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HEALTHGRADES NAMES TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER AND SUMMERVILLE MEDICAL CENTER AMONG 250 BEST HOSPITALS IN

Trident Health’s Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Clinical Excellence and Among the Top 5% of Hospitals in the Country Charleston, SC (April 4, 2022) –Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, which are part of Trident Health, have been named among America’s 250 Best Hospitals™, placing them in the Top 5% of hospitals in the country and overall leaders in clinical excellence, according to Healthgrades. “The recognition is evidence of the commitment to compassionate care to our patients

Steel Voted Coolest Thing Made in SC Products made at Nucor Steel in Berkeley County win Manufacturi

Products made at Nucor Steel in Berkeley County win Manufacturing Madness COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 30, 2022) — The Coolest Thing Made in SC is perhaps the hottest thing made in South Carolina. Steel, which reaches temperatures of 3,000 degrees during the manufacturing process, earned the most votes in the final round of voting of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance’s inaugural Manufacturing Madness contest, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Nucor Steel Berkeley, which operates a

Home Telecom Congratulates 2022 Directory Art Challenge Winners

MONCKS CORNER, SC March 16, 2022 – The talented Timberland High School art student Zyaire Gourdine is the artist behind the stunning artwork entitled “Sailing into the Cove”, featured on the cover of Home Telecom’s 2022 Directory. Gourdine’s artwork was selected as the Overall winner of Home Telecom’s 8th Annual Directory Art Challenge.Every year, Home Telecom offers a challenge to Berkeley County School District art students to submit original artistic depictions of nature, historical scenes, and local

ECPI University Opens Campus in North Charleston

Charleston, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce the opening of a North Charleston campus at 3800 Paramount Drive, N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405.   “We are excited about the new possibilities our central location provides,” says ECPI University Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Sam Dreyfus. “The larger site will allow for the expansion of future programs to support the region’s talent gap and better serve the workforce demands employers are facing with a booming Charleston

First Citizens Bank Holds Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting at New Nexton Branch

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – JANUARY 31, 2022 – First Citizens Bank recently held a ribbon-cutting celebrating the grand opening of its new full-service, 4,500-square-foot branch in the Nexton community.  Those in attendance included representatives from First Citizens Bank, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and Nexton. Among them were Berkeley Chamber Board of Directors Representative Ron Scherba, First Citizens’ Nexton branch team, led by April Burgess and Jason Maurer, First Citizens’ Regional Executive Vice

Berkeley County School District Special Presentation

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Launch of Baker Automotive Rentals

Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center Welcomes Tony Pope as Chairman of the 2022 Board of Directors

Summerville, SC (January 3, 2022) – Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), Children In Crisis, welcomes Tony Pope - State Farm Agent, as the incoming Chairman of the 2022 Board of Directors.  Pope has been a State Farm Insurance Agent in the Charleston SC area since 1990 with offices in Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and Summerville. Pope brings to his role over 35 years of sales, administrative and management experience.  “We are so grateful for the continued support from Tony Pope. His

Home Telecom Awarded AFP 2021 Outstanding Corporation Award in Honor of National Philanthropy Day

MONCKS CORNER, SC November 22, 2021 – Home Telecom was awarded the 2021 Outstanding Corporation of the Year award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), presented to them at the National Philanthropy Day Celebration at the Charleston Gaillard Center.The Outstanding Corporation Award honors Home Telecom as a philanthropic community leader whose financial support, mentorship, corporate investment in internet access and economic development, and motivation of others, is a beacon of true

Future Traffic Signal at Foxbank Plantation and Hwy 52

Moncks Corner, SC (November 16,2021)  The Town of Moncks Corner is proud to announce that it is one step closer to a traffic signal at the corner of US Highway 52 and Foxbank Plantation Boulevard. “This is going to be huge for the residents of Foxbank and for the parents of Foxbank Elementary students,” declared Mayor Michael Lockliear. “I know it’s been a long time coming, but this will make life so much easier for those in Foxbank and on 52.” On November 16, 2021, the Town passed the first reading of an

Berkeley Chamber Celebrated Grand Opening of Diesel Barbershop – Nexton Square

The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Diesel Barbershop – Nexton Square on October 18, 2021.  In attendance were South Carolina House of Representative Krystle N. Matthews along with owner and operator Bo Maness.  Diesel Barbershop is a modern-day reimagining of the vintage corner barbershop, and will feature a ten-station cutting floor, vintage arcade games that are free to play, complimentary beverages, and signature services like the

