Columbia Metropolitan Airport to co-host small business event
September 24, 2018Columbia Metropolitan Airport, in partnership with the South Carolina Airports Coalition, will co-host the 2018 Small Business Fly-In for DBEs, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and small local business enterprises. The…
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SC Ports achieves record container volume in August
September 19, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority had the highest monthly container volume in its history, with 206,541 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in August. August container traffic surpassed the Port’s…
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The COMET to restore limited service on Sunday and full service on Monday with free service for the entire week
September 16, 2018
The COMET will be restoring limited transit services on Sunday, September 16, 2018 starting at 12:00 noon through 9:00 p.m. as a dial-a-ride service. Customers can call (803) 255-7100 for a ride starting…
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Revised schedule for City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts due to Hurricane Florence
September 14, 2018In an abundance of caution and in anticipation of Hurricane Florence, the City’s Planning and Development Services have cancelled the counts scheduled for this Saturday, September 15, 2018 and Tuesday, September…
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City cautions drivers to avoid flood-prone streets and intersections
September 14, 2018The City of Columbia urges drivers to use caution when driving during severe weather. The following streets and intersections are prone to flooding during heavy rain events. Please avoid these…
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SCDOT extends comment period for Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Project
September 14, 2018
Due to Hurricane Florence, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is extending the comment period on the Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Improvement Project. Written comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement…
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Transit Service Suspension
September 13, 2018
In the wake of Hurricane Florence, The COMET will be suspending all transit services after the 5:30p.m. departure from routine terminals on Thursday, September 13th until further notice. Additionally, the public meeting on…
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Ron Anderson elected to Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (COMET)
September 7, 2018
Colliers International’s Ron Anderson was elected Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (COMET) Board of Directors. “I am honored to be elected to Chair of the COMET Board…
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BCDCOG receives $1.5M in federal grants for battery-electric buses
September 3, 2018
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has been awarded $1.5 million in funding as a part of the Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program. BCDCOG, one…
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The Comet will provide service from Allen University to Irmo High School for football games
August 31, 2018
The COMET has partnered with Allen University to provide Route 1870 to take football falls from the Allen University campus at the corner of Taylor and Oak Streets in Columbia…
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Southeastern Freight Lines delivers $140,000 fundraising campaign for United Way
August 15, 2018
Employees of Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, have completed their 2018 United Way campaign with a total of more than $140,000. “Southeastern Freight…
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Frontier Airlines launches nonstop service to Twin Cities
August 14, 2018Starting Wednesday, Frontier Airlines will offer seasonal nonstop flights to Minneapolis-St. Paul each Wednesday and Saturday. The ultra-low-cost carrier is one of eight airlines giving travelers the ability to fly nonstop from the Lowcountry…
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Utility Work to impact inbound traffic on Bull Street
August 13, 2018
The City of Columbia is notifying its citizens of potential traffic delays on the inbound lanes of Bull Street near the intersection at Victoria and Franklin Streets beginning on Monday, August…
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SC Ports handles record July container volume
August 13, 2018
South Carolina Ports Authority announced 200,594 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled during the first month of fiscal year 2019, marking the strongest July on record and second-highest monthly container…
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Utility Work to impact inbound traffic on Bull Street
August 12, 2018The City of Columbia is notifying its citizens of potential traffic delays on the inbound lanes of Bull Street near the intersection at Victoria and Franklin Streets beginning on Monday, August…
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Two SCDOT projects honored in Southeast regional transportation competition
August 7, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) won two honors in a Southeast regional transportation award competition. SCDOT was awarded two out of eight winning projects announced Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018,…
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Air Wisconsin announces a crew base at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
August 2, 2018
Air Wisconsin, a regional carrier for United operating as United Express, has announced plans to locate their newest flight crew base at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The base is scheduled to…
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The COMET launched new customer service hours and a call center
July 31, 2018
The COMET launched new Customer Service Hours effective Monday, July 30, 2018. A call center is now opened in order to effectively serve current and prospective riders. This will contribute…
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CAE’s Chappelle Broome to serve on the STSM Board
July 26, 2018
Chappelle Broome, Director of Human Resources and Diversity, at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, has been selected to serve on the Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) 2018-2019 Board of Directors.…
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Traffic and safety improvements completed along Septima Clark Parkway
July 25, 2018
The city of Charleston Department of Traffic and Transportation has completed a series of traffic and safety improvements along the Septima Clark Parkway to increase the efficiency and security of…
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Interstate 85 lane closures northbound and southbound
July 23, 2018
Motorists should expect a right lane closure on Southbound I 85 from mile markers 80 to 77. There will also be a right lane closure Northbound starting at mile marker…
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How to Find a Competent, Honest Mechanic–And Avoid the Rotten Ones
July 23, 2018By Mike DuBose After a home, cars are usually one of the most expensive possessions a person or family owns. Many people rely on them for important tasks like…
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How to Find a Competent, Honest Mechanic–And Avoid the Rotten Ones
July 23, 2018
By Mike DuBose After a home, cars are usually one of the most expensive possessions a person or family owns. Many people rely on them for important tasks like…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport continues to experience summer traffic growth
July 18, 2018
May and June passenger traffic at Columbia Metropolitan Airport saw a 9% increase over the same months last year. May and June saw passenger increases of 8,600 and 7,600 passengers,…
