Hurricane Dorian Update 1
September 2, 2019
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Sept. 2, 2019, Noon) – CARTA will suspend regular operations at 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2 until further notice. The system will operate on a Sunday…
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SCDOT wins two regional transportation awards
August 20, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won two regional transportation awards for its work to preserve a 100-year-old bridge in the Upstate and for innovative methods to maintain…
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SCDOT, Charleston County, FHWA announce Mark Clark Extension Project underway
August 14, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), Charleston County, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), have re-initiated work on the Mark Clark Extension project (formerly known as the Mark Clark…
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SC Ports sees strong start to FY20
August 13, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority saw a strong start to fiscal year 2020, recording its busiest July in Port history at container terminals and inland ports. SCPA handled 210,542 twenty-foot equivalent…
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SCPA CEO receives prestigious ‘Rainmaker’ award
August 12, 2019
S.C. Ports Authority president and CEO Jim Newsome has been named a DC Velocity Logistics Rainmaker — a prestigious accolade that recognizes logistics professionals whose achievements and contributions stand out…
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BCDCOG receives $1.4 million in Volkswagen Settlement Fund
August 1, 2019
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) today received nearly $1.4 million from South Carolina’s share of the Volkswagen Settlement Fund that will be used to purchase two all-electric buses and…
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Former Airport manager rejoins Aviation Authority as Deputy Director and Chief Communications Officer
July 29, 2019
Spencer Pryor, Public Information and Community Relations Officer for the City of North Charleston, has been named Deputy Director and Chief Communications Officer for the Charleston County Aviation Authority, owner…
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Record passenger counts in June 2019 at the Myrtle Beach International Airport
July 25, 2019
During June 2019, a total of 334,340 passengers passed through the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), an increase of 8.2-percent compared to June 2018. At MYR, total passenger traffic during…
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SC Ports handles record cargo volumes in FY19
July 18, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reports another successful year, handling record cargo volumes, rail moves and inland port activity in fiscal year 2019. SCPA handled nearly 2.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units…
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Rivers Ave. Park and Ride to open for passengers Wednesday
July 16, 2019
A BERKELEY-CHARLESTON-DORCHESTER COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM The brand new Rivers Avenue Park and Ride, located on Melnick Drive next to Texas Roadhouse, will open for passenger use Wednesday. The ADA-compliant lot will…
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Tricounty Link launches real-time bus tracking app
June 28, 2019
LIVE BUS TRACKING AND EASY TRIP PLANNING MAKE RURAL TRANSPORTATION MORE EFFICIENT THAN EVER WITH MyTCLINK TriCounty Link, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester region’s rural transit system, today rolled out a new bus…
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SCPA named among best places to work in South Carolina
June 24, 2019
S.C. Ports Authority (SCPA) was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. The 14th annual awards program recognizes the best employers in the state,…
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SC Ports graduates 25 Port Ambassadors
June 19, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) recognizes 25 delegates for completing the 2018-2019 Port Ambassador Program, which provides participants a deep understanding of the connection between the Port of Charleston and…
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SC Ports celebrates 550,000 square-foot synthetic resin transload facility in North Charleston
June 13, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) officials celebrated the expansion of the Frontier Logistics local operations, with the groundbreaking of an approximately 550,000 square-foot warehousing facility, which will support the handling…
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SC Ports handles record May for container volumes
June 11, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reported its strongest May on record, with 204,457 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled last month. Fiscal year-to-date TEU volume is up 9.7 percent, with 2,192,689…
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SC Ports Authority Reports 10 Percent Volume Growth
May 23, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reported 10.4 percent fiscal year-to-date container volume growth, with nearly 2 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled since July. SCPA moved 204,621 TEUs across the…
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Donate2it keeps Charleston moving with $25,000 goal
May 22, 2019
Local Crowdfunding Platform Partnered With Charleston Moves for Mobility Month Donate2it, the Lowcountry’s local crowdfunding solution, recently partnered with Charleston Moves to help the bike, pedestrian and public transit advocacy…
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CARTA moving forward with fares, pass improvements
May 15, 2019
Senior fares to expand, transfer fees to be eliminated, weekly fares to be established Today, the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) Board of Directors approved moving forward with the following…
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CARTA moving forward with fare pass improvements
May 15, 2019
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) Board of Directors approved moving forward with the following items: Expansion of Senior Fares ($1 per ride) to all operating hours (previously available…
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Business-led initiative, Reboot the Commute, encourages area employers to help reduce region’s traffic congestion
April 30, 2019
Created online guide for organizations to implement flexible policies Eighteen local businesses with a total workforce of more than 39,000 announced their commitment to reducing the three-county region’s traffic congestion…
