The COMET Chat – May 2020
May 19, 2020
By John Andoh Executive Director/CEO Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority As COVID-19 continues to dictate the course of doing business and providing services in the Midlands, The COMET is busy…
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SC Ports welcomes American solar module maker to South Carolina
May 13, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority announced that First Solar, Inc., America’s largest solar manufacturer, has selected Greenville, S.C., for its new distribution hub on the East Coast. Headquartered in Arizona, First Solar…
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GSP begins phase two of roadway and parking improvements
May 8, 2020
Parking lot and roadway improvement projects continue at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). Beginning on Monday, May 11, 2020, visitors to GSP will notice a change to the road closures previously…
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Updates from Columbia Metropolitan Airport regarding additional measures during COVID-19
May 6, 2020
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) continues to monitor the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) for guidance, updates and information that…
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Charleston Stevedoring Company launches at Port of Charleston
May 4, 2020
Marine Terminals Corporation – East (Ports America), Ceres Marine Terminals Inc. (Ceres), and SSA Atlantic LLC (SSA) announced they have formed a joint venture company to provide container terminal and…
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Moving needed supplies with ease, cargo remains strong at CAE
April 23, 2020Nephron, CAE, UPS, Join Efforts During COVID-19 During this unprecedented pandemic, commercial air travel world-wide has significantly declined. Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s (CAE hereafter) cargo shipments, however, have seen a steady…
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SC Ports remains positive about long-term outlook
April 15, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority has seamlessly kept freight moving at its marine terminals and inland ports while noting strength in several business segments in March. . S.C. Ports Authority moved 185,631 twenty-foot…
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The COMET receives funding to aid public transportation amid COVID-19
April 9, 2020
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has allocated $15.3 million to the Columbia metropolitan region to help the area’s public transportation system, The COMET, respond to COVID-19. The FTA allocated a…
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Information & updates from Columbia Metropolitan Airport regarding airlines/flight schedules
April 1, 2020
As of today, April 1, 2020, the following updates have been put in place by each airline operating out of CAE: American Airlines Moving from 7 to 6 daily…
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Lancaster County, SC approves substantial incentives to bring life-saving medical products manufacturing to the United States
March 26, 2020
County takes the lead on what it hopes will become a national effort The Lancaster County Council has unanimously approved a resolution introduced by the Lancaster County Department of Economic…
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The COMET: Why We Are Running
March 24, 2020
The COMET is a vital tool for transportation in the Midlands that is committed to connecting citizens to the places they need to go safely and reliably. During this time,…
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Bridge closures and detours for I-26 Midlands Connection Project
March 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces overpass bridge closures at Holy Trinity Church Road and Parr Road for I-26 Midlands Connection project construction. Detour routes have been identified…
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SC Ports sees strong volumes, progress at HLT
March 19, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority had a record February for both cargo volumes at oceanside terminals and rail moves at inland ports. S.C. Ports moved 197,214 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) across…
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The COMET to operate on a Saturday schedule starting Thursday, March 19, 2020
March 18, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced today that transit in the Midlands will operate on a Saturday schedule beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020. The COMET will remain…
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For the young and young at heart…An Activity Sheet from The COMET
March 18, 2020
From The Comet: Many of you may also have young people (and young at heart) at home who are looking for creative things to do. I hope these activity sheets…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh – March 2020
March 15, 2020
By John C. Andoh Executive Director/CEO Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Things are full swing at The COMET! Lately our focus has been to keep the riding public safe to…
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A message from Columbia Metropolitan Airport regarding coronavirus/COVID-19
March 9, 2020
With the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, identified as a respiratory disease, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has been closely monitoring updates issued from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and…
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SC Ports reports strong cargo volumes in February
March 9, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority saw steady container volumes in early 2020 and recorded the highest February ever for both cargo volumes and rail moves at inland ports. S.C. Ports moved 197,214…
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Lexington District One works with Town of Lexington on road improvements
February 24, 2020
During the February 18, 2020 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees accepted the administration’s recommendation to enter into a right of way agreement with the…
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The COMET (Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority)
February 24, 2020
The COMET is a new transit system with new energy and new leadership. And from mechanics to drivers and from planners to board members, we don’t believe in running a…
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GSP begins construction on new aircraft rescue and firefighting facility
February 19, 2020
Construction is underway on a new $9 million aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) facility at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). The 24,000 square foot facility will house GSP’s fire department and serve…
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Field studies commence along Lowcountry Rapid Transit corridor
February 19, 2020
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has been working to advance the Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) project into the next phase of project development. As part of this process, the…
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West Columbia’s Norfolk Street to temporarily closed for re-paving beginning Monday, February 17, 2020
February 16, 2020
The City of West Columbia is temporarily closing Norfolk Street, between State Street and Carpenter Street, for re-paving, beginning Monday, February 17, 2020. The contractors will have flagmen present to…
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Concrete progress: upgrades coming to North Springs Road intersection
February 16, 2020
A detailed project to improve traffic flow on North Springs Road in northeast Richland County is moving forward. Crews working for Richland County Transportation will soon install traffic control signs…
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Greenlink offering “food for fare” promotion
February 12, 2020
Greenlink is partnering with United Ministries for a special Valentine’s Day “food for fare” promotion to support United Ministries’ Souper Bowl of Caring food drive. On Friday, February 14, Greenlink…
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Graham announces $20 million grant for Charleston Port improvement
