SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
October 6, 2016The 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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Greenlink assisting with Charleston evacuation efforts
October 5, 2016
Greenlink sent three buses and bus operators, along with a mechanic and a service vehicle, to Charleston this morning to aid with the evacuation of Lowcountry residents. After Governor…
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Public invited to “Try Transit” in October
October 3, 2016
Mayor Knox White has proclaimed October as “Try Transit Month” in the city of Greenville and Greenlink has a full schedule of events designed to raise awareness of the economic…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project progresses with House Water Resources Development Act passage
September 28, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – September 28, 2016 – Today’s passage of H.5303, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 by the U.S. House of Representatives, moves the Charleston Harbor Deepening…
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Michelin North America, Inc. establishing distribution center in Spartanburg County
September 26, 2016
New development to bring more than $270 million investment and 350 new jobs Michelin North America, Inc. is advancing its plans to establish a distribution center in Spartanburg County. The…
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Michelin North America, Inc. establishing distribution center in Spartanburg County
September 26, 2016
New development to bring more than $270 million investment and 350 new jobs Michelin North America, Inc. is advancing its plans to establish a distribution center in Spartanburg County. The…
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SCDOT named top state DOT in national report
September 22, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been rated as the top ranked overall state DOT in the nation by the Reason Foundation in Los Angeles. The Foundation released…
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SCDOT named top state DOT in national report
September 22, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been rated as the top ranked overall state DOT in the nation by the Reason Foundation in Los Angeles. The Foundation released…
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U.S. Senate WRDA passage moves Charleston Harbor deepening project closer to construction
September 15, 2016
The U.S. Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, a significant milestone that moves the 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project to the U.S. House of Representatives for…
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U.S. Senate WRDA passage moves Charleston Harbor deepening project closer to construction
September 15, 2016
The U.S. Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, a significant milestone that moves the 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project to the U.S. House of Representatives for…
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SC Ports Authority finalizes plans to construct second inland port
September 12, 2016
South Carolina Ports Authority announced plans to develop a second inland port in Dillon, South Carolina to support growth of intermodal container volumes and expand access to markets in neighboring…
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SC Ports Authority finalizes plans to construct second inland port
September 12, 2016
South Carolina Ports Authority announced plans to develop a second inland port in Dillon, South Carolina to support growth of intermodal container volumes and expand access to markets in neighboring…
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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
September 2, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Hermine to begin impacting the state at about mid-morning Friday. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal…
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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
September 2, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Hermine to begin impacting the state at about mid-morning Friday. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal…
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Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District welcomed over one million departing passengers
September 1, 2016
Greer, SC – For the first time in its 54-year history, Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has welcomed over one million departing passengers. Comparing the past 12 months with same 12-month period in…
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SC Ports Authority posts fiscal year operating earnings of $39 million
August 17, 2016
Highest July pier container volume in SCPA history CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority reported 2016 fiscal year-end operating earnings of $39 million, revenues of $211 million and…
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Stantec welcomes Katie Griffin to the Charleston, South Carolina office
August 2, 2016Katie Griffin recently joined Stantec’s Charleston, South Carolina office as a traffic engineering designer. Griffin transferred from Stantec’s Raleigh, North Carolina office. Griffin earned her bachelor of science in civil…
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Stantec welcomes Katie Griffin to the Charleston, South Carolina office
August 2, 2016
Katie Griffin recently joined Stantec’s Charleston, South Carolina office as a traffic engineering designer. Griffin transferred from Stantec’s Raleigh, North Carolina office. Griffin earned her bachelor of science in civil…
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I-26 eastbound lane closure in Newberry County starting 8 pm Sunday, July 31, 2016
July 29, 2016
Heavy Traffic Congestion Expected The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge repairs…
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I-26 eastbound lane closure in Newberry County starting 8 pm Sunday, July 31, 2016
July 29, 2016
Heavy Traffic Congestion Expected The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge repairs…
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Jim Wall elected Chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
July 25, 2016
Jim Wall has been elected Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission. The Greenville Airport Commission is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the busiest…
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R. Kinard Johnson, Jr. elected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission
July 22, 2016
R. Kinard Johnson, Jr. has been elected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission. The Greenville Airport Commission is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU…
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SC Ports Authority posts 2016 fiscal year volume increase
July 20, 2016
Inland Port Greer achieves record rail moves; SCPA handles highest-ever finished vehicle volume South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported growth of container volume and breakbulk tonnage at its Charleston facilities…
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SC Ports Authority posts 2016 fiscal year volume increase
July 20, 2016
Inland Port Greer achieves record rail moves; SCPA handles highest-ever finished vehicle volume South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported growth of container volume and breakbulk tonnage at its Charleston facilities…
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SC Ports Authority welcomes 8,500 TEU vessel via newly-expanded Panama Canal
July 14, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) welcomed the Hannover Bridge, first post-Panamax size vessel to call Charleston after transiting the newly-opened Panama Canal expansion. “SCPA is already benefiting from…
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SC Ports Authority welcomes 8,500 TEU vessel via newly-expanded Panama Canal
