International Transportation Innovation Center appoints CTO
February 12, 2016
The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) has bolstered its executive team with the appointment of Dr. Joachim G. Taiber as Chief Technology Officer. The move comes as ITIC begins implementation…
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CARTA to host quartet of public meetings on comprehensive operational analysis results
February 12, 2016CHANGES TO SEVERAL ROUTES PROPOSED FOR LATER IN 2016 CARTA will hold a series of public meetings in February related to a recently completed Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA) of the…
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I took the bus!
February 9, 2016
By Alan Cooper It took 15 years of living in Columbia, SC, but I can now officially say that I took the bus. Stop the press. I took the…
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Richland Penny Opens Section of the Innovista Phase One Project to the Public
February 8, 2016
LAD Corporation, the contractor for the Innovista Phase One Project, has opened up a portion of the project to the public today. The section of Greene Street between Assembly Street…
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GSP welcomes Outstanding Hospitality Management
February 8, 2016
GSP Airport District officials announce Outstanding Hospitality Management (OHM) as the new food and beverage operators for R.J. Rockers Flight Room and Thomas Creek Grill currently operating at GSP International…
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85-385 Gateway will transform the Upstate’s driving experience
February 5, 2016
With some quick turns of clay-filled shovels, the second largest transportation project in South Carolina history officially started at the interchange of Interstates 85 and 385 Friday morning. “The 85-385…
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Advertisement of vacancy on Central Midlands regional transportation authority (The COMET)
February 4, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (The COMET). The City is seeking individuals that use or have used…
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Out of State Drivers Pay 30 Percent
February 3, 2016
By Bill Ross, Executive Director of the South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads This past week the Senate Finance Committee met to discuss the status of a bill to…
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Overnight Lane Closure on I-20 West in Lexington County
January 27, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to close the right lane of I-20 West in Lexington County at MM 62-60 at 8:00 p.m. tonight to install cctv camera…
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Town of Lexington goes “Live” with Adaptive Signalization System
January 27, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – In December 2015, the Town of Lexington officially transitioned to our new Adaptive Signalization System through video detection on FIVE signals in the downtown area. This month…
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Contract awarded to replace bridge damaged in October’s flood
January 20, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has awarded another contract to replace a bridge in Williamsburg County that was damaged during the October 2015 flood event. Battery Park Road…
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Drivers to start seeing major work with 85-385 Gateway Project
January 15, 2016
The next few months are going to be very busy for the 85-385 Gateway Project as large parts of the project’s development swing into motion. While preparation work such as…
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S.C. Chamber President Ted Pitts testifies on need to reform DOT
January 13, 2016
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts today testified before the House Legislative Oversight Committee about the need to reform the DOT as it relates to a comprehensive infrastructure…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project recommended for Congressional authorization
January 13, 2016
Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Recommended for Congressional Authorization The 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project was recommended to Congress for authorization this week, continuing the project’s historic momentum through the U.S.…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport closes 2015 with record breaking growth
January 6, 2016Columbia Metropolitan Airport marked its fourth consecutive year of growth in 2015; achieving a benchmark not hit since 1986 when People Express Airlines last served Columbia. “For us to have…
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Transdev contributes $20,000 to United Way’s flood recovery efforts
December 28, 2015
United Way of the Midlands recently received a $20,000 donation to its flood recovery efforts from Transdev, contract operator of local transportation system The COMET. “The COMET has been a…
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GSP is Getting Tiger Town to Miami
December 15, 2015
The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is thrilled to announce a special nonstop flight to Miami International Airport (MIA) aboard American Airlines. Could this season get any better for Upstate Clemson…
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Winthrop poll shows majority of South Carolinians support increase in gas tax
December 14, 2015
With the General Assembly set to begin session in less than a month, the most recent Winthrop University poll shows South Carolina voters continue to overwhelmingly support decisive action to…
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SCDOT reviews flood damage & costs with SCDOT Commission
December 3, 2015
Interim SCDOT Secretary Christy A. Hall reported the damage costs to South Carolina’s Highway System as a result of the 1,000 year flood stands at $137 million. Of that $137…
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Toys For Tots collection at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
November 24, 2015
WEST COLUMBIA SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport and the Paradies Airport Shop are partnering to “fill a truck” for Toys for Tots. We invite you to come by the airport…
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CARTA Operations partner Transdev hires Stephen Beck as Operations Manager
November 23, 2015CARTA operations partner Transdev hires Stephen Beck as operations manager Illinois native brings nearly a decade of public transit experience CHARLESTON, SC – CARTA operations partner Transdev welcomes Stephen Beck to its…
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West Branch Commerce Park site receives CSX Select Site designation
November 18, 2015
CSX today announced that a portion of the West Branch Commerce Park in Berkeley County, South Carolina has been designated a CSX Select Site. Select Sites are development-ready properties along…
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South Carolina Ports Authority container volume up seven percent
November 18, 2015
New economic study attributes 1 in 12 Midlands jobs to Port operations LEXINGTON, SC – Today the South Carolina Ports Authority announced a fiscal year-to-date container volume increase of seven…
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New joint venture agreement established for Jasper Ocean Terminal
November 16, 2015
The Georgia and South Carolina Ports Authorities signed a new joint venture agreement that provides the necessary framework for the two states to work cooperatively toward the development of the…
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Colite chosen by American Airlines for international sign rebranding
November 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Colite, a global signage company headquartered in Columbia, SC, was recently selected by American Airlines as a primary signage provider for the airline’s massive rebrand. To date,…
