GSP opens new parking garage and consolidated rental car facility
December 4, 2025
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) celebrates the opening of Parking Garage C and the consolidated rental car facility, delivering new infrastructure designed to support continued passenger growth and enhance customer experience.…
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GSP President and CEO Dave Edwards awarded Order of the Palmetto
November 25, 2025
Dave Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, has been awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto. The Order of the Palmetto…
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ACEC-SC and SCDOT announce 2025 Annual Meeting
November 24, 2025
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), will host the 2025 ACEC-SC/SCDOT Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Dec.…
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Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission elects new officers
November 18, 2025
At its November 10 meeting, the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission elected Doug Smith to serve as Chair and Leland Burch to serve as Vice Chair, effective January 1, 2026. Smith, who…
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SC Ports CEO Mallace details growth plan in first State of the Port address
October 30, 2025
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace detailed his pledge for aggressive growth to a room of 1,100 port customers and stakeholders during his first State of the Port…
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GSP President and CEO David N. Edwards received the ACI-NA Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award
October 30, 2025
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, has awarded Dave Edwards, with the 2025 Excellence in Visionary…
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SC Ports Authority appoints Mallace CEO
October 7, 2025
With a unanimous vote by its Board of Directors, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SC Ports) announced Micah Mallace as President and CEO. Mallace assumes leadership of the port…
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GSP names Cody Bauman as Chief Operating Officer
September 30, 2025
Spartanburg Airport District (GSP) announced Cody Bauman, A.A.E. as the new Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, effective October 4, 2025. In this role, Bauman will lead the District’s Operations,…
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SC Ports and SC Department of Agriculture work with industry to boost soybean exports
September 18, 2025
Three million bushels sent to overseas markets Inland Port Dillon, opened in 2018, provided soybean farmers a direct connection to the Port of Charleston via CSX. (Photo/Sean Rayford) When a…
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SC Ports receives final federal reimbursement for Harbor Deepening Project
August 18, 2025
The final federal reimbursement for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project has been disbursed to the South Carolina Ports Authority, a total of $21.28 million allocated by Congress in the U.S.…
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SC Ports’ board approves FY26 infrastructure investments
June 19, 2025
FY26 infrastructure investments SC Ports’ Board of Directors approved on Tuesday a $294 million capital plan for fiscal year 2026 to fund critical port infrastructure. The funding will support completing…
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Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission names Kevin Howell as GSP’s next President and CEO
May 15, 2025
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission has named Kevin E. Howell, I.A.P., C.M., as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, effective January 10, 2026. Howell will…
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Hot & Steamy and Ready to Serve: Sully’s Steamers is bringing its ridiculously delicious sandwich experience to GSP
April 9, 2025
Travelers passing through Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) will soon get a taste of one of the Upstate’s most beloved local eateries. Sully’s Steamers, the world-famous sandwich shop known for its…
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Apply for the Citizens Transit Academy
April 1, 2025
Greenlink’s Citizens Transit Academy (CTA) is a free, six-week program designed to offer Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about public transportation, as well as the opportunities and…
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Britt Blackwell sworn in to SCDOT Commission
March 20, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of Dr. James “Britt” Blackwell to its Commission. Blackwell, of Rock Hill, was appointed by Governor McMaster in December…
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GSP recognized as Best Small Airport in North America by customers in 2024
March 11, 2025
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 third consecutive year that GSP…
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SCDOT Commissioners sworn in after confirmation
March 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of two SCDOT Commissioners. Commissioner Sel Hemingway, Jr. will join SCDOT for his first term after being confirmed and…
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South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame inducts three new members at 2025 SCAA Annual Conference
February 27, 2025
The South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame inducted three remarkable individuals at the 2025 Annual Conference held in Greenville, SC, on February 13, 2025. The event was highlighted by a…
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South Carolina Aviation Association hosts successful 2025 Annual Conference
February 27, 2025
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) successfully hosted its 2025 SCAA Annual Conference from February 12-14, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, bringing together aviation professionals from across the state…
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Breeze Airways expands at GSP with three new seasonal routes
February 5, 2025
Breeze Airways is expanding at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) with the addition of three new seasonal routes. Beginning May 2025, Breeze will offer nonstop flights to Fort Myers (RSW), Pittsburgh…
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David N. Edwards Jr., to retire from the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District
January 30, 2025
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has announced that President and CEO David N. Edwards Jr., A.A.E. will retire on January 9, 2026, after 16 years of leading Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and…
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South Carolina’s Commercial Airports: A $22.5 Billion Economic Engine
January 27, 2025
South Carolina’s six publicly-owned commercial service airports are essential pillars of the state’s economy, generating a staggering $22.5 billion in annual economic impact, according to a comprehensive study conducted by…
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Introducing GSPlay: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport’s new play area for young travelers
January 17, 2025
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) announced the grand opening of GSPlay, a vibrant and interactive play area designed to entertain and engage young travelers. Developed in partnership with local toy company…
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Inland Port Greer expansion progressing to meet market demands
December 17, 2024
South Carolina Ports is enhancing its intermodal connections in South Carolina with the ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer and construction of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. SC Ports is…
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City of Greenville uses state funds to accelerate road safety improvements
December 4, 2024
Thanks to a one-time matching program funded by state gas tax, Greenville will receive $7.5 million to make streets safer, bringing the total capital budget for a dozen projects to…