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Aviation Authority to name Hollings Terminal
April 23, 2019
Today the Charleston County Aviation Authority Board voted to approve a resolution to rename the terminal at the Charleston International Airport the Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings Terminal in honor and…
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Southeastern Freight Lines
April 23, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, a privately-owned regional less-than-truckload transportation services provider founded in 1950, specializes in next-day service in the Southeast and Southwest and operates 89 service centers in 13 states,…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Mike Redden to director of national accounts
April 23, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Mike Redden has been promoted to director of national accounts. In his new role, Redden will…
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School Students can now ride CARTA for free – Free Fare program introduces Lowcountry youth to transit
April 9, 2019The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has launched a new Free Student Fare pilot program that allows students in the system’s service area ages 6 and older to ride…
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British Airways begins non-stop flights between Charleston and London
April 5, 2019
“Welcome aboard British Airways Flight 221 with nonstop service to Charleston, South Carolina.” That announcement becomes a reality for passengers departing London’s Heathrow Airport on the inaugural nonstop flight between…
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SC Ports Authority reports record February volume
March 25, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reported the strongest February container volume in its history and nearly 12 percent fiscal year-over-year growth SCPA moved 178,131 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) during the…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes John Calhoun to service center manager in Florence, South Carolina
March 14, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced John Calhoun has been promoted to service center manager in Florence, South Carolina. With over 21 years…
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UPS honors South Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving
February 27, 2019
UPS announced that 18 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,436 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25…
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Lowcountry Go marks one-year anniversary with giveaway
February 26, 2019
Lowcountry Go is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a giveaway contest for current and new program users. Lowcountry Go is a commuter services program that connects people with real commuter…
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Communities celebrate safety with 8th Annual SC Walk and Roll to School Day – March 6
February 25, 2019The Eighth Annual South Carolina Walk to School Day (SC WTSD) is Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Organized by the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Safe Routes to School Program, South Carolina…
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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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Lowcountry Rapid Transit online meeting available through Feb. 28
February 14, 2019
In 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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Allegiant announces nonstop service to Columbus, OH
February 12, 2019
The roster of nonstop destinations from Charleston International Airport continues to grow. On Tuesday, Allegiant Airlines announced it will begin new service between the Lowcountry and Columbus, Ohio. The twice-weekly…
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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 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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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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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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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 29, 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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Daniel Island Beresford Creek Bridge to close for repairs
January 21, 2019In a routine inspection performed by Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., the Daniel Island Drive Bridge over Beresford Creek was found to contain a damaged beam and will be closed…
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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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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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Horry County Department of Airports MYR’s 2018 passenger counts smash previous record
January 10, 2019
During calendar year 2018, airlines operating at the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) reported carrying 2,509,874 total passengers, an increase of 231,909 passengers over 2017. At MYR, year-ending December 2018…
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Airport law enforcement team the first aviation police group to earn state accreditation
January 7, 2019
The Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department has received accreditation by the S.C. Police Accreditation Coalition (SCPAC). The airport police department is the only aviation law enforcement agency currently state…
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Charleston International expanding kiosk program
January 7, 2019
Charleston International Airport expands small-business opportunities The Charleston County Aviation Authority is increasing the number of kiosks in the airport terminal. Currently, three area small businesses operate kiosks in the…
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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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SC Ports Community Giving Program awards $106,000 in FY19 grants
December 28, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced $106,000 in grants to 54 charitable organizations through its annual Community Giving Program. The program provides grant support in regions where SCPA operates…
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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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