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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Allegiant announces nonstop service to Columbus, OH
February 12, 2019The roster of nonstop destinations from Charleston International Airport continues to grow. On Tuesday, Allegiant Airlines announced it will begin new service between the Lowcountry and Columbus, Ohio. The twice-weekly…
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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 11, 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 11, 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 8, 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 8, 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, 2019South 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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Aviation Authority successfully places new bonds
February 4, 2019Strong Airport Performance Improves Terms of Debt The Charleston County Aviation Authority announced that $64.7 million in thirty-year bonds were successfully placed this week. Net proceeds from the sale will be…
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Major road projects top transportation priorities in 2019
February 4, 2019A major road project gets underway in Richland County this year and construction continues on another as transportation officials work to address traffic congestion and road safety on major thoroughfares…
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SC Ports Authority celebrates headquarters dedication
January 29, 2019SCPA’s new 80,000-square-foot headquarters is a modern, open building housing approximately 160 employees at the Wando Welch Terminal. The South Carolina Ports Authority celebrated the dedication of a new…
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The Comet announces Vanpool program to extend mobility options in the Midlands
January 29, 2019The COMET is introducing The COMET Vanpool, a one-year pilot to subsidize 20 vans at $500 per month – not to exceed $120,000 per year – if the van originates…
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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 3,617 hours in 2018
January 29, 2019Southeastern 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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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 3,617 hours in 2018
January 29, 2019Southeastern 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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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, 2019Southeastern 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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SCNSC welcomes Todd Buehrig as its next Executive Director
January 24, 2019The Southeastern Chapter National Safety Council (SCNSC) Board of Directors announced the selection of Todd Buehrig as Executive Director. Todd has led SCNSC’s growth and expansion in South Carolina and…
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DESA welcomes Alex McCune as Project Engineer
January 23, 2019DESA, Inc. announced that Alex McCune, P.E., has joined its Engineering Services team as Project Engineer. McCune will be responsible for the management and design of transportation projects, water and…
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Daniel Island Beresford Creek Bridge to close for repairs
January 21, 2019In a routine inspection performed by Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., the Daniel Island Drive Bridge over Beresford Creek was found to contain a damaged beam and will be closed…
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All-new 2020 Cadillac XT6 coming to Charleston later this year
January 21, 2019Baker Cadillac Anticipates Strong Performance for Luxurious New Cadillac Crossover Tommy Baker, Owner and President of Baker Motor Company, with award-winning dealerships in Charleston, SC and Wilmington, NC, looks forward…
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All-new 2020 Cadillac XT6 coming to Charleston later this year
January 21, 2019Baker Cadillac Anticipates Strong Performance for Luxurious New Cadillac Crossover Tommy Baker, Owner and President of Baker Motor Company, with award-winning dealerships in Charleston, SC and Wilmington, NC, looks forward…
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Grab a seat & a great read on future rides with The COMET
January 18, 2019Get ready to catch your next read on The COMET. Richland Library is carpooling with the local transit service to offer a traveling collection, titled Books on the Bus. Starting…
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Grab a seat & a great read on future rides with The COMET
January 18, 2019Get ready to catch your next read on The COMET. Richland Library is carpooling with the local transit service to offer a traveling collection, titled Books on the Bus. Starting…
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Columbia Metropolitan airport names Director of Marketing & Air Service Development
January 15, 2019The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that Kim Jamieson has been named Director of Marketing and Air Service Development. “We’re thrilled to have Kim join the CAE team,” said Executive…
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The COMET launches The COMET On The GO! with Lyft
January 11, 2019The COMET is helping you go around the Columbia Metropolitan Area easily! Effective January 1, 2019, The COMET is subsidizing up to $5.00 for ridesharing trips that start and end…
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Horry County Department of Airports MYR’s 2018 passenger counts smash previous record
January 10, 2019During calendar year 2018, airlines operating at the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) reported carrying 2,509,874 total passengers, an increase of 231,909 passengers over 2017. At MYR, year-ending December 2018…
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Airport law enforcement team the first aviation police group to earn state accreditation
