Charleston Harbor Deepening Project receives construction funding

  May 24, 2017

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Harbor Deepening Project was named one of six “new starts” and received $17.5 million in construction funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)…

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Wings for Autism® lands in Greenville/Spartanburg

  April 24, 2017

On April 29 at 3:30 pm, The Arc of the United States will hold a Wings for All® event at Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) for the first time in the…

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Adrianne Beasley named director of aerospace initiatives

  April 6, 2017

Adrianne Beasley has been tapped to replace Deborah Cameron as director of aerospace initiatives for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness.  After three years leading the Council’s SC Aerospace initiative,…

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Being in Top Ten a Tasty Treat!

  April 5, 2017

People are always talking about Thomas Creek Grill located on Concourse A at GSP International Airport and here is a sample what they’ve been saying: “It’s really nice to have…

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Highway construction training program offered in five SC counties

  March 20, 2017

Thirty residents of five (5) South Carolina Counties may be eligible to receive pre-employment training, heavy equipment operator training and commercial drivers’ license training in the field of highway construction.…

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Highway construction training program offered in five SC counties

  March 20, 2017

Thirty residents of five (5) South Carolina Counties may be eligible to receive pre-employment training, heavy equipment operator training and commercial drivers’ license training in the field of highway construction.…

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SC Ports breaks ground on Inland Port Dillon 

  March 10, 2017

Officials broke ground on the site of Inland Port Dillon, a South Carolina Ports Authority facility slated to open in early 2018 to support growing intermodal cargo volumes between the…

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SC Ports breaks ground on Inland Port Dillon 

  March 10, 2017

Officials broke ground on the site of Inland Port Dillon, a South Carolina Ports Authority facility slated to open in early 2018 to support growing intermodal cargo volumes between the…

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UPS honors South Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving

  February 20, 2017

UPS announced that 25 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25…

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UPS honors South Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving

  February 20, 2017

UPS announced that 25 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25…

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Secretary of Transportation presents 2017 “State of SCDOT”

  February 1, 2017

​Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall presented the “State of SCDOT” report for 2017 to the Senate Transportation Committee on February 1, 2017. The annual review provided the current status…

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SCDOT introduces “Project Viewer” for the public

  January 26, 2017

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has taken another step to make the agency transparent and accountable, while at the same time providing a user-friendly and convenient way for…

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SCDOT introduces “Project Viewer” for the public

  January 26, 2017

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has taken another step to make the agency transparent and accountable, while at the same time providing a user-friendly and convenient way for…

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SC Ports Authority container volume climbs 5 percent

  January 23, 2017

The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 5.4 percent increase in twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, with 1,029,450 TEUs handled since the period began in July.…

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SC Ports Authority container volume climbs 5 percent

  January 23, 2017

The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 5.4 percent increase in twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, with 1,029,450 TEUs handled since the period began in July.…

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SCDOT Unveils Road Safety Program

  January 20, 2017

Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall presented a plan to begin a reduction in the high death toll on South Carolina’s roads should new funds become available. The presentation was made…

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SC Ports Authority announces record container volume in 2016

  January 10, 2017

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced a record container volume of nearly two million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled in 2016. SCPA handled 1.996 million TEUs in 2016, surpassing the…

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SC Ports Authority announces record container volume in 2016

  January 10, 2017

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced a record container volume of nearly two million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled in 2016. SCPA handled 1.996 million TEUs in 2016, surpassing the…

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Winter Storm Report as of 8:00 AM January 6, 2017

  January 6, 2017

Statewide Summary – SCDOT continues preparation activities for Winter Storm Helena, which is predicted to begin impacting the state later this afternoon. Current forecasts show predictions from 4 to 6…

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Winter Storm Report as of 8:00 AM January 6, 2017

  January 6, 2017

Statewide Summary – SCDOT continues preparation activities for Winter Storm Helena, which is predicted to begin impacting the state later this afternoon. Current forecasts show predictions from 4 to 6…

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SCDOT awards contract for I-26-Volvo Interchange

  December 23, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces the awarding of a contract with Conti Enterprises, Inc. to construct the new interchange on I-26 that will provide convenient interstate access…

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SCDOT awards contract for I-26-Volvo Interchange

  December 23, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces the awarding of a contract with Conti Enterprises, Inc. to construct the new interchange on I-26 that will provide convenient interstate access…

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SC Ports Authority posts record November container volume

  December 15, 2016

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest November container volumes on record. SCPA handled 175,217 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in November, a year-over-year increase of 14 percent. Previously, SCPA’s…

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SC Ports Authority posts record November container volume

  December 15, 2016

 South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest November container volumes on record. SCPA handled 175,217 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in November, a year-over-year increase of 14 percent. Previously, SCPA’s…

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R+L Carriers building new distribution center in Hampton County

  December 14, 2016

Company Investing $7 Million In Yemassee Expansion R+L Carriers, a national LTL (less than truckload), global logistics and shipping company, is expanding its current footprint in Hampton County. To accommodate…

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Congress authorizes Charleston Harbor Deepening Project

  December 12, 2016

The United States Senate passed S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act (WIIN), which included Congressional authorization for the 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. “The passage of WIIN…

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Congress authorizes Charleston Harbor Deepening Project

  December 12, 2016

The United States Senate passed S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act (WIIN), which included Congressional authorization for the 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. “The passage of WIIN…

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Holiday Music Series

  November 30, 2016

The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is excited about its annual Holiday Music Series. This year, we’ve added more performances to the schedule. Anyone in the terminal including passengers, those meeting…

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Stratos Aviation wins Outstanding Flight School award

  October 30, 2016

Only nine flight schools in our country were recognized by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) as Outstanding Flight Schools and the only one in South Carolina was Stratos…

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Sage Automotive Interiors acquires Apollo S.p.A.

  October 12, 2016

Increased capacity, expansion in European automotive industry Sage Automotive Interiors has acquired the automotive manufacturing assets of Italy-based Apollo S.p.A. with the goal of expanding capacity and capability for automotive…

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Sage Automotive Interiors acquires Apollo S.p.A.

  October 12, 2016

Increased capacity, expansion in European automotive industry Sage Automotive Interiors has acquired the automotive manufacturing assets of Italy-based Apollo S.p.A. with the goal of expanding capacity and capability for automotive…

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Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun

  October 7, 2016

The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…

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Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun

  October 7, 2016

The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…

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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges

  October 6, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased  winds from Hurricane Matthew to impact the state later this week. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal area are…

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