Our airport commissioners are promoting from within. Michael Gula will move up to executive director of Columbia Metropolitan Airport. He has been director of operations, planning and facilities since 2014. He has gained significant knowledge and airport administrative experience while serving commercial airports over 15 years at Greenville-Spartanburg, Blue Grass in Lexington, KY, and Toledo, OH, Express Airport (OH). He also has experience with Emirates SkyCargo/ Global Air Cargo. As a self-sufficient airport with no state or local taxes, the airport generates an estimated $847 million a year.

How sweet it is

Blowfish on Main has opened Blowie’s Sweet Spot at 101 East Main Street. The Sweet Spot offers shaved ice, Dippin’ Dots, Cotton Candy and Jumbo Swirl Lollipops. Blowie’s Sweet Spot will operate in the same hours as Blowfish on Main, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday and Saturdays during the summer 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

$65,000 in Medicaid found

Attorney General Alan Wilson’s Medicaid Recipient Fraud division has recovered almost $65,000 in Medicaid benefits from a fraudulent recipient. Last year, the division recovered more than $581,000 in Medicaid fraud and saved taxpayers an additional $709,000 in fraudulent spending.

Faulty cruise controls

Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 5 million US vehicles to fix a flaw that prevents slowing down by canceling cruise-control. The flaw could cause you to lose control of your speed even if you tap the brakes or try to turn cruise control off.

$24.1 billion impact

The military contributes $24.1 billion a year to our state’s economy. That’s the finding of an economic impact study for the S.C. Military Base Task Force. S.C. Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt said the military employs more than 62,000 personnel and is responsible for $2.6 billion in payroll at eight major installations and other facilities. Last week, our state celebrated its 230th birthday with a history dating to 1777. Lexington County gas prices hit $2.55 to $2.57 a gallon at Walmart, Murphy’s and other discount stations last week. According to a GasBuddy.com survey, only 58% polled said they will take a road trip this summer, down 34% from last year. If you’re traveling, expect to pay $2.91 to $3 for a gallon of regular and more in June. Avoid the northeast. Prices are $2.97 in New Jersey, $3.04 in New York and $3.08 in Connecticut. Topping all of them is New York City, with an average of $3.15. According to AAA, gasoline prices are rising on average by a penny every day. And just in time for your summer vacation.