Proposed changes to the trolley system
November 14, 2019
The City of Greenville launched the Heart of Main, Top of Main, Arts West and Augusta trolley routes in August 2017, and after operating the routes for two full seasons and…
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SCDOT to host “Fall Cleanup” event across South Carolina
November 14, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be holding an agency-wide highway litter cleanup event on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. SCDOT’s “Fall Cleanup” will include hundreds of employees, from…
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Southwest Airlines begins daily nonstop flight to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
November 4, 2019
Today, Southwest Airlines began new daily nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Southwest offers the only nonstop service on the route, providing easy access…
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SCPA makes a $33 billion annual economic impact in the Upstate
October 31, 2019
Port operations support 1 in 10 jobs for South Carolinians South Carolina Ports Authority’s reach goes well beyond the Port of Charleston with more than half of its economic impact happening…
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United Airlines’ CRJ-550 Bombardier to fly
October 21, 2019United Airlines customers traveling to and from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) will soon enjoy a revolutionary flying experience with the introduction of the airline’s new Bombardier CRJ-550 – an innovative…
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Update on SC 20 Bridge Deck replacement project in Greenville County
October 9, 2019The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has the following update concerning the SC 20 bridge deck replacement project over the Norfolk Southern and CSX railroads in Greenville County: A…
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Greenlink to celebrate Try Transit Month
October 1, 2019
October is “Try Transit Month” in the city of Greenville and Greenlink has a full schedule of events to celebrate. Try Transit Month is part of an ongoing initiative to…
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SCPA, DHEC receive $2M grant to improve crane technology
September 30, 2019
New engine systems to reduce emissions, boost air quality South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) were awarded a $2 million grant from the…
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GSP opens overflow parking lot to accommodate customer demand
September 25, 2019
Passengers flying out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) are advised that parking is currently in very high demand. The airport has opened its Overflow Parking Lot to provide an additional…
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Greenlink seeking public input on proposed route changes
September 25, 2019
Greenlink has scheduled a series of public meetings to give customers an opportunity to review and comment on proposed changes to Route 504 and Route 508 that are designed to…
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GSP growing four times faster than national average as airport posts its 22 nd month of passenger growth.
September 18, 2019
Passenger activity at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is increasing at a rate four times faster than the national average according to statistics released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).…
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GSP opens of new 110,000 sq. ft. cargo facility
September 9, 2019
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) celebrated the opening of a $33 million air cargo facility which significantly increases the airport’s ability to handle domestic and international freight. In recent years air…
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GSP, RJ Rockers partner to launch airport-themed craft beer, Flight Line
September 5, 2019
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has expanded its partnership with Spartanburg-based RJ Rockers Brewing Company to create a new beer available exclusively at GSP. “GSP is excited to partner with RJ…
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SCDOT wins two regional transportation awards
August 20, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won two regional transportation awards for its work to preserve a 100-year-old bridge in the Upstate and for innovative methods to maintain…
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SC Ports sees strong start to FY20
August 13, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority saw a strong start to fiscal year 2020, recording its busiest July in Port history at container terminals and inland ports. SCPA handled 210,542 twenty-foot equivalent…
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SCPA CEO receives prestigious ‘Rainmaker’ award
August 12, 2019
S.C. Ports Authority president and CEO Jim Newsome has been named a DC Velocity Logistics Rainmaker — a prestigious accolade that recognizes logistics professionals whose achievements and contributions stand out…
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Temporary closure of trail section in Cleveland Park
July 26, 2019
Beginning Tuesday, July 30, a section of the trail along Lakehurst Street in Cleveland Park will be closed to allow crews to begin work on the final stage of the…
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Downtown Transportation Master Plan underway
July 10, 2019
The City, in partnership with the Greenville-Pickens Area Transportation Study, is developing a Downtown Transportation Master Plan to identify strategies that will improve mobility, traffic circulation and safety. The public is invited…
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Greenlink launches new monthly pass
July 10, 2019
Greenlink is offering a new monthly pass through its electronic TouchPass ticketing system, which allows customers to pay their bus fare using a reloadable smart card or smartphone app. Customers can…
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Greenlink launches new monthly pass
July 10, 2019
Greenlink is offering a new monthly pass through its electronic TouchPass ticketing system, which allows customers to pay their bus fare using a reloadable smart card or smartphone app. Customers…
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SAI Flight companies adds Greenville Downtown Airport location
June 21, 2019
“Many of our charter flight passengers and aircraft owners live or work near Greenville, South Carolina, so we have opened an additional location to better serve their travel and aircraft…
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Mark A. Clark reelected Chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
June 18, 2019
Mark A. Clark has been reelected Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC). The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the busiest general aviation…
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Stanley G. Mays reelected Vice Chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
June 18, 2019
Stanley G. Mays has been reelected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC). The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the…
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Team Logistics earns Murphy USA’s Carrier of the Year Award
June 5, 2019
Team Logistics, an innovative fuel delivery solutions provider, was recently honored as 2018 Carrier of the Year by Murphy USA. The prestigious award recognizes Team Logistics as one of the…
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Southeastern Freight Lines
