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COMET unveils its first zero-emission buses
The transit system is building its zero-emissions fleet by adding buses with hydrogen fuel cell and battery-electric technology.
April 22, 2025 03:15 PM
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Michael Beausoleil
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Airports and Transportation
Allegiant Air is bringing two new nonstop flights to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
This spring, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will add two new nonstop routes to Florida thanks to one of the largest service expansions in Allegiant Air’s history.
November 19, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Business
Take a look at Scout Motors’ newest line of electric SUVs and trucks
Scout Motors hosted an unveiling of its newest SUV prototypes set to be built in its manufacturing plant in Columbia. Take a look.
October 25, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Airports and Transportation
✈️ 3 wildly cheap flights out of CAE in 2024
Check out some of the year’s cheapest flights leaving our local airport.
September 5, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Travel and Outdoors
SC’s Travel and Tourism Week celebrates the states tourism industry and growth
Governor McMaster highlighted SC’s tourism’s $29 billion impact and we break down local and regional tourism stats.
May 21, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Airports and Transportation
How to utilize Columbia’s Amtrak Station and our city’s railroad history
Explore affordable and hands-free spring getaways with Columbia’s Amtrak Station and five train trips you can take.
March 17, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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One less thing to stress about this holiday season? Booking (and flying) out of CAE
With CAE’s new search feature, travelers can now search flights automatically from CAE.
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Booking holiday travel just got easier
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Travel and Outdoors
Plan your next trip with nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Pack your bags for a trip to one of these popular nonstop destinations. Plus, keep an eye out for new routes.
May 10, 2023
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Anne Weber
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Airports and Transportation
Don’t board an airplane without this item
We’ve got a travel hack to make long flights more bearable — meet the Airfly wireless audio transmitter.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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City
Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Columbia
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Columbia, South Carolina and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
March 29, 2023
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David Stringer
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Development
USC announces new partnership to benefit Williams-Brice Stadium
Blanchard Machinery is partnering with USC, funding Williams-Brice upgrades and debuting the first-ever on-field logo.
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David Stringer
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August 6, 2025
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