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South Carolina requests DOT name highway portion for fallen firefighter Landon 'Cale' Bodie

Original title: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME A ONE-MILE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 378 FROM THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE IN SALUDA COUNTY WEST TOWARDS THE TOWN OF SALUDA "FIREMAN LANDON 'CALE' BODIE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Last action · March 17, 2026: Adopted, returned to House with concurrence (Senate Journal-page 45)Sponsor: Cal Forrest

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What This Bill Would Do

The General Assembly adopted a requesting that the Department of Transportation name a one-mile portion of United States Highway 378 in Saluda County the "Fireman Landon 'Cale' Bodie Memorial Highway" and erect appropriate markers.

Why it matters

Changes only the honorary designation of a specific road segment; no funding allocations or operational service changes are stated.

Background

Hurricane Helene struck the Southeastern United States in late September 2024, causing catastrophic damage and widespread power outages. 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 specified highway portion and erect appropriate markers.

Directly affected

Circle Volunteer Fire Department

The organization where Landon 'Cale' Bodie served as a volunteer firefighter is honored through the memorial designation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which section of highway is being named for Landon 'Cale' Bodie?

A one-mile portion of United States Highway 378 extending from the traffic circle in Saluda County west towards the Town of Saluda.

What agency is asked to install the memorial markers?

The Department of Transportation.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

8 actions

Mar 17, 2026Senate
Adopted, returned to House with concurrence (Senate Journal-page 45)
May 7, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate Journal-page 10)
May 7, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced (Senate Journal-page 10)
May 6, 2025House
Adopted, sent to Senate (House Journal-page 210)
May 5, 2025
Scrivener's error corrected
May 1, 2025House
Committee report: Favorable Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (House Journal-page 128)

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Apr 30, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (House Journal-page 26)
Apr 30, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced (House Journal-page 26)

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Wayne Bodie, Chad Satcher, Town of Saluda and 6 more

PersonWayne Bodie“Grandfather of Landon 'Cale' Bodie”Map →

PersonChad Satcher“Fire Chief killed alongside Landon 'Cale' Bodie”Map →

locationTown of Saluda“Area toward which the designated highway portion runs”Map →

locationSaluda County“Location of the designated highway portion”Map →

OrganizationCircle Volunteer Fire Department“Fire department where Bodie served”Map →

PersonLandon 'Cale' Bodie“Fallen volunteer firefighter honored by the resolution”Map →

otherUnited States Highway 378“Highway slated for the memorial designation”Map →

OrganizationBlythewood High School“Alma mater of Landon 'Cale' Bodie”Map →

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

Sources

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www.scstatehouse.gov

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