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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Midlands leaders discuss rail elimination and alignment
May 2, 2022Midlands leaders gathered today for a press conference focused on rail elimination and alignment. Local officials who supported the press conference included representatives from the SC Senate, SC House of…
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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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COMET receives awards at Live United event
April 21, 2022
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) received two awards at the Live United Awards hosted by United Way of the Midlands at Central Energy on April 20. The…
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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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SCDOT employees to pick up roadside litter on March 30
March 31, 2022
Motorists are asked to use caution and be on the lookout for South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) employees today, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, during the agency’s “Spring Cleanup” litter…
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South Carolina Air National Guard announces temporary operation at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
March 21, 2022
Today, the South Carolina Air National Guard (SCANG) announced a temporary relocation operation of F-16s from McEntire Joint National Guard Base (McEntire) to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). The temporary…
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Paveway Express celebrates 5 years
March 17, 2022
What started as a dream to pave a new way of life for his family, has turned into a business that recently celebrated its fifth anniversary as one of the…
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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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GSP recognized for Best Hygiene Measures in North America by customers in 2021
March 11, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has earned the 2021 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Hygiene Measures by Region for North America. Airports Council International (ACI), the world’s most prominent…
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COMET’s LeRoy DesChamps receives President’s Award at annual TASC conference
March 10, 2022
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is proud to announce that LeRoy DesChamps, the organization’s COO and Director of Administration was selected for the 2022 TASC Awards of…
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Free DBE certification workshop to be held at CAE
March 10, 2022
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be hosting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification workshop on Thursday, March 24th in the…
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Midlands Technical College leads on apprenticeships
March 10, 2022
Learning Resources Network (LERN), the largest association in continuing education in the world, recognized MTC with its Best Business and Industry Practice award. From the award announcement, “The MTC business…
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Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport restores valet parking services on April 4, 2022
March 8, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will re-open valet parking on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 4:15 AM. Valet services will be available on a daily basis from 4:15 AM until one hour…
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CAE selected as industry partner for Department of Defense SkillBridge program
March 3, 2022
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has been selected by the Department of Defense (DoD) as an industry partner in their nationally recognized and noteworthy program, SkillBridge. The DOD SkillBridge program…
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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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GSP to host TSA Pre✓ enrollment event
February 23, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) invites the community and travelers to enroll in the popular TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program. IndentoGO will set-up a TSA Pre✓® mobile enrollment site at GSP…
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School Bus Driver
February 23, 2022
JOB DESCRIPTION Bus Driver DEPARTMENT: Transportation REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation Visit the Laurens 55 Human Resource Page (www.laurens55.org) to review and apply for positions. JOB SUMMARY: To transport students…
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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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Commissioners appointed to new term on Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission
February 7, 2022
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has reappointed Valerie J. Miller and Doug Smith to the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission. The term for both Commissioners runs from December 31, 2021 through December…
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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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UCW Logistics hires Allgary as Vice President of Sales to propel growth
January 14, 2022
UCW Logistics, a leading North American third-party logistics provider headquartered in Greenville, SC, today announced the hiring of trucking industry executive, Rob Allgary, to lead and execute the company’s vision…
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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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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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