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South Carolina General Assembly requests Department of Transportation name Dillon intersection after Joseph B. 'Benny' Cooper

Original title: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 301 AND BLACK BRANCH ROAD IN THE TOWN OF DILLON IN DILLON COUNTY "JOSEPH B. 'BENNY' COOPER INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Last action · April 15, 2026: Adopted, returned to House with concurrence (Senate Journal-page 79)Sponsor: Hayes

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What This Bill Would Do

The General Assembly adopted a requesting the name the intersection of United States Highway 301 and Black Branch Road in the Town of Dillon the 'Joseph B. 'Benny' Cooper Intersection' and erect appropriate signs.

Why it matters

Changes only the official designation of a local intersection; no funding, tax, or public service changes are stated.

Background

Concurrent resolutions in South Carolina express the sentiment of the General Assembly but do not carry the force of law in the manner of a statute. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Transportation

The agency is requested to name the intersection and erect appropriate signs or markers.

Directly affected

Residents of Dillon County

Local residents will see updated signage at the intersection of United States Highway 301 and Black Branch Road.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which intersection is being renamed?

The intersection of United States Highway 301 and Black Branch Road in the Town of Dillon in Dillon County.

What is the new name requested for the intersection?

The 'Joseph B. 'Benny' Cooper Intersection'.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

8 actions

Apr 15, 2026Senate
Adopted, returned to House with concurrence (Senate Journal-page 79)
Apr 14, 2026Senate
Recalled from Committee on Transportation (Senate Journal-page 5)
Feb 4, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate Journal-page 13)
Feb 4, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced (Senate Journal-page 13)
Feb 3, 2026House
Adopted, sent to Senate (House Journal-page 24)
Jan 29, 2026House
Committee report: Favorable Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (House Journal-page 5)

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Jan 20, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (House Journal-page 5)
Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced (House Journal-page 5)

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Dillon County, Cooper Funeral Home, Joseph B. 'Benny' Cooper and 7 more

locationDillon County“County where the intersection is located”Map →

OrganizationCooper Funeral Home“Business founded by Cooper in Dillon”Map →

PersonJoseph B. 'Benny' Cooper“Local funeral director and community member being honored”Map →

locationMarlboro County“Birthplace of Joseph B. Cooper”Map →

locationTown of Dillon“Location of the intersection”Map →

OrganizationBethea Funeral Home“Funeral home in Latta where Cooper began working”Map →

OrganizationPet Cremations“Business owned and operated by Cooper”Map →

OrganizationFirst Baptist Church“Church in Dillon where Cooper serves as a deacon”Map →

OrganizationEvergreen Perpetual Care Cemetery and Mausoleum“Business owned and operated by Cooper”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“Requested to name the intersection and erect markers”Map →

Sources

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www.scstatehouse.gov

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