U.S. House passes compromise Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act
December 8, 2016
Today’s passage of S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act (WIIN), formerly known as Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), by the U.S. House of Representatives, moves the Charleston…
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U.S. House passes compromise Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act
December 8, 2016
Today’s passage of S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act (WIIN), formerly known as Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), by the U.S. House of Representatives, moves the Charleston…
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SCDOT announces three projects identified for FY 2016 Transportation Alternatives Program
December 4, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing public notification ofthree (3) projects identified for possible inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2016 TransportationAlternatives Program. Formerly known as the Transportation…
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SCDOT announces three projects identified for FY 2016 Transportation Alternatives Program
December 4, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing public notification ofthree (3) projects identified for possible inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2016 TransportationAlternatives Program. Formerly known as the Transportation…
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SCDOT Seeks Public Comment on the 2017 Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program
December 4, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing public notification of projects identified for the 2017 Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program, which is comprised of the National Highway System…
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SCDOT Seeks Public Comment on the 2017 Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program
December 4, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing public notification of projects identified for the 2017 Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program, which is comprised of the National Highway System…
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Southeastern Freight adds Employee Benefit
December 4, 2016
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is helping its team of more than 8,200 associates take control of their personal finances by offering Ramsey…
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CARTA unveils fleet of new downtown shuttles
December 1, 2016The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is pleased to announce the arrival of seven new Downtown Shuttle (DASH) vehicles that will enhance the transit experience for a growing ridership…
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CARTA unveils fleet of new downtown shuttles
December 1, 2016
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is pleased to announce the arrival of seven new Downtown Shuttle (DASH) vehicles that will enhance the transit experience for a growing ridership…
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Holiday Music Series
November 30, 2016
The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is excited about its annual Holiday Music Series. This year, we’ve added more performances to the schedule. Anyone in the terminal including passengers, those meeting…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport announces Eddie Martin as Director of Public Safety
November 30, 2016
Columbia Metropolitan Airport announced that Eddie Martin has stepped into the role of Director for the Airport’s Public Safety Department. Eddie assumes the position previously held by Randy Blackmon who…
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Airport announces new Marketing & Air Service Manager
November 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is announcing Anthony Gilmer as the airport’s new Air Service and Marketing Manager. Gilmer brings unparalleled experience to the role, having spent over…
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Stratos Aviation wins Outstanding Flight School award
October 30, 2016
Only nine flight schools in our country were recognized by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) as Outstanding Flight Schools and the only one in South Carolina was Stratos…
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Ranger Aerospace announced as finalist in 3 categories for the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
October 30, 2016
Ranger Aerospace, a private equity consolidator and management holding company specialized in aviation deals since 1997, announced that it has been named a finalist in 3 award categories, including M&A…
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Two Greenville County residents earn rare Wright Brothers’ Master Pilot Award
October 19, 2016
Daniel (Dan) Lorain Allen, Jr. is the first person living in Greer; and Gerald (Gere) Earl Gaige is the first person living in the Cliffs at Glassy to have ever…
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SCPA reports first quarter fiscal year growth
October 19, 2016
Today South Carolina Ports Authority reported year-over-year growth during the first quarter of its 2017 fiscal year. SCPA handled 162,858 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in September. First quarter TEU volumes…
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Sage Automotive Interiors acquires Apollo S.p.A.
October 12, 2016
Increased capacity, expansion in European automotive industry Sage Automotive Interiors has acquired the automotive manufacturing assets of Italy-based Apollo S.p.A. with the goal of expanding capacity and capability for automotive…
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Sage Automotive Interiors acquires Apollo S.p.A.
