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Posted on Mar 02 2023

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Executive Director Search Meeting for March 9, 2023

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Executive Director Search will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, ...

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Posted on Feb 27 2023

APPLY TO THE SPRING 2023 COMET ACADEMY

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority is currently accepting applications for the third year of The COMET Academy, a leadership development program for those who’d like to learn about the public transit system.   The goal of The COMET Academy is to create community members who serve as a resource and ...

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Posted on Feb 22 2023

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE SPRING 2023 COMET ACADEMY

(February 22, 2023) Columbia, SC – The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced today that applications are now being accepted for The COMET Academy, a leadership development program for those interested in understanding how public transit works. The COMET hosts the program at no charge to attendees. Because ...

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Posted on Feb 15 2023

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Meeting for February 2023

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors Meeting will be held on the FOURTH Wednesday of each month at NOON, unless otherwise noted. The next meeting is Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at noon. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional ...

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Posted on Feb 15 2023

THE COMET FINANCIAL TEAM RECEIVES ANOTHER PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

Honor commends 4th consecutive year of excellence in handling and reporting all funding, including the Richland Penny (February 15, 2023) Columbia, SC – Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has again awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Central Midlands Regional ...

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Posted on Feb 01 2023

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Executive Director Search Meeting for February 9, 2023

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Executive Director Search will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Noon. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC ...

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Posted on Feb 01 2023

Public Notice of The COMET Service Committee Meeting for February 2023

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Service Committee Meeting is held on the SECOND Wednesday of each month at NOON.  The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 ...

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Posted on Feb 01 2023

Public Notice of The COMET Finance Committee Meeting for February 2023

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting is held on the SECOND Wednesday of each month at 10:00 A.M.  The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – ...

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Posted on Jan 19 2023

Public Notice of Work Session of The COMET Service Committee

A Work Session of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Service Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Conference Room A (Large). ...

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Posted on Jan 18 2023

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Meeting for January 2023

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors Meeting will be held on the FOURTH Wednesday of each month at NOON, unless otherwise noted. The next meeting is Wednesday, January 25, 2023, and will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – ...

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Posted on Jan 05 2023

Public Notice of The COMET Service Committee Meeting for January 2023

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Service Committee Meeting is held on the SECOND Wednesday of each month at NOON.  The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 ...

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Posted on Jan 05 2023

Public Notice of The COMET Finance Committee Meeting for January 2023

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting is held on the SECOND Wednesday of each month at 10:00 A.M.  The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – ...

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The COMET in the Community

Did you know The COMET hosts events at COMET Central throughout the year and attends various events in the community? We love to bring people together through the support of local community events. During these events, you can learn more about riding the COMET and even hop on a bus during one of our lounge experiences. Plus, we usually bring freebies, promo items and more. Check out our upcoming calendar!
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Read The COMET Newsletters

Stay up to date on everything happening at The COMET by subscribing to our online newsletter. You can also find printed newsletters on the buses or at COMET Central.
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