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Apr 16 2026
Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Meeting for April 2026
A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd at NOON. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick E. Huggins Boardroom, 2nd Floor. CALL TO THE PUBLIC AS […]
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Apr 07 2026
Apr 06 2026
The COMET Debuts Distinctive New Signature Sound to Enhance Rider Experience Across Broadcast Platforms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pamela Bynoe-Reed Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/PIO, The COMET 803.255.7139 – o 803.834.1811 - m [email protected] Columbia, SC (April 6, 2026) — The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) today announced the launch of its new signature sound named “On the Move”, a custom sonic branding element designed to enhance rider […]
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The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is led by an Executive Director/CEO, dedicated staff, and board of directors. Our team is proud of the work we do to keep the Midlands moving.
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