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Emergency bridge repairs to begin in early 2025
December 4, 2024
Two bridges damaged during Hurricane Helene will be part of an accelerated South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) replacement schedule. Engineering Director Clint Link said the state must complete the…
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City uses state funds to accelerate road safety improvements
December 3, 2024
Thanks to a one-time matching program funded by state gas tax, Greenville will receive $7.5 million to make streets safer, bringing the total capital budget for a dozen projects to…
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GSP celebrates record-breaking year
December 2, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is celebrating a new milestone in its history, surpassing its record for the highest number of passengers in a year. As of November 25, GSP has…
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Allegiant adds nonstop service to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
November 19, 2024
Allegiant Airlines is adding a new nonstop flight from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). Beginning February 13, 2025, passengers will enjoy twice weekly service to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, with flights operating…
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SC Ports announces 2024-2025 Port Ambassadors class
November 19, 2024
South Carolina Ports welcomed 30 new participants to its 2024-2025 Port Ambassadors class, kicking off the program’s seventh year. Throughout the year, this group of South Carolina professionals will get…
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SCDOT completes new third lane of I-85 Northbound in Cherokee County
November 19, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has opened the third northbound lane on I-85 from mile marker 90 to mile marker 98. This completion is part of the I-85 Widening…
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SCDOT requests public comment on 2024 Statewide Rail Plan
November 14, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation requests public comment on the 2024 Statewide Rail Plan. The 2024 Statewide Rail Plan includes input from passenger and freight rail operators, metropolitan planning organizations, councils of government, neighboring state…
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Greenville Transit Authority lists Downtown Greenville West End Historic District land parcel for sale
October 31, 2024
The Greenville Transit Authority selects Colliers | South Carolina for the sale of its Augusta Street and Main Street parcel with bidding set to begin October 31. The Greenville Transit…
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SC Ports CEO: 10 million TEUs of capacity, rail capabilities support customers’ growth in booming Southeast
October 17, 2024
In her third State of the Port address, South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin reinforced how SC Ports is a powerful gateway for shippers seeking reliable, highly productive…
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On Track for a record-breaking year, GSP adds another route
September 25, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is set for a record-breaking year as it continues to expand its air service, with the latest addition of nonstop service to Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD)…
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Complexities, tragedies of Native American boarding schools explored in exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
August 30, 2024
“To educate and assimilate into “civilized” society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs…
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Cargo volumes up 8% at Port of Charleston, up 19% at inland ports
August 22, 2024
Highly productive port operations and a strategic location in the thriving Southeast is driving cargo growth at South Carolina Ports. SC Ports had an 8% uptick in container volumes in…
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GSP honored as a Best Place to Work in SC
August 22, 2024
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has been named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the second year in a row. This honor is awarded by…
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CLEAR now offers TSA PreCheck enrollment at GSP
July 23, 2024
CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, is expanding its services at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) by adding TSA PreCheck enrollments to its offerings. CLEAR, which has been providing expedited…
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SC Ports makes significant progress on fluidity, vessel queue
July 1, 2024
Three berths opening at Wando Welch Terminal, July 3-14 With the support of the maritime community, South Carolina Ports is quickly working ships and reducing its vessel queue by implementing…
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ONE launches new service connecting Charleston, India
June 27, 2024
ONE launched its new West India North America (WIN) service at the Port of Charleston with the arrival of the ONE Modern on Wednesday at Wando Welch Terminal. A new…
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Upcountry History Museum channels the ‘Force’ for newest exhibition
June 17, 2024
Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters often create lasting identities by the costumes they wear. There’s no mistaking who the characters are in “Finding the Force…Awakening an Empire,”…
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Southwest Airlines begins nonstop service to Nashville from GSP
June 4, 2024
Today, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) welcomed Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop service to Nashville International Airport (BNA) and increased frequency to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). This marks the first…
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SC Ports drives economic success in Upstate
June 3, 2024
South Carolina Ports makes an $87 billion economic impact in South Carolina each year, and more than half of that economic benefit occurs in the Upstate. Having a world-class port…
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GSP Airport welcomes new routes to Los Angeles, Harford, and Orlando with Breeze Airways
May 28, 2024
Just in time for summer, Breeze Airways is starting nonstop flights to Los Angeles (LAX), Orlando International (MCO), and Hartford (BDL) from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). These new flights follow…
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SCDOT requests public comment on the 2021-2027 statewide Improvement Program to include the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program
May 20, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the action to amend the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program. SCDOT will receive public comment for a 21-day period from May…
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SC Ports’ inland ports benefit cargo owners’ supply chains
May 16, 2024
Retailers, manufacturers and agricultural producers are benefiting from South Carolina Ports’ inland port network. Inland Port Dillon and Inland Port Greer provide daily dedicated rail service to and from the…
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United Airlines adds nonstop flights to Washington DC starting in September
May 13, 2024
United Airlines announced plans to offer new, nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Dulles, VA. United will offer three daily nonstop flights beginning…
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New D-Day exhibit at Upcountry History Museum personifies stories honoring men and women of ‘Greatest Generation’
May 13, 2024
From best-kept secret of World War II to largest invasion of Allied air, land, and sea forces in military history, the legacy of the sixth day of the sixth month…
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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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