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SignaPay LTD, Accelerates Growth with Opening of New Office in Charleston, South Carolina

April 23, 2019 by 0 Comments
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New office expansion enables SignaPay LTD to accelerate growth in payment solutions for merchants throughout the greater southeast of the United States.

CHARLESTON, S.C., April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — SignaPay, a leading provider of payment solutions for merchants nationwide, recently opened a new state of the art office in Charleston, South Carolina to accommodate rapid growth and further leverage the company’s cash discount program, PayLo. Led by industry veteran, Christian Mauer, SignaPay Southeast will continue to enhance SignaPay’s commitment to best in class customer service and product delivery.

“PayLo is an innovative technology that allows merchants in all 50 states to offset their credit card processing costs by applying a small customer service fee to each sale they make. The PayLo Cash Discount software is installed on the payment terminal and encourages customers to pay with cash. It’s been a needed reprieve for our merchants and a major game changer for us,” stated Mauer. “We’re incredibly excited to be carrying the SignaPay brand and PayLo product.”

In addition to the corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas, the new office doubles the office footprint and supports the company’s growth strategy and values. “The Charleston office is yet another milestone for SignaPay, but it also serves as a humble reminder of the hard work and commitment to our partnerships,” added Matt Nern, Senior Vice President. “Witnessing first hand over the years, the level of commitment Christian and his staff have in delivering superior customer service to our shared PayLo merchants made this opportunity possible.”

For more information please contact SignaPay Southeast at local: 843.884.6884, toll free: 888.287.6033 or visit https://www.signapayse.com/.

About SignaPay, LTD:

SignaPay™ founded in 2007 by industry veteran John Martillo and located in Irving, Texas, offers a complete suite of payment solutions for merchants including credit card and debit card processing, gateway integration, fraud prevention, customer loyalty, analytics software as well as equipment including mobile and point of sale systems. SignaPay™ is dedicated to their partners and merchants and continually seeks ways to build relationships and grow businesses with streamlined solutions. For more information about our products and services, visit www.signapay.com.

SOURCE SignaPay

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What’s Going On? – Happy Earth Day: A Day of Reflection

April 22, 2019 by 0 Comments
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Now that I have your full attention, it is time we bring attention to a very delicate matter that hits many of us close to home:  the decaying of humanity

You heard me.  Many are quick to blame everyone and everything except themselves.

  • It must be corporate greed
  • No, blame Facebook for providing an isolated window from human interaction
  • Better yet, blame smartphones for allowing us to break up via text
  • We need to include GPS systems and webcams to reinforce that Big Brother is watching.
  • Who can leave out reality TV?  If every occupation and household is now a reality show, what exactly is reality?
  • AI and Machine Learning are removing the need for human thought.
  • COVID-19 has shut down the world.

I know everything is a phase or a trend, like Rubik’s Cube, Myspace and Boy Bands…Rubik’s Cube became Tetris, Myspace became Facebook and Boy Bands, well we can’t get rid of them (Thank you Marky Mark).  So if history is deemed to repeat itself with each generation, we are safe; but if the technology is slowly skewing us in the wrong direction of moral humanity and we keep repeating the same mistakes…BOOM!  What then?

For centuries, territorialism and religion have been blamed for thousands of senseless deaths.

The media; let’s talk about the media.  They glamorize looks and money and provide millions of innocent viewers with a less than perfect image of themselves which leads to depression, dangerous health habits, and for some, suicide. Let’s look even deeper into the multi-billion dollar world of gaming…Oh yes, don’t go hiding your Play Station or X Box now. Let us take a moment to dissect

Here is a list of some of the top-selling X Box games of all time courtesy of Wikipedia:

