Breeze Airways Takes Flight from GSP with New Nonstop Destinations Available
May 8, 2024
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is now home to Breeze Airways with nonstop flights from the airport, with the inaugural flight taking off on May 3, 2024. This addition to…
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GSP welcomes Breeze Airways
May 6, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) welcomes the arrival of Breeze Airways, marking the start of new service to the Upstate South Carolina region. The inaugural flight to Providence/Boston (PVD) took off…
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City of Charleston’s innovative Ride-share Pilot Program goes into effect May 1st
May 1, 2024
The City of Charleston is set to launch its Ride-share Pilot Program on Wednesday, May 1st, aimed at streamlining traffic within the Central Business District, specifically along the King Street…
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Anderson Automotive Group promotes James Farrell to Regional Vice President
April 29, 2024
Anderson Automotive Group Promotes James Farrell to Regional Vice President Farrell responsible for the growth and management of 11 dealerships in Upstate Anderson Automotive Group of North Carolina is pleased…
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SCDOT to temporarily close part of Wilcox Avenue in Cherokee County as part of I-85 Widening Project
April 25, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close part of Wilcox Avenue in Cherokee County beginning April 29 as part of the I-85 Widening Project. The closure is expected…
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SCDOT to close Highway 472 bridge over Horsepen Creek in Horry County for replacement
April 25, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Highway 472 bridge over Horsepen Creek in Horry County for replacement beginning on May 1. The closure is expected to last…
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Breeze Airways announces three new routes from Myrtle Beach International Airport
April 25, 2024
Breeze Airways, known as the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier’ has announced an exciting route expansion from Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), just in time for summer.…
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CAE announces checkpoint expansion project as passenger traffic continues to increase
April 24, 2024
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that work has begun on a needed checkpoint expansion project as the airport is on track to reach a passenger traffic record by the end of 2024.…
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Rick Crawford from Emerger Strategies earns Sustainability Excellence Associate Credential
April 17, 2024
Rick Crawford, from Emerger Strategies has earned the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). By obtaining this credential, Rick has demonstrated competency in the field of…
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Imports, inland ports drive 12% volume growth at SC Ports
April 17, 2024
A 17% increase in loaded imports and strong intermodal cargo movements drove year-over-year container volume growth at South Carolina Ports, marking the most significant uptick this year. The SC Ports…
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Southwest Airlines adds new daily nonstop service to Nashville
April 10, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) announces that Southwest Airlines will expand service at GSP with the addition of a new daily nonstop route to Nashville International Airport (BNA) and increased frequency…
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Justin P. Powell confirmed by the South Carolina Senate to serve as Secretary of Transportation
April 3, 2024
Today, the South Carolina Senate confirmed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation. Powell was appointed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission to serve…
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Marinemax Charleston announces new upcoming showroom
April 3, 2024
MarineMax Charleston is thrilled to announce the upcoming groundbreaking of its new showroom and dealership. Located on Sportsman Island Drive in Daniel Island, it will open its doors in Spring…
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New parking features & rate changes taking place at CAE beginning May 1, 2024
April 2, 2024
Beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will be changing parking rates to support new parking features and ongoing updates to its parking facilities. Parking rates in the Surface Parking Lot will change from…
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SC Ports efficiently works big ships as imports increase
March 25, 2024
South Carolina Ports seamlessly handled big ships and big move counts at Wando Welch Terminal as imports trend back up. The SC Ports team and maritime community recently moved 4,474…
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SC Ports to buy WestRock site to expand port capacity at North Charleston Terminal
March 21, 2024
SC Ports to master plan infrastructure with SCDOT, Palmetto Railways With support from the state and unanimous approval from the SC Ports Board of Directors, SC Ports plans to purchase…
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Greenlink recruiting volunteer mystery riders
March 21, 2024
Greenlink is seeking volunteers for its pilot Mystery Rider Program. This customer service initiative aims to collect trip feedback in real-time, is intended to gather details on the complete customer…
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GSP honored as Best Small Airport in North America by Customers in 2023
March 11, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) continues its legacy of excellence, securing top honors in the Airport Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards. This marks the second consecutive year that GSP…
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GSP breaks ground on new parking garage and consolidated rental car facility
February 27, 2024Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) broke ground on a new parking garage and consolidated rental car facility. The two-year, $97 million project will be open to the public in early 2026. Parking…
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New food and beverage concepts available at CAE
February 27, 2024
In an event hosted at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), Carolina Concessions, LLC proudly introduced an array of new national brands to the airport. The grand opening event, held on…
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Palmetto Railways partners with Innovative Rail Technologies to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power
February 13, 2024
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
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New traffic pattern – Calhoun Street improvements
February 12, 2024
Long-planned improvements to fourteen blocks of Calhoun Street (Wayne to Harden) include resurfacing (from Wayne to Gregg), restriping, and the installation of bike accommodations. This project includes a change in…
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SCDOT to hold public involvement meeting in Calhoun County
February 7, 2024
SCDOT will hold a public involvement meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024 regarding the proposed intersection improvements to US 21 (Columbia Highway) at SC 6 (Caw Caw Highway)/SC 172 (Bull…
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CAE welcomes over 1.2 million passengers, 2023 year in review
February 5, 2024
The numbers are in and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is excited to share that the airport welcomed 1,234,487 million passengers in 2023 – inching closer to the highest number of passengers in over a…
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CAE welcomes over 1.2 million passengers, 2023 Year in Review
February 1, 2024
The numbers are in and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is excited to share that the airport welcomed 1,234,487 million passengers in 2023 – inching closer to the highest number of passengers in over a…
