October 8, 2019 (Columbia, S.C.) – With an anticipated 1,000 additional jobs coming to the South Carolina asphalt paving industry over the next five years, the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA), a nonprofit trade association representing the state’s asphalt pavement industry, is seeking to increase partnerships with agencies, organizations and schools across the state.…
Read more
Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Richard Slater to Vice President of Human Resources
LEXINGTON, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2019) – Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Richard Slater has been promoted to vice president of human resources. [caption id="attachment_24515" align="alignleft" width="236"] Richard Slater[/caption] Slater has more than eight years of experience at Southeastern, serving the last three years as human resources…
Read more
Delta Air Lines Celebrates 85 Years in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 8, 2019) – Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) is excited to celebrate 85 years of continuous service by Delta Air Lines (Delta hereafter) in Columbia. The airline’s first passenger flight departed Columbia on August 8, 1934. “Delta Air Lines has always been a great partner,” said CAE Executive Director, Mike Gula. “We…
Read more
With New Blended Lane System, TSA Precheck Will Now Always Be Available at CAE
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Thursday, July 25, 2019) – Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) will now offer TSA Precheck passengers the same security processing guidelines, no matter the lane they enter from the checkpoint. The new “Blended Lane” system was recently introduced by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA hereafter) and is designed to provide pre-approved passengers with…
Read more
The Walsh Group names Andy Douglas Vice President of Carolinas Transportation
The Walsh Group has announced that Andy Douglas has been promoted to Vice President within its Transportation Group, and he will be responsible for oversight and leadership of projects in their North and South Carolina markets. His responsibilities will also include consultation with owners, monitoring project progress, supervision and review of management systems and staff.…
Read more
The Walsh Group names Andy Douglas Vice of Carolinas Transportation
The Walsh Group has announced that Andy Douglas has been promoted to Vice President within its Transportation Group, and he will be responsible for oversight and leadership of projects in their North and South Carolina markets. His responsibilities will also include consultation with owners, monitoring project progress, supervision and review of management systems and staff.…
Read more
Columbia Metropolitan Airport Celebrates International Yoga Day with Successful Event
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 21, 2019) – 125 participants found their zen at a very successful event celebrating International Yoga Day on Friday, June 21st hosted by Columbia Metropolitan Airport. “We’re thrilled that our first yoga event enjoyed such an overwhelming response,” said CAE Director of Marketing and Air Service Development, Kim Jamieson. “We are…
Read more
ECM Support Services Launches The First The Comet Vanpool Program
Columbia, SC – In December 2018, The COMET launched The COMET Vanpool, a one-year pilot to subsidize 20 purple and white vans at $500 per month not to exceed $120,000 per year as long as van originates or ends in Richland or Lexington Counties. The service is provided by Commute With Enterprise. The first The…
Read more
Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Mike Redden to Director of National Accounts
LEXINGTON, S.C. (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 manage Southeastern’s team of national account managers, including educating the sales team on Southeastern service offerings and serving as an…
Read more
The COMET and Blue Bike Forms Partnership News Conference
Columbia, SC - On Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., The COMET will hold a press conference at the Blue Bike Station in front of Columbia City Hall to showcase the new partnership between The COMET and Blue Bike. Columbia’s bike share system, Blue Bike SC, will grow by 8 fully functional, docked stations…
Read more
