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The Comet

Pamela Bynoe-Reed Selected as 2025 SC Women in Business Honoree

2025-07-02
By: John
On: July 2, 2025
In: Business

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) proudly announced that Pamela Bynoe-Reed, Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/PIO, has been namedContinue Reading

COMET’s Maurice Pearl Elected to State Transportation Board

2025-06-20
By: John
On: June 20, 2025
In: Business, Government

COLUMBIA — Maurice Pearl, Executive Director and CEO of The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), has been elected Vice President of the BoardContinue Reading

The COMET Adds Zero-Emission Buses to Fleet

2025-04-23
By: John
On: April 23, 2025
In: Community News

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is rolling into a cleaner future with the introduction of its first zero-emission buses. Thanks to aContinue Reading

John V. Furgess, Sr., Vice Chair of The COMET Board, Passes Away

2025-01-23
By: John
On: January 23, 2025
In: Community News, Obituary

The COMET has announced the passing of its Vice Chair, John V. Furgess, Sr., a respected leader, advocate, and voice for the community. Furgess joinedContinue Reading

The COMET Shares Details on 2024 Transportation Penny Referendum with Local League of Women Voters

2024-09-26
By: John
On: September 26, 2024
In: Business

Columbia, S.C. – On September 25, 2024, the Columbia Area League of Women Voters hosted a presentation on the upcoming 2024 Richland County Transportation PennyContinue Reading

COMET to Host Community Meet-and-Greet Events with New Executive Director

2024-08-08
By: John
On: August 8, 2024
In: Business

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is inviting the public to a series of community meetings to meet their new Executive Director/CEO, MauriceContinue Reading

The COMET Recognized with Multiple Awards at United Way Live United Awards

2024-05-25
By: John
On: May 25, 2024
In: Business

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) received two prestigious awards at the Live United Awards hosted by United Way of the Midlands atContinue Reading

COMET + RATP Dev help riders beat the heat

2023-08-23
By: John
On: August 23, 2023
In: Community News

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) and its prime contractor RATP Dev are helping the riding public cope with the Midlands’ famously hotContinue Reading

The Comet’s Crystal Willis receives certification in transit management

2023-07-19
By: John
On: July 19, 2023
In: Business

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces that Crystal Willis, Financial Accountant for the organization, has successfully completed the Westgate Center for LeadershipContinue Reading

Comet Sweeps awards at Statewide Transportation competition, advances to Nationals

2023-05-05
By: John
On: May 5, 2023
In: Business

(May 3, 2023) Columbia, SC – Bus Operators and Maintenance staff of The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) scored in every category atContinue Reading

The Comet Financial Team Receives another Prestigious Award

2023-02-18
By: John
On: February 18, 2023
In: Business

Honor commends 4th consecutive year of excellence in handling and reporting all funding, including the Richland Penny Columbia, SC – Government Finance Officers Association ofContinue Reading

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