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Colite chosen by American Airlines for international sign rebranding
November 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colite, a global signage company headquartered in Columbia, SC, was recently selected by American Airlines as a primary signage provider for the airline’s massive rebrand. To date,…
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SCPA achieves first quarter TEU growth of nearly 10 percent
October 21, 2015
New economic study attributes 1 in 8 Upstate South Carolina jobs to Port operations CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) saw strong container volume growth during the…
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Jim Wall reappointed to Greenville Airport Commission
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jim Wall has been reappointed to the Greenville Airport Commission by Greenville County Council to serve an additional three-year term. Jim currently serves as Vice Chairman of the…
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SCDOT debris pickup continues in four counties
October 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Contractors working for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to pick up flooding debris are working in the following counties on Tuesday, October 20: Dorchester County…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Sonny Jones to Director of Traffic
October 20, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced that Sonny Jones has been promoted to director of traffic. Prior to his…
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Tempus establishes South Carolina operation
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Tempus, a worldwide leader in aviation solutions, announced today that it has established its corporate marketing and media department in Greenville. Located on the second floor…
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Greenlink hosts fare free Friday on Oct. 23, sponsored by Aloft Greenville Downtown
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Those who have never ridden a bus in Greenville County can give it a try for free on Fri., Oct. 23, when Greenlink presents Fare Free Friday, sponsored…
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Chappelle Broome to sit on National Airport Committee
October 19, 2015
CAYCE, SC – Chappelle Broome, Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s Director of Human Resources and DBE Liaison, has been elected to the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Human Resources Steering…
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SCDOT maps out plan for repairing highway system
October 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Acting Secretary Christy A. Hall has unveiled a plan to repair the highways and bridges in South Carolina. The list of repairs needed…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport announces Eddie Martin as Deputy Chief of Public Safety
October 14, 2015
CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport is pleased to announce that Eddie Martin has stepped into the role of Deputy Chief for the airport’s recently established Public Safety Department. Eddie…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Clete Cordero to Director of Pricing
October 13, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced that Clete Cordero has been promoted to director of pricing. Cordero has enjoyed many…
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SCDOT reopens I-95 northbound lanes
October 13, 2015
All of I-95 in South Carolina is open in both directions. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has reopened the northbound lanes that had been closed since last week…
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Current statewide road and bridge conditions from SC DOT
October 12, 2015
** As of Oct. 13, 2015 at 11:00 am** All of I-95 in South Carolina is open in both directions. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has reopened the…
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Art exhibit features local artist Jim Harrison
October 7, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing with our rotating arts program featuring local artists, Columbia Metropolitan Airport announced an exhibit featuring renowned artist Jim Harrison. The exhibit is on display in…
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Demers Ambulances has named First Priority South as their new dealer for South Carolina
October 7, 2015
BELOEIL, QC – Demers Ambulances is proud to announce it has signed First Priority South as their new dealer for the states of South Carolina, North Carolina and Kentucky. “This is…
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Richland County issues a Notice to Proceed for Intersections Improvement Project
September 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland Penny Program is pleased to announce C.R. Jackson, Inc. was issued a Notice to Proceed for an 18-month, $9 million contract for six design/build intersection improvements…
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Southeastern Freight Lines receives Quest for Quality award 32 years in a row
September 21, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been honored with Logistics Management’s 2015 Quest for Quality Award in the South/South Central Regional…
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Corradino joins Kia of Greenville as general manager
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Upstate’s newest Kia dealership, Kia of Greenville, has hired Peter Corradino as its general manager. A New Jersey native, Corridino brings 18 years of experience in…
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Total Quality Logistics Establishing Operations In Richland County
August 31, 2015
$565,000 Investment Expected To Create 100 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a third-party logistics provider, is establishing logistics and sales operations in Richland County. The company…
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S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs
August 26, 2015
Programs have generated more than $7 million in export sales since 2011 . . COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade and Export…
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SC Ports Authority, Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announce Daniel Island Land Transfer
August 19, 2015SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to manage 50-acre parcel CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announced the…
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SC Ports Authority, Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announce Daniel Island Land Transfer
August 19, 2015
SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to manage 50-acre parcel CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announced the…
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Scootaway Rolls Out 100 Additional Scooters in Columbia on Thursday, August 20
August 19, 2015
Company Expects to Have 345 Scooters by Mid-September COLUMBIA, SC – Scootaway announced today that it is launching the second test phase of its on-demand scooter ride share program. An…
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GSP International President/CEO Dave Edwards named Director of the Year
August 4, 2015
GREER, SC – Airport Revenue News (ARN) has announced Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) President and CEO David N. Edwards Jr. as its 2015 Director of the Year in the small…
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Over $20 Million in capital improvement projects underway at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
August 3, 2015CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport is in the midst of a multi-million dollar, multi-year capital improvement plan with several projects underway designed to make the airport more efficient, more environmentally…
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