  • Halo 2 (8 million)
  • Halo: Combat Evolved (5 million)
  • Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell (3 million: 2.4 million in the US, 600,000 in Europe, 5,449 in Japan)
  • Fable (3 million – may include PC version)
  • Project Gotham Racing (2.5 million)
  • Grand Theft Auto Double Pack (1.7 million: 1.59 million in the US, 100,000 in the UK, 10,515 in Japan)
  • Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (1.58 million: 1.48 million in the US,[19] 100,000 in the UK)
  • Counter-Strike (1.5 million)
  • Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (1.46 million: 1.26 million in the US, 200,000 in the UK)
  • Need for Speed: Underground 2 (1.44 million: 1.24 million in US,[19] 200,000 in UK)
  • Call of Duty 2: Big Red One (1.39 million in the US)

Correct me if I am wrong, but I see a theme that is present in many of these titles: Violence and death.

Gender, we cannot leave out the age-old genetic dilemma that men and women are inherently different. Personality, emotions, passions, and physical make up are all unique and separate qualities. There are exceptions, but for the near future, let us accept that for the remainder of mankind we will have to learn to deal with those differences.

Music, music music. It is the soundtrack of our lives and the power of words has the ability to translate to the power of perception. Are we influenced by lyrics in rap and death metal? Perhaps that is a factor as well.

“And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said, “The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls”
And whispered in the sounds of silence”

Written in 1964, this classic by Simon & Garfunkel spoke of a world today; 45 years ago

The internet…The most powerful mastermind of covert activity. You can be anyone and anything you want on the internet. You can be an eighty-year-old man who can transform into an eighteen-year-old prom queen. Or a janitor becoming a CEO. The magic to transform can take on a life of its own..Be careful, do you know who you are talking to.

I was watching the news last evening and the newscaster said: “Stay tuned, this next story could very well restore your faith in humanity”. Did we lose faith in humanity at some point? That was a profound statement to an audience in the New York City area of potentially millions to assume they have lost the belief that there is good in the world. That got me thinking, am I an optimist or a pessimist? Has reality, technology, sensationalism, violence, civil unrest, death, greed, power, recession, poverty, disease, and loneliness numbed my senses and restricted my ability to feel?

I hope not. There is so much good out there, everywhere we turn.
Each spring the flowers blossom and there are colors everywhere you turn.
Each generation, children are filled with imagination and wonder.

Dreamers continue to dream and achievers teach us that there are no limits.

As we celebrate Mother Earth today, remember it is not a single day to reflect on what is good, but a 24-hour reminder that we should always focus on each and every living thing that makes this ecosystem so wonderful.

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Garden of Dreams – Original Poem (Happy Earth Day)

April 22, 2019 by 0 Comments
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By Mark A. Leon

Each flower a symbol of life; a metaphor of the journey of self discover

As the sun rises on a new day, the shadow awakes to a new shade of color above

The sweet nectar of its protector spreading its wings in a tapestry of color and spectacle

Today, a chorus of roses, lilies, tulips and daffodils with sing chants accompanied by harps and music from the clouds above. It is a theater of nature’s most talented creations.

Giving life to the ground once cold and frigid
Now, the flowers extend their hand in harmony and wrap themselves around each other in warm embrace as love is defined for another season

As the cold winter packed its bags and departed, not to look back, the young offspring peaked above the shelter of the soil and slowly began to reach for the heavens and bless us with the smell of fragrant beauty

Now the journey has reached its pinnacle
Spring is here and the ambassadors have manned their posts
Observers to love; supporting players in the creation of memories

With each new kiss, a flower smiles
It is pure; it is magical; it is the virtual of the balance of life

Basking in the vehemence of the sun, this garden is a foundation of the truth in existence
It reinforces the meaning of life and gives explanation when doubt has clouded the mind

With each smell a new flow of energy enters the body and rejuvenates

Alone a flower is fragile
Together, in a garden, it has the strength to overcome mountains

Now as I sit on this bench, an invited guest to the magical transformation of Earth’s wonders
I close my eyes and let me senses take over as the sun warms my soul and the flowers caress me with nature’s perfume

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Continuing the Dream at Greg Mathis Charter School

April 21, 2019 by 1 Comment
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For many students a prom is a celebratory right of passage into a new era in life. It is an experience that students of Greg Mathis Charter High School did not have until 2016. Principal, Ms. Henriques and Asst Principal, Mr. Chaplin decided it was necessary to boost the students’ morale. 

