THE COMET awarded $15.75 million federal grant to replace diesel buses with hybrid-electric fleet
December 9, 2025
Low- or No-Emission Program Funding Advances Sustainable Transit Solutions The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has been awarded $15,750,000 through the Federal Transit Administration’s FY25-26 Low- or No-Emission…
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Chris White named President & CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport
December 8, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that Chris White, A.A.E. has been named President & CEO, effective January 5, 2026. “It’s a privilege to be chosen to serve as President and…
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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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Richland County celebrates neighborhood connectivity with Sunset Drive upgrades
November 20, 2025
A recently finished Richland County Transportation Penny project promises to give safer passage to pedestrians and cyclists while also boosting community connectivity between River Drive and North Main Street in…
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City of Columbia announces closure of Assembly Street between Catawba Street and Whaley Street
November 9, 2025
The Southern Commercial Development, LLC and Norfolk Southern Rail will be closing Assembly Street, between Catawba Street and Whaley Street starting on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 2:00 a.m. and is…
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Catch The COMET for free to vote on Tuesday Nov. 4
November 3, 2025
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) wants to help riders exercise their right to vote. The COMET fixed route buses and DART services will be free for those…
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CAE continues community engagement by hosting second Soar With US small business event
October 30, 2025
Following the success of its first community engagement event in September, which drew over 70 registrants, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced the second installment of its outreach initiative, Soar With…
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Southeastern Freight Lines named 2025 top company for women to work in transportation
October 30, 2025
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized as a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the…
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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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USPS Job Fair at Richland Library
October 27, 2025
Richland Library is partnering with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to host a community job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Richland Library Northeast (7490…
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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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Awards announced from the City of Columbia’s 10th annual PARK(ing) Day
October 7, 2025
We had a blast on Friday, September 19, when the City celebrated our 10th annual PARK(ing) Day, with 11 parklets placed along Main Street! Each parklet’s design contemplated how participants might plan…
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SCDOT receives $8 million in federal funds for emergency replacement of Old Vaucluse Road bridge over I-20 in Aiken County
October 7, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the award of $8 million in federal funding that was approved by the Federal Highway Administration for the emergency replacement of the…
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City of Columbia to host “Sharing the Road” community meeting
October 7, 2025
The City of Columbia is kicking off a public planning process to improve safety for all roadway users – from our more vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, to transit…
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City of Columbia to host “Sharing the Road” community meeting
September 30, 2025
The City of Columbia is kicking off a public planning process to improve safety for all roadway users – from our more vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, to transit…
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City of Orangeburg to receive $4,388,494 grant from Federal Aviation Administration for airport runway rehabilitation
September 29, 2025
Funding supports a portion of the final phase of runway improvements at Orangeburg Municipal Airport The City of Orangeburg has been awarded a $4,388,494 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration…
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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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City of Columbia to host “Sharing the Road” community meeting – Oct 8
September 16, 2025
The City of Columbia is kicking off a public planning process to improve safety for all roadway users – from our more vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, to transit…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport introduces Experience CAE Guest Pass Program for non-traveling guests
September 10, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced the launch of the Experience CAE Guest Pass Program, a new initiative that grants non-traveling guests access the post-security area of the airport. This free…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announces ongoing closure of north portion of Riverfront Park
September 9, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is notifying the public that the north portion of Riverfront Park (4122 River Drive) will remain closed until further notice. This closure…
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City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts: help make sure we all count
September 9, 2025
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the station at Congaree Pointe
September 9, 2025The City of Columbia, The Columbia Empowerment Zone (CEZ, Inc.), Richland County, Cooperative Health Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Station at Congaree Pointe. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor Pro Tem Will Brennan, City Manager…
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Spirit Airlines to exit Columbia Metropolitan Airport in October
September 4, 2025
Spirit Airlines will end all service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport on Oct. 4, airport officials announced. The move will eliminate flights between Columbia and Orlando International, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and…
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United Airlines announces new nonstop service from CAE to Newark beginning January 2026
September 4, 2025
United Airlines announced today that beginning January 7, 2026, the legacy airline will operate new nonstop service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The route…
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CAE launches community engagement initiative, SOAR WITH US, to increase small business and DBE involvement
September 3, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced it will be hosting a two-part community engagement series: SOAR WITH US. This outreach initiative is designed to deepen ties within the community, increase transparency,…
