Pavement work begins on 15 city streets
September 25, 2023
A total of $5 million worth of road resurfacing projects will get underway this week on 15 city streets. Funded by the Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond (NIB), 12 streets will be…
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Inland Port Greer has strongest month in its history
September 22, 2023
Inland Port Greer handled record cargo in August. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) South Carolina Ports’ rail-served inland ports continue to see strong volumes, serving as a key connection between inland markets and…
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Discount Tire opens first store in Easley
September 19, 2023
National tires and wheels leader to meet demand in Pickens County Discount Tire, a leading retailer of tires and wheels, opened its first location in Easley, South Carolina to meet demand…
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Burns family of dealerships celebrates 100 years of business
September 11, 2023GAFFNEY, SC – The Burns family celebrated an important milestone on Saturday, September 9, 2023 as they hosted their 100 Year Anniversary Celebration at Burns Chevrolet of Gaffney. This community…
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Logisticus Group expands Planning Team with the addition of Dalton Ribble and Chandler McCarl
August 29, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, is pleased to announce the addition of Dalton Ribble and Chandler McCarl as Routing and Planning Analysts. In this…
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Anderson Automotive Group of NC acquires Upstate SC dealerships from MCE Automotive Group
August 21, 2023
Anderson Automotive Group of North Carolina announced the acquisition of five dealerships in Greer, one in Greenville and one in Easley from MCE Automotive Group for an undisclosed price. The…
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EY announces Jane Zhang of STAR EV Corporation as an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Transformative Leader
August 2, 2023
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced that CEO Jane Zhang of STAR EV Corporation was named an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Southeast Transformative Leader awardee. The Entrepreneur…
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Experienced Diesel Technician / Mechanic
July 18, 2023
Cooper Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is Looking for Experienced Diesel Technicians We are a family-owned dealership with a great reputation. We are a very busy shop in need of a…
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Logisticus Group celebrates new headquarters in Greenville with ribbon cutting
July 17, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, recently held a ribbon cutting with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce to mark the opening of its new headquarters…
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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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Jason Murchison joins Logisticus Group as Business Development Account Manager
June 14, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, has hired Jason Murchison as a Business Development Account Manager. In this role on the company’s growing Critical Commercial…
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Moseley Marcinak transportation and logistics Law firm adds two new partners
June 13, 2023
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm, is pleased to announce the addition of John Dempsey and Robert Lesley “Robb” Brown. “We are pleased to…
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Burns gives back to celebrate 100 years of business
May 30, 2023
To honor their family’s legacy of giving back to the community for 100 years, Burns Chevrolet will kick off their “100 Days of Giving” on June 1, 2023. A portion…
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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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Upstate Mobility Alliance awarded $100,000 grant from SC DOT for Transit Hub Feasibility Analysis
May 22, 2023
In April of 2023, SC DOT awarded a $100,000 grant to the Upstate Mobility Alliance to conduct a Feasibility Study/Analysis exploring the establishment of a Transit Hub at the Greenville-Spartanburg…
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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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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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United Way of the Piedmont and Milliken partner for associate impact
March 23, 2023
In a boardroom at Milliken’s Spartanburg Headquarters, a group of dedicated individuals from the company’s IS (Information Services) team gather to share in a Reality Check poverty simulation. United Way…
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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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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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SC Ports contributes $50,000 to urban trail system in Greer
November 29, 2022South Carolina Ports is contributing $50,000 to the City of Greer to help create an urban trail system in the Sunnyside community. The proposed trail system — called the Wards Creek…
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SC Ports drives economic growth in the Upstate
November 21, 2022
South Carolina Ports’ ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer supports the supply chains of port-dependent businesses and drives economic growth in the Upstate. SC Ports’ teammates, elected leaders and community…
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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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Paveway Express expanding its Greenville site, adding new trucks
November 1, 2022
Paveway Express recently started an expansion of its Greenville facility at 10 Broadway Street. The fast-growing trucking company has cleared about an extra acre of land to expand its parking…
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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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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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Donaldson Field’s Danny Moyd named Airport Manager of the Year
September 20, 2022
Donaldson Field General Manager Danny Moyd has been named 2021 General Aviation Manager of the Year by the FAA’s Southern Region Airports Division. The award is presented each year to…
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Greenwood County awarded $38 million for highway 246 widening project
