CAE unveils new Mamava Pod in partnership with Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
August 23, 2019
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden today unveiled a new addition on the concourse – a Mamava lactation and breastfeeding pod. The private, secure suite provides…
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SCDOT wins two regional transportation awards
August 20, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won two regional transportation awards for its work to preserve a 100-year-old bridge in the Upstate and for innovative methods to maintain…
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United Airlines resumes nonstop service to Houston
August 15, 2019
United Airlines recently announced the carrier will be resuming nonstop service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) to Houston, Texas beginning Sunday, October 6. This added service offering speaks to…
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SCDOT, Charleston County, FHWA announce Mark Clark Extension Project underway
August 14, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), Charleston County, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), have re-initiated work on the Mark Clark Extension project (formerly known as the Mark Clark…
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The COMET Board of Directors votes to re-bid service contract
August 13, 2019
Ron Anderson, Chairman of The COMET Board of Directors, announced today that The COMET Board has voted to re-bid the Fixed Route and Paratransit Program Contract which is currently held…
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SC Ports sees strong start to FY20
August 13, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority saw a strong start to fiscal year 2020, recording its busiest July in Port history at container terminals and inland ports. SCPA handled 210,542 twenty-foot equivalent…
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SCPA CEO receives prestigious ‘Rainmaker’ award
August 12, 2019
S.C. Ports Authority president and CEO Jim Newsome has been named a DC Velocity Logistics Rainmaker — a prestigious accolade that recognizes logistics professionals whose achievements and contributions stand out…
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Delta Air Lines celebrates 85 years in Columbia
August 8, 2019
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to celebrate 85 years of continuous service by Delta Air Lines (Delta) in Columbia. The airline’s first passenger flight departed Columbia on August 8,…
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The COMET is now using biodiesel in its 39 diesel buses
August 5, 2019
Starting this week, The COMET is now using a B5 bio-diesel blend in its 39 large transit buses. This is another initiative at The COMET to help improve the air…
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BCDCOG receives $1.4 million in Volkswagen Settlement Fund
August 1, 2019
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) today received nearly $1.4 million from South Carolina’s share of the Volkswagen Settlement Fund that will be used to purchase two all-electric buses and…
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Former Airport manager rejoins Aviation Authority as Deputy Director and Chief Communications Officer
July 29, 2019
Spencer Pryor, Public Information and Community Relations Officer for the City of North Charleston, has been named Deputy Director and Chief Communications Officer for the Charleston County Aviation Authority, owner…
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Shop Road extension opens to traffic
July 26, 2019
Shop Road Extension is now open to motorists from Pineview Road to Longwood Road. The new four-lane divided highway runs about a mile and crosses over Reeder Point Branch. Work…
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Temporary closure of trail section in Cleveland Park
July 26, 2019
Beginning Tuesday, July 30, a section of the trail along Lakehurst Street in Cleveland Park will be closed to allow crews to begin work on the final stage of the…
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With new Blended Lane system, TSA Precheck will now always be available at CAE
July 25, 2019
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) will now offer TSA Precheck passengers the same security processing guidelines, no matter the lane they enter from the checkpoint. The new “Blended Lane” system…
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Record passenger counts in June 2019 at the Myrtle Beach International Airport
July 25, 2019
During June 2019, a total of 334,340 passengers passed through the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), an increase of 8.2-percent compared to June 2018. At MYR, total passenger traffic during…
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SC Ports handles record cargo volumes in FY19
July 18, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reports another successful year, handling record cargo volumes, rail moves and inland port activity in fiscal year 2019. SCPA handled nearly 2.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units…
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Construction to cause lane closures, traffic delays on Clemson Road
July 17, 2019Motorists in Northeast Richland County are encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid daylong lane closures related to construction this week on Clemson Road. Significant traffic delays are anticipated Thursday,…
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Rivers Ave. Park and Ride to open for passengers Wednesday
July 16, 2019
A BERKELEY-CHARLESTON-DORCHESTER COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM The brand new Rivers Avenue Park and Ride, located on Melnick Drive next to Texas Roadhouse, will open for passenger use Wednesday. The ADA-compliant lot will…
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Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority awarded $250,000 grant to enhance transportation options to healthcare services
July 10, 2019
Columbia-area operator of mass transportation, The COMET, will help more residents get to the doctor and other medical appointments, thanks to a competitive $250,000 grant awarded to Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority. With…
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Downtown Transportation Master Plan underway
July 10, 2019
The City, in partnership with the Greenville-Pickens Area Transportation Study, is developing a Downtown Transportation Master Plan to identify strategies that will improve mobility, traffic circulation and safety. The public is invited…
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Greenlink launches new monthly pass
July 10, 2019
Greenlink is offering a new monthly pass through its electronic TouchPass ticketing system, which allows customers to pay their bus fare using a reloadable smart card or smartphone app. Customers can…
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Greenlink launches new monthly pass
July 10, 2019
Greenlink is offering a new monthly pass through its electronic TouchPass ticketing system, which allows customers to pay their bus fare using a reloadable smart card or smartphone app. Customers…
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The Comet community listening sessions scheduled for Lower Richland
June 28, 2019
The COMET transit system is continuing its series of public listening sessions throughout the Midlands to solicit input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvements. Attendees are asked…
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Tricounty Link launches real-time bus tracking app
June 28, 2019
LIVE BUS TRACKING AND EASY TRIP PLANNING MAKE RURAL TRANSPORTATION MORE EFFICIENT THAN EVER WITH MyTCLINK TriCounty Link, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester region’s rural transit system, today rolled out a new bus…
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ECM support services launches the first The Comet vanpool program
June 24, 2019
In December 2018, The COMET launched The COMET Vanpool, a one-year pilot to subsidize 20 purple and white vans at $500 per month not to exceed $120,000 per year as…
