in Bluefield
03.12.08 State budget heads to House floor
03.09.08 House takes on budget
03.07.08 Triad gets $27 million in road projects
03.06.08 10 Highway Contracts Awarded
03.05.08 Legislators wary of quick fix on transportation
02.29.08 Now, not later - Pushing for the hwy. 68-220 Connection
02.25.08 Financing the Nation's Infrastructure Deficit
02.25.08 South Carolina DOT tallied $1.5 million in D.C. lobbying
02.25.08 I-73 slogs forward; no funds assured
02.19.08 North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Construction Notes
02.19.08 Portion of urban loop set to open Thursday
02.12.08 US Department of Transporatation Give South Carolina Go Ahead to Start Building
02.11.08 US DOT issues OK for construction of I-73 in South Carolina
02.10.08 South Carolina gets final nod to build Interstate 73
02.10.08 State gets OK to buy land in path of I-73 route
02.09.08 S.C. can go forward with plans for I-73
02.08.08 Transportation officials sign record of decision for I-73's southern leg
02.08.08 I-73 gets OK to move forward
02.08.08 Applicants for agency agree DOT lacks funds
02.08.08 I-73 update expected today
02.08.07 Mich. to Myrtle Beach, Portion of Interstate 73 gets final OK
02.07.08 I-73 Record of Decision to be signed
02.07.08 Strand leaders share area's needs, wishes
02.07.08 Federal transportation officials in SC to discuss Interstate 73
02.07.08 Breaking News, News conference set on I-73
02.04.08 Fast Forward, there's a method to the exit-number madness
02.04.08 Road to Huntington paved with good intentions
02.01.08 I-73 land purchase approved
01.31.08 I-73 gets final ok for southern section
01.31.08 State gets approval to buy key piece of land for I-73
01.31.08 Land deal clears way for I-73's southern leg
01.25.08 Two NESA projects at a standstill
01.24.08 Teaque, Ready to return to public service
01.17.08 Sanford touts reforms
01.17.08 Roanoke Chamber of Commerce holds it annual legislative dinner
01.13.08 Transportation for tomorrow
01.12.08 DOT commissioner won't try and retain seat
01.10.08 Road projects get more millions
01.07.08 No short ride to I-73
01.05.08 Tolls on Interstate 95 just another Band-Aid
01.05.08 I-3 might go through S.C.
01.02.08 Construction Notes from MD, NC, SC, VA
01.02.08 Congressional Affairs

 

2007

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12.31.07 State road funding needs must be heard
12.31.07 I-73 among one of many steps forward for NESA
12.22.07 Want to go to an SC beach, you might have to pay a toll
12.17.07 Section of Greensbroro loop road to open Tuesday
12.14.07 Chamber will support I-73 change if state officials do
12.12.07 Local CTL plant plans move ahead
12.11.07 South Carolina Construction News
12.10.07 Ports Infrastructure - A new Frontier for Public-Private Ventures
12.10.07 Interstate taking shape
12.07.07 Road Construction Ahead
12.02.07 VDOT offical I-73 change impact tied to funding
12.01.07 State, federal officials sign off on I-73 construction
11.30.07 Transit projects speeding ahead
11.30.07 $2 Billion Expressway
11.30.07 Are toll roads the way to go?
11.30.07 CTB rep will push I-73 change
11.30.07 Officials Make New Stride Toward I-73 Construction
11.30.07 I-73 gets key approval from SC, federal officials
11.30.07 I-73 gets key approval from officials
11.29.07 I-73 gets key approval from state, federal officials
11.29.07 Kanjorski expands on reason why all highways should be tolled
11.29.07 Lester fears I-73 delay; Vaughn says no
11.29.07 SCDOT, FWHA leaders approve Southern I-73
11.28.07 Board wants I-73 change
11.20.07 News from the transportation front No. 21
11.20.07 MDOT may want to consider the construction of toll roads
11.15.07 I-95 get OK for tolls
11.14.07 Lawsuit brought on over I-73 path
11.12.07 Addressing the Transportation Challenges of the 21st Century
11.06.07 Preserve Crossing, DNR deal for I-73 delay
11.05.07 Construction progresses on King Coal Highway
11.05.07 The infrastructure Financing Debate Continues
10.28.07 Board seeks advice on I-73 connector
10.24.07 Media Release: VDOT Public Hearing, Lester
10.24.07 Board OKs road request
10.22.07 Board may ask CTB for connector road
10.22.07 Virginia group seeks to stop I-73 construction
10.18.07 Lester - No basis for I-73 suit
10.17.07 Lawsuit aims to stop I-73
10.17.07 Lawsuit filed by I-73 foes
10.17.07 Lawsuit seeks to halt I-73 construction in VA
10.17.07 Legal action filed against proposed interstate
10.17.07 Virginia group fights SC I-73 project
10.09.07 Plans to Toll Interstate Highway System Expand
10.07.07 Feasibility, cost, valued of I-73 debated
10.04.07 I-73/74 Washington meetings brings strong support
10.03.07 Highway tolling has entered the mainstream
9.29.07 DNR plane agrees to payment in I-73 deal
9.29.07 State to pay for preserve acres to be lost in road construction
9.27.07 I-73 group returns to Grand Strand
9.26.07 Spratt says I-73/74 might be toll road
9.26.07 Rahall, An investment in our roads is an investment in our future
9.25.07 Lobbyists seek support for I-73/74
9.25.07 More money for I-73
9.25.07 King Coal Highway supporters seek fed funding for progress
9.24.07 I-95 designation lifts hopes for new interstate
9.24.07 I-73 trip to push for funding
9.24.07 I-73 lobbyists go to Washington
9.24.07 Delegation traveling to push for I-73 funds
9.22.07 MB Chamber of Commerce President addresses group
9.21.07 Funds for I-73 route get nod
9.22.07 MB Chamber of Commerce President addresses group
9.20.07 Land to be purchased for I-73
9.20.07 Seidle, County and city must cooperate
9.14.07 VDOT official, Change would slow I-73
9.10.07 Board approves I-73 land payment
9.10.07 Deal reach on I-73 compensation package
9.06.07 Preserve board considers I-73 deal
9.02.07 Residents ask for I-73 to be moved to west
8.31.07 Business expert I-73 vital to Pee Dee Grand Strand economy
8.30.07

