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Economy grew at weak 1.3 pct. annual rate in Q2
WASHINGTON - The economy grew slightly faster in the spring than previously estimated but remained dangerously weak as the country struggled with surging gas prices and high unemployment.
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Gas prices a relative bargain for SC travelers
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Gas prices may make drivers squeamish about long Memorial Day road trips, but they can feel better about traveling in South Carolina.
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Gas prices not expected to affect SC tourism... yet
Gas prices in South Carolina are expected to rise above $3 a gallon, but officials say tourism shouldn't suffer until they reach about $3.50.
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Gas prices could climb to more than three dollars in 2011
The State newspaper of Columbia reports Thursday that colder winter weather, the weaker U.S. dollar, and increased foreign demand are all contributing to the rising cost of gasoline.
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Gas price spike may put dent in holiday travel
Drivers say it's a case of bad timing. Gas prices are on the up-tick again just in time for the holiday travel season.
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When you should book your holiday travel
Airlines have indicated that they're not adding any new flights, so flights are going to be as crowded as possible, and the prices are going up
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Gas prices surge $.10 this week
Analysts say such a jump is very unusual because summer vacation is over -- driving demand down.
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Memorial Day unofficially kicking off summer in the Lowcountry
Thousands spent Memorial Day Weekend visiting beach towns in the Lowcountry, all the while drumming up sales at local businesses.
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Travelers say economy will impact vacation spending
Many travelers said the economic impacts of a weakened economy would likely force them to scale back vacation plans.
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PROBLEM SOLVER: Who has the cheapest food prices in the Lowcountry?
The Problem Solver team went out to play the Grocery Game. They comparison shopped, during a 3 month period, at the seven most popular chain super markets in the Lowcountry to find the real deals. Find out what our investigation uncovered.
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Gas prices going up
Everywhere you look, gas prices are going up. The national average of a gallon of gas has jumped 14 cents over the past three weeks to the highest level in more than a year.
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Expected increase in Thanksgiving holiday road travel
The Thanksgiving holiday is days away, and experts say more people are expected to travel this holiday weekend than last year.
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AAA: More South Carolinians to hit the road this weekend
Triple-A said Monday that more South Carolinians are expected to travel this Thanksgiving weekend, despite a 63 cents a gallon average increase in gas prices compared to a year ago.
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McMaster reaches settlement over gas price gouging
South Carolina's top prosecutor says his office has settled with several gas retailers investigated for price gouging.
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10 things gas stations won't tell you
The Problem Solver Team looks at 10 things gas stations won't tell you.
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Pay todays gas prices, tomorrow!
One California man has come up with a new way to save money on gas. It's a way to pay today prices tomorrow.
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Gas prices jump 17 cents over past two weeks
Gas prices are rising at a record pace and some believe the national average could jump to $3 a gallon during vacation season.
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Oil prices continue to rise
Oil prices have almost doubled from below $35 a barrel in March as investors have taken heart from signs a severe recession in the U.S. is slowing.
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Gasoline prices rise for Memorial Day weekend
Whether or not you're traveling this Memorial Day weekend, you have likely noticed the price of gas creeping up at the pump.
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Summer's here. So are higher gas prices
With the Memorial Day weekend and summer driving season approaching, motorists are facing a familiar trend -- surging gasoline prices.
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UPDATE: Council to vote on raising ambulance rates $50
Charleston County Council looks to vote on a measure that would increase the cost of an ambulance ride by $50.
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AAA Carolinas projects increase in Memorial Day traffic
If you hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, keep this in mind. Triple-A Carolinas estimates 369,000 South Carolina drivers will be on the roads, an increase over last year.
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Pump price holds steady
Gas prices in the U.S. are holding steady.
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Number of traffic fatalities fall nationwide
WASHINGTON (AP) - A survey of state highway safety agencies suggests a silver lining to high gas prices and a faltering economy -- fewer traffic fatalities.
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Finding bargains at Florida's theme parks
It's time to take another look at what's happening at Florida's theme parks these days, especially the bargains the three major operators in Tampa and Orlando offer as they contend with the bad economy.
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