Inland Port Greer has strongest month in its history
September 22, 2023
Inland Port Greer handled record cargo in August. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) South Carolina Ports’ rail-served inland ports continue to see strong volumes, serving as a key connection between inland markets and…
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Update on damaged bridge on US 21 near Hampton and Beaufort County Line
September 21, 2023
SCDOT is working closely with CSX to stabilize the area near the derailment to ensure that train service can be restored quickly. SCDOT engineers have determined the bridge over the…
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Discount Tire opens first store in Easley
September 19, 2023
National tires and wheels leader to meet demand in Pickens County Discount Tire, a leading retailer of tires and wheels, opened its first location in Easley, South Carolina to meet demand…
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CDL Day Returns to State Fairgrounds in Columbia
September 14, 2023
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will host CDL Day at the State Fairgrounds, located at 1200 Rosewood Drive in Columbia. This is…
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CAE revamps food, beverage & retail offerings
September 12, 2023
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has started a multi-phased effort to revamp its food, beverage, and retail operations across the airport, with an estimated completion date for all concepts slated for…
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Burns family of dealerships celebrates 100 years of business
September 11, 2023GAFFNEY, SC – The Burns family celebrated an important milestone on Saturday, September 9, 2023 as they hosted their 100 Year Anniversary Celebration at Burns Chevrolet of Gaffney. This community…
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Logisticus Group expands Planning Team with the addition of Dalton Ribble and Chandler McCarl
August 29, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, is pleased to announce the addition of Dalton Ribble and Chandler McCarl as Routing and Planning Analysts. In this…
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COMET to offer increased service to Lower Richland
August 29, 2023
More transit service will soon be available to residents in the Lower Richland community. The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced that Route 47 will change from a…
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South Carolina Ports enters fiscal year 2024 showing signs of strength
August 22, 2023
SC Ports handled 208,134 TEUs and 115,422 pier containers in July. Imports flowing into the Port of Charleston outperformed U.S. volumes with a 12% increase from June and a 3%…
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Anderson Automotive Group of NC acquires Upstate SC dealerships from MCE Automotive Group
August 21, 2023
Anderson Automotive Group of North Carolina announced the acquisition of five dealerships in Greer, one in Greenville and one in Easley from MCE Automotive Group for an undisclosed price. The…
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Cooper Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro, SC is hiring an Automotive Sales Consultant!
August 14, 2023
Here at Cooper Chevrolet GMC, we do things differently! Our focus is on delivering exceptional customer experiences to build long term relationships with our customers. Not long after you walk…
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COMET bus operators shine at regional transportation competition
August 8, 2023
Bus Operators of The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) scored big at the Lowcountry Regional Operator Roadeo recently held in North Charleston, SC. Philip Patterson, an accomplished veteran…
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Multiple Roadway resurfacing and Dirt-to-Pave Projects to begin across the County
August 4, 2023
Multiple roadway resurfacing and dirt-to-pave projects are scheduled to begin across Berkeley County this month. Starting Monday, August 7, 2023, a total of 17 roads will be resurfaced through funding from the…
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EY announces Jane Zhang of STAR EV Corporation as an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Transformative Leader
August 2, 2023
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced that CEO Jane Zhang of STAR EV Corporation was named an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Southeast Transformative Leader awardee. The Entrepreneur…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $300 thousand in Federal Transit Administration funding for rural transit project
July 20, 2023Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced South Carolina will receive $342,000 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Areas of Persistent Poverty Program funding for the TriCounty Link. Currently, the TriCounty Link…
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The Comet’s Crystal Willis Receives Certification in Transit Management
July 19, 2023
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces that Crystal Willis, Financial Accountant for the organization, has successfully completed the Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development Transit Paratransit…
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Experienced Diesel Technician / Mechanic
July 18, 2023
Cooper Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is Looking for Experienced Diesel Technicians We are a family-owned dealership with a great reputation. We are a very busy shop in need of a…
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City of Charleston to begin traffic signal update at Meeting and Broad Streets
July 17, 2023
Work will begin Monday, July 17, 2023 to install updated traffic signal infrastructure at the intersection of Meeting and Broad Streets. The installation, which is scheduled to take thirty days…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as C.H. Robinson 2023 Carrier of the Year Award winner
July 17, 2023
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized by C.H. Robinson as a winner of its 2023 Carrier of the Year Awards. C.H.…
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Logisticus Group celebrates new headquarters in Greenville with ribbon cutting
July 17, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, recently held a ribbon cutting with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce to mark the opening of its new headquarters…
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SC Ports CEO receives prestigious ‘Rainmaker’ Award
July 17, 2023
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin has been named a 2023 Rainmaker by DC Velocity. This prestigious accolade is awarded to logistics professionals with outstanding achievements and who make significant contributions…
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SC Automobile Dealers induct Scott Rizer of Walterboro to lead 2023-2024 year
July 6, 2023
Scott Rizer of Cooper Chevrolet GMC, located in Walterboro, SC, has been elected President of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA) for the 2023-2024 term. He was inducted on…
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CAE celebrates American Airlines as they begin daily service to Chicago, Illinois
July 6, 2023
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) celebrated American Airlines this morning as they began brand new daily service from Columbia to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). “With the addition of this nonstop…
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SC Ports opens application process for Community Giving Program
July 5, 2023
Fresh Future Farm, dedicated to addressing food insecurity and improving access to healthy food, was a Community Giving grant recipient in fiscal year 2023. The application process is now open…
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Local farmers can now receive AgPack benefits from Cooper Chevrolet GMC of Walterboro
July 5, 2023
Walterboro, S.C. — Farmers helping farmers find a return on their truck investment is how AgPack® was born. Now, 10 years later, AgPack benefits to farmers and growers could quickly…