Moncks Corner, Home Telecom Partner for the Miracle League

The Town of Moncks Corner is proud to announce that Home Telecom will be the naming sponsor for the new Miracle League Field to be constructed at the Regional Recreation Complex.  With its headquarters located only a mile away from the complex, Home Telecom is not only a business leader in the community, but they have leadership dedicated to the growth and development of Moncks Corner.  “This is such a huge day for Moncks Corner and for our citizens who need us the most,” said Mayor Michael Lockliear. 

State Farm™ Agent Tony Pope Opens Third Location in North Charleston

North Charleston, SC (September 13, 2021) - State Farm™ Agent Tony Pope has opened a third agency.  His third office location is located at 8316 Rivers Avenue in North Charleston.  He and his team can be reached at (843) 806-1000. This opportunity will allow Pope to not only continue servicing his current customers, but to expand into the growing North Charleston area. Pope has been with State Farm for over 31 years and has two additional office locations at 1661 North Main St in Summerville and 3044

Saint Leo University Earns 2022 U.S. News & World Best Colleges Honors

ST. LEO, FL –  Saint Leo University was named as one of the best regional universities in the South today (September 13) in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. In addition, Saint Leo was named to the Top Performers on Social Mobility list. The latest edition of U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges assessed 1,466 U.S. bachelor's degree-granting institutions on 17 measures of academic quality. Only regionally accredited institutions that enrolled first-year (freshmen) students to

Charleston Symphony Opens Single Tickets for 2021-2022 Season: ''A Triumphant Return''

The Charleston Symphony (CSO) today announced that tickets to individual concerts for its 2021-2022 performance season are now available for public purchase.   Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the CSO is one of a few select orchestras in the United States that was able to serve its community throughout the pandemic by performing full symphonic repertoire for live audiences. While the CSO completed a full 20-21 season of its Masterworks and Pops series, ticket inventory was dramatically limited due to

ADMA BioCenters - July Member Highlight

Your primary service offered: ADMA BioCenters Georgia Inc. is a subsidiary of ADMA Biologics Inc. ADMA BioCenters specializes in the collection of human plasma used to make special medications for the treatment and prevention of diseases. Managed by a team of industry experts who have decades of experience in the specialized field of plasma collection, ADMA BioCenters provides a safe, professional, and pleasant donation environment to the public. ADMA BioCenters strives to provide the best in donor

TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER’S HEART PROGRAM RANKED AMONG TOP 10% OF HOSPITALS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA

Society of Thoracic Surgeons Awards Trident Medical Center Its Highest Ranking   North Charleston, SC (August 2, 2021) – Trident Medical Center’s open heart program has earned the highest rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures for 2020.  The rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places Trident Medical Center among the Top 10% of participating hospitals in the U.S. and Canada for

Saint Leo University Announces Merger with Marymount California University

Officials announce signed agreement, now seeking accrediting approval ST. LEO, FL – Saint Leo University President Jeffrey Senese announced today that the university has signed an agreement to merge with Marymount California University, following a vote from the university’s board of trustees. This agreement will unite the two Catholic, values-based institutions together under the Saint Leo University name, helping to provide students everywhere with a quality education. Saint Leo University is based in

Summerville Breast Center Now Serving Patients

Summerville, SC (June 22, 2021) – Summerville Medical Center is proud to announce that the Summerville Breast Center is now open and serving patients. It joins Trident Health system’s sister facilities, Trident Breast Center and Moncks Corner Medical Center, to provide comprehensive breast health and mammography for women across the Lowcountry. The Summerville Breast Center is conveniently located across from Summerville Medical Center at 77 Springview Lane. It was designed with women in mind and offers

Trident Medical Center Launches Graduate Medical Education Programs

Hospital Earns Recognition as a Teaching Hospital   North Charleston, SC (June 30, 2021) – On July 1 Trident Medical Center will become a teaching hospital with the debut of two Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs – Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine.  For the hospital’s CEO Christina Oh adding residency programs to Trident’s growing list of services is critical to meeting the future healthcare needs of Lowcountry families.  “Training the next generation of physicians, especially in much-need