September 11, 2022
Greenwood County was awarded $38 million from the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank for the widening of S.C. Highway 246 South. In a meeting yesterday, State Transportation Infrastructure Bank members…
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SCDOT receives $190 million in additional federal road funds
August 31, 2022
State Policymakers and Strong Pipeline of Projects Position S.C. for More Funding The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) recently received notice that it will receive access to an additional…
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SCDOT wins regional transportation award for bridge project in Beaufort County
August 31, 2022The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won a regional transportation award for innovative technology used in the US 21 over Harbor River Bridge Replacement Project in Beaufort County. “We…
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SCDOT Office of Public Transit to host Technical Outreach Session
August 30, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Office of Public Transit is hosting a technical assistance outreach session for private nonprofit organizations who serve senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.…
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‘Start Your Engines!’ NASCAR exhibit racing to Upcountry History Museum
August 25, 2022
NASCAR races are always filled with “thrill of victory and agony of defeat” moments, and “Fast Lane: The NASCAR Photography of Darryl Moran,” the newest exhibition opening at the Upcountry…
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SC Ports completes infrastructure project while maintaining fluidity
August 18, 2022
Fifteen ship-to-shore cranes now stand 155 feet above the wharf deck at Wando Welch Terminal, efficiently working mega container ships at the Port of Charleston. The fifteenth and final crane was…
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GSP Airport District names new Chief Human Resources Officer
August 9, 2022
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District (District) has named Kelly G. Dawsey, SHRM-SCP, as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. Dawsey began her role at the District on August 1, 2022. “Kelly will…
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Norfolk Southern announces $1.2 million scholarship fund
August 4, 2022
One hundred children of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) employees will receive college scholarships of up to $10,000 over four years through the company’s new Thoroughbred Scholars program. In addition,…
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SC Ports achieves record fiscal year
July 12, 2022
South Carolina Ports achieved a record fiscal year 2022 while maintaining fluidity for customers and the Southeast supply chain. “Through well-planned, targeted investment, South Carolina Ports has positioned itself as a…
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Engineering Council launches infrastructure advancement initiative
June 28, 2022
ACEC-SC guides lawmakers on critical state infrastructure projects, funding allocation Through the launch of its Infrastructure Works (IW) initiative, the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) will…
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GSP partners with CLEAR to offer expedited security screening to travelers
June 27, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has partnered with secure identity company CLEAR to offer travelers access to expedited security screening at GSP. As part of the partnership, members in the CLEAR program can…
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Stantec expands Transportation and Community Development teams in South Carolina
June 8, 2022
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed three professionals to its Transportation and Community Development practices in Columbia and Greenville. Alexander Barr (pictured) has joined Stantec’s Columbia…
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The Upstate Mobility Alliance announces GP Mcleer as new Executive Director
June 6, 2022
The Upstate Mobility Alliance is excited to announce GP Mcleer as their new Executive Director. Born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina, GP has been an active member in his…
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South Carolinians can expect a ‘flightmare’ of airport delays, starting on May 30th, warns travel expert
May 31, 2022Memorial Day Mayhem: South Carolina travelers can expect a ‘flightmare’ of airport delays starting on May 30th, warns travel expert. With Memorial Day quickly approaching, so is the unofficial start of…
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GSP podcast wins award from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America
May 25, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has received a Silver Wing Award of Merit—Podcasts from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) for Carolina Traveler, the airport’s official podcast. The award…
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GSP receives $5.2 million grant for air cargo infrastructure improvements
May 19, 2022
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act grant to support infrastructure improvements at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), according to U.S. Secretary…
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Logisticus Group receives a a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
May 18, 2022
Logisticus Group, a transportation logistics company, received a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association. SC&RA is an international organization comprised of more than 1,350 members from 46…
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Autonomous vehicle company Argo AI establishing operations in Greenville County
April 13, 2022
$2.6 million investment expected to create 40 new jobs Argo AI (Argo), a global autonomy products and services company, will establish a test facility in Greenville County. The company’s $2.6 million…
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Paveway Express celebrates 5 years
March 17, 2022
What started as a dream to pave a new way of life for his family, has turned into a business that recently celebrated its fifth anniversary as one of the…
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GSP recognized for Best Hygiene Measures in North America by customers in 2021
March 11, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has earned the 2021 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Hygiene Measures by Region for North America. Airports Council International (ACI), the world’s most prominent…
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