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$25.9 million in Federal Transit Administration funding for CARTA
June 26, 2023
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced nearly $26 million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding for the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority. The funding is a direct result of…
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SC Ports’ volumes increase across business segments
June 22, 2023
SC Ports has handled nearly 2.4 million TEUs and 1.3 million pier containers thus far in fiscal year 2023. (Photo/SCPA/Eric Scanlon) South Carolina Ports’ cargo business segments had a strong May,…
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Richland County to host community drop-in on Pineview Road widening
June 14, 2023
An upcoming informational drop-in meeting will update Richland County residents on planned upgrades to Pineview Road, south of Columbia. By widening parts of Pineview between Shop and Garners Ferry roads,…
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Jason Murchison joins Logisticus Group as Business Development Account Manager
June 14, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, has hired Jason Murchison as a Business Development Account Manager. In this role on the company’s growing Critical Commercial…
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SC Ports graduates 2022-2023 Port Ambassadors Class
June 13, 2023
South Carolina Ports congratulates 30 delegates for completing the 2022-2023 Port Ambassador Program, which provides participants a deep understanding of the connection between South Carolina Ports and South Carolina’s thriving business…
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Moseley Marcinak transportation and logistics Law firm adds two new partners
June 13, 2023
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm, is pleased to announce the addition of John Dempsey and Robert Lesley “Robb” Brown. “We are pleased to…
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Cooper Chevrolet GMC to provide Colleton County Recreation Department with new equipment, monetary contribution and instructional clinics
May 30, 2023Cooper Chevrolet GMC (formerly Rizer Chevrolet GMC) is partnering with Colleton County Recreation Department in Walterboro. Cooper Chevrolet GMC has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball & Softball…
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SC Ports sees volumes trending up in April
May 30, 2023
South Carolina Ports saw cargo volumes ticking up in April, buoyed by the strength of the Southeast market. Retail importers and advanced manufacturers are investing billions to establish and expand…
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Burns gives back to celebrate 100 years of business
May 30, 2023
To honor their family’s legacy of giving back to the community for 100 years, Burns Chevrolet will kick off their “100 Days of Giving” on June 1, 2023. A portion…
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Cooper Motor Company expands with the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro SC
May 30, 2023
Chip Cooper of Cooper Motor Company in Clinton South Carolina, today announced the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro, South Carolina. Cooper Motor Company was founded in 1938 by…
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Carolina Crossroads Project meets milestone ahead of schedule
May 30, 2023
Motorists traveling along Interstate 20 westbound from Broad River Road may notice a new exit lane for traffic leading toward I-26 westbound. The new lane provides an additional 1,500 feet…
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Storage Sense
May 25, 2023
Are you looking for affordable storage units in Charleston, SC this year? Whether you are looking for a small storage unit or a large rental, indoor or outdoor, Storage Sense…
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Automotive Service Assistance announces launch of website
May 24, 2023
Automotive Service Assistance announces the launch of its dynamic new website, autoserviceassist.org. Committed to providing crucial automotive repair and maintenance support to individuals and families in need, this trailblazing nonprofit…
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ZF Ready for Production of Commercial Vehicle PowerLine Transmission in the U.S.
May 23, 2023
ZF announced today the PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmission production line has been installed and testing is underway. The new production line is part of the $200 million investment in the…
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Upstate Mobility Alliance awarded $100,000 grant from SC DOT for Transit Hub Feasibility Analysis
May 22, 2023
In April of 2023, SC DOT awarded a $100,000 grant to the Upstate Mobility Alliance to conduct a Feasibility Study/Analysis exploring the establishment of a Transit Hub at the Greenville-Spartanburg…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2023 Blue Star Museum
May 19, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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SCDOT Commission approves 2024 Pavement Improvement Plan
May 18, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission approved the Agency’s 2024 Pavement Improvement Program by adding another $775 million to the previously invested $2.8 billion in pavement improvements across the…
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Understanding Foreign-Trade Zones: CAE’s Recent Workshop Explained the Benefits
May 17, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosted an educational in-person and webinar session for attendees to learn the details of what a foreign-trade zone is, see areas of potential business gains…
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The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announces $1.8 million in improvements to Owen’s Field athletic facilities
May 17, 2023
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced that Columbia City Council has approved funding for $1.8 million dollars in improvements and upgrades for Owen’s Field Park designated to renovate the…
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SC Ports CEO Melvin named ‘Outstanding Woman in Supply Chain’
May 11, 2023South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin received the Outstanding Women in Supply Chain Award from supply chain management students at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. “In choosing…
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CAE hosts gate party celebration for restarted nonstop service on American Airlines to LGA
May 8, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) celebrated the return of nonstop service on American Airlines from Columbia, S.C. to New York City/LaGuardia. “The return of this nonstop service is the last…
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Comet sweeps Awards at Statewide Transportation Competition, advances to Nationals
May 3, 2023
Bus Operators and Maintenance staff of The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) scored in every category at the recent Transportation Association of South Carolina (TASC) Roadeo recently held…
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CAE restarts valet parking in partnership with Columbia area company, additional parking options
May 2, 2023
On Monday, May 15th, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will be restarting its valet parking operations. The service, offline since 2020, will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week…
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CAE celebrates SC Aviation Week and receives proclamation from Governor McMaster, new terminal projects announced
April 27, 2023
As part of a statewide celebration of South Carolina Aviation Week this week (April 23 – April 29, 2023), hosted by the South Carolina Aviation Association, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) welcomed Governor…
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Cooper Motor Company
April 26, 2023
Honest, Dependable, and Affordable. Cooper Motor Company is a trusted and preferred dealership conveniently located in the Clinton, SC, area. Not long after you walk through our doors, you’ll discover…
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