Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Columbia Metropolitan Airport Director as Military Advocate of the Year
October 13, 2014
CAYCE, SC – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce has recognized Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s Executive Director, Dan Mann, as its Military Advocate of the Year. Mann served in the Air…
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Southeastern Freight Lines Receives Quest for Quality Award 31 Years in a Row
October 13, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been honored with Logistics Management’s 2014 Quest for Quality Award in the South/South Central…
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Bad Roads Tour to focus on child safety Oct. 8th
October 7, 2014Wednesday, October 8, at 7:45 a.m. ~ What: Members of the Citizens for a Better Greenville County will be showing Greenville residents and leaders some of the worst roads, intersections,…
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Citizens group releases video explaining road referendum benefits
October 6, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Citizens for a Better Greenville continue to educate voters about the November roads referendum with the release of their latest video, which explains the benefits of…
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Greenlink Encourages Public to “Try Transit”
October 6, 2014
GREENVILLE SC – Greenlink is celebrating Try Transit Month in October with a fare-free day on Oct. 18, and special offers from the Greenville Road Warriors and The Children’s Museum of…
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Southeast Aviation Expo 2014 was a High Flying Success
October 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – “From flying EAA Young Eagles to flying beagles, and other animals saved by Pilots N Paws, and everything aviation in between the Southeast Aviation Expo had it…
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I-77 Alliance Announces Fletcher as New CEO
September 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The I-77 Alliance, a newly formed regional economic development organization, has hired veteran economic developer Rich Fletcher as its first president/CEO. The alliance is a public-private organization…
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New Manager Takes The Helm At Anderson Regional Airport
September 17, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – Anderson County welcomed Mr. A. Justin Julian, C.M., ACE as the new Anderson Regional Airport Manager. Mr. Julian was the unanimous choice of the Anderson Airport Commission.…
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100 Young Eagles to Soar from Southeast Aviation Expo
September 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – On Saturday, September 27, 2014, beginning at 9 a.m. the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 249 of Greenville, S.C. will offer free flights to the first one hundred 8 to…
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Richland County Councilman Norman Jackson Holds First Transportation Penny Public Meeting
September 14, 2014Thursday, September 25 from 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Richland County Councilman Norman Jackson is hosting a public meeting for residents to review projects in the Southeast Richland Neighborhood Master Plan…
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SC Ports Authority Awarded $10.8 Million TIGER Grant
September 10, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – SC Ports Authority has been awarded a 10.8 million dollar Transportation Infrastructure Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant for planned upgrades and improvements to its Wando Welch Terminal. “We…
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Hampton Avenue bridge a key to community
September 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – About 25 supporters of the Citizens for a Better Greenville gathered at the site of the former Hampton Avenue bridge Tuesday to rally people to vote yes…
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Hampton Avenue bridge a key to community
September 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – About 25 supporters of the Citizens for a Better Greenville gathered at the site of the former Hampton Avenue bridge Tuesday to rally people to vote yes…
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Bad Roads Tour to highlight Hampton Ave. Bridge
September 6, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, at 12:30 PM. ~ What: Members of the Citizens for a Better Greenville County will be showing Greenville residents and leaders some of the worst roads,…
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Business Leaders Brief Administration on International Trade Policy
September 5, 2014U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will gather input on how trade policies affect businesses’ bottom lines Washington, DC – As Congress is threatening to…
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Bridges to be repaired with yes vote this November
September 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bridges make up a key portion of a massive infrastructure project that will be completed if voters pass a referendum this November. The Citizens for a Better…
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Bridges to be repaired with yes vote this November
September 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bridges make up a key portion of a massive infrastructure project that will be completed if voters pass a referendum this November. The Citizens for a Better…
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Regional Public Information Meeting on Draft 2040 Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan
August 28, 2014Monday, September 8 at the Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia ~ The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has scheduled a Regional Public Information Meeting in Columbia on…
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SC Ports Authority Fiscal Year Earnings, Volumes Surpass Plans
August 20, 2014July cargo volumes deliver strong start to new fiscal year CHARLESTON, SC – The SC Ports Authority reported 2014 fiscal year-end operating earnings of $14.3 million, 20.7 percent over the organization’s…
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SchoolWheels Direct Launches Service in Charleston, Hosts Open House This Friday
August 13, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – SchoolWheels Direct, a subsidiary of Student Transportation Inc., North America’s third-largest and most progressive provider of school bus transportation services, will host an open house on Friday,…
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Greenlink Previews New Downtown Trolleys During Green Day Ribbon-Cutting
August 6, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – One of two new downtown trolleys made an appearance on Main Street today as part of the city’s annual Green Day celebration. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held…
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USAeroFlight, LLC and Stratos Aviation Form Partnership to Offer Once Private Aviation Education to the Public
August 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – For over 30 years, flight training has been offered by Bob Jones University (BJU) in Greenville, S.C. Its purpose was to train students interested in missionary work…
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Boeing to Assemble 787-10 Dreamliner in South Carolina
July 30, 2014
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that final assembly of the 787-10, the newest and longest member of the 787 Dreamliner family of airplanes, will take place exclusively…
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New Business Lands at County Airport
July 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Airport Commission and Richland County Council have welcomed Aircraft Maintenance Services (AMS) to the Jim Hamilton – LB Owens Airport (CUB). “It means more…
