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Eagle Obtains Violation-Free Inspection
Eagle Christian Tours had its annual state Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) safety inspection in December 2022. The results came in conclusive, Eagle’s 35 bus fleet was violation free. In comparison to other charter bus companies, Eagle ranks among the top in safety scores due to its 10 consecutive years of violation-f[...]
PORT 32 Marinas Appoints Austin Schell as CEO
Charleston, S.C. – PORT 32 Marinas, LLC (PORT 32) Chairman and Fireside Investments Founder, Jonathan Langer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Austin Schell as CEO of PORT 32 and as a member of the company’s board of directors. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, PORT 32 is a leading owner, operator, developer, and acquirer […]
Columbia Metropolitan Airport expansions move ahead with $5M in FAA funds
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport has been awarded $5 million as part of the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Terminal Program Fund. CAE is one of 99 airports from around the country and one of only two in South Carolina
COMET accepting applications for online leadership academy
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority is accepting applications for The COMET Academy, a leadership development program designed to help business and community leaders learn more about how public transit works.
Huge Celebration Marks Eagle Christian Tours 10 Year Milestone
On September 12, 2022 – Eagle Christian Tours celebrated their 10 year anniversary with a large party held on their newly expanded property. Eagle charter buses lined the lot, enclosing the party goers. Attendees of the celebration included loyal customers, executives from Prevost and Temsa Motorcoach Corporations, representat[...]
ACEC-SC honors Secretary of Transportation with Service to the Profession award
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) presented its Service to the Profession award to Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, chief executive of SCDOT, at its 25th annual meeting and trade show on December 14. “ACEC-SC gives the Service to the Profession Award to an engineer, an employee [...]
How this rail-served ‘megasite’ could spur development in Kershaw County
More than 1,400 acres in Kershaw County have been designated a CSX Select Site by the Jacksonville-based transportation company. Known as the Central South Carolina Megasite, the 1,426-acre location is known as the Central South
COMET will offer free service on Election Day
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority is offering free rides on its fixed route buses and DART services for those going to vote in the Tuesday, Nov. 8 elections. Riders can plan their trip by downloading
City of Columbia plans count of bicyclists and pedestrians
The city of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct bicyclist and pedestrian counts around the city.The city targets key intersections and crossings for these counts because these heavily used locations are also where many
With guns on the rise, TSA reminds travelers about travel rules
The Transportation Security Administration has some advice for travelers as Halloween approaches — leave the Freddy Krueger gloves out of your carry-on bags.
COMET names new director of operations
Jackie Bowers has been promoted to director of operations for the Central Midlands Regional Authority. She previously served as customer experience and contract compliance manager. Bowers will oversee the day-to-day-operations
Freight train derails near Pineview Industrial Park
Two people were injured when a freight train derailed around 8:20 a.m. Monday in a wooded area near Longwood Drive off Shop Road in Columbia. The derailment, near two major manufacturers, caused a gasoline fuel spill that has since been
