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Greer Inland Port has record February
MAR 11, 2021
South Carolina Ports anticipate a continued rebound in fiscal year 2021 and noted strength with inland ports and vehicles in February.
Inland Port Greer had a record February with strong cargo volumes – 14,418 rail moves, up nearly 5% year-over-year. Greer has handled 102,772 rail moves thus far in fiscal year 2021, up nearly 3% year-over-year.
GSP recognized best airport in North America
MAR 11, 2021
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has been recognized as the Best Airport in North America by the Airports Council International’s 2020 Airport Service Quality Awards.
GSP tied with Portland International Airport, among all airports serving 2 to 5 million passengers annually for customer satisfaction across 34 benchmarks, according to a media release.
GSP celebrates 10 years of Southwest service
MAR 11, 2021
Southwest Airlines will celebrate 10 years of delivering low fares and nonstop flights to the Upstate on Friday. Celebratory digital billboard displays have been placed on major roadways across the region and all passengers traveling Southwest on Friday will receive gift bags courtesy of GSP.
Southwest’s inaugural flight from GSP was to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). GSP reported a 38% growth in passenger activity between 2010 and 2011 and was recognized as the fastest-growing small airport in the United States by Airline and Airport News & Analysis. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that average fares from GSP decreased by 14%, the largest decrease in the country.
Another robbery on Wade Hampton Blvd.
FEB 12, 2021
Criminals have found a niche working their craft on Wade Hampton Blvd.Thursday at approximately 5:30 p.m., Check-N-Go at 6140 Wade Hampton Blvd., was the scene of an armed robbery.
It’s the fourth holdup of a business, including two banks, on Wade Hampton Blvd. in 45 days. No arrests have been announced by Greer or Greenville law enforcement.
Meridian Waste acquires Greer's Ace Environmental
FEB 5, 2021
Meridian Waste announced today it closed on the purchase of Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC, located in Greer.
The acquired assets from Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC, includes a hauling facility at 315 Buncombe Street in Greer servicing residential, commercial and governmental contracts in Greer, Greenville and Spartanburg markets. The Greer location will serve as the primary hauling company for Meridian Waste housing the rolling stock and administrative functions of the combined companies.
2nd bank on Wade Hampton Blvd. hit, suspect on the lam
JAN 29, 2021
A bank robbery this afternoon at BB&T on Wade Hampton Blvd., comes exactly one month from after a similar bank robbery just three miles away. Suspects remain on the lam.
Investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office are probing today’s robbery at BB&T at 3255 Wade Hampton Boulevard.
Creform designs and builds angled shelf cart
JAN 29, 2021
Creform Corporation, a manufacturer of unique products for material handling and commercial use has designed and built an angled shelf cart for bins designed to hold small production parts and hardware items.
Creform engineered and fully assembled the cart before shipment for the customer’s quick implementation. The cart is one of 25 used by the customer. Creform is located in Greer.
Danner retiring from bank job, continue as Greer Mayor
JAN 26, 2021
Rick Danner is retiring from Countybank. He will continue serving Greer as Mayor in his fifth term.
Danner served as Vice President of Business Development at Greer State Bank before joining Countybank in Greer as Business Development Officer in 2017. Danner was instrumental in getting Countybank moved to its downtown location at 300 Trade Street.
The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck reopens at GSP
JAN 22, 2021
The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck is once again serving passengers at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.
The restaurant and bar, located in GSP’s Grand Hall just past the security checkpoint, will offer a streamlined menu and new socially distanced seating.
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Food Lion purchase includes Greer's Bi-Lo stores
NOV 13, 2020
Food Lion has purchased 16 Bi-Lo stores in the Upstate, including the two in Greer. The deal is part of a plan Food Lion previously announced to purchase 62 Bi-Lo and Harveys Supermarket stores located in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia from Southeastern Grocers.
Food Lion will be served by Ahold Delhaize USA Distribution LLC, through the acquisition of the Mauldin distribution center. More than 800 associates will be hired by ADUSA Distribution to support Food Lion’s network of stores.
GSP reopens economy parking lot B for $7 a day
OCT 2, 2020
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport reopened Economy Parking Lot B, allowing additional capacity for the fall and holiday travel period. The cost is $7 per day with 500 spaces available.
Passengers using Economy Lot B should allow extra time to make the walk from the lot to the terminal building.
Greer retail center sells for $2.4 million
OCT 2, 2020
A Greer retail center was sold for $2.4 million acquisition of retail center.
Gary Lyons, Avison Young Principal, announced the completed acquisition of a three tenant strip center at 870 E. Suber Road in Greer. It was completed in June and is located on the corner of E. Suber Road and Hammett Bridge Road across from Riverside High School.
White House Salon welcomes the fall season
SEP 15, 2020
White House Salon owner Colt Davis is all about decorating for holidays. He and his family spend a lot of weekends that reap lots of compliments. Just wait until Christmas!
Other holidays which get a lot of attention are Valentine’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The salon is on School Street in Greer. Check it out.
Greer CPW parking lot closed for renovations
AUG 26, 2020
Greer CPW’s customer service lobby and parking area at 301 McCall Street are closed as maintenance has begun on customer parking renovations. Improvements include removing the existing asphalt and replacing it with concrete, which, will last longer and require less maintenance
Payments can be made online at www.greercpw, and customers can pay bills or set up service by calling 864-848-5501 or a customer service representative at 864-848-5500.
Joe Mahaffey, former Representative, businessman, dies
AUG 15, 2020
Former South Carolina Representative, Joseph George Mahaffey, Sr. “Joe Mahaffey”, of Greer died Saturday. Mahaffey was 81.
Greenville Tech, Phillis Wheatley Center partner to help returning citizens
AUG 11, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) have partnered to open the GTC Returning Citizens Program at the PWCC. The center, housed at PWCC, provides case management activities to remove barriers for citizens who are transitioning from the criminal justice system to productive lives within the community.
The program allows Phillis Wheatley to become a one-stop shop with integrated services providing the tools and resources to help individuals become self-sufficient and achieve upward mobility. The collaborative service delivery model includes partner agencies such as Goodwill, Eckerd Connect, SHARE Head Start, Greenville Area Parkinson's, and Greenville County Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
Greenville Chamber endorses Governor's call for a mask ordinance
JUL 30, 2020
The Greenville Chamber believes that healthier citizens make for a more robust economic recovery.
Wednesday, Governor McMaster called on local governments to enact mask ordinances to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Chamber endorses that call and asks Greenville County Council and our municipalities to take swift action.
Michelin to use Greer Port to move large quantity of tires
JUL 29, 2020
Michelin will move finished tires between the Woodruff distribution center and Inland Port Greer, which sits 10 miles away along Interstate 85. Inland Port Greer connects to the Port of Charleston via overnight rail service by Norfolk Southern. Woodruff is Michelin’s largest distribution center.
Michelin, which has its North American headquarters in Greenville, operates a 3-million-square-foot Southeast distribution center in Woodruff.
New GSP store offering branded items
JUL 21, 2020
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has a new online store featuring branded items.
“We receive many requests for GSP-branded merchandise,” said Dave Edwards, president and CEO for GSP. “It is gratifying to see such a high level of community support in the region for GSP.”
Refresco expansion adds 40 jobs in Greer
JUL 1, 2020
Refresco, an independent bottler for retailers and brand-name beverages in North America and Europe, will expand its Greer operations for the second time this year.
The company, located at 1990 Hood Road, announced through the Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), it will create 40 new jobs in a multimillion-dollar investment project. Refresco added 25 new jobs during an expansion completed in the spring.
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