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Southeastern Receives Sharp Electronics’ 2013 LTL Carrier of the Year Award
July 24, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized for its outstanding service performance as the 2013 Sharp LTL Carrier of…
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Citizens gather to talk about bad roads
July 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville residents gathered today at the intersection of Woodruff and Miller roads to learn more about one of the biggest projects up for a vote in…
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Bad Roads Tour with Citizens for a Better Greenville County
July 17, 2014What: Members of the Citizens for a Better Greenville County will be showing Greenville residents and leaders some of the worst roads and intersections in the county in an effort…
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Greenlink to Expand Bike Locker Rental Program
July 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenlink has obtained funding to expand its bike locker rental program and is asking area residents to weigh in on where additional BikeLids should be installed. Greenlink launched…
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Coleman Elected to Serve as President for SCADA
July 14, 2014SC Automobile Dealers Elect Gregg L. Coleman of Travelers Rest, to Lead 2014-15 Year COLUMBIA, SC – Gregg L. Coleman of George Coleman Ford, Inc. in Travelers Rest, has been elected President…
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Coleman Elected to Serve as President for SCADA
July 14, 2014
SC Automobile Dealers Elect Gregg L. Coleman of Travelers Rest, to Lead 2014-15 Year COLUMBIA, SC – Gregg L. Coleman of George Coleman Ford, Inc. in Travelers Rest, has been elected President…
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Greenlinks Adds Free Wi-Fi Service
July 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenlink has added complimentary Wi-Fi service to all of its fixed route buses and shuttles, as well as at the Greenlink Transit Center at 100 West McBee Avenue…
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Megabus.com Expanding Routes to/from Columbia
July 9, 2014NEW YORK, NY – Megabus.com, the popular city-to-city, express bus company with fares from $1, plus a reservation fee, announced it will be expanding daily service to and from Columbia.…
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Local Artists on Display at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
July 6, 2014
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing with our rotating arts program featuring local artists, we are pleased to announce the installation of two new art exhibits for July and August. Kirkland…
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CAE Director of Human Resources Inducted as Cayce-West Columbia Rotary President
July 1, 2014CAYCE, SC – Chappelle Broome, Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s Director of Human Resources and DBE Liaison has officially been inducted as President of the Cayce-West Columbia Rotary Club. Broome, a recent…
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Greenlink Opens New Downtown Offices
June 26, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenlink administrative staff has relocated to new offices at the Transit Center at 100 West McBee Avenue in downtown Greenville, joining Greenlink’s operations staff for the first time…
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Jim Wall elected as Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission
June 25, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Jim Wall has been elected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC). The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU…
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Jonathan P. Giles elected as Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Jonathan P. Giles has been elected Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC). The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU…
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New Bridges on the way due to New Funding Measure
June 19, 2014The first contract to build South Carolina bridges using ACT 98 funding has been awarded and construction will begin in coming weeks, according to the South Carolina Department of…
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New Bridges on the way due to New Funding Measure
June 19, 2014The first contract to build South Carolina bridges using ACT 98 funding has been awarded and construction will begin in coming weeks, according to the South Carolina Department of…
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SC Ports Adopts FY2015 Financial Plan
June 18, 2014SCPA Positive Credit Rating Affirmed CHARLESTON, SC – Building upon the record-setting May volumes announced today, the SC Ports Authority (SCPA) Board of Directors approved a 2015 fiscal year plan…
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SC Ports Adopts FY2015 Financial Plan
June 18, 2014
SCPA Positive Credit Rating Affirmed CHARLESTON, SC – Building upon the record-setting May volumes announced today, the SC Ports Authority (SCPA) Board of Directors approved a 2015 fiscal year plan…
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Graham Secures Charleston Harbor Deepening Funds
June 18, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Appropriations Energy & Water subcommittee, applauded the passage of its FY 2015 appropriations bill which contains…
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Graham Secures Charleston Harbor Deepening Funds
June 18, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Appropriations Energy & Water subcommittee, applauded the passage of its FY 2015 appropriations bill which contains…
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Greenville County Resident To Attempt World Altitude Record
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Weather permitting, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21st, Gary Davis will attempt to set a world altitude record for a particular class of electric aircraft. Gary…
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May 2014 Passenger Statistics
June 11, 2014
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – In May 2014 the number of passengers arriving into the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) increased by 6 percent over the same period last year. In…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Richland Library Offer Travelers Free Entertainment Downloads
June 5, 2014
CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Richland Library have partnered to make a collection of entertainment downloads free to CAE travelers. Curated by Richland Library, the collection includes thousands…
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Transportation Sales Tax Programs See 155.4% ROI
May 29, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The transportation sales tax programs in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties have resulted in a 155.4% return on investment according to a study released by the Charleston Metro Chamber…
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SC Ports Posts Busiest Month Since 2008
May 22, 201486,505 pier containers handled during April CHARLESTON, SC – April pier container volumes set a 6-year record, marking the busiest month at the Port of Charleston since May 2008.…
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SC Ports Posts Busiest Month Since 2008
May 22, 201486,505 pier containers handled during April CHARLESTON, SC – April pier container volumes set a 6-year record, marking the busiest month at the Port of Charleston since May 2008.…
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Congress Backs SC Ports Provisions in Water Resources Reform and Development Act
May 22, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Today, Congress finalized the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), solidifying critical provisions for SCPA initiatives, including the Post-45 Harbor Deepening Project. “We applaud Congress for their…
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