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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Greenville-Spartanburg Airport unveils new art piece ‘Correspondencia'
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) – Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport unveiled a new piece of artwork titled 'Correspondencia' Monday afternoon. 'At GSP, we believe that the customer experience goes beyond convenience and efficiency. It is also about creating a sense of place that is welcoming and inspiring to every traveler who visits our airport,' said Minor Shaw, chair of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission. 'Correspondencia is a powerful example of how public art can enrich that experience. It reflects the spirit of a community and invites moments of connection as people move through the airport.' The art piece was created through a collaboration with Rey Alfonso, a Cuban-born artist now residing in Greenville and Soteria at Work, a non-profit that uses deconstruction and woodworking to teach job skills to men working to thrive after incarceration. Founder and CEO of Soteria, Jerry Blassingame said, 'It means a lot because it shows the collaboration and community of a nonprofit who's working with men and women who are returning from prison and the artist community in the airport, which is a great way to show community and diversity and how we all need each other and how they're looking at people who are coming out of prison, not a second class citizens, but looking at people who are assets.' Correspondencia draws inspiration from handwritten letters, particularly those exchanged through air mail and from within prison walls. The piece features numbers, keys, and symbols reflective of the experiences of those who have faced incarceration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Those without REAL ID may face additional TSA screenings: GSP officials
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) — Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) officials want travelers to be aware what they may face without a REAL ID. Related video: Why you may want to get a REAL ID soon According to the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV), the REAL ID ACT was passed by Congress in 2005. the law, officials said, establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards that can be used for federal purposes. Security procedures at GSP, a representative said, will largely remain unchanged for passengers, but those coming through the airport without a REAL ID 'may be subject to random additional screening at the TSA security checkpoint.' GSP said that 63% of South Carolinians already have a REAL ID, with more than 80% of air travelers being estimated to have one. How do I know if I have a REAL ID? If there is a star on your driver's license or state ID card, you have a REAL ID-compliant card. The star may be black or gold, completely filled in or just the outline. Either way, you're compliant. Example of a South Carolina REAL ID. READ MORE: Do you need a REAL ID before Wednesday's deadline? What to know New security process at GSP Starting Wednesday, passengers will move through the standard screening line or TSA PreCheck. While at the document check station, officers with TSA will determine if identification is REAL ID compliant and if the passenger has been picked for additional security screenings. The Nexstar Media Wire contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WSPA 7NEWS.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Automotive
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Construction continues on new parking garage at GSP Airport
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Those traveling through the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will soon have more parking options. According to developer Brasfield & Gorrie, the new parking garage was recently topped out, or reached its full height. Several projects underway at GSP Airport Officials broke ground on the new garage and consolidated rental car facility in February 2024. Several projects underway at GSP as airport expects another record-breaking travel year 'As we mark this major milestone, it's incredible to see how far it has come, thanks to the hard work of our architects, engineers, contractors, tradespeople, and staff,' said Dave Edwards, president and CEO of GSP Airport. 'This facility is more than a garage — it's a key part of our growing infrastructure, and we're excited for the progress still to come.' The $97 million garage, known as Parking Garage C, will be the third at the airport, boasting more than 750 public parking spaces and 750 spaces for rental cars. The new addition will also include charging units for electric vehicles and parking assist technology to guide drivers to available spaces on each floor. The garage, developers said, is scheduled to be completed between October and December of this year, and is expected to open by mid-2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Business
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Several projects underway at GSP as airport expects another record-breaking travel year
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) – Almost one year ago, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport broke ground on a $97 million parking garage but that isn't the only project happening at the airport. Millions pass through GSP Airport each year and that number is growing. 'We are seeing a record number of passengers coming through GSP. Last year, we had 2.8 million plus passengers travel through GSP and we expect 2025 to hit that three million mark,' said Tiffany Cherry, GSP Airport communications manager. To meet the demands of more travelers, several projects are underway. Breeze Airways announces 3 new destinations from GSP In January 2023, the airport started work to improve traffic flow in and around the terminal. 'We have been doing our TRIP project, our Terminal Roadway Improvement Project, where we expanded the front curb and set new designated lanes.' The project, which also improved traffic flow with roundabouts, is in its final stage and is expected to be completed in the next month. Construction on the newest parking garage is continuing. 'We are under construction for a third parking garage that has broken ground last February and you can see the building coming up very nicely and that is going to be parking garage C, but it will also be our consolidated rental car facility,' said Cherry. The new parking garage will provide 1,500 additional parking spaces, which is something airport officials said is needed. Spartanburg Spring Fling canceled, will not return: here is why 'We are seeing parking at a high demand especially in our garage parking,' explained Cherry. GSP is also anticipates bringing in a new restaurant concept to the terminal in late spring to early summer which is expected to have a local flair. The airport has partnered with Plus Plus and the Children's Museum of the Upstate to build a new children's play area. A $6.8 million project to add two new gates, A0 and B5, to the terminal is expected to be complete by June 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
