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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - An area of a Midlands highway is set to reopen months after being damaged in floods.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation said U.S. 178/North Road is now open to traffic after being closed in November due to flooding.

Repairs began in March, according to SCDOT.

“SCDOT is happy to announce the reopening of this vital route for the people of Orangeburg County,” said South Carolina Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell. “We are grateful to have worked with our local, state and federal partners to push these repairs forward. We are thankful for the patience of the community as we worked to re

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