The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Fran Boyd as senior vice president of finance & operations
September 30, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced that Fran Boyd has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations. In this role, Boyd will oversee the Chamber’s…
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Dorchester County awarded $473K in federal and state grants for Summerville Airport apron and taxilane project design
September 30, 2025
Dorchester County was recently awarded two grants from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) towards the design of a new taxilane and apron at the Summerville Airport. The FAA will…
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Breeze Airways launches international flights from Charleston to Cancun
September 25, 2025
The Seriously Nice airline makes history with nonstop service from Charleston International Airport to Mexico’s Caribbean coast Breeze Airways is going international! The Seriously Nice™ airline today announced its first-ever…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Kristin Hysner as Marketing Coordinator
September 23, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Kristin Hysner as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, Hysner will be responsible for managing the Chamber’s social…
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Airport Authority selects 2025-2026 officers
September 23, 2025
The Board of the Charleston Regional Aviation Authority unanimously elected the following members to office at its September 18th meeting. Helen T. Hill, Chairman Charlie Salmonsen, Vice-Chairman Ravi Sanyal, Secretary-Treasurer “I’m honored to continue…
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SC Ports and SC Department of Agriculture work with industry to boost soybean exports
September 18, 2025
Three million bushels sent to overseas markets Inland Port Dillon, opened in 2018, provided soybean farmers a direct connection to the Port of Charleston via CSX. (Photo/Sean Rayford) When a…
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Port of Charleston boasts quick berth access, efficient gateway to Southeast
September 18, 2025
When reliability matters, carriers calling SC Ports benefit from accessing the Southeast through the deepest harbor on the East Coast. At 52 feet deep, Charleston’s deepwater port and two-way harbor…
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Charleston County Council announces creation of Transportation Sales Tax committee, receives report detailing program accomplishments
September 16, 2025
During the meeting on September 11, 2025, Charleston County Council announced the establishment of a Transportation Sales Tax Program Special Committee, which will help guide the future of the county’s…
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Public Meeting: Snake Road and NAD Road Intersection Improvement Project
September 11, 2025
Berkeley County will host a public information meeting on Snake Road and NAD Road Intersection Improvements from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on September 25, 2025, in the Goose Creek Elementary…
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SC Ports opens Cosgrove Avenue extension, new pedestrian bridge
September 4, 2025
SC Ports marked the opening of the new Cosgrove Avenue extension and pedestrian bridge in North Charleston, a key fixture of the Port’s Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF). The project extends…
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Infrastructure investments move ahead, new services announced for Port of Charleston
August 21, 2025
Construction continues on two key infrastructure projects at the Port of Charleston that will enhance SC Ports’ rail capabilities and grow capacity at the Leatherman Terminal. At the Leatherman Rail…
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Harbor Logistics invests in people with higher pay and retention bonuses
August 20, 2025Harbor Logistics, a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, announced significant compensation enhancements for its team members, underlining the company’s unwavering commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in Charleston.…
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SC Ports receives final federal reimbursement for Harbor Deepening Project
August 18, 2025
The final federal reimbursement for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project has been disbursed to the South Carolina Ports Authority, a total of $21.28 million allocated by Congress in the U.S.…
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Frontier Airlines announces new nonstop service from Charleston International Airport
July 22, 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth Launching This Fall Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines announced new nonstop service from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) launching this fall. The…
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Charleston International Airport breaks ground on major West Gates Expansion project
July 14, 2025Charleston International Airport (CHS) announced the groundbreaking of its transformative West Gates Expansion project today, marking a major milestone in the airport’s ongoing growth and commitment to meeting the Lowcountry’s…
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BermudAir adds twice-weekly service from Charleston International Airport
July 9, 2025
Just in time for the peak summer travel season, BermudAir announces expanding from a once-weekly service to a more convenient twice-weekly service, effective August 7, 2025. The new service on…
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County Public Works officials to deliver quarterly update on Main Road Segment A project
July 8, 2025
