SC Ports maintains fluidity during record May
June 9, 2022
South Carolina Ports achieved another record month for containers handled at the Port of Charleston while maintaining fluidity for customers. May marked the 15th consecutive month of cargo records at…
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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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CARTA announces return of seasonal shuttle to Isle of Palms
May 18, 2022
Beach Reach Shuttle will run Memorial through Labor Day weekends The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) today announced that the Beach Reach Shuttle, a free seasonal park-and-ride shuttle providing…
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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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SC Ports handles record containers, makes progress on fluidity
May 10, 2022
South Carolina Ports continues to handle record cargo volumes while making significant progress with terminal and berth fluidity amid ongoing supply chain challenges. SC Ports had its highest April ever…
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Berkeley County to pave seven dirt-to-pave roads in rural communities
May 2, 2022Berkeley County will soon be starting work on its next dirt-to-pave roads package, “7 Roads Project,” in rural communities. This project includes seven roads totaling approximately two miles. Banks Construction…
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CARTA announces “No Pay May” initiative
May 2, 2022Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) leaders announced a new “No Pay May” initiative, which aims to encourage new ridership by offering all CARTA services at no cost for the month of May.…
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Norfolk Southern to protect sensitive wetlands in South Carolina
May 1, 2022
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that it will permanently protect 1,105 acres of ecologically significant land in South Carolina’s coastal plain through a conservation easement. The protected land is home…
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CARTA announces ‘No Pay May’ initiative
May 1, 2022
For the month of May, CARTA services will be offered for free During a press conference this morning, Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) leaders announced a new “No Pay…
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SCDOT awards contract to build the final phase of the Berlin G. Myers Parkway
April 27, 2022
Long-awaited traffic congestion relief is coming to Summerville After more than 18 years of planning, permitting and engineering work, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received bids and…
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Spirit begins nonstop flights to Manchester, NH from the Myrtle Beach International Airport
April 20, 2022
The Myrtle Beach International Airport excitedly welcomes its newest destination – Manchester, New Hampshire. Announced in 2021, passengers can now look forward to “More Go” on Spirit Airlines with new…
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SC Ports reports all-time container record in March
April 14, 2022
SC Ports deploying creative supply chain solutions South Carolina Ports reported an all-time container record in March, marking the 13th consecutive month of cargo records at the Port of Charleston.…
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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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CARTA, TriCounty Link announce new mobile ticketing option
April 11, 2022
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and TriCounty Link (TCL) announced their partnership with Token Transit, a free mobile ticketing application that gives riders a new, cashless payment option…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adds architecture and aviation leaders in Charleston
March 16, 2022
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is pleased to announce the addition of industry leaders Gable Stubbs, AIA, and Jack Mayfield, PE, in Charleston, South Carolina. A Carolina native, Stubbs will serve…
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12 consecutive months of record volumes at SC Ports
March 11, 2022
March 10, 2022 – South Carolina Ports had a record February for containers handled at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports handled 230,420 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando…
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CSX closing multiple railroad crossings in Moncks Corner for maintenance
March 2, 2022
Closures Anticipated to Start March 14 CSX Transportation has scheduled the closure of multiple railroad crossings this month in Moncks Corner to allow for crews to conduct routine maintenance and…
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South Carolina Ports has record January for containers
February 10, 2022
South Carolina Ports had a record January for containers handled at the Port of Charleston, following an unprecedented amount of cargo handled in 2021. SC Ports handled 226,515 twenty-foot equivalent…
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U.S Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District receives IIJA Funding
February 3, 2022
On Nov. 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The Act provides $17.1 billion for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Civil Works…
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BCDCOG awarded $860,000 grant for transit-oriented development planning
January 25, 2022
Federal Transit Administration funds will help connect communities and improve access to transit and affordable housing The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has been awarded $860,000 to plan for transit-oriented development (TOD)…
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South Carolina Ports welcomes its first shipment of chassis 2023
January 24, 2022
SMART Chassis Pool Opens Spring South Carolina Ports received its first shipment of chassis today, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing development of the SC Ports-owned and operated SMART…
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How to Buy a Car in 2022: Navigating The Automobile Shortage
January 14, 2022
By Mike DuBose The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic and wide-ranging impacts on the United States and the world as a whole. Most people are traveling, going to events, and…
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SC Ports achieves record volumes in 2021
January 10, 2022
South Carolina Ports had its best calendar year in history in 2021 as the SC Ports team and broader maritime community efficiently handled an unprecedented amount of cargo. “2021 was…
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Interstate lane closures restricted for holidays
December 20, 2021
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 Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel…
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Palmetto Railways names Patrick McCrory new President and CEO
December 13, 2021
Jeffrey McWhorter to retire after 37 years with the organization Palmetto Railways, an enterprise agency of the state of South Carolina and a division of the S.C. Department of Commerce,…
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SC Ports awards $205,000 to community organizations
December 9, 2021
South Carolina Ports has awarded $205,000 in grants to 111 community organizations and nonprofits throughout South Carolina as part of its fiscal year 2022 Community Giving Program. SC Ports dedicates a portion…
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Santa Paws is Coming to Town – Myrtle Beach International Airport launches new Therapy Dog Program in advance of the holiday season