Volvo Cars Officially Opens Volvo Car University Campus in South Carolina

RIDGEVILLE, SC (June 23, 2021) A grand opening celebration was held today for the new Volvo Car University and Volvo Car South Carolina Technical Center buildings at the company’s Ridgeville, South Carolina campus. Volvo Car Group executives Håkan Samuelsson, Javier Varela, Anders Gustafsson and David Stenström were joined by Governor Henry McMaster and Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to officially open the facilities. The Volvo Car University building holds nearly 89,000 square feet of training and

Trident Cancer Center celebrates 35th anniversary

(North Charleston, SC) June 15, 2021 -  Trident Cancer Center oncologists, staff and patients commemorated National Cancer Survivors Day with a celebration marking the center’s 35th anniversary. Breast surgeon Autumn Shobe, DO, who practices at Breast Surgery Specialists Trident Health, says, “I think working alongside patients fighting cancer is unlike any other experience in a hospital.  You truly get to see what the words “hope”, “inspiration” and “faith” look like. Chrystal Wilson, the director of

Todd Buddin Elected 2021 Berkeley Chamber of Commerce President

The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, the leading voice for the business community, announced on June 2nd the appointment of Todd Buddin, President & CEO of First National Bank of South Carolina as President of the 2021 Berkeley Chamber of Commerce.  Buddin succeeds Clarence Wright formally the Southern Division Manager – Gas Operations of Dominion Energy who has taken a new position in Georgia.“Serving as the new President of the Berkeley Chamber’s Board of Directors is an incredible honor” said Todd Buddin,

Home Telecom First to be Selected for NTCA Smart Connected Community Program

Supports Expanding Connectivity to Lowcountry Residents & BusinessesMONCKS CORNER, SC May 25, 2021 — Home Telecom has been selected as one of the first NTCA members recognized by The Rural Broadband Association as a Smart Connected CommunitySM provider. The Smart Connected Community program is part of the Smart Rural CommunitySM (SRC) network, a family of telecom providers who focus on keeping small-town America connected via fast, reliable, and sustainable broadband projects that improve economic

TeamWork Realty Announces New Brokerage Office Grand Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Berkeley County hosts special day for TeamWork Realty on May 21, 2021   CHARLESTON, S.C.— May 14, 2021—Today, TeamWork Realty announced that Berkeley County will be hosting a celebration to honor their new Clements Ferry location on Friday, May 21, 2021 followed by a Family Day event Saturday, May 22. Local residents and businesses are welcome to celebrate with owners as well as husband-and-wife, Terry and Aimee Peterson along with their team of agents, officially launching the new real estate

Charleston Symphony Announces Pivot from Pandemic, Releases Programming for 2021-2022 Season: ''A Triumphant Return''

APRIL 27, 2021 (Charleston, South Carolina) – The Charleston Symphony (CSO) today announced programming and plans for its 2021-2022 performance season, starting in September with concerts at the Charleston Gaillard Center. The CSO is one of a few select orchestras in the United States that continued serving its community throughout the pandemic by performing full symphonic repertoire for live audiences.   The Charleston Symphony’s 21-22 season is focused on the artistic celebration of the orchestra’s

SUMMERVILLE MEDICAL CENTER WELCOMES THERESA KLOEWER AS NEW CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

Summerville Medical Center is pleased to welcome Theresa Kloewer as the hospital’s new Chief Nursing Officer. Kloewer has been a nurse leader with HCA Healthcare for the past 18 years, most recently the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Kloewer led the 275-bed facility’s acute care nursing operations including all direct patient care activities, nursing education and development, patient experience, quality improvement, and more. She

Trident Health names Christina Oh new chief executive officer

North Charleston, SC — Trident Health announces it has selected Christina Oh as its new Chief Executive Officer following the departure of Todd Gallati, who served 31 years with HCA Healthcare; 13 of those as President and Chief Executive Officer of Trident Health. Oh joins Trident Health from Abrazo West, Tenet Healthcare's high acuity flagship hospital in their five hospital market in Phoenix, AZ. Oh begins her new job May 3, 2021. Oh's 12 year healthcare career is highlighted by advancing through

Trident Medical Center to break ground on behavioral health hospital

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Trident Medical Center will break ground this fall on a $30 million behavioral health hospital to expand mental health treatment capacity in the Lowcountry. The health care provider announced details of the facility Tuesday, which it’s billing as the first freestanding behavioral health hospital in the region in more than three decades. The 60-bed facility will be built o 17 acres near the Trident campus along University Boulevard in North Charleston. Back in 2014,