This year Joy Campbell, founder of “I Serve With Joy” returns after challenging life circumstances to take the lead in organizing a prom. As a precursor to the prom, students will have the opportunity to participate in Prince Charming Day on May 1st and Queens For a Day on May 8th. These events will consist of heart-warming scenes where influential men and women of the Lowcountry join as a united front. The group will include political leaders, attorneys, authors, musicians, entrepreneurs and church leaders who have volunteered to talk to these students about etiquette.

The students will also receive free haircuts and make-overs. The goal is for students to leave feeling empowered and honored that someone cared about them and their future. These kids, although faced with adversities; are grateful for a second chance and are working hard to become better individuals; some with dreams of being lawyers, doctors and entrepreneurs.

To learn more or make a donation: iservewithjoy.org

CURRENT EVENT SPONSORS

Inspired by Annette, Certitude Health, Coding Educators, Ash N T’s Formals, Dance Doctor, Cordell’s Cuisine and Catering, Maria’s Pink Box, Stars and Strikes, Lowcountry Blessing Box Project, Howard’s Barber and Styling College, Boys with Purpose, Lucciono’s Trucking, Lucciono’s 2x Platinum Salon, Molina Healthcare, Girl.Glow.Grow, Councilman Mike Brown, Sticky Fingers, The Spot 47, Ecox Creative, Get bossed Nails, LoLA, Charleston Good, Mt Pleasant Belk, and Restore Global.
ABOUT GREG MATHIS CHARTER SCHOOLGreg Mathis Charter School, is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that works with high-risk students and families throughout Charleston County in South Carolina.

ABOUT I SERVE WITH JOYWe are a small organization with a big heart and love to serve others as well as engaging with the community. As our reach grows we are looking for Sponsors and partners to be able to make a greater impact in the communities we serve.“I Serve with Joy” is on a mission to reach and bless countless individuals and families all year round!

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Saf-Gard/Vulcan Safety Shoe Company Opens Location in Charleston, SC

April 20, 2019 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON, S.C., April 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Vulcan Safety Shoes, a Division of Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company – a leading supplier of safety toe and slip resistant footwear – is proud to announce their newest Vulcan Boot Camp location 7565 Rivers Ave in North Charleston, SC.

This store opening is part of a larger effort to update the look and feel of all Saf-Gard retail locations down the east coast – led by VP and Co-Owner, Jeff Kubis and Corporate Director of Marketing, Sheri Fording.

“The new look and feel of the Vulcan Boot Camp stores and Saf-Gard Safety Shoe stores is a collective effort from the upper management team and the marketing team to unify and update the store brand and also firmly establish the stores in the minds of the consumer as the place to go for safety shoes. We are excited to reveal this new, clean, customer friendly experience to our clients.” – Sheri Fording

Since Saf-Gard’s acquisition of Vulcan Safety Shoe Company in January 2018, Saf-Gard has worked to create a unified brand between the two companies. Like Saf-Gard, Vulcan has provided top quality safety footwear to their customers for decades and places a premium on supplying the latest comfort features and safety technologies to ensure that customers have the best footwear for their specific profession.

Saf-Gard/Vulcan will be able to service all industrial manufacturing, government municipalities, restaurant, grocery, healthcare, assisted living, hospitality and many other industries from the Charleston location.

Saf-Gard makes its own brand of slip resistant footwear called SR Max. In addition, they partner with great brands like HyTest, Wolverine, Timberland PRO, Skechers, Reebok, and Keen, just to name a few. Saf-Gard features several of these brands in their own exclusive styles with their patented SR Max MaxTrax™ outsole, combining a great mix of function and fashion.

