Central SC is exactly what it sounds like…central. Anchored by the state’s capital city of Columbia and eight diverse counties, Central SC provides access to the Blue Ridge Mountains to the northwest and the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. In just two hours you can find yourself in Greenville, Charlotte, Asheville, Charleston, or Myrtle Beach.
The Central SC Region is part of one of South Carolina’s three largest MSAs (Columbia MSA), but you won’t be caught in traffic here. You can travel 30 miles in 30 minutes. Our impressive network of interstates – 20, 26, 77, and 95 – all run through our Region and make moving from city to city a breeze. No matter where you’re heading, we’ll get you there.
Need to catch a flight? The Central SC Region is home to numerous airports and within a short drive of others. Whether you’re flying domestically, or catching a flight for international business, you can “fly with ease” (as our major metropolitan airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport – would say!).
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Sticking around? Ground travel is made easy with four major interstates crossing through the heart of South Carolina. Running east to west are I-20 and I-26, and north to south are I-77 and I-95.
If you prefer to ride rather than drive, or try an alternative way of getting around like biking, there are public and private services to get you from point A to B:
For those of who want to take in the view from a passenger car, AMTRAK has two stations in the Central SC Region and eight others in the state.
Want to learn a little more about the history of the railroad in South Carolina? Fairfield County is home to the South Carolina Railroad Museum. The museum not only offers a look back at the impact of the rail system in the state, but also entertainment opportunities with train rides, special events, and more!
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Gene Zaleski for The Times and Democrat Groundbreaking for the City of Orangeburg’s skate park is targeted for middle to late June. The project should be complete in September or October, according to city officials. Department of Public Works Director John Singh provided city council with an update last week. Singh said the city should […]
Jason Thomas for SC Biz News Move over Greenville, there’s another Upstate city receiving national headlines. South Carolina’s capital city is also getting some love. Southern Living Magazine has named Spartanburg and Columbia two of its “South’s Best Cities On The Rise 2024.” Not only did they make the list of 25, but they both appear […]