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CAE begins work on multi-year airport master plan, community input welcomed and encouraged
February 1, 2024
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has begun work on a multi-year airport master plan project that will ultimately yield an introspective look at the airport’s current facilities, amenities and overall capacity to…
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Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP announces new partners: Donavon Eason and Lesesne Phillips
January 26, 2024
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a prominent transportation and logistics law firm, announced the promotion of Donavon Eason and Lesesne Phillips to the position of partner. This strategic move reflects…
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Breeze Airways unveils nonstop destinations from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
January 23, 2024
Get ready to make the most of your summer, as Greenville Spartanburg International Airport has just revealed a game-changing announcement that will open up new travel possibilities. Breeze Airways is…
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Elevate Your Summer: Breeze Airways Unveils Nonstop Destinations from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
January 23, 2024
Get ready to make the most of your summer, as Greenville Spartanburg International Airport has just revealed a game-changing announcement that will open up new travel possibilities. Breeze Airways is…
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SC Ports sees growth in intermodal cargo in 2023
January 22, 2024
SC Ports’ inland ports enable goods to efficiently move between the Port of Charleston and inland markets via trains. (Photo/Matthew Peacock) South Carolina Ports’ strategic focus on rail is proving…
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Max Metcalf named Vice-Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 22, 2024
Max Metcalf, of Greenville County, was named Vice-Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission at the Commission’s January 18, 2024 meeting in Columbia. Metcalf said, “I am pleased…
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Pamela L. Christopher named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 22, 2024
Pamela L. Christopher, of Anderson County, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission at the Commission’s January 18, 2024 meeting in Columbia. Christopher is the first…
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SCDOT Commission appoints Justin Powell as next Secretary of Transportation
January 18, 2024
At today’s meeting of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission, the Commission appointed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to section 57-1-410 of…
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Leadership Series – Kevin Shwedo, The SC Department of Motor Vehicles
January 18, 2024
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall announces retirement
January 17, 2024
After nearly 30 years of service to the State of South Carolina, Christy A. Hall, the Secretary of Transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, announced her retirement effective…
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SC Ports gives Midlands big economic boost
January 16, 2024
By efficiently moving cargo for port-dependent businesses, South Carolina Ports makes a $22.3 billion economic impact in the Midlands region each year. This is a quarter of SC Ports’ $87…
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Richland County to host transportation planning meetings
January 10, 2024
Richland County has scheduled a series of transportation planning meetings as part of a transportation needs assessment. The drop-in style meetings will take place in each of the 11 Council…
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Greenlink announces 2024 Citizens Transit Academy class
January 10, 2024
On Tuesday, January 9, Greenlink welcomed 14 participants to its sixth annual Citizens Transit Academy. The free, six-week program offers Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about public…
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CAE announces the Midlands-based artists selected to be featured in individual exhibits at airport in 2024 – 2025
December 19, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to announce the Midlands-based artists that have been selected to have their works featured in individual exhibits in 2024 – 2025. Anthony Lewis, Brandi Roberts, Ozon…
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SC Ports enhancing rail capabilities, capacity
December 14, 2023
South Carolina Ports is investing in its rail capabilities to further support growth in the Southeast. Construction is underway at the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. The near-dock, rail-served cargo yard…
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Moody’s reaffirms SC Ports’ A1 credit rating
December 12, 2023
SC Ports has invested in critical infrastructure projects, ensuring it can efficiently handle goods for customers. (Photo/Matthew Peacock) Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed South Carolina Ports’ A1 credit rating, reinforcing the…
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High-Speed Rail Between Charlotte and Atlanta with Proposed Stop in Greenville Gains Momentum with New White House Funding
December 10, 2023
In a significant development for the proposed high-speed rail between Charlotte and Atlanta, the project has secured a crucial boost with $500,000 in funding from the Corridor Identification and Development…
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Scout Motors appoints Chief Technical Officer
December 7, 2023
Dr. Burkhard Huhnke, a leading voice in the EV industry, will shape and lead Scout Motors’ vehicle engineering strategy and team Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the…
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SC Ports gives more than $250,000 to community organizations
December 5, 2023
South Carolina Ports awarded $253,000 to 116 South Carolina nonprofits and community organizations as part of its Community Giving program for fiscal year 2024, marking the highest number of grants…
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Logisticus Group expands by adding Noah Clark and Rimal Patel to Greenville team
November 28, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, adds Noah Clark as Operations Specialist and Rimal Patel as CAD Drafter. Clark will support LG’s Greenville office from…
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SC Ports helps fight hunger with $25,000 donation
November 21, 2023
SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin and Lowcountry Food Bank President and CEO Nick Osborne celebrate a $25,000 donation from SC Ports that will help provide food for Lowcountry…
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SC Ports, maritime partners aim to fill shipping container with toys for SC children
November 16, 2023
SC Ports is partnering with the International Longshoreman’s Association, Coalition 18, and the Maritime Association of South Carolina this year to fulfill the holiday wish lists of South Carolina foster…
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SC Ports handles record cargo at Inland Port Greer
November 14, 2023
SC Ports’ rail-served inland ports are speeding goods to market, with Inland Port Greer handling more cargo than ever before in October. The team at Inland Port Greer loaded and…
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CAE adds new software allowing passengers to book flights from FlyCAE.com
November 9, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has added new software to its website, allowing passengers to book flights to anywhere in the world directly from FlyCAE.com. With FlyMyAirport™, passengers will be able…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance urges Supreme Court to take up labor case, warns of nationwide impacts to manufacturers
November 8, 2023
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of the SC State Ports Authority’s (SCSPA) petition for a hearing…
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