Charleston County Public Works officials will host a quarterly public meeting for the Main Road Corridor Segment A project on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at…
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SC Ports’ board approves FY26 infrastructure investments
June 19, 2025
FY26 infrastructure investments SC Ports’ Board of Directors approved on Tuesday a $294 million capital plan for fiscal year 2026 to fund critical port infrastructure. The funding will support completing…
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SCDOT begins work on major improvement projects in Goose Creek
May 16, 2025
Along Red Bank Road and Henry Brown Jr. Blvd. The South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun work on a project involving safety improvements on Red Bank Road which also…
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Kardea Brown’s Southern Kitchen opens at Charleston International Airport
May 15, 2025
Celebrity chef opens first restaurant in hometown of Charleston in partnership with global hospitality company Delaware North Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, is celebrating the grand…
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SC Ports graduates 2025 Port Ambassador Class
May 13, 2025SC Ports celebrates the 30 South Carolina professionals who completed the 2024-2025 Port Ambassador program. Throughout the past year, the group toured the Port’s ocean and inland terminals, attended…
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Berlin G. Myers Parkway Extension now open to traffic
May 5, 2025Dorchester County celebrated a significant milestone in community infrastructure. The Town of Summerville, South Carolina Department of Transportation, and Dorchester County Government joined forces to complete Phase III of the…
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BermudAir inaugural flight lands at Charleston International Airport, launching new international service
April 21, 2025Charleston International Airport (CHS) welcomed a new international connection as BermudAir celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight from Bermuda. The new weekly service, operating on Saturdays, marks a major…
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SC Ports provides consistent fluidity, deepest harbor for expedited logistics
April 17, 2025
Completed toe wall project strengthens big-ship capabilities With a key infrastructure project now complete, SC Ports’ busiest container terminal can once again handle three mega container ships simultaneously at any…
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City of Charleston to host open house on Lowcountry Lowline Project
April 15, 2025
Public invited to preview designs for transformational bike and pedestrian path The City of Charleston will host a public open house on Thursday, April 24 to share updates and gather…
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Airport Connector Road project receives key environmental approval, advances into right-of-way acquisition phase
April 15, 2025
Charleston County’s Airport Connector Road project has received a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) determination from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a key environmental decision that officially concludes the…
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South Carolina Aviation Week 2025 calendar now live
April 7, 2025
Promoting the Economic and Educational Impact of South Carolina Airports South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) and SC Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) announced that the South Carolina Aviation Week 2025 calendar is…
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Maritime leader, Stevens Towing announces key company additions and promotions
April 7, 2025
Stevens Towing Company, a fourth-generation, family-owned company with longstanding roots in the maritime industry, announced several key leadership promotions, reinforcing the company’s commitment to excellence, growth, and innovation. Bos Smith has…
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Charleston International Airport Police maintains national Law Enforcement Accreditation
March 27, 2025
The Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department was awarded national law enforcement program (s) accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) on March 21, 2025.…
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Britt Blackwell sworn in to SCDOT Commission
March 20, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of Dr. James “Britt” Blackwell to its Commission. Blackwell, of Rock Hill, was appointed by Governor McMaster in December…
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Shippers benefit from SC Ports new 2025 lineup
March 20, 2025New service coverage supports importers, exporters, retailers New ocean carrier deployments will increase the Port of Charleston’s coverage from 25 to 29 weekly services, with SC Ports offering more options…
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SCDOT Commissioners sworn in after confirmation
March 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of two SCDOT Commissioners. Commissioner Sel Hemingway, Jr. will join SCDOT for his first term after being confirmed and…
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SCAA hosts engaging Legislative Reception to advocate for recurring airport funding
March 5, 2025
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) hosted a well- attended Legislative Reception on March 4 at the Capitol Center Lobby, bringing together aviation leaders and state legislators. The event, held…
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New Hilton Head Island beach parking fees begin March 1, 2025
February 24, 2025
