SC Ports, maritime partners aim to fill shipping container with toys for SC children
November 16, 2023
SC Ports is partnering with the International Longshoreman’s Association, Coalition 18, and the Maritime Association of South Carolina this year to fulfill the holiday wish lists of South Carolina foster…
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SC Ports handles record cargo at Inland Port Greer
November 14, 2023
SC Ports’ rail-served inland ports are speeding goods to market, with Inland Port Greer handling more cargo than ever before in October. The team at Inland Port Greer loaded and…
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CAE adds new software allowing passengers to book flights from FlyCAE.com
November 9, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has added new software to its website, allowing passengers to book flights to anywhere in the world directly from FlyCAE.com. With FlyMyAirport™, passengers will be able…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance urges Supreme Court to take up labor case, warns of nationwide impacts to manufacturers
November 8, 2023
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of the SC State Ports Authority’s (SCSPA) petition for a hearing…
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The COMET Financial Team receives 6th award for fiscal excellence
November 2, 2023
Honor commends organization’s excellence in handling and reporting all funding, including the Richland County Penny Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of…
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SC Ports breaks ground on North Charleston community center
November 2, 2023
SC Ports, Palmetto Railways, community groups and local leaders broke ground on a 15,000-square-foot community recreation center in North Charleston’s Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) Construction of a 15,000-square-foot community recreation…
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Open call for local artists: CAE is now accepting submissions for the 2024 – 2025 Art in the Airport program
November 2, 2023
Calling all professional artists! The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is now accepting submissions for the 2024 – 2025 Art in the Airport program. Now in its fifth year, the wildly popular…
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City, partners break ground on Ashley River Crossing
October 31, 2023
Federal, state, county and city officials gathered alongside Mayor John Tecklenburg this morning to break ground on the Ashley River Crossing, a forthcoming standalone bridge that will provide a safe…
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SCDOT continues work on I-85 business through the end of the year
October 26, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will continue work on I-85 business through the end of the year. SCDOT is adding some additional paving and guardrail work to the project…
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SC Ports drives big economic impact in Pee Dee region
October 24, 2023
South Carolina Ports generates a $9.7 billion economic impact in the Pee Dee region. (Photo/Walter Lagarenne) South Carolina Ports generates a $9.7 billion economic impact in the Pee Dee region by supporting…
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SC Ports CEO: SC Ports offers powerful alternative gateway on U.S. East Coast
October 17, 2023
Deepened harbor, enhanced terminal capacity driving growth During her second State of the Port address, South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin showcased how SC Ports is powerhouse port,…
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SC Ports welcomes 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors
October 10, 2023
South Carolina Ports kicked off the 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors program, welcoming its largest class in the program’s six-year history. Over the next year, 31 professionals from across the state will…
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SC Ports CEO Melvin named 2023 Leading Woman
October 3, 2023
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin was named 2023 Leading Woman by SC Women in Leadership. SC Women in Leadership celebrates South Carolina women who have blazed trails in civic…
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School Bus Driver – LCSD 55
September 30, 2023
Please visit laurens55.org to review and apply for our current openings. You may also contact us at [email protected] for any additional inquiries. JOB DESCRIPTION Bus Driver DEPARTMENT: Transportation REPORTS TO:…
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Pavement work begins on 15 city streets
September 25, 2023
A total of $5 million worth of road resurfacing projects will get underway this week on 15 city streets. Funded by the Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond (NIB), 12 streets will be…
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Inland Port Greer has strongest month in its history
September 22, 2023
Inland Port Greer handled record cargo in August. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) South Carolina Ports’ rail-served inland ports continue to see strong volumes, serving as a key connection between inland markets and…
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Update on damaged bridge on US 21 near Hampton and Beaufort County Line
September 21, 2023
SCDOT is working closely with CSX to stabilize the area near the derailment to ensure that train service can be restored quickly. SCDOT engineers have determined the bridge over the…
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Discount Tire opens first store in Easley
September 19, 2023
National tires and wheels leader to meet demand in Pickens County Discount Tire, a leading retailer of tires and wheels, opened its first location in Easley, South Carolina to meet demand…
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CDL Day Returns to State Fairgrounds in Columbia
September 14, 2023
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will host CDL Day at the State Fairgrounds, located at 1200 Rosewood Drive in Columbia. This is…
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CAE revamps food, beverage & retail offerings
September 12, 2023
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has started a multi-phased effort to revamp its food, beverage, and retail operations across the airport, with an estimated completion date for all concepts slated for…
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Burns family of dealerships celebrates 100 years of business
September 11, 2023GAFFNEY, SC – The Burns family celebrated an important milestone on Saturday, September 9, 2023 as they hosted their 100 Year Anniversary Celebration at Burns Chevrolet of Gaffney. This community…
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Logisticus Group expands Planning Team with the addition of Dalton Ribble and Chandler McCarl
August 29, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, is pleased to announce the addition of Dalton Ribble and Chandler McCarl as Routing and Planning Analysts. In this…
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COMET to offer increased service to Lower Richland
August 29, 2023
More transit service will soon be available to residents in the Lower Richland community. The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced that Route 47 will change from a…
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South Carolina Ports enters fiscal year 2024 showing signs of strength
August 22, 2023
SC Ports handled 208,134 TEUs and 115,422 pier containers in July. Imports flowing into the Port of Charleston outperformed U.S. volumes with a 12% increase from June and a 3%…
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Anderson Automotive Group of NC acquires Upstate SC dealerships from MCE Automotive Group
August 21, 2023
Anderson Automotive Group of North Carolina announced the acquisition of five dealerships in Greer, one in Greenville and one in Easley from MCE Automotive Group for an undisclosed price. The…
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Cooper Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro, SC is hiring an Automotive Sales Consultant!
