I combined the months of July and August because the headlines seemed a little sparse over the Summer.
Transportation
GSP airport saw its passenger traffic increase for the 21st consecutive month. (WSPA)
On a related note, “As little as 3 percent of the global population flew in 2017, and at most, only about 18 percent have ever done so. But things are changing. According to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) estimates, there were 3.7 billion global air passengers in 2016 — and every year since 2009 has been a new record-breaker. By 2035, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts a rise to 7.2 billion. Like the planes themselves, the numbers just keep going up.” (DW via The Collaborative Fund)
VW envisions a world with multiple transportation options as it looks beyond cars (read: micromobility) (VW) H/T Ben Evans
Greenville has electric buses. (Instagram)
Real Estate
In Charleston, a former landfill looks like prime real estate. (Post and Courier)
CBRE announced that Phase 1 of the Apple Valley Industrial Park in Duncan, S.C., is now 100% leased. The latest commitment of more than 75,000 square feet came from an automotive supplier. (GVL Business Mag)
Business
Spartanburg ranks 6th in the US for industrial growth. (WSPA)
NC & SC may be competing to be the home of an auto manufacturing plant, Indian automotive company Mahindra Automotive North America, that could create up to 2,000 jobs in the first five years. (Charlotte Observer) H/T GVL Business Mag
Tindall builds a new batch plant to expand production. (UBJ)
Sports
The long and fascinating story behind Zion Williamson’s sneaker deal. (ESPN)
See also, Zion Williamson’s (Spartanburg Day School) jersey has become a hot seller. (Washington Post)
Parks & Rec
The former Cleveland Park Stables in GVL has a ribbon cutting. (Greenville Journal)
Eco
The Green Ribbon Advisory Committee is working on a resolution to ban plastic bags in the city of Greenville. Note: 17 other South Carolina municipalities already have bans in place. (WYFF4)