S.C. residents request a change in I-73 route

8.30.07

Agreement reached on I-73, Heritage Preserve issue

8.30.07

Agencies set price for I-73 crossing

8.28.07 Marlboro Chesterfield residents tout western I-73 route
8.28.07

I-73 northern leg inches toward completion at tonight's hearing

8.25.07 Proposed I-73 can't bridge economic differences between four SC counties
8.25.07 Agency seeks compensation for preserve land
8.24.07 South takes the lead I-73
8.22.07 I-73 fued - Lawmakers battle SC DNR
8.21.07

South Carolina to fund I-73 with tolls

8.16.07 Proposed Interstate 73 route promots outcry from residents
8.15.07 Residents react to I-73 plan
8.15.07 Interstate 73 public meeting
8.14.07 Residents voice concerns over I-73
8.14.07 First I-73 Public Hearing
8.13.07 Feds OK tolls for I-73 in South Carolina
8.13.07 Meeting scheduled to discuss I-73 location
8.11.07 Proposed interstate project moves forward
8.11.07 Tolling on I-73 gains federal approval
8.11.07 Leaders huddle over plans for area's growth
8.10.07 Tolls approved to fund I-73
8.10.07 I-73 project gets toll approval
8.09.07 New loop section to ease city congestion
8.07.07 Public hearing for the preferred I-73 set for next week
8.02.07 Board approves compensation package for I-73 construction
7.31.07 Board to plan for I-73 crossing at nature preserve
7.22.07 Next Step for I-73
7.20.07 Marlboro County still leads state in unemployment
7.19.07 DOT picks route for northern stretch
7.19.07 Residents react to preferred I-73 northern route
7.16.07 Route for I-73 to be unveiled
7.15.07 I-73 plans will soon be unveiled
7.14.07 SCDOT to unveil interstate route
7.14.07 Top WVDOT official expresses commitment as roadway projects move forward
7.20.07

Plan for north leg of I-73 revealed
Relieved officials prepare to buckle down, raise funds