Vice President and Co-Owner, Jeff Kubis offered the following closing statement: “Saf-Gard is looking forward to bringing nearly four decades of experience to Charleston. We are excited to provide our customers with a friendly, customer-focused shopping experience where they will be measured and fitted for the best safety shoe brands available.”

The new Charleston store is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on Saturdays.

To learn more about the style selections and brand, please visit www.safgard.com.

About Saf-Gard/Vulcan Safety Shoe Company:

Saf-Gard/Vulcan Safety Shoe Company provides high-quality safety footwear and products to both B2B and B2C customers. Saf-Gard offers corporate programs that can be tailored to any company, large or small. Saf-Gard offers a multi-channel approach to service with websites, shoemobiles (a store on wheels), and retail locations. Saf-Gard proudly carries safety and slip resistant shoes from top brands including Wolverine, HyTest, Timberland PRO, Keen, SR Max (its personal brand) and more!

Contact:
Sheri Fording
800-221-8843

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Charleston Area Transportation Study Begins Certification Process Review

April 19, 2019 by 0 Comments
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PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 18, 2019) — The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments is holding a public meeting April 23 in its board room at 5790 Casper Padgett Way, North Charleston, beginning at 5:30 p.m., as a component of its certification review by the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration Region 4.

As the metropolitan planning organization for the Charleston region’s urbanized area, all of CHATS planning products are reviewed and approved by FHWA and FTA on a routine basis.

The period certification review, held at least every four years, allows these agencies to comprehensively assess compliance with the federal requirements of 23 USC 134(k)(5) and 49 USC 5303(k)(5), and provide advice and technical assistance to the MPO and its planning partners for enhancing the multimodal planning process, and improving the quality of transportation investment decisions.

With public participation an important component of the metropolitan planning process, the BCDCOG is offering the public an opportunity to provide input during the federal agencies’ on-site review by attending the public meeting April 23. For questions regarding the meeting please contact Kathryn Basha at (843) 529-0400.

Si usted necesita la ayuda de un traductor del idiomaespañol, por favor comuníquese con Kathryn Basha al teléfono (843) 529-0400, cuando menos 48 horasantes de la junta.

ABOUT BCDCOG:

The BCDCOG is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester county leaders in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. BCDCOG’s purpose is to strengthen the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. For the latest on BCDCOG, visit www.bcdcog.com, like us on Facebook or follow on Twitter.

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Tour Pass Saves Charleston and Savannah Visitors Time, Money and the Headache of Deciding Where to Go, What to Do

April 18, 2019 by 0 Comments
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Visitors and locals have the option to save up to 50 percent or more on some of the area’s best tours, attractions and restaurants. TourPass.com is in its second year and just launched in Charleston’s sister city, Savannah, Georgia in time for the spring and summer tourist season.

Created by Keith Simmons, publisher of Traveler of Charleston Visitor Magazine, this tour pass offers visitors convenient package options at a discounted price.

“With so many incredible tours, attractions, restaurants and sights to see, we know it can be a little overwhelming for visitors to decide what to do. We created Tour Pass to make it simple for tourists to save time, money and the hassle of researching where to go and what to do,” Simmons said. “We’ve hand-picked some of the best tours and attractions and continue to add more. We see the Tour Pass as the go-to resource for visitors in Charleston and Savannah.”

Here’s how it works:

  • Go to TourPass.com to select a one through five-day pass.
  • Purchase the pass online and instantly receive a text and email with a mobile pass link. The mobile pass provides detailed information about attractions, maps and a digital guide and works on all mobile devices.  
  • Purchases can be made up to six months in advance, but the pass isn’t activated until the user chooses an activation date.
  • Risk-free-guarantee allows all unactivated passes to be fully refunded for up to six months from purchase date.

