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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Holiday travel tips at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
December 20, 2021
COVID-19. TSA requires wearing a mask at all times while at the airport and on aircraft until March 18, 2022. Additional information on the coronavirus and travel impacts is available at https://gspairport.com/covid-19-updates/ or…
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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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The COMET awarded 2.9M grant from Federal Transit Administration
December 8, 2021
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has been selected to receive $2,935,190 under Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) Low or No Emission Vehicle Program for Fiscal Year 2021. The…
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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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A Conversation with Mike Gula, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
November 18, 2021
There is no doubt that the past eighteen months have been difficult for a lot of businesses and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is no exception. At the height of…
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Statement from Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall
November 15, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has received questions concerning a proposal that suggests suspending the state gas tax for the next eight months and instead backfilling the $612 Million…
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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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Derrick Huggins named Interim Executive Director at The Comet
November 1, 2021
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced today that it has named Derrick Huggins as the Interim Executive Director after a unanimous vote from The COMET’s Board of…
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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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COMET Chat with LeRoy DesChamps – October 2021
October 12, 2021
Greetings! As the Autumn breezes begin to blow away the heat and humidity of the Summer, The COMET gears up for all things Fall which includes school and football, among…
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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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CAE updates parking rates and makes enhancements to traveler’s overall experience
September 27, 2021
Beginning Friday, October 1st, 2021, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) will be implementing a new pricing structure for all on-site parking options– including the surface lot, the garage, Fast Lane…
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MTC opens Welding Technology Center to meet employer demand
September 23, 2021
Midlands Technical College held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the college’s new Welding Technology Center today. The education and training facility is located on Kentucky Avenue on the…
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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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Steven Pearce named new President & CEO of the South Carolina I-77 Alliance
September 21, 2021
Steven Pearce has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the South Carolina I-77 Alliance and will be responsible for directing the organization’s strategic economic development marketing…
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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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C&C Automotive expands into Columbia
September 3, 2021
C&C Automotive has a history of upstanding work and excellent customer service in the CSRA and they are now excited to announce that they are opening a new location in…
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GSP opens first QDOBA Mexican Eats location in Upstate SC
August 25, 2021
QDOBA Mexican Eats has opened in the Grand Hall of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). This is the first Upstate South Carolina restaurant location for the popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant. Committed…
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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opens on Columbia Metropolitan Airport campus
August 24, 2021
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), in partnership with South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), RRT and Extraordinary Headhunters, LLC., today announced that beginning Monday, August 30, 2021 CAE will host…
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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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The COMET awarded $2.9M grant from Federal Transit Administration
July 22, 2021
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has been selected to receive $2,935,190 under Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) Low or No Emission Vehicle Program for Fiscal Year 2021. The…
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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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Pamela Bynoe-Reed selected for 2021 SC Women in Business award
July 13, 2021
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced that Pamela Bynoe-Reed, the organization’s Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/PIO has been selected by Integrated Media Publishing as one of…
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Electric vehicle manufacturer STAR EV expanding team, operations in Greenville County, SC
July 7, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has announced that STAR EV, a specialized…
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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal recognized as ‘South Carolina Project of the Year’
July 1, 2021South Carolina Ports’ Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal has been named 2021 South Carolina Project of the Year by the South Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).…
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Carolina International Trucks names Jason Bell, Leasing Director
July 1, 2021
Carolina International Trucks, the largest commercial truck dealership in South Carolina, is pleased to announce the hiring of Jason Bell to the position of Leasing Director. In his new role,…
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Archer-United awarded Phase One of Carolina Crossroads project
June 30, 2021
Archer-United will begin the five-phase process to improve “malfunction junction” for Midlands’ commuters. Archer-United, Joint Venture, was awarded Carolina Crossroads Phase 1 which consists of the re-design and construction of…
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Combat-wounded veteran honored with keys to new vehicle
June 29, 2021
Wells Fargo and Hendrick Honda of Easley donated a 2021 Honda Pilot through Military Warriors Support Foundation For combat-wounded veterans, transitioning from the military back to civilian life can be…
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Interstate lane closures restricted to help holiday traffic flow
June 29, 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 Fourth of July holiday travel period. These restrictions…
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SC Ports offers capacity amid import boom
June 24, 2021
South Carolina Ports readies for fiscal year 2022 with enhanced infrastructure and capacity to handle rising retail imports and cargo volumes. SC Ports has continued to rebound well throughout fiscal…
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