GSP recognized as Best Small Airport in North America by customers in 2024
March 11, 2025
Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) continues its legacy of excellence, securing top honors in the Airport Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards. This marks the third consecutive year that GSP…
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SCDOT Commissioners sworn in after confirmation
March 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of two SCDOT Commissioners. Commissioner Sel Hemingway, Jr. will join SCDOT for his first term after being confirmed and…
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SCAA hosts engaging Legislative Reception to advocate for recurring airport funding
March 5, 2025
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) hosted a well- attended Legislative Reception on March 4 at the Capitol Center Lobby, bringing together aviation leaders and state legislators. The event, held…
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South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame inducts three new members at 2025 SCAA Annual Conference
February 27, 2025
The South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame inducted three remarkable individuals at the 2025 Annual Conference held in Greenville, SC, on February 13, 2025. The event was highlighted by a…
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South Carolina Aviation Association hosts successful 2025 Annual Conference
February 27, 2025
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) successfully hosted its 2025 SCAA Annual Conference from February 12-14, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, bringing together aviation professionals from across the state…
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New Hilton Head Island beach parking fees begin March 1, 2025
February 24, 2025
Island Residents Within Town Limits Can Park for Free Starting March 1, 2025, Hilton Head Island residents with a parking permit can enjoy free parking at all Town beach parks.…
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American Airlines resumes nonstop service between Charleston and New York’s LaGuardia Airport
February 20, 2025
American Airlines announced the return of nonstop service between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), beginning June 6, 2025. The twice-weekly flights will provide travelers with…
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SC Ports welcomes largest vessel to call Port of Charleston
February 19, 2025
SC Ports welcomed the OOCL Iris to Wando Welch Terminal Tuesday, setting a new record for the largest vessel to call the Port of Charleston, at 16,828 TEUs. The record…
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Scout Motors to host series of Community Connection forums in Blythewood
February 18, 2025
Meetings will provide another opportunity for Midlands community to engage with the Scout team and see concept vehicles in-person Scout Motors will host a series of Community Connection forums in…
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Breeze Airways expands at GSP with three new seasonal routes
February 5, 2025
Breeze Airways is expanding at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) with the addition of three new seasonal routes. Beginning May 2025, Breeze will offer nonstop flights to Fort Myers (RSW), Pittsburgh…
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SCDOT hosts groundbreaking ceremony for Scout Motors Drive Interchange Project
February 4, 2025On February 3, the South Carolina Department of Transportation along with local and state officials and Scout Motors leadership met for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Scout Motors Drive Interchange…
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Charleston City Council votes to approve funding for Phase 1 of the Lowline
January 30, 2025
At the City Council meeting, funding for Phase 1 of the Lowline was officially approved. With this vote, the Lowline is now officially moving forward, signaling a commitment to a…
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David N. Edwards Jr., to retire from the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District
January 30, 2025
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has announced that President and CEO David N. Edwards Jr., A.A.E. will retire on January 9, 2026, after 16 years of leading Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and…
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Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) project transit oriented development (TOD) study virtual public meeting is online until February 17
January 28, 2025
Visit //lowcountryrapidtransit.com/TOD to view and comment on study results. The Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) is hosting a virtual meeting to present the Phase II Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Study…
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South Carolina’s Commercial Airports: A $22.5 Billion Economic Engine
January 27, 2025
South Carolina’s six publicly-owned commercial service airports are essential pillars of the state’s economy, generating a staggering $22.5 billion in annual economic impact, according to a comprehensive study conducted by…
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The Comet announces passing of Vice Chair and Community Leader
January 21, 2025
It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of our Vice Chair, John V. Furgess, Sr. Mr. Furgess was elected as the Board’s Vice Chairman in 2022 and…
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Colliers Charleston Industrial Report: Ports labor resolution brightens logistics outlook