October 12, 2016
Increased capacity, expansion in European automotive industry Sage Automotive Interiors has acquired the automotive manufacturing assets of Italy-based Apollo S.p.A. with the goal of expanding capacity and capability for automotive…
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Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun
October 7, 2016
The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…
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Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun
October 7, 2016
The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…
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Notice of temporary road closure of Steeple Ridge Road beginning October 9
October 6, 2016
The Richland County Transportation Penny Program has issued a notice of temporary road closure for Steeple Ridge Road at Kennerly Road to begin on October 9 and end in approximately…
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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
October 6, 2016The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Matthew to impact the state later this week. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal area are…
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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
October 6, 2016The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Matthew to impact the state later this week. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal area are…
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Greenlink assisting with Charleston evacuation efforts
October 5, 2016
Greenlink sent three buses and bus operators, along with a mechanic and a service vehicle, to Charleston this morning to aid with the evacuation of Lowcountry residents. After Governor…
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SCDOT provides lane reversal route information
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing the following information about the highways where lane reversals will be used as part of the coastal evacuation as Hurricane Matthew…
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SCDOT to host alternatives public information meeting on I-20/26/126 Corridor Project
October 3, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) invites the public to attend the Alternatives Public Information Meeting to learn more about alternatives being considered for the Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor…
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Public invited to “Try Transit” in October
October 3, 2016
Mayor Knox White has proclaimed October as “Try Transit Month” in the city of Greenville and Greenlink has a full schedule of events designed to raise awareness of the economic…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project progresses with House Water Resources Development Act passage
September 28, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – September 28, 2016 – Today’s passage of H.5303, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 by the U.S. House of Representatives, moves the Charleston Harbor Deepening…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project progresses with House Water Resources Development Act passage
September 28, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – September 28, 2016 – Today’s passage of H.5303, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 by the U.S. House of Representatives, moves the Charleston Harbor Deepening…
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Michelin North America, Inc. establishing distribution center in Spartanburg County
September 26, 2016
New development to bring more than $270 million investment and 350 new jobs Michelin North America, Inc. is advancing its plans to establish a distribution center in Spartanburg County. The…
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Michelin North America, Inc. establishing distribution center in Spartanburg County
September 26, 2016
New development to bring more than $270 million investment and 350 new jobs Michelin North America, Inc. is advancing its plans to establish a distribution center in Spartanburg County. The…
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Roads meeting planned in Chapin for Sept. 29
September 23, 2016Rep. Chip Huggins, Rep. Nathan Ballentine and Senator Ronnie Cromer are joining together to host a meeting on the state of roads in the greater Chapin and Irmo areas with…
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Roads meeting planned in Chapin for Sept. 29
September 23, 2016Rep. Chip Huggins, Rep. Nathan Ballentine and Senator Ronnie Cromer are joining together to host a meeting on the state of roads in the greater Chapin and Irmo areas with…
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SCDOT named top state DOT in national report
September 22, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been rated as the top ranked overall state DOT in the nation by the Reason Foundation in Los Angeles. The Foundation released…
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SCDOT named top state DOT in national report
September 22, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been rated as the top ranked overall state DOT in the nation by the Reason Foundation in Los Angeles. The Foundation released…
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U.S. Senate WRDA passage moves Charleston Harbor deepening project closer to construction
September 15, 2016
The U.S. Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, a significant milestone that moves the 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project to the U.S. House of Representatives for…
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U.S. Senate WRDA passage moves Charleston Harbor deepening project closer to construction
September 15, 2016
The U.S. Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, a significant milestone that moves the 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project to the U.S. House of Representatives for…
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JEAR Logistics expanding Charleston County operations
September 14, 2016
Mount Pleasant Expansion To Result In $2.8 Million Investment And 152 New Jobs JEAR Logistics LLC, a third-party logistics company headquartered in Charleston County, is expanding its existing operations. The…
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Northwest Richland intersection getting new traffic circle Construction of traffic circle at Kennerly, Coogler and Steeple Ridge roads to begin Sept. 15
September 13, 2016
Drivers who regularly navigate the intersection of Kennerly, Coogler and Steeple Ridge roads in northwest Richland County can look forward to smoother travels in the coming months. Groundbreaking for a…
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AirSafe 2016 emergency exercise at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
September 12, 2016
Columbia Metropolitan Airport will conduct AirSafe 2016, an airport emergency plan exercise, on Wednesday morning, September 14th beginning at 9:30 a.m. The exercise will take place near West Dunbar Road…
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SC Ports Authority posts record August container volume
September 12, 2016
On the heels of today’s State of the Port, South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest August container volumes on record. SCPA handled 180,153 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in…
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SC Ports Authority finalizes plans to construct second inland port
September 12, 2016
South Carolina Ports Authority announced plans to develop a second inland port in Dillon, South Carolina to support growth of intermodal container volumes and expand access to markets in neighboring…
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SC Ports Authority finalizes plans to construct second inland port
September 12, 2016
South Carolina Ports Authority announced plans to develop a second inland port in Dillon, South Carolina to support growth of intermodal container volumes and expand access to markets in neighboring…
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Charleston businesses incentivize public transit with CARTA Commerce
September 7, 2016The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) announced that six local businesses have joined CARTA Commerce, a new campaign to incentivize public transit and reduce congestion in the Lowcountry. “Companies that…
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Charleston businesses incentivize public transit with CARTA Commerce
September 7, 2016
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) announced that six local businesses have joined CARTA Commerce, a new campaign to incentivize public transit and reduce congestion in the Lowcountry. “Companies that…
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County of Lexington announces several road closures due to inclement weather
September 2, 2016
The County of Lexington Department of Public Safety announces several road closures throughout the County related to recent inclement weather generated by Tropical Storm Hermine and has moved into a…
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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
September 2, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Hermine to begin impacting the state at about mid-morning Friday. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal…
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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
September 2, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Hermine to begin impacting the state at about mid-morning Friday. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal…
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Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District welcomed over one million departing passengers
September 1, 2016
Greer, SC – For the first time in its 54-year history, Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has welcomed over one million departing passengers. Comparing the past 12 months with same 12-month period in…
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SC Ports Authority handles largest container ship
August 31, 2016
The South Carolina Ports Authority welcomed the APL Yangshan, the largest container ship ever to call the Port of Charleston.”The deployment of New Panamax vessels to the East Coast trade…
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