Graham announces $34.6 million grant to support Carolina Panthers development
June 16, 2020
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) received a nearly $40 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. SCDOT will construct a…
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Beginning June 15, riders must wear masks or face coverings on The COMET
June 11, 2020
In response to the surge in COVID-19 cases in the Midlands, The COMET announced today that beginning Monday, June 15, it will be requiring masks or face coverings for all…
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Millwood Avenue resurfacing project underway
June 2, 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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Coming July 1: Motor Fuel User Fee increases $0.02
June 2, 2020
Coming July 1: Changes at the pump – Motor Fuel User Fee increases $0.02 For the fourth consecutive year, South Carolina’s Motor Fuel User Fee, which helps support road, bridge,…
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SCDOT releases initial COVID-19 financial impact projections
May 25, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has released its initial projections of the financial impact of COVID-19, indicating a decrease in agency revenues based on expected reductions in gas…
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The COMET Chat – May 2020
May 19, 2020
By John Andoh Executive Director/CEO Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority As COVID-19 continues to dictate the course of doing business and providing services in the Midlands, The COMET is busy…
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SC Ports welcomes American solar module maker to South Carolina
May 13, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority announced that First Solar, Inc., America’s largest solar manufacturer, has selected Greenville, S.C., for its new distribution hub on the East Coast. Headquartered in Arizona, First Solar…
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Updates from Columbia Metropolitan Airport regarding additional measures during COVID-19
May 6, 2020
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) continues to monitor the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) for guidance, updates and information that…
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Moving needed supplies with ease, cargo remains strong at CAE
April 23, 2020Nephron, CAE, UPS, Join Efforts During COVID-19 During this unprecedented pandemic, commercial air travel world-wide has significantly declined. Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s (CAE hereafter) cargo shipments, however, have seen a steady…
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The COMET receives funding to aid public transportation amid COVID-19
April 9, 2020
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has allocated $15.3 million to the Columbia metropolitan region to help the area’s public transportation system, The COMET, respond to COVID-19. The FTA allocated a…
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Information & updates from Columbia Metropolitan Airport regarding airlines/flight schedules
April 1, 2020
As of today, April 1, 2020, the following updates have been put in place by each airline operating out of CAE: American Airlines Moving from 7 to 6 daily…
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Lancaster County, SC approves substantial incentives to bring life-saving medical products manufacturing to the United States
March 26, 2020
County takes the lead on what it hopes will become a national effort The Lancaster County Council has unanimously approved a resolution introduced by the Lancaster County Department of Economic…
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The COMET: Why We Are Running
March 24, 2020
The COMET is a vital tool for transportation in the Midlands that is committed to connecting citizens to the places they need to go safely and reliably. During this time,…
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Bridge closures and detours for I-26 Midlands Connection Project
March 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces overpass bridge closures at Holy Trinity Church Road and Parr Road for I-26 Midlands Connection project construction. Detour routes have been identified…
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The COMET to operate on a Saturday schedule starting Thursday, March 19, 2020
March 18, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced today that transit in the Midlands will operate on a Saturday schedule beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020. The COMET will remain…
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For the young and young at heart…An Activity Sheet from The COMET
March 18, 2020
From The Comet: Many of you may also have young people (and young at heart) at home who are looking for creative things to do. I hope these activity sheets…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh – March 2020
March 15, 2020
By John C. Andoh Executive Director/CEO Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Things are full swing at The COMET! Lately our focus has been to keep the riding public safe to…
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A message from Columbia Metropolitan Airport regarding coronavirus/COVID-19
March 9, 2020
With the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, identified as a respiratory disease, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has been closely monitoring updates issued from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and…
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Lexington District One works with Town of Lexington on road improvements
February 24, 2020
During the February 18, 2020 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees accepted the administration’s recommendation to enter into a right of way agreement with the…
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The COMET (Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority)
February 24, 2020
The COMET is a new transit system with new energy and new leadership. And from mechanics to drivers and from planners to board members, we don’t believe in running a…
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West Columbia’s Norfolk Street to temporarily closed for re-paving beginning Monday, February 17, 2020
February 16, 2020
The City of West Columbia is temporarily closing Norfolk Street, between State Street and Carpenter Street, for re-paving, beginning Monday, February 17, 2020. The contractors will have flagmen present to…
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Concrete progress: upgrades coming to North Springs Road intersection
February 16, 2020
A detailed project to improve traffic flow on North Springs Road in northeast Richland County is moving forward. Crews working for Richland County Transportation will soon install traffic control signs…
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Graham announces $20 million grant for Charleston Port improvement
February 12, 2020
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) will receive a nearly $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funding is for…
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The COMET receives grant to reduce human trafficking
February 10, 2020
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), has been awarded a $151,776 grant by The Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The grant was awarded as part of the FTA’s Human Trafficking…
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The COMET announces organizational changes
February 5, 2020
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announce the following organizational changes. These individuals will report to John C. Andoh, Executive Director/CEO. LeRoy DesChamps has been named the Director of Administration…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport launches new creative & brand refresh
February 4, 2020
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced the launch of a new refreshed campaign to include a new logo and a new website. The new look will continue to focus on and…