January 21, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 Charleston Industrial Market Highlights Developers continue to bet big on Charleston’s long-term potential as a logistics hub as 1,544,578 square feet…
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Introducing GSPlay: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport’s new play area for young travelers
January 17, 2025
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) announced the grand opening of GSPlay, a vibrant and interactive play area designed to entertain and engage young travelers. Developed in partnership with local toy company…
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Southeastern Freight Lines celebrates 75 years
January 15, 2025
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload transportation services, today announced it is celebrating 75 years of “Quality Without Question” service – an impressive milestone that marks the…
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RECORD-SETTING YEAR: 2024 Passenger Traffic at CAE soars past 1.3+ million, best year since 2019
January 15, 2025
In calendar year 2024, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) saw 1,362,374 passengers through the airport – edging out the record only previously achieved in 2019 when the airport saw 1,353,788 passengers. “This is…
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City of Columbia receives $204 million in federal funding for Assembly Street Railroad Project
January 14, 2025On Friday, January 10, 2025 Congressman James E. Clyburn of South Carolina announced $204,200,000 for the Assembly Street Railroad in Columbia. This project was funded by the U.S. Department of…
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Charleston International Airport sees 1.5% increase in passenger traffic over the 2024 holiday season
January 6, 2025
Charleston International Airport (CHS) announced a 1.5% increase in passenger traffic during the 2024 holiday season, surpassing last year’s numbers. This year’s holiday season, spanning Christmas and New Year’s, marked…
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Cohn Construction completes Excel Truck Group’s new location in Rock Hill, South Carolina
December 19, 2024
Cohn Construction has completed the new 80,000 SF facility for Excel Truck Group in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This marks the second design-build collaboration between Cohn Construction and Excel Truck…
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SCDOT begins clearing and grubbing phase at Carolina Crossroads
December 19, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun clearing and grubbing activities as part of Phase 3B of the Carolina Crossroads Project in Richland and Lexington counties. This work is…
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Inland Port Greer expansion progressing to meet market demands
December 17, 2024
South Carolina Ports is enhancing its intermodal connections in South Carolina with the ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer and construction of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. SC Ports is…
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Michael Gula to step down as CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport after a decade of service
December 17, 2024
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announces that Michael Gula has formally stepped down as President/CEO, effective December 13, 2024. His decision to resign was made amicably in coordination with the airport’s…
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SC Ports gives $260,000 to community organizations
December 10, 2024
This year’s award was the highest amount donated in the program’s 11-year history. South Carolina Ports awarded $260,000 to 94 South Carolina nonprofits and organizations through its Community Giving program…
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Low Country Moving Specialists, LLC
December 10, 2024
Low Country Moving Specialists, LLC is a full-service moving company in the tri-counties area. Low Country Moving Specialists has successfully worked with thousands of customers since 2008. What began as…
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Charleston International Airport sees steady Thanksgiving travel numbers for 2024
December 4, 2024
Charleston International Airport (CHS) maintained its position as a vital hub for holiday travel, welcoming nearly 130,000 passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period, mirroring last year’s record numbers. This steady…
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City of Greenville uses state funds to accelerate road safety improvements
December 4, 2024
Thanks to a one-time matching program funded by state gas tax, Greenville will receive $7.5 million to make streets safer, bringing the total capital budget for a dozen projects to…
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Emergency bridge repairs to begin in early 2025
December 4, 2024
Two bridges damaged during Hurricane Helene will be part of an accelerated South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) replacement schedule. Engineering Director Clint Link said the state must complete the…
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City uses state funds to accelerate road safety improvements
December 3, 2024
Thanks to a one-time matching program funded by state gas tax, Greenville will receive $7.5 million to make streets safer, bringing the total capital budget for a dozen projects to…
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GSP celebrates record-breaking year
December 2, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is celebrating a new milestone in its history, surpassing its record for the highest number of passengers in a year. As of November 25, GSP has…
