Advertisement of vacancy on Central Midlands regional transportation authority (The COMET)
February 4, 2016The 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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Zubie introduces new preventive vehicle maintenance app tools for small business fleets
February 4, 2016Zubie Maintenance helps fleet owners save money, extend life of vehicles Zubie, a leading connected-car platform and service provider, has enhanced its robust suite of business fleet tracking, analytics…
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Out of State Drivers Pay 30 Percent
February 3, 2016By 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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ACL AirShop: Over 30 Successful years in air cargo products and services
January 29, 2016EASLEY, SC – ACL AirShop, a leader in specialized products and services for the global air cargo industry, has grown in three decades to become a classic entrepreneurial success story. First…
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Overnight Lane Closure on I-20 West in Lexington County
January 27, 2016The 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, 2016LEXINGTON, 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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American Airlines to commence new air service between New York LaGuardia and Myrtle Beach International Airport
January 27, 2016MYRTLE BEACH, SC – American Airlines to start new nonstop air service between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). The new air service is scheduled to…
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Greenlink launches Google Transit
January 26, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Greenlink has partnered with Google Maps to make using public transportation in Greenville even more convenient. Riders can now utilize Google Maps Transit, a popular web-based application that…
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Contract awarded to replace bridge damaged in October’s flood
January 20, 2016The 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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Average domestic fare out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is lower than regional competitors
January 20, 2016GREER, SC – Passengers flying out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) are paying less than the average domestic fare from competing airports in the region according to the US Department…
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SC Ports Authority posts 10 percent container growth in 2015
January 20, 2016South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) posted 10 percent container growth in 2015, a year highlighted by strong volumes and significant progress on the harbor deepening project. SCPA handled 144,718 twenty-foot…
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Drivers to start seeing major work with 85-385 Gateway Project
January 15, 2016The 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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Drivers to start seeing major work with 85-385 Gateway Project
January 15, 2016The 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, 2016South 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, 2016Charleston 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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Greenlink expands bike locker program
January 11, 2016Greenlink has expanded its bike locker program by installing two new BikeLids at County Square. This addition brings Greenlink’s inventory to 10 lockers, with six located along Richardson Street outside…
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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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Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport reports the strongest October and November passenger traffic figures ever
December 28, 2015GREER, SC – The numbers are in and passenger traffic was the strongest ever reported at GSP International Airport for the months of October and November. In October, a total…
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Transdev contributes $20,000 to United Way’s flood recovery efforts
December 28, 2015United 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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Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport reports the strongest October and November passenger traffic figures ever!
December 28, 2015The numbers are in and passenger traffic was the strongest ever reported at GSP International Airport for the months of October and November. In October, a total of 186,344 passengers…
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GSP is Getting Tiger Town to Miami
December 15, 2015The 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, 2015With 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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Piedmont Health Foundation makes recommendations for improving mobility and transportation options in the area
December 11, 2015Philanthropic organization releases results from nine-month study considering those without access to vehicles Mobility that will allow residents access to good jobs, education, health care, and more cannot be…
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SCDOT reviews flood damage & costs with SCDOT Commission
December 3, 2015Interim 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, 2015WEST 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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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, 2015CSX 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, 2015New 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, 2015The 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, 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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SC Technology & Aviation Center test bed offers wireless charging as a service
October 29, 2015Stationary Wireless Power Transfer EV/PHEV Test Bed Passes U.S. Department of Energy Project Review GREENVILLE, SC – The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) is the host site for a new…
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Southwest Airlines announces service changes effecting GSP
October 27, 2015GREER, S.C. – Southwest Airlines is changing its service model as it relates to a number of small airports including GSP. Effective April 12th, Southwest will provide service to Hartsfield-Jackson…
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SCPA achieves first quarter TEU growth of nearly 10 percent
October 21, 2015New 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015COLUMBIA, 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, 2015LEXINGTON, 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015CAYCE, 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, 2015COLUMBIA, 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, 2015CAYCE, 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, 2015LEXINGTON, 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, 2015All 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, 2015BELOEIL, 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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Boeing opens advanced manufacturing Research Center
September 29, 2015Manufacturing research and development to focus on composite airplane fuselage and propulsion improvements NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing [NYSE: BA] opened its research and technology center in South Carolina, which…
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Richland County issues a Notice to Proceed for Intersections Improvement Project
September 28, 2015COLUMBIA, 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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