Summerville Medical Breaks Ground on Summerville Breast Center

Expanding Breast Imaging and Breast Health Services for Growing Lowcountry Community Summerville Medical Center has broken ground on the Summerville Breast Center, a $1 million construction renovation project designed to provide fully comprehensive breast imaging and breast health for women across the Lowcountry. The Summerville Breast Center is scheduled to be completed in summer 2021. Currently the hospital provides mammogram screenings. Mammography services will move to the new breast center as part

Trident Health President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Gallati, FACHE, Announces Retirement

30-Year HCA Healthcare Veteran Led Growth of Critical Care Services in the Lowcountry Todd Gallati, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trident Health since 2008 has announced he will retire from healthcare on June 1, 2021, his 32 nd anniversary of entering healthcare and with HCA Healthcare. “Since I was a kid I have always loved the work of hospitals. Memories of joining my dad during his surgical rounds or of my first job as a nursing assistant and transporter are still fresh enough to give

How to Identify a Utility Scam and Stay Safe

"Criminals posing as Dominion Energy employees are constantly developing new scams designed to trick customers out of money or personal information," said Sam Dozier, Dominion Energy general manager of customer service. "The quickest way to protect yourself from a phone scam is to hang up and verify your account balance and payment due date online or on the Dominion Energy app." Customers can download the free Dominion Energy app from the Apple and Google Play stores. Full mobile website functionality on

Trident Medical Center Expands Burn Clinic Schedule

On Monday, February 8, 2021 the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic at Trident Medical Center will expand to two days to better serve the burn care needs of South Carolina patients. Patients can now schedule appointments for Monday and Wednesday each week. “As Charleston and South Carolina’s Lowcountry region have grown so has the need for quality burn care." said Bounthavy Homsombath, MD, a burn specialist who treats patients at Trident. By expanding the outpatient burn clinic at Trident Medical Center to two

Summerville Medical Center opens Colorectal Surgery Clinic and welcomes surgeon Cesar Santiago, MD

 Summerville Medical Center is proud to welcome board-certified colorectal surgeon Cesar Santiago, MD and the practice of Colorectal Specialists to Summerville Medical Center's campus. "As Summerville and the Lowcountry continue to grow, we are proud to bring more services and specialties to our hospital to better serve our community," commented Jeff Taylor, Chief Executive Officer at Summerville Medical Center. "I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Santiago to our campus and to be able to provide innovative

Fetter Health Care Welcomes New Provider

Fetter Health Care Network is pleased to welcome Kevin Kumar Patel, MD to our health centers in Berkeley and Charleston counties. Dr. Patel specializes in Internal Medicine and will be serving patients in downtown Charleston and Cross.

EnergyWise for Your Business

Making your facilities energy efficient is a proven way to reduce energy use and save money.   Dominion Energy South Carolina (DESC) offers EnergyWise for Your Business*, a program designed to help non-residential electric customers replace aging, inefficient equipment and systems with energy-efficient technologies. Through financial incentives and technical assistance, our program may provide the right mix for you – and at a time when you need it the most.   The program offers a variety of features to

South Carolina Colleges Join Grow with Google, Thurgood Marshall College Fund Program

South Carolina Colleges Join Grow with Google, Thurgood Marshall College Fund Program to Train 20,000 HBCU Students in Digital Skills This School Year Allen University and  South Carolina State University Join The Program To Help Train 20,000 HBCU Students In Digital Skills This School YearThe Program Is  Part of Google’s $15 Million Commitment To Upskill Black Workers, Announced in June January 28, 2021 -- Google today announced sixteen new schools are joining its Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness

Saint Leo University Offers Free English Workshops Beginning Feb. 1

Series Will Help Participants Improve Their Writing Skills, Prepare for Tests and CareersWritten communication is key to understanding, learning, and succeeding in today’s fast-paced world. To assist in building these fundamental skills, Saint Leo University is offering a free, five-week, drop-in English writing workshop, which will begin Monday, February 1. The workshop will take place at 7:30 p.m. (EST) February 1, 8, 15, and 22, and March 1, via Zoom.These sessions are designed to help anyone who is