Island Residents Within Town Limits Can Park for Free Starting March 1, 2025, Hilton Head Island residents with a parking permit can enjoy free parking at all Town beach parks.…
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American Airlines resumes nonstop service between Charleston and New York’s LaGuardia Airport
February 20, 2025
American Airlines announced the return of nonstop service between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), beginning June 6, 2025. The twice-weekly flights will provide travelers with…
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SC Ports welcomes largest vessel to call Port of Charleston
February 19, 2025
SC Ports welcomed the OOCL Iris to Wando Welch Terminal Tuesday, setting a new record for the largest vessel to call the Port of Charleston, at 16,828 TEUs. The record…
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Charleston City Council votes to approve funding for Phase 1 of the Lowline
January 30, 2025
At the City Council meeting, funding for Phase 1 of the Lowline was officially approved. With this vote, the Lowline is now officially moving forward, signaling a commitment to a…
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Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) project transit oriented development (TOD) study virtual public meeting is online until February 17
January 28, 2025
Visit //lowcountryrapidtransit.com/TOD to view and comment on study results. The Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) is hosting a virtual meeting to present the Phase II Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Study…
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South Carolina’s Commercial Airports: A $22.5 Billion Economic Engine
January 27, 2025
South Carolina’s six publicly-owned commercial service airports are essential pillars of the state’s economy, generating a staggering $22.5 billion in annual economic impact, according to a comprehensive study conducted by…
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Colliers Charleston Industrial Report: Ports labor resolution brightens logistics outlook
January 21, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 Charleston Industrial Market Highlights Developers continue to bet big on Charleston’s long-term potential as a logistics hub as 1,544,578 square feet…
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Charleston International Airport sees 1.5% increase in passenger traffic over the 2024 holiday season
January 6, 2025
Charleston International Airport (CHS) announced a 1.5% increase in passenger traffic during the 2024 holiday season, surpassing last year’s numbers. This year’s holiday season, spanning Christmas and New Year’s, marked…
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Inland Port Greer expansion progressing to meet market demands
December 17, 2024
South Carolina Ports is enhancing its intermodal connections in South Carolina with the ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer and construction of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. SC Ports is…
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SC Ports gives $260,000 to community organizations
December 10, 2024
This year’s award was the highest amount donated in the program’s 11-year history. South Carolina Ports awarded $260,000 to 94 South Carolina nonprofits and organizations through its Community Giving program…
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Low Country Moving Specialists, LLC
December 10, 2024
Low Country Moving Specialists, LLC is a full-service moving company in the tri-counties area. Low Country Moving Specialists has successfully worked with thousands of customers since 2008. What began as…
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Charleston International Airport sees steady Thanksgiving travel numbers for 2024
December 4, 2024
Charleston International Airport (CHS) maintained its position as a vital hub for holiday travel, welcoming nearly 130,000 passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period, mirroring last year’s record numbers. This steady…
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SC Ports contributes $25,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank
December 2, 2024
SC Ports donated $25,000 in support of the Lowcountry Food Bank’s efforts to help feed those in need ahead of the holiday season. The food bank and its partner agencies…
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One Step Closer to Connecting Our Communities: Lowcountry Rapid Transit Project Team to Hold Design Update Meetings
November 25, 2024
Members of the public, local communities, and businesses are invited to learn about progress on the future Lowcountry Rapid Transit system The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) is excited to…
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SC Ports announces 2024-2025 Port Ambassadors class
November 19, 2024
South Carolina Ports welcomed 30 new participants to its 2024-2025 Port Ambassadors class, kicking off the program’s seventh year. Throughout the year, this group of South Carolina professionals will get…
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SC Ports: Container volumes steady as rail infrastructure expands
November 18, 2024
With highly productive port service and expanding rail capabilities, South Carolina Ports is well-positioned to speed goods to market and support growth in the Southeast. SC Ports has three big-ship…
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SCDOT requests public comment on 2024 Statewide Rail Plan
November 14, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation requests public comment on the 2024 Statewide Rail Plan. The 2024 Statewide Rail Plan includes input from passenger and freight rail operators, metropolitan planning organizations, councils of government, neighboring state…
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