Pricing for Tour Pass Charleston starts at:

  • 1-Day Pass: $69 adults, $39 children

Participating tours, attractions and restaurants include:

  • Adventure Sightseeing Bus Tour
  • Boone Hall Plantation
  • Center for Birds of Prey
  • Charleston Speed Boat Adventures
  • Caw Caw Interpretive Center
  • Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
  • Charleston Fun Park
  • Charleston Harbor Fish House ($7 off order)
  • Charleston Harbor Tours
  • Charleston Strolls Walking Tour
  • Charleston Tea Plantation
  • Charleston History Walking Tour
  • Whodunnit Murder Mystery Walking Tour
  • Chilling Charleston Ghost Walking Tour
  • Charleston Water Taxi
  • Confederate Museum
  • Deep Water Vineyards
  • Firefly Distilleries
  • Ghost & Dungeon Walking Tour
  • Ghost & Graveyard Walking Tour
  • Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
  • GrayLine City Bus Tour
  • The Grit Counter ($7 off order)
  • McLeod Plantation
  • Nathaniel Russell House Museum
  • North Charleston Fire Museum
  • Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
  • Palmetto Carriage Tours
  • Pounce Cat Cafe (1 free beverage)
  • Revelry Brewing Co. (2 free pints per person)
  • Slave Mart Museum
  • SpiritLine Harbor Tour
  • The Charleston Museum
  • The Gibbes Museum of Art
  • The Powder Magazine

More attractions are being added to the Tour Pass all the time.

“Visitors continually ask us for recommendations about how to structure their visit. They want ideas and suggestions on great tours, attractions and sights to see. We were eager to be part of Tour Pass because it’s a great way for visitors to package all the best Charleston has to offer in a reasonably priced and convenient setup,” said John LaVerne, owner of Bulldog Tours.

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Housing for All – Mount Pleasant Builds Fundraising Momentum

April 15, 2019 by 0 Comments
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(Photo by Marquel Coaxum/Provided)

UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, INC. RAISES THE ROOF ON ATTAINABLE HOUSING WITH $2,500 DONATION
HOUSING FOR ALL – MOUNT PLEASANT BUILDS FUNDRAISING MOMENTUM

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (April 12, 2019) – Housing For All – Mount Pleasant (HFAMP) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering attainable housing in South Carolina’s fourth largest municipality, continues to build momentum with a generous $2,500 donation from United Community Bank, Inc.

“We are grateful for this new commitment from such an important community partner,” said Melissa Moore, director of operations for HFAMP. “This donation is the start of a larger partnership and validates the need for attainable workforce housing in Mount Pleasant.”

The donation makes United Community Bank, Inc. a “Roof Level” sponsor and highlights the important work being done to make attainable housing a reality for first responders, teachers, senior citizens and all of those affected by the ongoing regional housing crisis.

“As a community bank built on providing excellent service, we understand the issues affecting our friends and neighbors,” said Scott Garcia, senior vice president and regional banking manager for United Community Bank, Inc. “We are excited to partner with Housing for All – Mount Pleasant to develop important resources and solutions to this issue that affects everyone in this community.”

More than seven in ten workers in Mount Pleasant are forced to live elsewhere, often due to a lack of attainable housing options. Housing For All – Mount Pleasant is committed to bringing real solutions to address this crisis and create a closer, stronger community for all.

ABOUT HOUSING FOR ALL – MOUNT PLEASANT

Through fundraising, advocacy and awareness building, Housing For All – Mount Pleasant, a registered 501(c)(3) organization, seeks to create, encourage and support the development of attainable housing for those who work, live, or hope to live, in Mount Pleasant. For more information, visit www.housingforallmtp.com.

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NEEDTOBREATHE Classic Raises $300,000 for Charleston-Based OneWorld Health

April 14, 2019 by 0 Comments
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Proceeds to fund medical clinics in some of the world’s poorest regions

CHARLESTON, S.C. – This year’s annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic raised more than $300,000 for OneWorld Health – far surpassing the $200,000 the event brought in last year.