February 12, 2020
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) will receive a nearly $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funding is for…
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SC Ports sees strong volumes in January
February 11, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority saw steady container volumes in January, with strong year-over-year increases in the vehicle, cruise and inland ports segments. S.C. Ports moved 211,020 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) across…
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The COMET receives grant to reduce human trafficking
February 10, 2020
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), has been awarded a $151,776 grant by The Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The grant was awarded as part of the FTA’s Human Trafficking…
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SC Ports honored for engineering excellence
February 8, 2020
Two significant S.C. Ports Authority projects received recognition during the prestigious 2020 Engineering Excellence Awards for their innovative, creative and environmentally focused approaches to engineering. The awards, given by the American Council of…
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The COMET announces organizational changes
February 5, 2020
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announce the following organizational changes. These individuals will report to John C. Andoh, Executive Director/CEO. LeRoy DesChamps has been named the Director of Administration…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport launches new creative & brand refresh
February 4, 2020
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced the launch of a new refreshed campaign to include a new logo and a new website. The new look will continue to focus on and…
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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 6,200 hours in 2019
February 3, 2020
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its participation in more than 6,200 total hours of community service across 94 projects in 2019…
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SC Ports celebrates construction milestone at Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. Terminal
February 3, 2020
The Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. Terminal is taking shape along the Cooper River as S.C. Ports Authority prepares to open the new container terminal in March 2021. S.C. Ports celebrated…
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SC Ports CEO to be inducted into 2020 International Maritime Hall of Fame
February 3, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority President and CEO Jim Newsome will be inducted into the 2020 International Maritime Hall of Fame. The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey…
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Stantec expands Transportation and Community Development teams in South Carolina
January 30, 2020
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed two professionals to its growing Transportation and Community Development teams in Charleston. Tilley Bull has joined Stantec as a senior…
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GSP to host TSA Pre✓® enrollment event
January 29, 2020
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) invites the community and passengers to enroll in the popular TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program. The IndentoGO TSA Pre✓® Mobile Unit will be located at GSP from…
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Adams and Reese joins AiRXOS Air Mobility Platform Ecosystem as service partner
January 27, 2020
Adams and Reese announced the firm has been named a service partner of AiRXOS, part of GE Aviation and a leading provider of Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, in an…
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Moseley Marcinak Law Group continues expansion with addition of two attorneys in Greenville office
January 27, 2020Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm continues to grow with the addition of D. Lesesne Phillips and J. Alex Timmons to their Greenville, South…
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SCPA seeks buyer for Daniel Island property
January 24, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority is selling an approximate 106-acre property on Daniel Island. The land, identified as the North Island Tract, is situated between Seven Farms Drive and the Cooper River. It…
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GSP announces roadway work, enhanced parking options
January 22, 2020
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission has approved plans to provide additional parking capacity for travelers at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP.) The multi-phase construction project will begin in late January 2020 and…
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The Comet expands services in Batesburg-Leesville & Lexington
January 19, 2020
As part of the service enhancements approved by the Board of Directors in October 2018, The COMET is launching a pilot rural route which would connect the West Columbia SuperStop…
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4th Annual MUSC Center on Aging Senior Expo
January 16, 2020
Top MUSC physicians and researchers will be on-site to offer complimentary health screenings, including fall risk assessments, hearing bone density, blood pressure, glucose, and other screenings. There will be live,…
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BCDCOG board takes on governance of TriCounty Link Transit System
January 13, 2020
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments board of directors assumed governance of TriCounty Link, the region’s rural public transportation provider. BCDCOG Board of Directors executive director Ron Mitchum commented. “This move…
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The COMET and National Safe Place Network unite to keep youth safe in the central midlands of South Carolina
January 13, 2020
The COMET and National Safe Place Network (NSPN) are pleased to announce their new partnership to expand the safety net for youth in crisis, beginning January of 2020. Through the…
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CAE ends 2019 on a high note – welcoming over 1.3 million passengers
January 13, 2020
Passenger traffic at CAE in 2019 was up… way up! 1,353,788 passengers traveled through the airport – a 13.03% increase over 2018. “2018 was the best year we had in…
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The Pete Store breaks ground on new South Carolina facility
January 13, 2020
The Pete Store, LLC announced that construction is underway on a new 40,000 sq.ft. facility located in West Columbia, SC. Located on 11 acres just off I-26 at Exit 119,…
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Greenlink announces 2020 Citizens Transit Academy class
January 7, 2020
On January 7, Greenlink will welcome 24 new participants to the Citizens Transit Academy, a free, six-week program designed to offer Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about…
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Congress, President Trump approve $138 million for Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
January 6, 2020
On December 20, the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project reached a monumental milestone with President Donald Trump signing the FY2020 Energy and Water Appropriations bill into law, officially greenlighting $138 million…
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The COMET announces real-time information available through new partner app Transit
January 6, 2020The COMET today announced an easy and user-friendly way to track your bus with the new mobile app Transit. Transit counts millions of active users in more than 200 cities worldwide and…
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Airlines add flights for the National Championship Game
December 30, 2019
Football fans planning trips to New Orleans, LA. to watch the Clemson Tigers play for the national title now have nonstop flight options from GreenvilleSpartanburg International Airport (GSP). American Airlines…
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