Published: Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 9:43 a.m. South Carolina Public Railways and the S.C. Department of Commerce are hoping to keep the state's economy humming by reviving an old-fashioned mode of

April 24 (Bloomberg) -- Orders for U.S. durable goods excluding transportation equipment rose more than forecast last month, indicating demand from overseas may be helping factories weather the housing-led economic slowdown.

ENGLEWOOD - Although crude oil prices have significantly backed off last month's record run toward $150 a barrel, transportation costs remain high. Now those costs are key in decisions to bring business back home.

Mayor Larry P. Langford dreams of hosting the Olympic Games despite the fact that his city lacks hotel space, transportation options and athletic facilities.

NEW CARLISLE -- It may be economically troubling times for many companies, but at Five Star Transportation things are going pretty well.