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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 6,200 hours in 2019
February 3, 2020
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its participation in more than 6,200 total hours of community service across 94 projects in 2019…
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Adams and Reese joins AiRXOS Air Mobility Platform Ecosystem as service partner
January 27, 2020
Adams and Reese announced the firm has been named a service partner of AiRXOS, part of GE Aviation and a leading provider of Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, in an…
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Moseley Marcinak Law Group continues expansion with addition of two attorneys in Greenville office
January 27, 2020Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm continues to grow with the addition of D. Lesesne Phillips and J. Alex Timmons to their Greenville, South…
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The Comet expands services in Batesburg-Leesville & Lexington
January 19, 2020
As part of the service enhancements approved by the Board of Directors in October 2018, The COMET is launching a pilot rural route which would connect the West Columbia SuperStop…
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The COMET and National Safe Place Network unite to keep youth safe in the central midlands of South Carolina
January 13, 2020
The COMET and National Safe Place Network (NSPN) are pleased to announce their new partnership to expand the safety net for youth in crisis, beginning January of 2020. Through the…
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CAE ends 2019 on a high note – welcoming over 1.3 million passengers
January 13, 2020
Passenger traffic at CAE in 2019 was up… way up! 1,353,788 passengers traveled through the airport – a 13.03% increase over 2018. “2018 was the best year we had in…
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The Pete Store breaks ground on new South Carolina facility
January 13, 2020
The Pete Store, LLC announced that construction is underway on a new 40,000 sq.ft. facility located in West Columbia, SC. Located on 11 acres just off I-26 at Exit 119,…
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Congress, President Trump approve $138 million for Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
January 6, 2020
On December 20, the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project reached a monumental milestone with President Donald Trump signing the FY2020 Energy and Water Appropriations bill into law, officially greenlighting $138 million…
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The COMET announces real-time information available through new partner app Transit
January 6, 2020The COMET today announced an easy and user-friendly way to track your bus with the new mobile app Transit. Transit counts millions of active users in more than 200 cities worldwide and…
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Inaugural Miami flight departs from Columbia Metropolitan Airport
December 19, 2019Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) is excited to announce the departure this morning of our new nonstop service to Miami courtesy of American Airlines! Passengers on this first flight enjoyed…
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SC Ports in strong position heading into 2020
December 18, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority has seen steady growth across multiple business segments in 2019, handling nearly 2.25 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) since January. S.C. Ports saw strong cargo…
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Concrete progress: Clemson Road widening moves forward
December 12, 2019
Construction work to widen Clemson Road is nearing the halfway point. Richland County Transportation is widening 1.9 miles of the road, from Old Clemson Road to Chimneyridge Drive. The road…
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Richland County realigning greenway program to address costs, get projects moving
December 10, 2019
Richland County Transportation will reorganize its greenway program to address the viability and cost of remaining projects. At the recommendation of the program’s former managers, Transportation staff and the Richland…
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85/385 Gateway Project during a ribbon-cutting
December 6, 2019South Carolina Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall announced the opening of the final, new ramp of the 85/385 Gateway Project during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Greenville on Friday,…
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Stantec further expands Transportation team in South Carolina
December 4, 2019
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed three professionals to its growing Transportation teams in Columbia and Charleston. LaTonya Derrick (pictured) has joined Stantec’s Columbia office as…
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Concrete progress: roadwork on North Main continues
November 14, 2019
Progress continues on Richland County Transportation’s widening project on North Main Street. Much of the work from Anthony Avenue to Sunset Drive, or about a third of the route, is…
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SCDOT to host “Fall Cleanup” event across South Carolina
November 14, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be holding an agency-wide highway litter cleanup event on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. SCDOT’s “Fall Cleanup” will include hundreds of employees, from…
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Interstate 20 eastbound traffic shift in Lexington County begins November 14
November 13, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces a major traffic shift planned for the Interstate 20 widening project in Lexington County. Beginning the night of Thursday, November 14, the…
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Stantec expands Transportation and Community Development teams in South Carolina
November 12, 2019
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed three professionals to its growing Transportation and Community Development practices in Charleston and Columbia. Devesh Kumar has joined Stantec’s Charleston…
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S.C. Ports makes a $15.6 billion annual economic impact in the Midlands
November 5, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority’s reach goes well beyond the Port of Charleston with 25% of its economic impact happening in the Midlands. S.C. Ports Authority (SCPA) makes a $15.6 billion annual…
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Chapin Park and Ride lot opens
October 31, 2019
Starting Monday, November 4, 2019, in partnership with Mt. Horeb Church in Chapin, SC, The COMET will provide parking for Chapin residents at Mt. Horeb Church located at 101 East…
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SCDOT announces construction phasing for Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Improvement Project
October 29, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is advancing the Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Improvement Project by using a phased construction approach to provide the best value to the state…
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Stantec expands Transportation and Landscape Architecture teams in South Carolina
October 28, 2019
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed three professionals to its growing Transportation and Landscape Architecture teams in Charleston and Columbia. Maureen O’Brien-Pitts (see featured image) has…
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Town of Lexington nearing completion of updated traffic-light system on Highway 378
October 24, 2019
Recently, travelers may have noticed changes in traffic patterns, on Highway 378, as the Town of Lexington works to optimize the operation of the Adaptive Computerized Signalization System. Traffic signals…
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