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SCPA named among best places to work in South Carolina
June 24, 2019
S.C. Ports Authority (SCPA) was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. The 14th annual awards program recognizes the best employers in the state,…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport celebrates international yoga day with successful event
June 24, 2019
125 participants found their zen at a very successful event celebrating International Yoga Day on Friday, June 21st hosted by Columbia Metropolitan Airport. “We’re thrilled that our first yoga event enjoyed…
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SAI Flight companies adds Greenville Downtown Airport location
June 21, 2019
“Many of our charter flight passengers and aircraft owners live or work near Greenville, South Carolina, so we have opened an additional location to better serve their travel and aircraft…
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SC Ports graduates 25 Port Ambassadors
June 19, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) recognizes 25 delegates for completing the 2018-2019 Port Ambassador Program, which provides participants a deep understanding of the connection between the Port of Charleston and…
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The Comet community listening session scheduled for the Shandon area
June 19, 2019
The COMET transit system is continuing its series of public listening sessions throughout the Midlands to solicit input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvements. Attendees are asked…
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Mark A. Clark reelected Chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
June 18, 2019
Mark A. Clark has been reelected 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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Stanley G. Mays reelected Vice Chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
June 18, 2019
Stanley G. Mays has been reelected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC). The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the…
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The Comet community listening session scheduled for Chapin, SC
June 18, 2019
The COMET transit system is continuing its series of public listening sessions throughout the Midlands to solicit input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvements. Attendees are asked to…
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I-85/385 gateway project detour and closure
June 18, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) continues to address the state’s infrastructure needs with our strategic 10-Year Plan. The plan is part of SCDOT’s significant effort to improve, resurface,…
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SC Ports celebrates 550,000 square-foot synthetic resin transload facility in North Charleston
June 13, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) officials celebrated the expansion of the Frontier Logistics local operations, with the groundbreaking of an approximately 550,000 square-foot warehousing facility, which will support the handling…
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SC Ports handles record May for container volumes
June 11, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reported its strongest May on record, with 204,457 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled last month. Fiscal year-to-date TEU volume is up 9.7 percent, with 2,192,689…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport names advertising agency of record
June 11, 2019
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that Sparkloft Media has been named the airport’s advertising agency of record. Sparkloft Media, in partnership with Columbia-based Period Three, will assist the CAE team…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport celebrates International Yoga Day with free event – June 21
June 10, 2019
Come ommm with us! Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is hosting a free yoga event in celebration of International Yoga Day – Friday, June 21st from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The…
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Lane closures planned for westbound portion of Killian Road over I-77 in Richland County
June 5, 2019Bridge Rehabilitation to begin the night of June 10 and last approx. 6 weeks The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces a lane closure beginning the night of June…
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The COMET Community Listening Session scheduled for Batesburg-Leesville
June 5, 2019
The COMET transit system is continuing its series of public listening sessions throughout the Midlands to solicit input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvements. Attendees are asked…
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Team Logistics earns Murphy USA’s Carrier of the Year Award
June 5, 2019
Team Logistics, an innovative fuel delivery solutions provider, was recently honored as 2018 Carrier of the Year by Murphy USA. The prestigious award recognizes Team Logistics as one of the…
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Hoyt Duncan Legacy Fund donates funding to The Comet for supporting foodshare program at The Comet
May 30, 2019
The Hoyt Duncan Legacy Fund through Central Carolina Community Foundation has made a generous donation of $2,500 to support The COMET’s effort in selling fresh produce to its riders at…
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The COMET reactivates bus service along I-26 corridor to Newberry
May 28, 2019
The COMET has reactivated bus service along I-26 to Newberry. The route is known as Route 93X – I-26 Express takes passengers between Newberry, Samsung, Little Mountain, Chapin, Ballentine, Prisma…
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SC Ports Authority Reports 10 Percent Volume Growth
May 23, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reported 10.4 percent fiscal year-to-date container volume growth, with nearly 2 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled since July. SCPA moved 204,621 TEUs across the…
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Donate2it keeps Charleston moving with $25,000 goal
May 22, 2019
Local Crowdfunding Platform Partnered With Charleston Moves for Mobility Month Donate2it, the Lowcountry’s local crowdfunding solution, recently partnered with Charleston Moves to help the bike, pedestrian and public transit advocacy…
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The COMET and the National Park Service partner to transport people to Congaree National Park to see fireflies
May 21, 2019
The COMET and the National Park Service has formed a partnership to transport area residents and visitors to the Congaree National Park as a trial on Friday, May 24, 2019,…
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Transportation Project to Cause Lane Closures, Traffic Delays on Clemson Road
May 17, 2019
Starting Monday, motorists who regularly travel Clemson Road in Northeast Richland are encouraged to seek alternate routes to avoid daylong lane closures related to road construction in the area. Richland…
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CARTA moving forward with fares, pass improvements
May 15, 2019
Senior fares to expand, transfer fees to be eliminated, weekly fares to be established Today, the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) Board of Directors approved moving forward with the following…
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CARTA moving forward with fare pass improvements
May 15, 2019
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) Board of Directors approved moving forward with the following items: Expansion of Senior Fares ($1 per ride) to all operating hours (previously available…
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Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor project receives key federal approval
May 13, 2019SC Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, front left, and Federal Highway Administration SC Division Administrator Emily Lawton, front right, sign the Final Environmental Impact Study (FEIS) on the Carolina Crossroads…
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