ACEC-SC and SCDOT announce 2025 Annual Meeting
November 24, 2025
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), will host the 2025 ACEC-SC/SCDOT Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Dec.…
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SC Ports sees slight dip in imports, as economic development in state remains strong
November 20, 2025
South Carolina Ports recorded 206,859 TEUs at its marine terminals in October, a 1% year-over-year dip, as fiscal year volumes remain above plan. October marked the Port’s strongest month for…
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Richland County celebrates neighborhood connectivity with Sunset Drive upgrades
November 20, 2025
A recently finished Richland County Transportation Penny project promises to give safer passage to pedestrians and cyclists while also boosting community connectivity between River Drive and North Main Street in…
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Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission elects new officers
November 18, 2025
At its November 10 meeting, the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission elected Doug Smith to serve as Chair and Leland Burch to serve as Vice Chair, effective January 1, 2026. Smith, who…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Nicole Hodges as Member Experience Coordinator
November 13, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced that Nicole Hodges has joined the organization as Member Experience Coordinator. In this role, Hodges will oversee daily member interactions, both in-person and…
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Residents invited to share input on future of Transportation Sales Tax program at Nov. 17 meeting
November 11, 2025
Charleston County Public Works officials will hold a Transportation Sales Tax (TST) public input meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, November 17, 2025, in the event hall at the Park Circle…
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TriCounty Link hosting series of transit study open houses this month
November 11, 2025
TriCounty Link Transit Study Overview Community members are encouraged to attend, learn more about potential service changes, and provide input TriCounty Link (TCL) is hosting a series of open houses…
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City of Columbia announces closure of Assembly Street between Catawba Street and Whaley Street
November 9, 2025
The Southern Commercial Development, LLC and Norfolk Southern Rail will be closing Assembly Street, between Catawba Street and Whaley Street starting on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 2:00 a.m. and is…
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Catch The COMET for free to vote on Tuesday Nov. 4
November 3, 2025
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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CAE continues community engagement by hosting second Soar With US small business event
October 30, 2025
Following the success of its first community engagement event in September, which drew over 70 registrants, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced the second installment of its outreach initiative, Soar With…
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Southeastern Freight Lines named 2025 top company for women to work in transportation
October 30, 2025
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized as a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the…
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SC Ports CEO Mallace details growth plan in first State of the Port address
October 30, 2025
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace detailed his pledge for aggressive growth to a room of 1,100 port customers and stakeholders during his first State of the Port…
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GSP President and CEO David N. Edwards received the ACI-NA Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award
October 30, 2025
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, has awarded Dave Edwards, with the 2025 Excellence in Visionary…
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USPS Job Fair at Richland Library
October 27, 2025
Richland Library is partnering with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to host a community job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Richland Library Northeast (7490…
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Restoration of Union Pier’s historic Bennett Rice Mill façade complete
October 21, 2025
SC Ports celebrates the successful completion of a full restoration and stabilization of the historic Bennett Rice Mill façade, marking the most thorough rehabilitation of the historical structure since SC Ports…
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SC Ports records strong intermodal and automotive growth, as state attracts new investments
October 21, 2025
SC Ports ended the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 with steady container volumes and strong year-over-year growth for both inland ports and vehicle volumes. The Port of Charleston handled…
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Lane closure notice tonight due to Ashley River bridge construction
October 16, 2025
The City of Charleston, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and Mastec-Civil, will be placing nighttime lane closures in effect for Ashley River Crossing bridge construction.…
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SC Ports Authority appoints Mallace CEO
October 7, 2025
With a unanimous vote by its Board of Directors, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SC Ports) announced Micah Mallace as President and CEO. Mallace assumes leadership of the port…
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Awards announced from the City of Columbia’s 10th annual PARK(ing) Day
October 7, 2025
We had a blast on Friday, September 19, when the City celebrated our 10th annual PARK(ing) Day, with 11 parklets placed along Main Street! Each parklet’s design contemplated how participants might plan…
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SCDOT receives $8 million in federal funds for emergency replacement of Old Vaucluse Road bridge over I-20 in Aiken County
October 7, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the award of $8 million in federal funding that was approved by the Federal Highway Administration for the emergency replacement of the…
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City of Columbia to host “Sharing the Road” community meeting
October 7, 2025
The City of Columbia is kicking off a public planning process to improve safety for all roadway users – from our more vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, to transit…
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GSP names Cody Bauman as Chief Operating Officer
September 30, 2025
Spartanburg Airport District (GSP) announced Cody Bauman, A.A.E. as the new Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, effective October 4, 2025. In this role, Bauman will lead the District’s Operations,…
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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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City of Columbia to host “Sharing the Road” community meeting
September 30, 2025
The City of Columbia is kicking off a public planning process to improve safety for all roadway users – from our more vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, to transit…
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City of Orangeburg to receive $4,388,494 grant from Federal Aviation Administration for airport runway rehabilitation
September 29, 2025
Funding supports a portion of the final phase of runway improvements at Orangeburg Municipal Airport The City of Orangeburg has been awarded a $4,388,494 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration…
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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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City of Columbia to host “Sharing the Road” community meeting – Oct 8
September 16, 2025
The City of Columbia is kicking off a public planning process to improve safety for all roadway users – from our more vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, to transit…
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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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Columbia Metropolitan Airport introduces Experience CAE Guest Pass Program for non-traveling guests
September 10, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced the launch of the Experience CAE Guest Pass Program, a new initiative that grants non-traveling guests access the post-security area of the airport. This free…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announces ongoing closure of north portion of Riverfront Park
September 9, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is notifying the public that the north portion of Riverfront Park (4122 River Drive) will remain closed until further notice. This closure…
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City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts: help make sure we all count
September 9, 2025
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the station at Congaree Pointe
September 9, 2025The City of Columbia, The Columbia Empowerment Zone (CEZ, Inc.), Richland County, Cooperative Health Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Station at Congaree Pointe. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor Pro Tem Will Brennan, City Manager…
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Spirit Airlines to exit Columbia Metropolitan Airport in October
September 4, 2025
Spirit Airlines will end all service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport on Oct. 4, airport officials announced. The move will eliminate flights between Columbia and Orlando International, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and…
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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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United Airlines announces new nonstop service from CAE to Newark beginning January 2026
September 4, 2025
United Airlines announced today that beginning January 7, 2026, the legacy airline will operate new nonstop service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The route…
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CAE launches community engagement initiative, SOAR WITH US, to increase small business and DBE involvement
September 3, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced it will be hosting a two-part community engagement series: SOAR WITH US. This outreach initiative is designed to deepen ties within the community, increase transparency,…
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SC Attorney General Alan Wilson to address Lexington Chamber at Business Over Breakfast
September 3, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host its “Business Over Breakfast” on Tuesday, September 9, at 7:30 a.m. at Radius Church, located at 300 W. Main Street in Lexington.…
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Scout Motors launches “Have a Great Day” national brand campaign featuring its hometown of Blythewood, SC
September 3, 2025
Scout Motors is launching a new national television commercial and brand campaign honoring the South Carolina community as the company continues building its $2 billion Production Center in Blythewood. The…
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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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Transportation upgrades to affect traffic near Blythewood Road
August 4, 2025Beginning in August, motorists who use Blythewood Road in Northeast Richland are asked to use extra caution because of ongoing road and highway projects. These events will temporarily shift traffic…
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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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Cola Town Bike Collective to celebrate South Main St. bike lane completion with community ride – July 27
July 21, 2025The City of Columbia and the Cola Town Bike Collective are teaming up to host a community-wide bike ride on Sunday, July 27, to celebrate a major milestone in local…
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