COMET Chat with John Andoh – April 2021
April 21, 2021
Today, as I embark onto my next journey, I want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of The COMET, whether it is by way…
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American Airlines resumes nonstop service to Miami from CAE
April 21, 2021
Beginning Saturday, June 5, 2021, American Airlines will resume nonstop service to Miami, Fla. (MIA) from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Service will operate one time a week, with the possibility of…
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Gov. McMaster announces appointments to the S.C. Ports Authority Board of Directors
April 13, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster announced six reappointments and one new appointment to the South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors. The governor has chosen Bill Coates of Greenville to fill the…
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SC Ports opens state-of-the-art Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
April 12, 2021South Carolina Ports made history welcoming the first vessel to the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, marking the first container terminal to open in the U.S. since 2009. Operations launched March…
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SC Ports records strongest monthly volumes in its history
April 6, 2021
South Carolina Ports handled the most cargo in its history in March, with the Port of Charleston handling record volumes as the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal begins operations. SC Ports reported…
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Flock and Rally wins Gold ADDY for The COMET’s Sarah Mae Flemming campaign
March 9, 2021
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, earned two ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands, including one…
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THE COMET names Pamela Bynoe-Reed, Director of Marketing, PIO
March 8, 2021
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is pleased to announce the promotion of Pamela Bynoe-Reed to Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/Public Information Officer. She will report to John…
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American Airlines restarts two nonstop flights from CAE
March 4, 2021
Beginning tomorrow (March 5, 2021), American Airlines will resume nonstop service to Philadelphia, Pa. (PHL) and Washington, D.C. /Reagan National (DCA) from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Service will operate daily…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Brian Maddox to service center manager in Columbia
March 1, 2021
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Brian Maddox has been promoted to service center manager in Columbia, South Carolina. Maddox has more than…
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National Safe Place Network welcomes The COMET’s Executive Director/CEO to its Advisory Board
February 16, 2021
NSPN and The COMET Expand Partnership to Help Keep Youth Safe National Safe Place Network (NSPN) and The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) have expanded their partnership by…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh – February 2021
February 10, 2021
By John Andoh Executive Director / CEO, The COMET The year 2021 has gotten off to an eventful start and The COMET is moving full steam ahead! February is…
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Ray-Mont Logistics establishing operations in Charleston County
January 29, 2021
More than $16 million investment will create 85 new jobs Ray-Mont Logistics, a fully integrated logistics company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The more than $16…
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The COMET elects 2021 Board of Directors officers
January 27, 2021
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced the election of new officers to its Board of Directors at their January meeting, which was held today. “We congratulate our…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as Best Employer in South Carolina by GOBankingRates
January 25, 2021
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced its recognition as Best Employer in South Carolina by GOBankingRates. GOBankingRates used data from market research company…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 2020 Year in Review
January 19, 2021
The unprecedented events of 2020 had a severe impact on the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). For year-end 2020, parking revenue was down 56%, airline revenue was down 35%, tenant revenue…
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VentureSouth portfolio company to go public
January 13, 2021
VentureSouth announced that its portfolio company Proterra, a leading commercial electric vehicle technology company with manufacturing operations in South Carolina, will become publicly listed through a merger with special purpose…
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Cohn Corporation completes new Pete Store in Lexington
January 5, 2021
Cohn Corporation’s construction services team completes their second partnership with The Pete Store. The new Lexington location of Peterbilt dealerships and service center mirrors the Greer facility that Cohn Corporation…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport earns GBAC STAR™ Accreditation, among first in South Carolina
December 28, 2020
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is pleased to announce that it has earned the accreditation of being a Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ facility. This recognition commits CAE to maintaining…
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CAE celebrates Silver Airways as they begin new service to Florida
December 17, 2020
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and members from Silver Airways today celebrated the start of the airline’s new nonstop service to Florida. “We are excited to welcome Silver Airways to CAE,”…
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Richland One is hiring bus drivers, offering signing bonuses
December 16, 2020
Richland One is offering bus driver applicants some of the best and most competitive financial incentives in the Midlands, including signing bonuses, paid training and college tuition reimbursement. “Richland One…
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The COMET partners with SC DHEC to provide COVID-19 testing to riders
December 16, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), will provide free COVID-19 tests for passengers of…
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Belk investing in upgrades at Richland County distribution center
December 10, 2020
Belk, the nation’s largest private department store chain, will invest $2.5 million over the next five years to make improvements to its distribution center in Richland County. Belk plans to…
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SC Ports hits record for November volumes
December 8, 2020
As global trade continues to rebound, South Carolina Ports’ container volumes show strength with a record November at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports handled 207,066 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando…
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Gov. McMaster participates in groundbreaking for Walmart’s new Dorchester County distribution center
December 3, 2020
$220 Million Investment Will Create Approximately 1,000 Full-Time Jobs Governor Henry McMaster today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Walmart’s direct import distribution center, which is a part of a…
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SC Ports’ Community Giving Program supports 55 charitable organizations across SC
December 2, 2020South Carolina Ports Authority awarded $61,000 in grants to 55 S.C. charitable organizations through its annual Community Giving Program. SC Ports dedicates a portion of its revenues each year to support charitable…
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Pre-book parking options now available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
December 1, 2020
Pre-book and save on the spot. Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) today launched a new, online parking system that allows travelers the option to pre-book parking in either surface or garage…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh – November/December 2020
December 1, 2020
The Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons herald the reminder that despite any challenges we may face, we all have much to be grateful for. Our transit system continues to run cleanly,…
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Christopher Lawson appointed to The COMET Board of Directors
November 23, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces the appointment, by Richland County, of Christopher Lawson to its Board of Directors. Lawson is a First Lieutenant in the United…
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Continental Tire the Americas, LLC expanding headquarters in Lancaster County
October 27, 2020
Company Investing More Than $20 Million into the Expansion Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental), a manufacturer and distributer of premium tires, today announced plans to expand the company’s Lancaster…
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Low-cost carrier to begin service at CAE this December
October 20, 2020
Silver Airways has announced they would begin service out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Thursday, December 17, 2020. The low-cost carrier, offering fares as low as $49 one way for the…
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EL’s Transport LLC
October 17, 2020
EL’s Transport LLC transport vehicles from one location to another secure and efficiently. We offer open or close trailers transporting of vehicles.
