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COMET Leaders Honored at 2025 TASC Annual Conference

2025-08-24
By: John
On: August 24, 2025
In: Business

Board Chair Allison Terracio (left) and Marketing Director Pamela Bynoe-Reed (right) Recognized for Excellence in Transportation Leadership Columbia, S.C. (August 20, 2025) – The CentralContinue Reading

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

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

At Forum, Residents Give Views on Transportation

2024-07-17
By: John
On: July 17, 2024
In: Community News, Government

Richland County residents recently shared their perspectives on a proposed Transportation Sales Tax referendum during a public hearing held in the council chambers. The eventContinue 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

Christopher Lawson appointed to the COMET Board

2020-12-11
By: John
On: December 11, 2020
In: Community News

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces the appointment, by Richland County, of Christopher Lawson to its Board of Directors. Lawson is aContinue Reading

Catch The COMET holiday bus for free

2018-12-12
By: John
On: December 12, 2018
In: Community News, Police Report

The COMET will be offering free rides on the Holiday buses as a gift to the community. Any passenger that boards a bus with ChristmasContinue Reading

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