December 9, 2021The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is launching its new P.E.T.S. (Pups Easing Travel Stress) Program just in time for the holiday travel period. P.E.T.S. Ambassadors will consist of certified…
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SC Ports sets all-time monthly container record in November
December 7, 2021South Carolina Ports sets all-time monthly records for containers handled in November when measuring by both twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) and pier containers, which account for boxes of any size.…
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Capital Development Partners developing 135-acre high speed port logistics infrastructure adjacent to Leatherman Terminal
November 30, 2021
Capital Development Partners announced the acquisition of 135 acres adjacent to SC Ports’ Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston, S.C, for the development of high-speed port logistics infrastructure to…
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SC Ports’ capacity benefits retailers during record October
November 10, 2021
South Carolina Ports had a record October for containers handled as measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking the eighth consecutive month of record volumes at the Port of Charleston. SC…
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SC Ports welcomes two ship-to-shore cranes to Wando Welch Terminal
November 8, 2021
Arrival completes fleet of 15 new cranes with 155 feet of lift height South Carolina Ports welcomes two ship-to-shore cranes to Wando Welch Terminal, completing its fleet of 15 new…
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Colliers Report: Charleston ports attract shipping amidst nationwide supply chain problems
November 1, 2021Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 Charleston Industrial Market Highlights It is no secret that the South Carolina ports are driving industrial activity to record-breaking levels and…
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Sustain SC honors Boeing, SC Ports, Volvo Cars with inaugural Excellence in Mitigation Award
October 28, 2021
Sustain SC today honored three South Carolina organizations with the inaugural Excellence in Mitigation award, recognizing their efforts to bring economic development to our state while maintaining a positive conservation…
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Building I-73 is in the state’s best interest
October 25, 2021
By Richard Eckstrom – S.C. Comptroller Supporters of a proposed stretch of interstate connecting I-95 to Myrtle Beach recently got a couple of pieces of welcome, long-awaited news. A judge…
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SC Ports announces leadership change
October 18, 2021
Following a successful 13 years as president and CEO of South Carolina Ports, Jim Newsome announced his plans today to retire from the helm on June 30, at which time…
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Retail imports drive record September at SC Ports
October 13, 2021
South Carolina Ports had a record September for containers as the Port of Charleston continues to efficiently handle the boom in retail imports. SC Ports moved 205,008 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)…
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SC Ports CEO inducted into International Maritime Hall of Fame
October 7, 2021South Carolina Ports President and CEO Jim Newsome is being inducted into the prestigious International Maritime Hall of Fame in recognition of his impressive career in the maritime industry. “The inductees…
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Lowe installs new crosswalks on Isle of Palms’ Palm Boulevard
October 6, 2021In partnership with the city of Isle of Palms, Lowe, the developer behind Wild Dunes Resort, Sweetgrass Inn and The Cooper Hotel in downtown Charleston, announced the completion of its…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces plan to expand I-73
October 4, 2021McMaster continues push for major infrastructure improvements Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall, members of the General Assembly, and local Horry County…
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Sustain SC, Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities announce inaugural class for Sustainability Leadership Initiative
September 29, 2021
Professionals to participate in six-session program focused on sustainability Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities has selected a group of professionals across various sectors to…
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CARTA connects bikers, walkers across North Bridge
September 22, 2021
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) received unanimous board approval for enhancements to Route 32 aimed at bridging the gap for cyclists and pedestrians seeking to cross the North…
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Containers, retail imports remain strong at SC Ports
September 10, 2021
South Carolina Ports saw strong container volumes in August as retail imports continue to flow into the Port of Charleston. SC Ports moved 234,688 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at Wando Welch…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces plan to accelerate I-26 widening project
September 7, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall and business leaders from around the state to announce a proposal which would accelerate existing plans…
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Citadel engineering cadets and students designing airfield improvements for emerging electric aircraft
September 5, 2021
By faculty members in The Citadel’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering For The Citadel’s 2021-22 academic year, Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering senior cadets and students will work collaboratively…
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SC Ports awarded $1.3 million grant for emission-reducing trucks
August 19, 2021
Project partners A&R Logistics and Benore to deploy electric trucks South Carolina Ports received a $1.3 million grant to support project partners as they deploy all-electric, energy-efficient trucks in place…
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SC Ports achieves highest July on record for containers
August 12, 2021
South Carolina Ports had a strong start to fiscal year 2022 with its highest July on record for containers moving through the Port of Charleston. SC Ports handled a record-setting…
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Berkeley County holds groundbreaking for Henry E. Brown Jr. Blvd. Phase 2
August 12, 2021Improvements Span Four Miles, from Liberty Hall Road to U.S. 52 in Goose Creek Berkeley County joined state and community leaders on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 to break ground on the…
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CARTA expands service area for “CARTA OnDemand” rideshare partnership
July 26, 2021
Program growing to meet healthcare needs beyond the peninsula The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has expanded the service area for CARTA OnDemand, a first-in-the-region partnership with transportation network…
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Berkeley County Council awards contract for U.S. 176 Phase 1
July 19, 2021Berkeley County Council awarded the contract for U.S. 176 improvement project phase 1, on Monday, June 28 at the County Council meeting. U.S. 176 Phase 1 consists of widening U.S. 176 from…
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SC Ports achieves highest fiscal year on record for containers handled
July 16, 2021
South Carolina Ports celebrates its strongest fiscal year on record for containers handled at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports handled 2.55 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at Wando Welch Terminal,…
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