7.18.07

King Coal progress — Highway funds must stay in Mercer

7.16.07

King Coal Highway: Resolutions enhance momentum

7.03.07 Commission to Reveal Northern Route
6.18.07 Let's dig some dirt
6.13.07 Bridge Bids In - Construction Could Begin by August 
6.02.07 I-73 Would Ease Traffic, Official Says
6.02.07 I-73 Wins Crucial Backer
6.10.07 S.C. Budget Keeps Most of Strand's Allocations
6.08.07 A Road Map for Roanoke
6.06.07 Attempt to Get Funds for I-73 Dies in Senate
6.03.07 Officals Lengthen Legislative Session
6.02.07 Transportation Chief Back Interstate to Relieve Beach Traffic
6.02.07 Transportation Chief I-73 Would Help Backed up SC Beach Traffic
6.01.07 Grand Strand Goes to the Top for I-73 Pitch
6.01.07 In Our Towns
6.01.07 Transportation Chief: I-73 Would Help Backed up Beach Traffic
6.01.07 Transportation Secretary Pledges Support for I-73
5.31.07 Citizen Requests Change to I-73 Route
5.30.07 Federal Offical to Look at I-73
5.29.07 Transportation Big May Visit Grand Strand
5.28.07 $9.5 Million Earmarked for Leg of I-73
5.28.07 Board to Hear I-73 Options
5.27.07 Lawmakers Promise Cuts, Reforms
5.26.07 City Hosts I-73 Group
5.26.07 Road of Uncertainty
5.23.07 Forum is Outlet to Air Transportation Concerns
5.23.07 Welcome Centers Construction Frozen
5.19.07 I-73 Offer for Preserve Crossing Rejected
5.19.07 Lester I-73 Option Good But Costly
5.15.07 Budget Talk Makes No Progress
5.10.07 Yet Another Road Block Delays on King Coal Work are Ridiculous
5.09.07 Highway Hits Roadblock
5.05.07 Highway Bypass up for Approval
5.04.07 I-73 Compensation Plan Delayed
5.03.07 NC House Budget-Writers Roll Out Pieces of Spending Proposal
4.29.07 Input Sought on I-73
4.28.07 Graham Claims Unity Necessary in Future
4.25.07 Horry County Excels in House Budget
4.25.07 Massive Support for Interstate to Myrtle Beach
4.23.07 Exclusive NewsChannel 15 Zogby Poll Results
4.21.07 DOT Plans I-73 Payback for Preserve
4.20.07 DNR Takes up I-73 Crossing
4.20.07 State Spending Plan
4.17.07 New Ridgeline Trail to Link NC
4.11.07 Virginia Gets Go Ahead for I-73 Leg
4.10.07 Feds Give Virginia Go for I-73
4.08.07 I-73 Clears Major Hurdle
4.08.07 Virginia Gets Go Ahead for I73 Design Work
4.03.07 Horry Pushes South on I-73
4.03.07 Demint Says No to Earmarks
3.31.07 King Coal Progress Detoured
3.29.07 Land is Part of Puzzle
3.28.07 House Passes DOT Reform Bill
3.27.07 Bill Would Stop Welcome Centers
3.22.07 Welcome Centers in State's Center Raise Questions
3.21.07 VDOT Hires Collins
3.18.07 Senate Bristles After Chamber Accusations
3.16.07 DOT Makes Interstate Access to Myrtle Beach a Priority
3.16.07 Group Balks at DOT Choice
3.16.07 Ryberg Blasts Closed Huddle
3.16.07 SC Transportation Department Commissioners Select $2 Billion Interstate Plan
3.16.07 Support for I-73 Draws Ire for DOT
3.16.07 Top Priority I-73 to Myrtle Beach
3.15.07 Groups Want DOT Commision to Reaffirm I-73 Support
3.15.07 Trade Plan for Wetland Derailed
3.14.07 Strand Projects Land in New Budget
3.13.07 Budgeting New Laws
3.11.07 Armstrong, Change Likely on Road Bill
3.11.07 We Need More Roads, Not Fewer
3.08.07 Legislature Moving at Warp Speed as Table Games Bill Goes to Govenor
3.07.07 Bids Sought for King Coal Highway Bridge
3.07.07 Don't Revive Backdoor Route to Making Laws
3.06.07 Unfinished Business Prompts Vaughn Bid
3.05.07 Bridging Progress - King Coal Work Renews
3.04.07 Emmert Announces Bid for Horsepasture Seat
3.03.07 DeMint Offers Views from Earmarks to Immigrants
2.25.07 County Wants Roads Master Plan
2.25.07 Legislators Find More Good Than Bad as Assembly Ends
2.25.07 Tourism Funds Clear First Hurdle
2.22.07 Airport Terminal Funding Slashed
2.22.07 DeMint Says War Needs Support
2.17.07 Federal Backing for I-73 Strong
2.15.07 Senate Panel Approves Bill on DOT Reform
2.12.07 Changes to N.C. 24-27 Shelved by Planners
2.12.07 Eastern Loop Contruction Set for 2011
2.11.07 Lawmakers Debate DOT Changes
2.09.07 Vote on Preserve Crossing on Hold
2.08.07 Preserve Ponders Payoff
2.07.07 Regional Traffic Planners Offer Report on Area Study
2.05.07 Can They Compromise?
2.02.07 I-73 Corridor Boondoggle in the Making
2.01.07 Debate Over the Future of SC DOT Seat
2.01.07 Rules, Regulations, and Renovations
1.31.07 Stroke the Cash Cow
1.31.07 Joint Resolution Provides WV Hwy Projects Funding
1.19.07 Area Roads on Federal Wish List

