SC Ports to buy WestRock site to expand port capacity at North Charleston Terminal
March 21, 2024
SC Ports to master plan infrastructure with SCDOT, Palmetto Railways With support from the state and unanimous approval from the SC Ports Board of Directors, SC Ports plans to purchase…
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Greenlink recruiting volunteer mystery riders
March 21, 2024
Greenlink is seeking volunteers for its pilot Mystery Rider Program. This customer service initiative aims to collect trip feedback in real-time, is intended to gather details on the complete customer…
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GSP honored as Best Small Airport in North America by Customers in 2023
March 11, 2024
Greenville-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 second consecutive year that GSP…
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GSP breaks ground on new parking garage and consolidated rental car facility
February 27, 2024Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) broke ground on a new parking garage and consolidated rental car facility. The two-year, $97 million project will be open to the public in early 2026. Parking…
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New food and beverage concepts available at CAE
February 27, 2024
In an event hosted at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), Carolina Concessions, LLC proudly introduced an array of new national brands to the airport. The grand opening event, held on…
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Palmetto Railways partners with Innovative Rail Technologies to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power
February 13, 2024
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
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New traffic pattern – Calhoun Street improvements
February 12, 2024Long-planned improvements to fourteen blocks of Calhoun Street (Wayne to Harden) include resurfacing (from Wayne to Gregg), restriping, and the installation of bike accommodations. This project includes a change in…
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SCDOT to hold public involvement meeting in Calhoun County
February 7, 2024
SCDOT will hold a public involvement meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024 regarding the proposed intersection improvements to US 21 (Columbia Highway) at SC 6 (Caw Caw Highway)/SC 172 (Bull…
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CAE welcomes over 1.2 million passengers, 2023 year in review
February 5, 2024
The numbers are in and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is excited to share that the airport welcomed 1,234,487 million passengers in 2023 – inching closer to the highest number of passengers in over a…
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CAE welcomes over 1.2 million passengers, 2023 Year in Review
February 1, 2024
The numbers are in and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is excited to share that the airport welcomed 1,234,487 million passengers in 2023 – inching closer to the highest number of passengers in over a…
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CAE begins work on multi-year airport master plan, community input welcomed and encouraged
February 1, 2024
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has begun work on a multi-year airport master plan project that will ultimately yield an introspective look at the airport’s current facilities, amenities and overall capacity to…
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Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP announces new partners: Donavon Eason and Lesesne Phillips
January 26, 2024
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a prominent transportation and logistics law firm, announced the promotion of Donavon Eason and Lesesne Phillips to the position of partner. This strategic move reflects…
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Breeze Airways unveils nonstop destinations from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
January 23, 2024
Get ready to make the most of your summer, as Greenville Spartanburg International Airport has just revealed a game-changing announcement that will open up new travel possibilities. Breeze Airways is…
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Elevate Your Summer: Breeze Airways Unveils Nonstop Destinations from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
January 23, 2024
Get ready to make the most of your summer, as Greenville Spartanburg International Airport has just revealed a game-changing announcement that will open up new travel possibilities. Breeze Airways is…
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SC Ports sees growth in intermodal cargo in 2023
January 22, 2024
SC Ports’ inland ports enable goods to efficiently move between the Port of Charleston and inland markets via trains. (Photo/Matthew Peacock) South Carolina Ports’ strategic focus on rail is proving…
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Max Metcalf named Vice-Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 22, 2024
Max Metcalf, of Greenville County, was named Vice-Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission at the Commission’s January 18, 2024 meeting in Columbia. Metcalf said, “I am pleased…
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Pamela L. Christopher named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 22, 2024
Pamela L. Christopher, of Anderson County, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission at the Commission’s January 18, 2024 meeting in Columbia. Christopher is the first…
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SCDOT Commission appoints Justin Powell as next Secretary of Transportation
January 18, 2024
At today’s meeting of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission, the Commission appointed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to section 57-1-410 of…
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Leadership Series – Kevin Shwedo, The SC Department of Motor Vehicles
January 18, 2024
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall announces retirement
January 17, 2024
After nearly 30 years of service to the State of South Carolina, Christy A. Hall, the Secretary of Transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, announced her retirement effective…
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SC Ports gives Midlands big economic boost
January 16, 2024
By efficiently moving cargo for port-dependent businesses, South Carolina Ports makes a $22.3 billion economic impact in the Midlands region each year. This is a quarter of SC Ports’ $87…
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Richland County to host transportation planning meetings
January 10, 2024
Richland County has scheduled a series of transportation planning meetings as part of a transportation needs assessment. The drop-in style meetings will take place in each of the 11 Council…
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Greenlink announces 2024 Citizens Transit Academy class
January 10, 2024
On Tuesday, January 9, Greenlink welcomed 14 participants to its sixth annual Citizens Transit Academy. The free, six-week program offers Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about public…
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CAE announces the Midlands-based artists selected to be featured in individual exhibits at airport in 2024 – 2025
December 19, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to announce the Midlands-based artists that have been selected to have their works featured in individual exhibits in 2024 – 2025. Anthony Lewis, Brandi Roberts, Ozon…
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SC Ports enhancing rail capabilities, capacity
December 14, 2023
South Carolina Ports is investing in its rail capabilities to further support growth in the Southeast. Construction is underway at the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. The near-dock, rail-served cargo yard…
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Moody’s reaffirms SC Ports’ A1 credit rating
December 12, 2023
