CARTA cuts ribbon on solar-powered shelter
February 19, 2019The Charleston Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) cut the ribbon on a new solar-powered shelter at the corner of Dorchester Road and Purcell Drive in North Charleston. The event marked the final installation in…
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Lowcountry Rapid Transit online meeting available through Feb. 28
February 14, 2019In late January, The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG)held a series of interactive, public Community Workshops in Charleston, North Charleston and Summerville to kick off the next phase for the…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year award
February 12, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year award
February 11, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award
February 8, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award
February 8, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
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SC Ports Authority handles record January container volume
February 6, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest January on record and 12.5 percent fiscal year-over-year growth of container volume. SCPA handled 205,689 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) last month. Since…
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Aviation Authority successfully places new bonds
February 4, 2019
Strong Airport Performance Improves Terms of Debt The Charleston County Aviation Authority announced that $64.7 million in thirty-year bonds were successfully placed this week. Net proceeds from the sale will be…
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Major road projects top transportation priorities in 2019
February 4, 2019
A major road project gets underway in Richland County this year and construction continues on another as transportation officials work to address traffic congestion and road safety on major thoroughfares…
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SC Ports Authority celebrates headquarters dedication
January 29, 2019SCPA’s new 80,000-square-foot headquarters is a modern, open building housing approximately 160 employees at the Wando Welch Terminal. The South Carolina Ports Authority celebrated the dedication of a new…
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The Comet announces Vanpool program to extend mobility options in the Midlands
January 29, 2019The COMET is introducing The COMET Vanpool, a one-year pilot to subsidize 20 vans at $500 per month – not to exceed $120,000 per year – if the van originates…
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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 3,617 hours in 2018
January 29, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its participation in 3,617 total hours of community service, completing 90 projects, in 2018 as part…
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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 3,617 hours in 2018
January 28, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced its participation in 3,617 total hours of community service, completing 90 projects, in 2018 as part of…
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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 3,617 hours in 2018
January 28, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its participation in 3,617 total hours of community service, completing 90 projects, in 2018 as part…
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SCNSC welcomes Todd Buehrig as its next Executive Director
January 24, 2019
The Southeastern Chapter National Safety Council (SCNSC) Board of Directors announced the selection of Todd Buehrig as Executive Director. Todd has led SCNSC’s growth and expansion in South Carolina and…
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DESA welcomes Alex McCune as Project Engineer
January 23, 2019
DESA, Inc. announced that Alex McCune, P.E., has joined its Engineering Services team as Project Engineer. McCune will be responsible for the management and design of transportation projects, water and…
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All-new 2020 Cadillac XT6 coming to Charleston later this year
January 21, 2019Baker Cadillac Anticipates Strong Performance for Luxurious New Cadillac Crossover Tommy Baker, Owner and President of Baker Motor Company, with award-winning dealerships in Charleston, SC and Wilmington, NC, looks forward…
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Grab a seat & a great read on future rides with The COMET
January 18, 2019Get ready to catch your next read on The COMET. Richland Library is carpooling with the local transit service to offer a traveling collection, titled Books on the Bus. Starting…
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Grab a seat & a great read on future rides with The COMET
January 18, 2019
Get ready to catch your next read on The COMET. Richland Library is carpooling with the local transit service to offer a traveling collection, titled Books on the Bus. Starting…
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Columbia Metropolitan airport names Director of Marketing & Air Service Development
January 15, 2019
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that Kim Jamieson has been named Director of Marketing and Air Service Development. “We’re thrilled to have Kim join the CAE team,” said Executive…
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The COMET launches The COMET On The GO! with Lyft
January 11, 2019
The COMET is helping you go around the Columbia Metropolitan Area easily! Effective January 1, 2019, The COMET is subsidizing up to $5.00 for ridesharing trips that start and end…
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Gotcha launches first campus bike share system for Augusta University
January 7, 2019
Gotcha out of Charleston, SC announced they are launching Augusta University’s first bike share system, JagRide, in Augusta, G.A. this month. Augusta students, faculty, and staff will have access to 18 bikes at 3 hubs…
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New Airport Commissioners named
January 3, 2019Hank J. Jibaja and Mr. Pat G. Smith Mr. Hank J. Jibaja and Mr. Pat G. Smith have been appointed to the Richland-Lexington Airport Commission representing…
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Charleston International tops 4 million passengers
December 20, 2018
It’s a new record! More than 4.1 million people have flown in and out of Charleston International Airport so far this year. In November, just over 400,000 people flew in and…
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American Airlines to begin nonstop service to New York
December 17, 2018
American Airlines has announced nonstop service to New York/LaGuardia (LGA) Airport from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) beginning May 3, 2019. The daily service will depart CAE at 6:55 a.m. and…
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$25 million BUILD grant awarded to improve South Carolina’s supply chain
December 14, 2018
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced a $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to support the expansion at South Carolina Ports Authority’s (SCPA) Inland Port…
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CARTA, Affordabike partner to give away 15 refurbished lost-and-found bikes
December 13, 2018
Many public transit trips begin with a walk or bike ride, and this holiday season the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) wants to help riders overcome what’s been dubbed…