April 23, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, a privately-owned regional less-than-truckload transportation services provider founded in 1950, specializes in next-day service in the Southeast and Southwest and operates 89 service centers in 13 states,…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Mike Redden to director of national accounts
April 23, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Mike Redden has been promoted to director of national accounts. In his new role, Redden will…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes John Calhoun to service center manager in Florence, South Carolina
March 14, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced John Calhoun has been promoted to service center manager in Florence, South Carolina. With over 21 years…
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UPS honors South Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving
February 27, 2019
UPS announced that 18 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,436 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25…
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Communities celebrate safety with 8th Annual SC Walk and Roll to School Day – March 6
February 25, 2019The Eighth Annual South Carolina Walk to School Day (SC WTSD) is Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Organized by the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Safe Routes to School Program, South Carolina…
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Greenlink Fare Free Day and gallery viewing March 1
February 20, 2019Greenlink is partnering with the Jolley Foundation and the Piedmont Health Foundation to offer Fare Free Friday on Friday, March 1. This special Fare Free Friday is designed to coincide…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year award
February 12, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year award
February 12, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
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SC Ports Authority handles record January container volume
February 6, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest January on record and 12.5 percent fiscal year-over-year growth of container volume. SCPA handled 205,689 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) last month. Since…
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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 3,617 hours in 2018
January 28, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced its participation in 3,617 total hours of community service, completing 90 projects, in 2018 as part of…
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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 3,617 hours in 2018
January 28, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its participation in 3,617 total hours of community service, completing 90 projects, in 2018 as part…
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$25 million BUILD grant awarded to improve South Carolina’s supply chain
December 14, 2018
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced a $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to support the expansion at South Carolina Ports Authority’s (SCPA) Inland Port…
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SC Ports achieves record November
December 13, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced the strongest November in its history, with 15 percent growth over the same month last year. The Port handled 188,585 twenty-foot equivalent units…
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Graham, Scott announce key funding to increase South Carolina port system’s capacity and efficiency
December 6, 2018U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) announced a $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project receives $41.4 million federal funding
November 23, 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced $41.4 million for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project in the Fiscal Year 19 Work Plan, funds that will further the progress of…
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Southeastern Freight Lines’ Florence service center celebrates 65 years of service
November 20, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is celebrating 65 years of quality without question service at its Florence, South Carolina, service center. Located at…
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Southeastern Freight Lines’ Florence service center celebrates 65 years of service
November 20, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is celebrating 65 years of quality without question service at its Florence, South Carolina, service center. Located at…
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SC Ports State of the Port emphasizes importance of infrastructure investment
October 29, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) president and CEO, Jim Newsome, presented the annual State of the Port to an audience of approximately 600 customers, elected officials and shipping industry…
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SC Ports celebrates 5 years of success at Inland Port Greer
October 23, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) held a celebration to mark five years of success at Inland Port Greer, a momentous occasion marked by the facility handling its 446,280 rail…
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SCDOT Commission approves additional interstate widening projects for the rural areas of the state
October 19, 2018Program calls for first planned widening project on I-95 and completing the widening of I-26 between Columbia and Charleston The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission approved expanding the…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognizes Malcom Bryant for 50 years of safe driving
October 18, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, recognized Malcom Bryant for 50 years driving with no accidents during the company’s annual Safety and Service Awards…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognizes Malcom Bryant for 50 years of safe driving
October 18, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, recognized Malcom Bryant for 50 years driving with no accidents during the company’s annual Safety and Service Awards…
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Greenlink to celebrate Try Transit Month
September 29, 2018
October is “Try Transit Month” in the city of Greenville and Greenlink has a full schedule of events to celebrate. Try Transit Month is part of an ongoing initiative to…
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Greenville Transit Authority receives $11 million grant for new maintenance facility
September 26, 2018
On Tuesday, the Federal Transit Administration announced $366 million in grant awards through its 5339(b) Bus & Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program, which funds the replacement, rehabilitation and purchase of new buses and the construction of bus-related facilities. This year’s grant…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized with PeopleNet Ovation Award
September 25, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services and with headquarters in South Carolina, received the 2018 PeopleNet Ovation Award in the Data Master category. Previously…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized with PeopleNet Ovation Award
September 25, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services and with headquarters in Lexington, South Carolina, received the 2018 PeopleNet Ovation Award in the Data Master category.…
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