August 14, 2023
Here at Cooper Chevrolet GMC, we do things differently! Our focus is on delivering exceptional customer experiences to build long term relationships with our customers. Not long after you walk…
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COMET bus operators shine at regional transportation competition
August 8, 2023
Bus Operators of The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) scored big at the Lowcountry Regional Operator Roadeo recently held in North Charleston, SC. Philip Patterson, an accomplished veteran…
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Multiple Roadway resurfacing and Dirt-to-Pave Projects to begin across the County
August 4, 2023
Multiple roadway resurfacing and dirt-to-pave projects are scheduled to begin across Berkeley County this month. Starting Monday, August 7, 2023, a total of 17 roads will be resurfaced through funding from the…
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EY announces Jane Zhang of STAR EV Corporation as an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Transformative Leader
August 2, 2023
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced that CEO Jane Zhang of STAR EV Corporation was named an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Southeast Transformative Leader awardee. The Entrepreneur…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $300 thousand in Federal Transit Administration funding for rural transit project
July 20, 2023Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced South Carolina will receive $342,000 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Areas of Persistent Poverty Program funding for the TriCounty Link. Currently, the TriCounty Link…
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The Comet’s Crystal Willis Receives Certification in Transit Management
July 19, 2023
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces that Crystal Willis, Financial Accountant for the organization, has successfully completed the Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development Transit Paratransit…
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Experienced Diesel Technician / Mechanic
July 18, 2023
Cooper Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is Looking for Experienced Diesel Technicians We are a family-owned dealership with a great reputation. We are a very busy shop in need of a…
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City of Charleston to begin traffic signal update at Meeting and Broad Streets
July 17, 2023
Work will begin Monday, July 17, 2023 to install updated traffic signal infrastructure at the intersection of Meeting and Broad Streets. The installation, which is scheduled to take thirty days…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as C.H. Robinson 2023 Carrier of the Year Award winner
July 17, 2023
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized by C.H. Robinson as a winner of its 2023 Carrier of the Year Awards. C.H.…
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Logisticus Group celebrates new headquarters in Greenville with ribbon cutting
July 17, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, recently held a ribbon cutting with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce to mark the opening of its new headquarters…
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SC Ports CEO receives prestigious ‘Rainmaker’ Award
July 17, 2023
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin has been named a 2023 Rainmaker by DC Velocity. This prestigious accolade is awarded to logistics professionals with outstanding achievements and who make significant contributions…
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SC Automobile Dealers induct Scott Rizer of Walterboro to lead 2023-2024 year
July 6, 2023
Scott Rizer of Cooper Chevrolet GMC, located in Walterboro, SC, has been elected President of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA) for the 2023-2024 term. He was inducted on…
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CAE celebrates American Airlines as they begin daily service to Chicago, Illinois
July 6, 2023
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) celebrated American Airlines this morning as they began brand new daily service from Columbia to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). “With the addition of this nonstop…
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SC Ports opens application process for Community Giving Program
July 5, 2023
Fresh Future Farm, dedicated to addressing food insecurity and improving access to healthy food, was a Community Giving grant recipient in fiscal year 2023. The application process is now open…
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Local farmers can now receive AgPack benefits from Cooper Chevrolet GMC of Walterboro
July 5, 2023
Walterboro, S.C. — Farmers helping farmers find a return on their truck investment is how AgPack® was born. Now, 10 years later, AgPack benefits to farmers and growers could quickly…
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$25.9 million in Federal Transit Administration funding for CARTA
June 26, 2023
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced nearly $26 million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding for the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority. The funding is a direct result of…
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SC Ports’ volumes increase across business segments
June 22, 2023
SC Ports has handled nearly 2.4 million TEUs and 1.3 million pier containers thus far in fiscal year 2023. (Photo/SCPA/Eric Scanlon) South Carolina Ports’ cargo business segments had a strong May,…
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Richland County to host community drop-in on Pineview Road widening
June 14, 2023
An upcoming informational drop-in meeting will update Richland County residents on planned upgrades to Pineview Road, south of Columbia. By widening parts of Pineview between Shop and Garners Ferry roads,…
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Jason Murchison joins Logisticus Group as Business Development Account Manager
June 14, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, has hired Jason Murchison as a Business Development Account Manager. In this role on the company’s growing Critical Commercial…
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SC Ports graduates 2022-2023 Port Ambassadors Class
June 13, 2023
South Carolina Ports congratulates 30 delegates for completing the 2022-2023 Port Ambassador Program, which provides participants a deep understanding of the connection between South Carolina Ports and South Carolina’s thriving business…
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Moseley Marcinak transportation and logistics Law firm adds two new partners
June 13, 2023
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm, is pleased to announce the addition of John Dempsey and Robert Lesley “Robb” Brown. “We are pleased to…
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Cooper Chevrolet GMC to provide Colleton County Recreation Department with new equipment, monetary contribution and instructional clinics
May 30, 2023Cooper Chevrolet GMC (formerly Rizer Chevrolet GMC) is partnering with Colleton County Recreation Department in Walterboro. Cooper Chevrolet GMC has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball & Softball…
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SC Ports sees volumes trending up in April
May 30, 2023
South Carolina Ports saw cargo volumes ticking up in April, buoyed by the strength of the Southeast market. Retail importers and advanced manufacturers are investing billions to establish and expand…
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Burns gives back to celebrate 100 years of business
May 30, 2023
To honor their family’s legacy of giving back to the community for 100 years, Burns Chevrolet will kick off their “100 Days of Giving” on June 1, 2023. A portion…
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Cooper Motor Company expands with the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro SC
May 30, 2023
Chip Cooper of Cooper Motor Company in Clinton South Carolina, today announced the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro, South Carolina. Cooper Motor Company was founded in 1938 by…
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