2006

12.26.06 I-73 Won't Alleviate Area's Real Traffic Woes
12.15.06 1-73 Important to Residents, Visitors, Economy
12.07.06 DOT Seeks Consultant for I-73
12.05.06 S.C. Agency Steers Road Funds to Boondoggles
11.26.06 Strand's Slice of Federal Funds Grows
11.18.06 Summit Discusses Plan to Fund I-73
11.02.06 Panel to Put Price on I-73 Impact
11.01.06 State to Discuss I-73's Effect
9.28.06 Prosser Sums up Tourism
9.17.06 I-73 Route Stirs Debate
9.17.06 Study Interstate to Drive Development
9.08.06 Rural Residents Divided on the Interstate's Benefits
9.06.06 North vs South
8.06.06 Alliance Fosters Region's Econony
7.26.06 US Senate Bill Would Drive Money to I-73 Plans
7.09.06 Dillon Pressured to Accept I-73 Project
7.07.06 Graham Zooms in on Future
6.25.06 Plan Leaves Few Options for the South Strand
6.17.06 Forget Airport Pay to Extend I-73 to SC 544
6.16.06 Community Residents Chime in at First Hearing
6.23.06 Dillon Homeowners Sharply Divided Over I-73 Path
5.31.06 A Route at Last
5.31.06 Residents on Route Resigned to Change
5.31.06 Those Out of Road's Path Breathe Sigh of Relief
5.09.06 SC Dot Asks Residents for Input on South Evacuation Route
3.19.06 Eminent Domain Bill May Slow I-73
3.06.06 Dueling Interstates
2.28.06 Aynor Picks I-73 Route it Likes Best
2.23.06 Congressmen Hear County Plans
2.12.06 It Took Courage to Approve Toll for I-73
2.07.06 Sanford in MB to Sign I-73 Bill
1.30.06 I-73 Tolls Good Call
1.27.06 Senate Gives I-73 Bill Green Light
1.25.06 Don't Mess with I-73
1.22.06 I-95 Toll Discord Derails Vote on I-73
1.14.06 Milestone for I-73

2005

12.03.05 Talking Tolls for I-73
11.25.05 City Hungry for Interstate Boost
11.25.05 Tolls Right for I-73
11.25.05 Well Senators
11.19.05 I-73 Wins Additonal Funding
11.05.05 SC Senators Offer to Nix I-73 Funds
11.05.05 Senators Use I-73 as Pawn
9.30.05 I-73 Money Weighed to Pay for Hurricane Relief
9.14.05 Exploded Conspiracy
8.31.05 Marlboro County in Favor of I-73
8.13.05 Let's Face I-73 Cost
8.11.05 Strand Pushes Better Preparation
8.03.05 A Route Full of Speed Bumps
8.02.05 States Hammer Out Routes, Funding
8.01.05 Aynor Residents Cite Pros Farmers See Cons
7.25.05 I-73 Delay Frustrating
7.19.05 DOT Seeks Input from Area on I-73 Project
7.03.05 Congress Approves $81 Million for I-73
6.23.05 Think I-74, South Strand
6.18.05 DOT Sticks with I-73 Routes
6.03.05 Graham I-73 Money Safe
6.01.05 I-73 Looks Promising
4.27.05 Tilting at I-73
4.27.05 The Struggle to Get There From Here
4.12.05 Selling Other States on Interstate
4.10.05 Interstate 73 Backers Look to Other States
2.25.05 Preliminary I-73 Corridor Paths Unveiled
2.15.05 Carolinas Reach Interstate Deal
2.16.05 Lobbying Next Up for I-73 Backers
2.10.05 N.C. Sends Top Road Officials to I-73 Summit

2004

12.15.04 State Officials Put Heads Together Over I-73 Project
10.12.04 Congress Shelves I-73 Highway Bill
9.22.04 Smart I-73 Path Urged
9.13.04 Big Step for I-73
8.12.04 Launched at Last
8.10.04 I-73 Studies Offically Begin
7.24.04 I-73 Picture Brightens
7.23.04 Interstate 73 Study Area Narrowed Down
7.17.04 Will I-73 Get the Funding it Deserves
7.06.04 Confusion, Angst on Interstate 73
5.01.04 Interstate 73 Lobbying Push Comes to MB
4.25.04 Rally to Educate Lawmakers About I-73 Need
4.01.04 Lean, Mean for I-73
3.16.04 Good News on I-73 Funds