July 14, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) welcomed the Hannover Bridge, first post-Panamax size vessel to call Charleston after transiting the newly-opened Panama Canal expansion. “SCPA is already benefiting from…
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2016 mid-year construction update for the 85-385 Gateway Project
July 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Construction work continues on the second largest transportation infrastructure project ever undertaken by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Motorists should continue to remain alert for…
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2016 mid-year construction update for the 85-385 Gateway Project
July 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Construction work continues on the second largest transportation infrastructure project ever undertaken by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Motorists should continue to remain alert for…
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South Carolina Ports Authority President & CEO named Person of the Year
July 8, 2016
Agriculture Transportation Coalition presents first-time award to port leader CHARLESTON, SC – The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) recently named Jim Newsome, SCPA president and CEO, the first Person of the…
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South Carolina Ports Authority president & CEO named Person of the Year
July 8, 2016
Agriculture Transportation Coalition presents first-time award to port leader CHARLESTON, SC – The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) recently named Jim Newsome, SCPA president and CEO, the first Person of the…
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Six percent container growth, $248M in capital expenditures projected for SC Ports Authority
June 15, 2016
SCPA reports 2.3 percent increase in fiscal year-to-date container volumes CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) Board of Directors adopted a financial plan for the 2017…
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Six percent container growth, $248M in capital expenditures projected for SC Ports Authority
June 15, 2016
SCPA reports 2.3 percent increase in fiscal year-to-date container volumes CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) Board of Directors adopted a financial plan for the 2017…
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Section of I-95 southbound closed in Jasper County due to flooding
May 29, 2016
Three other roads also closed in Jasper County The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has closed a section of Interstate 95 southbound in Jasper County Sunday, May 29, 2016,…
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Section of I-95 southbound closed in Jasper County due to flooding
May 29, 2016
Three other roads also closed in Jasper County The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has closed a section of Interstate 95 southbound in Jasper County Sunday, May 29, 2016,…
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Travel Alert: Michelin and AAA offer tips to stay safe during busy Memorial Day driving weekend
May 24, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Low gas prices are fueling the busiest Memorial DayWeekend since 2005 and AAA is forecasting 38 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend…
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Container volume up three percent at South Carolina Ports
May 18, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 2.8 percent increase in twenty foot-equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, handling 1.6 million TEUs since July 2015. SCPA…
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Container volume up three percent at South Carolina Ports
May 18, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 2.8 percent increase in twenty foot-equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, handling 1.6 million TEUs since July 2015. SCPA…
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SCDOT Receives 2 Awards During April Commission Meeting
April 25, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation received two awards on Thursday, April 21, 2016, including a top honor for using recycled materials to repair roads. Both awards were given during…
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Harold A. Carey, Jr. Appointed to Greenville Airport Commission
April 25, 2016
Harold A. Carey, Jr. has been appointed to the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC) as the member-at-large by Commission members to serve a three-year term. The GAC is the owner and operator of…
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85-385 Gateway Project schedules traffic shift for this weekend
April 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate drivers will be taking a new route when merging from I-85 North to I-385 North by early next week. Weather permitting, a temporary ramp is expected…
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SCPA container volume climbs nearly four percent
April 22, 2016
Inland Port Greer achieves consecutive months of record-breaking volumes GAFFNEY, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 3.8 percent increase in twenty foot-equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to…
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SCPA container volume climbs nearly four percent
April 22, 2016
Inland Port Greer achieves consecutive months of record-breaking volumes GAFFNEY, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 3.8 percent increase in twenty foot-equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to…
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85-385 Gateway Project schedules traffic shift for this weekend
April 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate drivers will be taking a new route when merging from I-85 North to I-385 North by early next week. Weather permitting, a temporary ramp is expected…
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Zaptec and ITIC to Collaborate on Smart Charging Technology
April 20, 2016
The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) in Greenville, S.C. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zaptec of Norway to mutually work on smart charging technology solutions for electric vehicles.…
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Zaptec and ITIC to Collaborate on Smart Charging Technology
April 20, 2016
The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) in Greenville, S.C. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zaptec of Norway to mutually work on smart charging technology solutions for electric vehicles.…
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Senate Appropriations Committee approves provision which could help push Charleston Harbor deepening toward construction
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a provision which could help the Charleston Harbor deepening project move…
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Senate Appropriations Committee approves provision which could help push Charleston Harbor deepening toward construction
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a provision which could help the Charleston Harbor deepening project move…
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Gateway Temporary Ramp opening Tuesday
April 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Opening of a temporary ramp connecting Woodruff to I-385 north has been moved to early Tuesday morning, April 12, 2016. The ramp was scheduled to open Saturday…
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Gateway Temporary Ramp opening Tuesday
April 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Opening of a temporary ramp connecting Woodruff to I-385 north has been moved to early Tuesday morning, April 12, 2016. The ramp was scheduled to open Saturday…
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Mark Clark appointed to Greenville Airport Commission
April 4, 2016
Mark Clark has been appointed to the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC) by Greenville City Council to serve a three-year term. The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville…
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