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Stanley G. Mays elected Vice Chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
July 16, 2018
Stanley G. Mays has been elected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC). The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the busiest…
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Mark A. Clark elected chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
July 16, 2018
Mark A. Clark has been elected 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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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Keith Huggins to Vice President of Business Development and Training
July 10, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Keith Huggins will serve as vice president of business development and training. With over 24 years…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Keith Huggins to Vice President of Business Development and Training
July 10, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Keith Huggins will serve as vice president of business development and training. With over 24 years…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Charles Parkman to regional vice president of sales
July 9, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Charles Parkman has been promoted to regional vice president of sales. Parkman will lead teams in the…
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Southeastern Freight Lines named among Forbes’ 2018 America’s Best Large Employers
July 9, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has earned a spot on Forbes’ 2018 list of America’s Best Employers. “Our company is extremely pleased and…
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Southeastern Freight Lines named among Forbes’ 2018 America’s Best Large Employers
July 9, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has earned a spot on Forbes’ 2018 list of America’s Best Employers. “Our company is extremely pleased and…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Charles Parkman to regional vice president of sales
July 9, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Charles Parkman has been promoted to regional vice president of sales. Parkman will lead teams in the…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Charles Parkman to Regional Vice President of Sales
July 5, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Charles Parkman has been promoted to regional vice president of sales. Parkman will lead teams in the…
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Southeastern Freight Lines named among Forbes’ 2018 America’s Best Large Employers
July 5, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has earned a spot on Forbes’ 2018 list of America’s Best Employers. “Our company is extremely pleased and…
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Southeastern Freight Lines named among Forbes’ 2018 America’s Best Large Employers
July 5, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has earned a spot on Forbes’ 2018 list of America’s Best Employers. “Our company is extremely pleased and…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Charles Parkman to Regional Vice President of Sales
July 5, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Charles Parkman has been promoted to regional vice president of sales. Parkman will lead teams in the…
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SCDOT plans more paving projects for year 2 of the 10-Year Plan to Rebuild SC’s Road
June 29, 2018
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has experienced a record-breaking year in the first year of the agency’s 10-Year Plan to Rebuild SC’s Road. For the first time in the…
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The COMET welcomes Jacqueline “Jackie” Boulware to the board
June 27, 2018
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) welcomed Jackie Boulware to the Board of Directors in May. She was appointed by the Richland County Legislative Delegation in Columbia, SC. Boulware is…
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The COMET welcomes Jacqueline “Jackie” Boulware to the board
June 26, 2018The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) welcomed Jackie Boulware to the Board of Directors in May. She was appointed by the City of Columbia in Columbia, SC. Boulware…
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SCDOT announces the latest rural road safety improvement project
June 25, 2018
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has awarded a Rural Road Safety Project (RRSP) in Aiken County. Aiken County – US Route 1 North. Beginning from just north of the…
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13th Annual National Dump the pump day to be held on June 21 Dump the Pump. Ride public transit.
June 20, 2018
The COMET will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 21. The COMET bus system will also be FREE all…
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Network of bike repair stands will get cyclists on their way quickly
June 14, 2018Thanks to What’s Next Midlands (WNM) and the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC), Midlands cyclists need no longer worry about being stranded by a flat tire or minor mechanical…
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Network of bike repair stands will get cyclists on their way quickly
June 13, 2018Thanks to What’s Next Midlands (WNM) and the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC), Midlands cyclists need no longer worry about being stranded by a flat tire or minor mechanical…
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Charleston Harbor deepening project receives $49 million federal funding
June 11, 2018. Progress of the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project to 52 feet remains on track with $49 million awarded in the USACE FY18 Work Plan. . . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
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South Carolina Ports Authority announces record May container volume
June 11, 2018Big ship deployment was a driver of SCPA’s record May container volumes, which increased 8.2 percent over TEUs handled in May 2017. Today South Carolina Ports Authority announced 197,437…
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The COMET to display Proterra all-electric bus in Columbia
June 8, 2018
The COMET will showcase a Proterra all-electric transit bus on June 8th after a press conference at the Butch Spires Administrative Building. The bus will operate on Route 12: Edgewood immediately after…
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New art exhibit features local artist Kimara London
June 5, 2018
A new art exhibit featuring local artist, Kimara London, is now on display at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. As a professional portrait artist, painter, and ceramist, Kimara has provided the Carolinas…
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Huger Street Bridge rehabilitation project
June 1, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces the start of construction on the Huger Street Bridge rehab in Richland County. The project begins at Elmwood Avenue (Hwy 76) and…
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SC Ports is purchasing 26 new rubber-tired gantry cranes to handle container volume growth at the Wando Welch Terminal and Inland Port Greer
May 31, 2018South Carolina Ports Authority’s fiscal year-to-date volumes are nearly 2 percent higher last year, with record-breaking container volumes handled in April. As previously announced, SCPA has moved 1.8 million TEUs…
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Carta Adopt-A-Stop program expands to entire service area
May 29, 2018
CARTA’s popular Adopt-A-Stop upkeep program will now be available throughout the agency’s entire service area thanks to a nearly $10,000 Palmetto Pride grant aimed at beautifying bus stops. Expansion of…
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