Friday, January 31, 2025 William B. Dukes, of Lexington County, was named Vice-Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission at the Commission's January 31, 2025 meeting in Columbia. Dukes said, “I am excited to serve as the next Vice-Chairman for the SCDOT Commission. I look forward to working alongside my fellow commissioners and the impressive team at SCDOT to build on the current momentum and improve the transportation network in South Carolina.”
Dukes is owner of Blue Marlin Restaurant and Signature Catering.
A graduate from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Dukes received an ROTC commission in the US Air Force. A Vietnam veteran, Dukes served in the US Air Force for four years and attained the rank of Captain.
In 1981, Dukes cofounded and developed the Longhorn Steakhouse chain. Dukes was founder and Chairman of Honor Flight of SC, with more than 2,000 World War II and Korean War veterans honored. He was appointed by the Secretary of the Army to be the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army representing South Carolina and served in this capacity from 2014-2018.
Dukes was a member of the Lexington-Richland Airport Commission, where he first began serving in 2002; served as member of the Newberry College Board of Trustees; is a former Director of the Columbia and Charlotte Chambers of Commerce; a former advisor to the SC Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging; past member of the USC Educational Foundation; and past chairman of the Columbia Convention Center Authority. Dukes received The Order of the Palmetto, the state's highest civilian honor, from the Governor of South Carolina.
by Kelly W. Moore at 3:28 PM in General Friday, January 31, 2025 T.J. Johnson, of Charleston County, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission at the Commission's January 31, 2025 meeting in Columbia. “I am pleased to serve the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the State of South Carolina as the Chairman of the SCDOT Commission,” said Johnson. “SCDOT is finishing the 10-year plan strong and looking ahead to the future and I look forward to advancing the quality of life in our state with critical transportation projects.”
Johnson, a Commissioner representing the 1st Congressional District, joined the SCDOT Commission in 2023.
Johnson owns and operates automobile dealerships in South Carolina from the Grand Strand to the Pee Dee.
A graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Johnson served the United States Air Force, as a C-130 cargo plane Pilot. Johnson began his automotive career in 1979 working with Ford Motor Company. He worked with Ford in a variety of capacities and in 1985 bought the dealership in Tarboro, North Carolina. In the time since, he has owned and operated a number of dealerships in South Carolina.
The Past President of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association, Johnson has served on the Board of Directors for more than 20 years. He has belonged to numerous civic organizations, including six chambers of commerce, the Horry Georgetown Technical College Foundation Board, the Wall School of Business Board of Visitors, and the Town of Ravenel Sewer Planning Board. Additionally, he served on the Board of Directors of South State Bank for more than 20 years, serving as the Chairman of the Loan Committee, and as a member on both the Audit and Corporate Governance Committees.
by Kelly W. Moore at 3:24 PM in General Monday, January 27, 2025 The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission will meet January 31, 2025 at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place at 955 Park Street in Columbia, South Carolina in the auditorium. The agenda is available for review and download below. The SCDOT Commission meetings are available via live stream here.
January 2025 Commission Agenda Packet
For more information about the SCDOT Commission, visit scdot.org.
Thursday, January 23, 2025 Columbia, S.C. (January 23, 2025) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation requests comments on five proposed bridge replacement projects in Spartanburg and Oconee counties. SCDOT will accept public comments on these proposed projects from January 22 to February 21, 2025.
Oconee County - S-51 (Snow Creek Road) bridge over Snow Creek
- S-133 (Bountyland Road) bridge over Little Cane Creek
- S-168 (Little Choestoea Road) bridge over Choestoea Creek
- S-168 (Little Choestoea Road) bridge over Little Choestoea Creek
Spartanburg County - S-197 (Old Spartanburg Road) bridge over South Tyger River
Visit the project website for more information about the projects.
Submit a Comment Comments will be accepted through February 21, 2025 and should be forwarded to Michael Pitts, Project Manager, SCDOT, 955 Park Street, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29202-0191. Comments may also be submitted on the project website or by email to PittsME@scdot.org.
SCDOT encourages members of the public to review project websites and provide questions, comments, or information about local historic or cultural resources. All comments received during a project comment period will be reviewed and included in the project record. Individuals who provide comments will receive responses upon request. Please note, any information provided, including names and addresses, is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement meeting webpage. Thursday, January 23, 2025 Columbia, S.C. (January 22, 2025) -- While SCDOT crews continue to work across the state to respond to the impacts of winter weather, the January 23, 2025 Commission Meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, January 31, 2025.
For more information about the SCDOT Commission, visit scdot.org. Thursday, January 23, 2025 Columbia, S.C. (January 23, 2025) - SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025 regarding a planned bridge replacement project on S-31 (Cannons Campground Road) over Peters Creek in Spartanburg County. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 2817 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307.
SCDOT representatives will be available at the meeting to discuss the proposed project with members of the community. There will be no formal presentation.
SCDOT will accept public comments on this proposed project from January 22, 2025 to February 21, 2025. Visit the project website for additional information. For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement meeting webpage. Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Columbia, S.C. (January 22, 2025) - SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025 regarding highway safety improvements on S-1315 (Robert Grissom Parkway) in Horry County. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Robert H. Reed Recreation Center, Classroom C, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
SCDOT representatives will be available at the meeting to discuss the proposed project with members of the community. There will be no formal presentation.
SCDOT will accept public comments on this proposed project from January 22 to February 21, 2025. Visit the project website for additional information. For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement meeting webpage. Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Columbia, S.C. (January 21, 2025) - SCDOT has canceled a public meeting that was planned for Thursday, January 23 at Socastee High School due to expected impacts from winter weather. SCDOT will reschedule the meeting and announce a new date.
The drop-in style public meeting was scheduled to provide information to members of the public about proposed highway safety improvements on SC 707 (Socastee Boulevard). Members of the public may still learn about the project by visiting the project website. SCDOT is accepting public comments on the proposed project through February 7, 2025. For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement meeting webpage. Thursday, January 16, 2025 Columbia, S.C. (January 16, 2025) - SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2025 regarding improvements to from US 278 (Exit 8) to SC 336 (Exit 21). The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Hardeeville Recreation Center, 285 John Smith Rd., Hardeeville, SC 29927. SCDOT representatives will be available at the meeting to discuss the proposed project with members of the community. There will be no formal presentation.
SCDOT will accept public comments on this proposed project from January 15 to February 14, 2025. Visit the project website for additional information. For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement meeting webpage. Monday, January 13, 2025 Columbia, S.C. (January 13, 2025) - SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025 regarding a bridge rehabilitation project on SC 28 (Sand Bar Ferry Road) in Aiken County. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Clearwater Elementary School, 4552 Augusta Rd, Beech Island, SC 29842.
SCDOT representatives will be available at the meeting to discuss the proposed project with members of the community. There will be no formal presentation.
SCDOT will accept public comments on this proposed project from January 27 to February 26, 2025. Visit the project website for additional information. For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement meeting webpage.
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