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SC Ports contributes $25,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank
December 2, 2024
SC Ports donated $25,000 in support of the Lowcountry Food Bank’s efforts to help feed those in need ahead of the holiday season. The food bank and its partner agencies…
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One Step Closer to Connecting Our Communities: Lowcountry Rapid Transit Project Team to Hold Design Update Meetings
November 25, 2024
Members of the public, local communities, and businesses are invited to learn about progress on the future Lowcountry Rapid Transit system The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) is excited to…
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Allegiant adds nonstop service to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
November 19, 2024
Allegiant Airlines is adding a new nonstop flight from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). Beginning February 13, 2025, passengers will enjoy twice weekly service to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, with flights operating…
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SC Ports announces 2024-2025 Port Ambassadors class
November 19, 2024
South Carolina Ports welcomed 30 new participants to its 2024-2025 Port Ambassadors class, kicking off the program’s seventh year. Throughout the year, this group of South Carolina professionals will get…
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SCDOT completes new third lane of I-85 Northbound in Cherokee County
November 19, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has opened the third northbound lane on I-85 from mile marker 90 to mile marker 98. This completion is part of the I-85 Widening…
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Low-cost carrier, Allegiant, announces the start of service at CAE
November 19, 2024
The Airline Offers New Low-Cost Travel Options as low as $39.* Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced 44 new nonstop routes, including eleven routes to three new cities: Gulf Shores,…
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SC Ports: Container volumes steady as rail infrastructure expands
November 18, 2024
With highly productive port service and expanding rail capabilities, South Carolina Ports is well-positioned to speed goods to market and support growth in the Southeast. SC Ports has three big-ship…
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SCDOT requests public comment on 2024 Statewide Rail Plan
November 14, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation requests public comment on the 2024 Statewide Rail Plan. The 2024 Statewide Rail Plan includes input from passenger and freight rail operators, metropolitan planning organizations, councils of government, neighboring state…
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Charleston International Airport announces first nonstop flight to Bermuda
November 14, 2024
New Service to Begin April 19 with Weekly Flights on Saturdays Charleston International Airport (CHS) and BermudAir announced the first-ever nonstop flight between the Lowcountry and the island of Bermuda.…
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Richland County votes to extend the Penny Tax
November 7, 2024
On Tuesday, November 5, Richland County voters opted to extend the County’s 1 percent special sales and use tax, also known as the “Penny Tax,” which has funded transportation infrastructure…
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No tricks, only a treat! Catch the Comet for free to vote on Tuesday Nov. 5!
October 31, 2024
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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Greenville Transit Authority lists Downtown Greenville West End Historic District land parcel for sale
October 31, 2024
The Greenville Transit Authority selects Colliers | South Carolina for the sale of its Augusta Street and Main Street parcel with bidding set to begin October 31. The Greenville Transit…
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Significant milestones reached for Lowcountry Rapid Transit
October 29, 2024
Progress has been made on the system’s design to enhance safety and regional connectivity. On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) celebrated significant milestones in design…
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Installation of River Drive buffered bicycle lanes
October 23, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) began resurfacing River Drive in February 2024 as part of their regular maintenance schedule, and are now installing buffered bicycle lanes between Main…
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SC Ports sees 8% volume increase as Leatherman Terminal reopens, imports grow
October 22, 2024
With Leatherman Terminal working ships once again and a surge of imports moving through the Port of Charleston last month, South Carolina Ports saw September volumes increase 8% year-over-year. South…
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SCDOT receives $195 million federal grant for Long Point Road Interchange Project
October 21, 2024
SCDOT received $195 million in federal grant money from the US Department of Transportation to fund the Long Point Road Interchange Project. This is the largest single grant award in…
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SC Ports CEO: 10 million TEUs of capacity, rail capabilities support customers’ growth in booming Southeast
October 17, 2024
In her third State of the Port address, South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin reinforced how SC Ports is a powerful gateway for shippers seeking reliable, highly productive…
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