Hudson River Aviation Crash Involving Italian Victims to Be Addressed at the NTSB Forum
May 18, 2010MT. PLEASANT, SC – May 18, 2010 – Motley Rice attorney Don Migliori will be present at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) forum that starts today, Tuesday, May 18,…
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Port of Charleston Adds New Asia Service, Posts 24% Volume Gain
April 21, 2010New CSAV Service Connects Charleston with North China, South Korea CHARLESTON, SC – April 21, 2010 – At its monthly Board meeting today, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) announced…
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Boeing 787 Final Assembly and Delivery, Charleston Facility Taking Shape
April 6, 2010First steel column marks visible progress NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – April 5, 2010 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) took another visible step toward full 787 Dreamliner production Monday by placing the…
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Marvin Stevenson Becomes Chairman of SCDOT Commission; Daniel H. Isaac Jr. of Myrtle Beach Elected Vice Chairman
March 16, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – March 16, 2010 – Marvin Stevenson of Marion County became Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Monday, March 15, succeeding Henry H.…
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101 Highway Improvement Projects Underway or Completed in South Carolina Thanks to Stimulus Law
March 10, 2010SOUTH CAROLINA & WASHINGTON, DC – March 8, 2010 – There are currently 101 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-financed highway construction projects underway or completed in South Carolina involving…
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ACAS Landing Gear Services Announces New Facility in Marion County
February 25, 2010Company adds to growing aviation industry in South Carolina with 300 new jobs in Marion County COLUMBIA, SC – February 25, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Marion…
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MSC Begins Asia-Suez Service in Charleston
February 25, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – February 25, 2010 – Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) “Golden Gate Service” (GGS) made its inaugural call today in the Port of Charleston, linking the Southeast’s deepest seaport…
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PureCars Partners With Carfax
January 27, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – January 26, 2010 – PureCars has partnered with Carfax to help online shoppers find the right cars faster. Dealers give all visitors to PureCars.com free access to…
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American Eagle Airlines Announces Nonstop Jet Service Between Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
January 26, 2010Seasonal Nonstop Links Myrtle Beach with DFW Hub FORT WORTH, TX & MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Jan. 25, 2010 – American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will…
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Höegh Adds Charleston-Middle East Connection
January 22, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – January 12, 2010 – Höegh Autoliners, one of the world’s largest operators in the rolling stock and vehicle transportation segment, has added the Port of Charleston to…
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Interstate 385 Rehabilitation Project Begins Jan. 4, 2010
December 29, 2009LAURENS COUNTY, SC – December 29, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reminds motorists of the detour of I-385 northbound traffic in Laurens County that will begin…
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Community Partnership Recognized with National Environmental Award
December 17, 2009Ports Authority Presents Third Installment of $4-Million Community Mitigation Plan NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – December 17, 2009 – A local effort to foster environmental protection and economic revitalization in distressed neighborhoods…
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Attendees Get in Style at Greenville EyeCare Designer Frames Trunk Show
December 9, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – December 9, 2009 – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, recently held a designer frames trunk show with 50% discounts on all eye…
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South Carolina Interagency Transportation Coordination Council
December 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 4, 2009 – Governor Mark Sanford signed Executive Order 2009-13, On September 25, 2009 establishing the South Carolina Interagency Transportation Coordination Council (The Council), to promote…
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Henry H. Taylor Becomes Chairman of SCDOT Commission, Marvin Stevenson Elected Vice Chairman
December 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2009 – Henry H. Taylor of Lexington became Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Dec. 3, succeeding F. Hugh…
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American Eagle Airlines Launches Nonstop Jet Service Between Charleston, S.C., and Miami International Airport
November 19, 2009Second Daily Nonstop to Begin in April 2010 FORT WORTH, TX – November 19, 2009 – American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today began nonstop jet service between…
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SCSPA Elects Stern Chairman