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SC Ports achieves record November
December 13, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced the strongest November in its history, with 15 percent growth over the same month last year. The Port handled 188,585 twenty-foot equivalent units…
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Horry County Department of Airports Myrtle Beach International Airport reaches the BIG 50
December 12, 2018
The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) has reached another major milestone. In 2019, airlines serving MYR will offer nonstop air service to/from 50 markets around the United States and Canada…
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Myrtle Beach, SC’s top airline expands with more nonstop routes
December 12, 2018Myrtle Beach’s most traveled airline is growing again as Spirit Airlines adds three new nonstop routes! Beginning May 2, 2019, Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) will add nonstop flights connecting Myrtle Beach…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport celebrates 2018
December 12, 2018
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is ending 2018 with a number of accomplishments to include an increase in passengers each month. The number of departing passengers for November is up over 17.5%…
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Catch The COMET Holiday Bus for Free – December 15-24
December 10, 2018
The COMET will be offering free rides on the Holiday buses as a gift to the community! Any passenger that boards a bus with Christmas decorations will ride that bus…
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Graham, Scott announce key funding to increase South Carolina port system’s capacity and efficiency
December 6, 2018U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) announced a $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to…
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Southeastern Freight Lines’ Florence service center celebrates 65 years of service
November 27, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is celebrating 65 years of quality without question service at its Florence, South Carolina, service center. Located at…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project receives $41.4 million federal funding
November 23, 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced $41.4 million for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project in the Fiscal Year 19 Work Plan, funds that will further the progress of…
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Southeastern Freight Lines’ Florence service center celebrates 65 years of service
November 20, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is celebrating 65 years of quality without question service at its Florence, South Carolina, service center. Located at…
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Southeastern Freight Lines’ Florence service center celebrates 65 years of service
November 20, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is celebrating 65 years of quality without question service at its Florence, South Carolina, service center. Located at…
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SC Ports announces 2019 Port Ambassadors
November 19, 2018South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced its 2018-2019 Port Ambassadors class, consisting of 25 delegates who will complete a nine-month program that immerses participants into Port operations, economic development, and…
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The COMET now provides service to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
November 9, 2018
The COMET now provides service to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden by way of Route 84 between Downtown Columbia and St. Andrews community. Transportation to the Zoo on Route 84 is…
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SC Ports achieves record container volume in October
November 8, 2018
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced the highest monthly container volume in its history, with 217,035 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in October. Last month’s record-breaking volumes marked an…
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The COMET and FoodShare to offer healthy food access at the transit center
November 5, 2018
The COMET is partnering with FoodShare South Carolina to make it easy and affordable to access fresh fruits and vegetables. The COMET Is committed to connecting people to place where…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognizes Malcom Bryant for 50 years of safe driving
November 5, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, recognized Malcom Bryant for 50 years driving with no accidents during the company’s annual Safety and Service Awards…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognizes Malcom Bryant for 50 years of safe driving
November 5, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, recognized Malcom Bryant for 50 years driving with no accidents during the company’s annual Safety and Service Awards…
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SC Ports State of the Port emphasizes importance of infrastructure investment
October 29, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) president and CEO, Jim Newsome, presented the annual State of the Port to an audience of approximately 600 customers, elected officials and shipping industry…
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September passenger counts increase again
October 25, 2018
Charleston International Airport passenger counts increased an overall 8.8 percent in September. Enplanements rose 8.1 percent and deplanements rose 9.4 percent last month as compared with September 2017. People flying…
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CARTA to offer free service on Election Day – November 6
October 25, 2018
Lowcountry residents can roll to the polls at no cost Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) service will be free on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, the transit agency announced…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport September passenger traffic continues upward trend
October 25, 2018
Passenger traffic at Columbia Metropolitan Airport continues its growth trend with an 8.48% increase in departing passengers September year-to-date over the same nine month period in 2017. In the month…
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SC Ports reports first quarter fiscal year growth
October 23, 2018The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported a 7.5 percent fiscal year-over-year container volume growth of twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) through September. SCPA has handled 580,361 TEUs since July,…
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SC Ports celebrates 5 years of success at Inland Port Greer
October 23, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) held a celebration to mark five years of success at Inland Port Greer, a momentous occasion marked by the facility handling its 446,280 rail…
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The Comet service enhancements will begin November 5th
October 23, 2018
Monday, November 5, 2018 there will be Service Enhancements to The COMET fixed route services, including DART and ReFlex services. The goal to provide these service enhancements for increasing ridership and…
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