Installation of River Drive buffered bicycle lanes
October 23, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) began resurfacing River Drive in February 2024 as part of their regular maintenance schedule, and are now installing buffered bicycle lanes between Main…
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SC Ports sees 8% volume increase as Leatherman Terminal reopens, imports grow
October 22, 2024
With Leatherman Terminal working ships once again and a surge of imports moving through the Port of Charleston last month, South Carolina Ports saw September volumes increase 8% year-over-year. South…
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SCDOT receives $195 million federal grant for Long Point Road Interchange Project
October 21, 2024
SCDOT received $195 million in federal grant money from the US Department of Transportation to fund the Long Point Road Interchange Project. This is the largest single grant award in…
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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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Colliers lists unique hotel opportunity in partnership with Columbia Metropolitan Airport
October 10, 2024
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has selected Alia Bostaji of Colliers | South Carolina to list and market a hotel site on an approximately two-acre parcel on the airport’s campus in…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport expands accessibility with new online inclusive experience
October 8, 2024
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is expanding its commitment to accessible travel by launching an inclusive, online experience for passengers to access content and airport information barrier-free through the CAE website.…
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CAE begins in-terminal phase of checkpoint expansion construction
September 30, 2024
During construction, passenger flow will be impacted near security screening and exit lanes The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will soon start the next phase of its multi-million dollar checkpoint expansion project…
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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal reopening with major weekly Asia service
September 26, 2024
South Carolina Ports celebrated the reopening of Leatherman Terminal, working a vessel with our ILA partners and the support of the maritime community. SC Ports will resume Leatherman Terminal gates…
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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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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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COMET to host community meet and greet events with CEO, Maurice Pearl
August 5, 2024
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) will host a series of community meetings with their new Executive Director/CEO, Maurice Pearl in partnership with the Richland Library during the…
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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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CAE sees record-setting passenger traffic in Q1 and Q2 of 2024
July 22, 2024
During the first part of 2024 the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) saw 646,013 (January – June 2024) passengers through the terminal. In May alone, the airport saw 123,008 passengers –…
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SCDOT and City of Charleston announce safety enhancement project along Morrison Drive
July 22, 2024
Officials from the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the City of Charleston announced the details of a safety enhancement project along Morrison Drive between Johnson Street and Blake Street…
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SC Ports sees 7% cargo growth in June
July 18, 2024
Wando Welch Terminal achieved an all-time record year, moving more than 1.2 million containers. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) South Carolina Ports finished fiscal year 2024 strong with a 7% uptick in container…
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Gov. McMaster, Sen. Graham, Rep. Clyburn announce SCDOT awarded $175 million to replace bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion
July 18, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by the Federal Highway…
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SCDOT to hold a drop-in public information meeting in Beaufort County
July 18, 2024
Intersection improvements proposed at SC 116 (Laurel Bay Road) and S-597 (Stanley Farm Road) SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024 regarding a proposed…
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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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Transportation Penny yielding strong results in road safety, efficiency
June 17, 2024
County aims to boost transportation enhancements with potential new Penny Richland County is boasting safer and more efficient travel for residents and commuters as County Council considers funding avenues for…
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SCDOT to fully reopen part of US 701 North in Horry County after storm drain installation completed early
June 17, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will reopen part of US 701 North in Horry County at 6 p.m. on June 13. The portion of road was closed on June…
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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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Southeastern Freight Lines receives 2023 Echo Global Logistics LTL Carrier of the Year Platinum Award
June 11, 2024
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized as a 2023 Echo Global Logistics LTL Carrier of the Year Platinum Award winner. This…
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Charleston Mayor William Cogswell outlines city’s priorities for improving infrastructure and traffic ahead of transportation sales tax vote
June 10, 2024
In a letter to Charleston County Council, Mayor William Cogswell emphasized the city’s infrastructure priorities and strongly advocated for funding for important road projects aimed at reducing traffic congestion. The…
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PGT Trucking opens new facilities in KY and SC to broaden operational reach
June 10, 2024
GT Trucking, Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized solutions, announced the launch of two new facilities in Ghent, Kentucky, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, expanding the company’s operational…
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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 graduates 31 Port Ambassadors
June 4, 2024
South Carolina Ports recently celebrated 31 professionals from across the state who completed the 2023-2024 Port Ambassador program. During day-long educational sessions held throughout the year, participants received an in-depth…
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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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Overnight detours scheduled at I-20 and Broad River Road interchange
May 29, 2024
Starting Sunday, June 2, SCDOT will begin demolishing the old bridge on Broad River Road over Interstate 20 at Exit 65. Traffic will be directed onto the off-ramp to Broad…
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Temporary continuous detour planned for ramp from I-126 Westbound onto I-26 Eastbound
May 28, 2024
Starting on the evening of Friday, May 31, SCDOT will implement a temporary detour for drivers using the ramp from I-126 Westbound onto I-26 Eastbound. The detour will help SCDOT…
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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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COMET receives multiple awards at Live United event
May 22, 2024
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) received two awards at the Live United Awards hosted by United Way of the Midlands at Central Energy recently. The COMET’s United…
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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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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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