November 18, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – November 18, 2009 – The South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) Board of Directors today elected Bill Stern of Columbia to a two-year term as chairman, beginning…
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Charleston Trucking Executive Named to SCDOT Commission
November 5, 2009Governor Sanford Appoints New At-Large Member COLUMBIA, SC – November 5, 2009 – Governor Mark Sanford has appointed Ken Willingham, President of Thompson Trucking Company, Inc. in North Charleston as…
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12-Month Pilot Program Allows for Increased Load Limit For Refrigerated Container Trucks in Port-Related Freight Transfer
October 21, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – October 21, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will begin a twelve-month pilot program to assess the feasibility of increasing the permitted load limit…
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S.C. Ports’ Strategic Plan Highlights Harbor Depth Advantage
October 21, 2009Refined Mission Focuses More on Customers, Economic Benefits CHARLESTON, SC – October 21, 2009 – The South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) Board today adopted the first major update to…
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Charleston Port Community Touts Green Initiatives for World Maritime Day
October 18, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – October 18, 2009 – A healthy, growing port and a cleaner, healthier environment are compatible goals, as the Port of Charleston demonstrated at a “World Maritime Day” event today.…
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Charleston Deepening, S.C. Dredging Advance
October 4, 2009U.S. House Approves $17 Million for Deepening Study, Maintenance CHARLESTON,, SC – October 1, 2009 – South Carolina’s seaports in Charleston and Georgetown, as well as its coastal waterways, stand to…
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“Superload” to be Transported Through South Carolina
September 19, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 17, 2009 – An oversize load classified as a “superload” will be transported through South Carolina beginning September 18th and may impact local traffic in the…
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Mercedes-Benz To Integrate Sprinter Commercial Vehicle Operations Into U.S. And Canadian Subsidiary
September 2, 2009Formation of Daimler Vans USA, LLC Focus on two-brand strategy: Established Sprinter commercial vehicles will be available under the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner brands Return of Mercedes-Benz brand of commercial vehicles…
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AirTran Airways Relocates to Concourse B at Charleston International Airport
August 19, 2009Updated Gate Area Makes Travel More Convenient for Passengers CHARLESTON & ORLANDO, FL – August 19, 2009 – AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , announced that the…
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SCDOT Takes Positive Steps to Address Nonconforming Billboards on I-95, I-26
August 5, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 4, 2009 – Old, unsightly billboards can be removed or improved along Interstates 95 and 26 in South Carolina under a new pilot project at the…
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Port of Georgetown Nets New 20-Year Contract
July 29, 2009GEORGETOWN, SC – July 29, 2009 – The Port of Georgetown will soon welcome the first ship call as part of a new, 20-year contract that will bring business to the…
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Port of Georgetown Nets New 20-Year Contract
July 29, 2009GEORGETOWN, SC – July 29, 2009 – The Port of Georgetown will soon welcome the first ship call as part of a new, 20-year contract that will bring business to the…
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American Eagle Airlines to Launch Nonstop Jet Service Between Charleston, S.C., and Miami International Airport
July 28, 2009New Nonstop Service Begins Nov. 19, 2009 FORT WORTH, TX – July 27, 2009 – American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will begin nonstop jet service between Charleston International…
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SC Department of Transportation Equipment Maintenance Facility In Richland County Awarded 2009 Certification from State Budget and Control Board
July 22, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 22, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Equipment Maintenance facility in Richland County has received its 2009 certification by the SC Budget and…
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Boeing Announces Agreement to Acquire Vought Operations in South Carolina
July 8, 2009Accelerates productivity and efficiency within 787 supply chain Bolsters Boeing capability to develop and produce large composite structures Vought continues relationship with Boeing on range of programs SEATTLE – July…
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Continental Tire The Americas Announces Investment to Strengthen Presence in Latin America
July 7, 2009Acquires Majority Shares of Compania Ecuatoriana del Caucho S.A. (ERCO). Strengthens Continental’s Operations in Growing Andean Region Market Access to ERCO’s distribution network completes Continental’s footprint in all markets in…
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Allegiant Air Announces End of Service from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale
July 2, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 2, 2009 – Allegiant Air, LLC today announces it will end its scheduled service between Columbia, S.C. and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The carrier’s last day of…