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CAE’s first Art in the Airport featured artist, Chris Garvey, unveils exhibit at Airport
October 15, 2020
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) unveiled an exhibit by the first Art in the Airport featured artist, Chris Garvey. The exhibit is currently on display in the connector – the…
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Arrival to build its first U.S. electric vehicle microfactory in York County
October 13, 2020
The $46 Million Investment Will Create 240 New Jobs Arrival, a global electric vehicle (EV) company, today announced plans to establish its first U.S. Microfactory in York County. The $46…
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SCDOT’s public notification of proposed conversion of Cross Island Parkway to non-tolled road in Hilton Head
September 22, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing notification of the Transportation Commission-approved public comment period for the proposed conversion of the Cross Island Parkway toll facility in to…
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Southeastern Freight Lines launches Final Mile service system-wide
September 17, 2020
350+ Trucks Ready to Make Residential, Store Deliveries Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its Final Mile service is now available across…
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The COMET announces new officers for Board of Directors
September 16, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces the election of new officers to its Board of Directors. The new officers were elected at the August 2020 meeting. Col.…
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2020–2021 featured artists selected for CAE’s Art in the Airport Program
September 15, 2020
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced the selected artists for our 2020 – 2021 Art in the Airport Program. Over 115 submissions were received from local artists reflecting the impressive talents…
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Millwood Avenue resurfacing project underway
September 11, 2020
In mid-2019, SCDOT approached the City of Columbia with a partnership opportunity to improve safety along Millwood Avenue for all users. Staff of both agencies worked together to develop an…
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Applications now being accepted for the Comet Academy
September 9, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced today that applications are now being accepted for The COMET Academy, a leadership development program for those interested in understanding how…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh – September 2020
September 9, 2020
As summer ends and we gear up for fall, our focus turns to the reopening of our schools, colleges and universities. On September 1, we launched UofSC Transit powered by…
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SC Ports serves Michelin’s largest distribution center
July 28, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority is proud to further its longtime partnership with Michelin North America, Inc. by moving cargo for the tiremaker’s largest distribution center. Michelin, which has its North American…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh
July 22, 2020
By John Andoh, Executive Director/CEO of Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) July 2020 It’s been a busy summer so far and we hope you all have been keeping…
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SC Ports remains resilient at start of FY21
July 20, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority finished fiscal year 2020 with relatively steady volumes compared to fiscal year 2019 despite impacts from the global pandemic. The first seven months of the fiscal year —…
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Concrete Progress: Traffic patterns shifting as Clemson road repairs continue
July 13, 2020Transportation officials say drivers on Clemson Road can anticipate traffic changes over the next several weeks, as road construction in Northeast Richland continues. Crews contracted by Richland County are paving…
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I-20 Pavement Preservation in Richland & Lexington Counties
July 7, 2020The S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces the start of this Interstate Pavement Preservation Project in Richland and Lexington Counties. The project begins on I-20 from MP 60.60 (The end…
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The COMET, City of Columbia and local artists promote 2020 Census participation
July 1, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has partnered with the City of Columbia’s Complete Count Census Committee to help spread the word about the importance of completing the…
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Concrete Progress: Temporary delays expected on Clemson Road
July 1, 2020Drivers who use Clemson Road in Northeast Richland should expect delays over the next two weeks because of road construction. Crews contracted by Richland County are paving newly created outer…
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Interstate lane closures restricted to help holiday traffic flow
June 29, 2020
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Fourth of July holiday travel period. These restrictions…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport now offering free face masks for travelers
June 24, 2020
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is now offering free masks for travelers courtesy of The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). DOT recently announced their distribution of cloth facial coverings to the…
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The COMET, community partners, launch tribute honoring civil rights icon
June 23, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), along with Columbia SC 63, Historic Columbia, Richland Library and Midlands area municipalities launched a tribute honoring local civil rights icon, Sarah…
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