SCDOT Commission appoints Justin Powell as next Secretary of Transportation
January 18, 2024
At today’s meeting of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission, the Commission appointed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to section 57-1-410 of…
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Leadership Series – Kevin Shwedo, The SC Department of Motor Vehicles
January 18, 2024
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall announces retirement
January 17, 2024
After nearly 30 years of service to the State of South Carolina, Christy A. Hall, the Secretary of Transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, announced her retirement effective…
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SC Ports gives Midlands big economic boost
January 16, 2024
By efficiently moving cargo for port-dependent businesses, South Carolina Ports makes a $22.3 billion economic impact in the Midlands region each year. This is a quarter of SC Ports’ $87…
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Richland County to host transportation planning meetings
January 10, 2024
Richland County has scheduled a series of transportation planning meetings as part of a transportation needs assessment. The drop-in style meetings will take place in each of the 11 Council…
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CAE announces the Midlands-based artists selected to be featured in individual exhibits at airport in 2024 – 2025
December 19, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to announce the Midlands-based artists that have been selected to have their works featured in individual exhibits in 2024 – 2025. Anthony Lewis, Brandi Roberts, Ozon…
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Scout Motors appoints Chief Technical Officer
December 7, 2023
Dr. Burkhard Huhnke, a leading voice in the EV industry, will shape and lead Scout Motors’ vehicle engineering strategy and team Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Carolina Crossroads Project meets milestone ahead of schedule
May 30, 2023
Motorists traveling along Interstate 20 westbound from Broad River Road may notice a new exit lane for traffic leading toward I-26 westbound. The new lane provides an additional 1,500 feet…
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Automotive Service Assistance announces launch of website
May 24, 2023
Automotive Service Assistance announces the launch of its dynamic new website, autoserviceassist.org. Committed to providing crucial automotive repair and maintenance support to individuals and families in need, this trailblazing nonprofit…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2023 Blue Star Museum
May 19, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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SCDOT Commission approves 2024 Pavement Improvement Plan
May 18, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission approved the Agency’s 2024 Pavement Improvement Program by adding another $775 million to the previously invested $2.8 billion in pavement improvements across the…
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Understanding Foreign-Trade Zones: CAE’s Recent Workshop Explained the Benefits
May 17, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosted an educational in-person and webinar session for attendees to learn the details of what a foreign-trade zone is, see areas of potential business gains…
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The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announces $1.8 million in improvements to Owen’s Field athletic facilities
May 17, 2023The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced that Columbia City Council has approved funding for $1.8 million dollars in improvements and upgrades for Owen’s Field Park designated to renovate the…
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CAE hosts gate party celebration for restarted nonstop service on American Airlines to LGA
May 8, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) celebrated the return of nonstop service on American Airlines from Columbia, S.C. to New York City/LaGuardia. “The return of this nonstop service is the last…
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Comet sweeps Awards at Statewide Transportation Competition, advances to Nationals
May 3, 2023
Bus Operators and Maintenance staff of The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) scored in every category at the recent Transportation Association of South Carolina (TASC) Roadeo recently held…
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CAE restarts valet parking in partnership with Columbia area company, additional parking options
May 2, 2023
On Monday, May 15th, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will be restarting its valet parking operations. The service, offline since 2020, will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week…
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CAE celebrates SC Aviation Week and receives proclamation from Governor McMaster, new terminal projects announced
April 27, 2023
As part of a statewide celebration of South Carolina Aviation Week this week (April 23 – April 29, 2023), hosted by the South Carolina Aviation Association, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) welcomed Governor…
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SC Ports celebrates growth of Inland Port Dillon
April 18, 2023South Carolina Ports celebrates the five-year anniversary of Inland Port Dillon with record number of containers handled at the rail-served inland port in March. “It was five years ago —…
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CAE one of two SC airports awarded millions from FAA’s ATP Fund
March 2, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has been awarded $5 million after its application was selected as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. CAE was one of 99 airports (of…
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Applications now being accepted for the spring 2023 COMET Academy
February 22, 2023
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced that applications are now being accepted for The COMET Academy, a leadership development program for those interested in understanding how public…
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American Airlines restarts nonstop service from CAE to MIA
February 10, 2023
American Airlines has announced that it will be restarting its nonstop service from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Miami International Airport (MIA) beginning June 3, 2023. The route will…
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SC Ports handles nearly 3 million TEUs in 2022
January 19, 2023
South Carolina Ports had a record 2022 with the most containers ever handled at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports moved nearly 2.8 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in 2022,…
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CAE announces slate of artists selected for the 2023 – 2024 Art in the Airport program
January 16, 2023Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) is excited to announce the four local artists that have been selected to participate in the 2023 – 2024 Art in the Airport program. The…
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COMET Execs earn top certification in transit management
January 4, 2023
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces that two of its directors have successfully completed the Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development Transit Paratransit Management Certificate Program.…
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South Carolina ranked 3rd on the 2022 U-Haul Growth Index
January 4, 2023
South Carolina has been ranked 3rd on the 2022 U-Haul Growth Index, a step up from the previous year. The U-Haul Growth Index is an effective gauge of how well states…
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Charleston Harbor is now the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet
December 5, 2022At 52 feet, the biggest ships calling the East Coast can access South Carolina Ports’ terminals any time, any tide. Ships filled with record imports and heavy exports can seamlessly…
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Public input requested on bike share expansion
November 21, 2022
Midlands residents are asked provide their input as part of a bike share expansion study. Input can be provided through an interactive online survey and map, and comments provided will help shape the…
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Ahead of the holiday hustle, CAE provides travel tips for those flying this foliday season
November 17, 2022
With Thanksgiving being one of the busiest seasons for holiday travel, now exactly one week away and Christmas the following month, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) wants to ensure our…
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SC Ports remains fluid while handling record volumes in October
November 15, 2022South Carolina Ports handled a record number of containers in October, marking its third busiest month in port history. SC Ports reported 9% container growth year-over-year as 256,879 twenty-foot equivalent…
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Catch The COMET for free to vote on Tuesday Nov. 8
November 2, 2022
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) wants to help riders exercise their right to vote. The COMET fixed route buses and DART services will be free for those…
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University of South Carolina establishes Clyburn endowed chair through $1.5 million gift from Boeing
October 20, 2022
The Boeing Company has provided the University of South Carolina with a $1.5 million gift to establish the James E. and Emily E. Clyburn Endowed Chair of Public Service and…
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BMW investing $1.7 billion to expand S.C. manufacturing capacity and footprint
October 20, 2022
Investment will create 300 jobs and prepare for production of electric vehicle The BMW Group continues the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment to expand Plant Spartanburg…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport, first airport in state to launch Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
October 18, 2022
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that beginning Monday, October 24th the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program will be launching at CAE – a new in-terminal initiative for passengers with hidden disabilities.…
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SC Ports developing near-dock rail at the Port of Charleston
October 18, 2022With support from South Carolina elected leaders, South Carolina Ports will soon have near-dock rail and an inner-harbor barge operation to ensure fluidity and capacity for the Southeast supply chain.…
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South Carolina Air National Guard extends operations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
October 13, 2022
The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing, which has been operating out of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) since April due to runway renovations at McEntire Joint National Guard…
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