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Transportation Secretary Outlines Critical Issues for SC Delegation
July 1, 2009Limehouse highlights areas of concern related to the Authorization bill COLUMBIA, SC – July 1, 2009 – Transportation Secretary H.B. “Buck” Limehouse Jr. sent a letter last week to all…
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Continental Improves Regional Steer Tire With Advanced Technologies For Longer Life
June 30, 2009FORT MILL, SC – June 29, 2009 – Continental Tire North America, Inc. (Continental) will release for sales on July 1 the next generation of its best-selling regional steer truck…
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Charleston Deepening Project Advances
June 26, 2009$12 Million for Deepening Study, Maintenance CHARLESTON, SC – June 25, 2009 – South Carolina’s seaports in Charleston and Georgetown stand to gain more than $12 million in additional funding for…
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Charleston Deepening Project Advances
June 26, 2009$12 Million for Deepening Study, Maintenance CHARLESTON, SC – June 25, 2009 – South Carolina’s seaports in Charleston and Georgetown stand to gain more than $12 million in additional funding for…
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Shipping Executive Newsome Picked to Lead South Carolina Ports
June 23, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – June 23, 2009 – The South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) Board of Directors today voted unanimously to hire James I. (Jim) Newsome III as president and…
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Shipping Executive Newsome Picked to Lead South Carolina Ports
June 23, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – June 23, 2009 – The South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) Board of Directors today voted unanimously to hire James I. (Jim) Newsome III as president and…
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SCDOT Joins SCDPS to Educate Motorists About “Move Over” Law
June 18, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 18, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is installing signs across the state to educate motorists about the law requiring motorists to “move…
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SCDOT Joins SCDPS to Educate Motorists About “Move Over” Law
June 18, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 18, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is installing signs across the state to educate motorists about the law requiring motorists to “move…
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SC Department of Transportation Receives Bids For Additional Highway Stimulus Projects
June 15, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 12, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has opened bids from contractors for additional highway stimulus projects approved by the SCDOT Commission. South…
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Cowpens Resident is State Truck Driving Champion
June 11, 2009Nine Drivers Continue on to National Competition COLUMBIA, SC – June 11, 2009 – Steven Newsome, of Cowpens, was named the best professional truck driver in South Carolina after winning…
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SC Department of Transportation Receives Bids in Third Round of Highway Stimulus Projects
May 31, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 28, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has opened the third round of bids from contractors for highway stimulus projects approved by the…
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Allegiant Air Inaugurates Nonstop Service to South Florida with $29* One-Way Fares
May 27, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 27, 2009 – Columbia, S.C. residents get ready to soak up the sun in South Florida! Low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC today inaugurates nonstop service from…
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Richard Corley of Irmo Wins Scholarship
May 24, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 22, 2009 – Secretary of Transportation H.B. “Buck” Limehouse Jr. approved the awarding of five engineering scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each to students planning…
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Tee Hooper, Charles E. Dalton Honored for Their Service on the SCDOT Commission
May 22, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 22, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, May 21, honored two outgoing Commission members, Tee Hooper and Charles E. Dalton,…
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Tee Hooper, Charles E. Dalton Honored for Their Service on the SCDOT Commission
May 22, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 22, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, May 21, honored two outgoing Commission members, Tee Hooper and Charles E. Dalton,…
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S.C. Ports Awarded Additional Funds to Reduce Air Emissions
May 20, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 19, 2009 – Continuing its “Pledge for Growth” environmental initiative, the S.C. State Ports Authority (SCSPA) has been selected for federal funding to upgrade diesel equipment…
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Mike Flack Announces Retirement
May 18, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 18, 2009 – Mike Flack, AAE, Executive Director of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, has announced his retirement effective January 2010. He announced his plans at the May…
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