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SC Attorney General Alan Wilson to address Lexington Chamber at Business Over Breakfast
September 3, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host its “Business Over Breakfast” on Tuesday, September 9, at 7:30 a.m. at Radius Church, located at 300 W. Main Street in Lexington.…
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Scout Motors launches “Have a Great Day” national brand campaign featuring its hometown of Blythewood, SC
September 3, 2025
Scout Motors is launching a new national television commercial and brand campaign honoring the South Carolina community as the company continues building its $2 billion Production Center in Blythewood. The…
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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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Transportation upgrades to affect traffic near Blythewood Road
August 4, 2025Beginning in August, motorists who use Blythewood Road in Northeast Richland are asked to use extra caution because of ongoing road and highway projects. These events will temporarily shift traffic…
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Cola Town Bike Collective to celebrate South Main St. bike lane completion with community ride – July 27
July 21, 2025The City of Columbia and the Cola Town Bike Collective are teaming up to host a community-wide bike ride on Sunday, July 27, to celebrate a major milestone in local…
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SCDOT to conduct nighttime closure of Harden Street for road work in Richland County
June 30, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour part of Harden Street in Richland County in order to place pavement markings beginning July 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.…
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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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SCDMV to close branch office in Blythewood, relocate staff
June 3, 2025
As of July 7, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will close its branch office for customer service located at 10311 Wilson Blvd. in Blythewood. The office closure is…
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CAE awarded ground handling contract from new airline partner, Spirit Airlines
May 28, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has been awarded a service contract for ground handling operations for Spirit Airlines. Service on the carrier will start at CAE next Thursday, June 5, flying to Newark…
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Allegiant starts service at CAE in less than a month
April 24, 2025
Have You Booked Your Flight! Nonstop flights on ultra-low-cost carrier, Allegiant Air, from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will be starting in less than a month providing locals an easy and cost-effective way…
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Scout Motors appoints new Chief Production Officer
April 16, 2025
Oliver L. Wollinsky to lead Scout Motors’ manufacturing strategy and operations Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) has appointed Oliver Wollinsky to serve as Chief Production Officer. In this role, Wollinsky…
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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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CAE implements loading zone regulations
March 17, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has implemented loading zone regulations in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – which states that patrons may only pull up to the curb in front…
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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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Scout Motors to host series of Community Connection forums in Blythewood
February 18, 2025
Meetings will provide another opportunity for Midlands community to engage with the Scout team and see concept vehicles in-person Scout Motors will host a series of Community Connection forums in…
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SCDOT hosts groundbreaking ceremony for Scout Motors Drive Interchange Project
February 4, 2025On February 3, the South Carolina Department of Transportation along with local and state officials and Scout Motors leadership met for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Scout Motors Drive Interchange…
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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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The Comet announces passing of Vice Chair and Community Leader
January 21, 2025
It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of our Vice Chair, John V. Furgess, Sr. Mr. Furgess was elected as the Board’s Vice Chairman in 2022 and…
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Southeastern Freight Lines celebrates 75 years
January 15, 2025
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload transportation services, today announced it is celebrating 75 years of “Quality Without Question” service – an impressive milestone that marks the…
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RECORD-SETTING YEAR: 2024 Passenger Traffic at CAE soars past 1.3+ million, best year since 2019
January 15, 2025
In calendar year 2024, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) saw 1,362,374 passengers through the airport – edging out the record only previously achieved in 2019 when the airport saw 1,353,788 passengers. “This is…
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City of Columbia receives $204 million in federal funding for Assembly Street Railroad Project
January 14, 2025On Friday, January 10, 2025 Congressman James E. Clyburn of South Carolina announced $204,200,000 for the Assembly Street Railroad in Columbia. This project was funded by the U.S. Department of…
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Cohn Construction completes Excel Truck Group’s new location in Rock Hill, South Carolina
December 19, 2024
Cohn Construction has completed the new 80,000 SF facility for Excel Truck Group in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This marks the second design-build collaboration between Cohn Construction and Excel Truck…
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SCDOT begins clearing and grubbing phase at Carolina Crossroads
December 19, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun clearing and grubbing activities as part of Phase 3B of the Carolina Crossroads Project in Richland and Lexington counties. This work is…
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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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Michael Gula to step down as CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport after a decade of service
December 17, 2024
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announces that Michael Gula has formally stepped down as President/CEO, effective December 13, 2024. His decision to resign was made amicably in coordination with the airport’s…
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