SC Ports has invested in critical infrastructure projects, ensuring it can efficiently handle goods for customers. (Photo/Matthew Peacock) Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed South Carolina Ports’ A1 credit rating, reinforcing the…
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High-Speed Rail Between Charlotte and Atlanta with Proposed Stop in Greenville Gains Momentum with New White House Funding
December 10, 2023
In a significant development for the proposed high-speed rail between Charlotte and Atlanta, the project has secured a crucial boost with $500,000 in funding from the Corridor Identification and Development…
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Scout Motors appoints Chief Technical Officer
December 7, 2023
Dr. Burkhard Huhnke, a leading voice in the EV industry, will shape and lead Scout Motors’ vehicle engineering strategy and team Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the…
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SC Ports gives more than $250,000 to community organizations
December 5, 2023
South Carolina Ports awarded $253,000 to 116 South Carolina nonprofits and community organizations as part of its Community Giving program for fiscal year 2024, marking the highest number of grants…
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Logisticus Group expands by adding Noah Clark and Rimal Patel to Greenville team
November 28, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, adds Noah Clark as Operations Specialist and Rimal Patel as CAD Drafter. Clark will support LG’s Greenville office from…
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SC Ports helps fight hunger with $25,000 donation
November 21, 2023
SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin and Lowcountry Food Bank President and CEO Nick Osborne celebrate a $25,000 donation from SC Ports that will help provide food for Lowcountry…
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SC Ports, maritime partners aim to fill shipping container with toys for SC children
November 16, 2023
SC Ports is partnering with the International Longshoreman’s Association, Coalition 18, and the Maritime Association of South Carolina this year to fulfill the holiday wish lists of South Carolina foster…
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SC Ports handles record cargo at Inland Port Greer
November 14, 2023
SC Ports’ rail-served inland ports are speeding goods to market, with Inland Port Greer handling more cargo than ever before in October. The team at Inland Port Greer loaded and…
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CAE adds new software allowing passengers to book flights from FlyCAE.com
November 9, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has added new software to its website, allowing passengers to book flights to anywhere in the world directly from FlyCAE.com. With FlyMyAirport™, passengers will be able…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance urges Supreme Court to take up labor case, warns of nationwide impacts to manufacturers
November 8, 2023
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of the SC State Ports Authority’s (SCSPA) petition for a hearing…
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The COMET Financial Team receives 6th award for fiscal excellence
November 2, 2023
Honor commends organization’s excellence in handling and reporting all funding, including the Richland County Penny Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of…
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SC Ports breaks ground on North Charleston community center
November 2, 2023
SC Ports, Palmetto Railways, community groups and local leaders broke ground on a 15,000-square-foot community recreation center in North Charleston’s Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) Construction of a 15,000-square-foot community recreation…
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Open call for local artists: CAE is now accepting submissions for the 2024 – 2025 Art in the Airport program
November 2, 2023
Calling all professional artists! The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is now accepting submissions for the 2024 – 2025 Art in the Airport program. Now in its fifth year, the wildly popular…
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City, partners break ground on Ashley River Crossing
October 31, 2023
Federal, state, county and city officials gathered alongside Mayor John Tecklenburg this morning to break ground on the Ashley River Crossing, a forthcoming standalone bridge that will provide a safe…
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SCDOT continues work on I-85 business through the end of the year
October 26, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will continue work on I-85 business through the end of the year. SCDOT is adding some additional paving and guardrail work to the project…
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SC Ports drives big economic impact in Pee Dee region
October 24, 2023
South Carolina Ports generates a $9.7 billion economic impact in the Pee Dee region. (Photo/Walter Lagarenne) South Carolina Ports generates a $9.7 billion economic impact in the Pee Dee region by supporting…
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SC Ports CEO: SC Ports offers powerful alternative gateway on U.S. East Coast
October 17, 2023
Deepened harbor, enhanced terminal capacity driving growth During her second State of the Port address, South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin showcased how SC Ports is powerhouse port,…
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SC Ports welcomes 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors
October 10, 2023
South Carolina Ports kicked off the 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors program, welcoming its largest class in the program’s six-year history. Over the next year, 31 professionals from across the state will…
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SC Ports CEO Melvin named 2023 Leading Woman
October 3, 2023
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin was named 2023 Leading Woman by SC Women in Leadership. SC Women in Leadership celebrates South Carolina women who have blazed trails in civic…
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School Bus Driver – LCSD 55
September 30, 2023
Please visit laurens55.org to review and apply for our current openings. You may also contact us at [email protected] for any additional inquiries. JOB DESCRIPTION Bus Driver DEPARTMENT: Transportation REPORTS TO:…
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Pavement work begins on 15 city streets
September 25, 2023
A total of $5 million worth of road resurfacing projects will get underway this week on 15 city streets. Funded by the Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond (NIB), 12 streets will be…
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Inland Port Greer has strongest month in its history
September 22, 2023
Inland Port Greer handled record cargo in August. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) South Carolina Ports’ rail-served inland ports continue to see strong volumes, serving as a key connection between inland markets and…
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Update on damaged bridge on US 21 near Hampton and Beaufort County Line
September 21, 2023
SCDOT is working closely with CSX to stabilize the area near the derailment to ensure that train service can be restored quickly. SCDOT engineers have determined the bridge over the…
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Discount Tire opens first store in Easley
September 19, 2023
National tires and wheels leader to meet demand in Pickens County Discount Tire, a leading retailer of tires and wheels, opened its first location in Easley, South Carolina to meet demand…
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CDL Day Returns to State Fairgrounds in Columbia
September 14, 2023
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will host CDL Day at the State Fairgrounds, located at 1200 Rosewood Drive in Columbia. This is…
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