January 7, 2019The Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department has received accreditation by the S.C. Police Accreditation Coalition (SCPAC). The airport police department is the only aviation law enforcement agency currently state…
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Charleston International expanding kiosk program
January 7, 2019Charleston International Airport expands small-business opportunities The Charleston County Aviation Authority is increasing the number of kiosks in the airport terminal. Currently, three area small businesses operate kiosks in the…
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Gotcha launches first campus bike share system for Augusta University
January 7, 2019Gotcha out of Charleston, SC announced they are launching Augusta University’s first bike share system, JagRide, in Augusta, G.A. this month. Augusta students, faculty, and staff will have access to 18 bikes at 3 hubs…
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New Airport Commissioners named
January 3, 2019Hank J. Jibaja and Mr. Pat G. Smith Mr. Hank J. Jibaja and Mr. Pat G. Smith have been appointed to the Richland-Lexington Airport Commission representing…
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SC Ports Community Giving Program awards $106,000 in FY19 grants
December 28, 2018The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced $106,000 in grants to 54 charitable organizations through its annual Community Giving Program. The program provides grant support in regions where SCPA operates…
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Charleston International tops 4 million passengers
December 20, 2018It’s a new record! More than 4.1 million people have flown in and out of Charleston International Airport so far this year. In November, just over 400,000 people flew in and…
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American Airlines to begin nonstop service to New York
December 17, 2018American Airlines has announced nonstop service to New York/LaGuardia (LGA) Airport from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) beginning May 3, 2019. The daily service will depart CAE at 6:55 a.m. and…
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$25 million BUILD grant awarded to improve South Carolina’s supply chain
December 14, 2018The 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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CARTA, Affordabike partner to give away 15 refurbished lost-and-found bikes
December 13, 2018Many public transit trips begin with a walk or bike ride, and this holiday season the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) wants to help riders overcome what’s been dubbed…
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SC Ports achieves record November
December 13, 2018The 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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Horry County Department of Airports Myrtle Beach International Airport reaches the BIG 50
December 12, 2018The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) has reached another major milestone. In 2019, airlines serving MYR will offer nonstop air service to/from 50 markets around the United States and Canada…
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Myrtle Beach, SC’s top airline expands with more nonstop routes
December 12, 2018Myrtle Beach’s most traveled airline is growing again as Spirit Airlines adds three new nonstop routes! Beginning May 2, 2019, Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) will add nonstop flights connecting Myrtle Beach…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport celebrates 2018
December 12, 2018Columbia Metropolitan Airport is ending 2018 with a number of accomplishments to include an increase in passengers each month. The number of departing passengers for November is up over 17.5%…
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Catch The COMET Holiday Bus for Free – December 15-24
December 10, 2018The COMET will be offering free rides on the Holiday buses as a gift to the community! Any passenger that boards a bus with Christmas decorations will ride that bus…
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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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Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments unveils set of major transportation plans
December 3, 2018The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) announced today the availability of three major regional transportation plans for public review: the CHATS 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the BCD Regional Transit…
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Southeastern Freight Lines’ Florence service center celebrates 65 years of service
November 27, 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 27, 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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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project receives $41.4 million federal funding
November 23, 2018The 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, 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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SC Ports announces 2019 Port Ambassadors
November 19, 2018South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced its 2018-2019 Port Ambassadors class, consisting of 25 delegates who will complete a nine-month program that immerses participants into Port operations, economic development, and…
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The COMET now provides service to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
November 9, 2018The COMET now provides service to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden by way of Route 84 between Downtown Columbia and St. Andrews community. Transportation to the Zoo on Route 84 is…
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SC Ports achieves record container volume in October
November 8, 2018South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced the highest monthly container volume in its history, with 217,035 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in October. Last month’s record-breaking volumes marked an…
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