Each year, musicians, athletes and actors join southern rock band NEEDTOBREATHE for a charity golf classic at the Daniel Island Club, plus an auction and concert in support of OneWorld Health. The Charleston-based nonprofit empowers communities around the world to achieve long-term improvements in health and quality of life. OneWorld Health has built 12 medical clinics in Uganda and Nicaragua, helping more than 310,000 patients receive life-saving medical care.

“We are incredibly grateful for the partnership we have with Commonwealth and NEEDTOBREATHE,” said Michael O’Neal, executive director of OneWorld Health. “We are humbled by the overwhelming generosity of everyone and promise to steward the contributions faithfully as we continue to make life-saving care a reality for the communities we serve in East Africa and Central America. On behalf of the more than 100,000 patients we will serve in 2019, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you.”

The annual charity golf tournament was started by Commonwealth Cares Foundation, the charitable foundation of Daniel Island financial services firm Commonwealth Financial. In 2013, NEEDTOBREATHE partnered with Commonwealth Cares Foundation, lending its name to the golf tournament and adding a musical concert.

NEEDTOBREATHE, which has roots in South Carolina, is a long-time partner of OneWorld Health. One dollar from every concert ticket sold goes back to the band’s support of OneWorld Health. To date, NEEDTOBREATHE has raised more than $2 million through ticket sales, fan donations and the golf tournament and helped to open two NEEDTOBREATHE Medical Centers in Tola and Jinotega, Nicaragua. NEEDTOBREATHE band members include Bear Rinehart (vocals, guitar), Bo Rinehart (guitar, vocals), Seth Bolt (bass, vocals), and Josh Lovelace (keys, vocals).

On March 25, athletes and musicians hit the links at the Daniel Island Club for a day of golf, including Zack Bailey, University of South Carolina lineman; Adam Humphries, NFL receiver; Nick Mullens, NFL quarterback; Detrez Newsome, NFL running back; Bradley Pinion, NFL punter; Sterling Sharpe, former NFL receiver; and Hunter Renfrow, Clemson University wide receiver. Golfers and their guests joined NEEDTOBREAHTE for an evening concert at the Music Farm in downtown Charleston. Special musical guests included Gavin DeGraw, Andy Grammer, Johnnyswim, Kip Moore, and Collective Soul’s Ed Roland and Jesse Triplett.

“It’s incredible to see how this event has grown over the years. Each year, we raise more money, meaning we can have an even greater impact around the world,” said Britt Gilbert, founder of Commonwealth Cares Foundation. “This event is so much more than a fun day on the golf course and an amazing concert. This event brings health care to people who struggle to receive even the most basic medical care and attention.”

“This event is truly an example of people’s desire to make difference,” said NEEDTOBREATHE’s Bear Rinehart. “We feel incredibly fortunate we’ve been able to use our musical platform to support OneWorld Health and create true change in people’s lives around the world.”

ABOUT COMMONWEALTH CARES FOUNDATION
Founded in 2007 as a 501(c)(3), Commonwealth Cares Foundation is the charitable arm of Commonwealth, a Daniel Island-based comprehensive financial services firm with a division focused on providing financial planning services to physicians and the medical community. The firm brings a values-based philosophy, offering clients independent advice through a consultative, team-oriented approach. For more information, visit commonwealthcares.org.

ABOUT NEEDTOBREATHE
NEEDTOBREATHE is a GRAMMY-nominated rock band hailing from South Carolina, comprised of brothers Bear Rinehart (vocals, guitar) and Bo Rinehart (guitar, vocals), Seth Bolt (bass, vocals), and Josh Lovelace (keys, vocals). Their most recent album H A R D L O V E debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Albums, Top Current Albums, Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums charts and #2 on the Billboard 200, their greatest debut yet.

H A R D L O V E is the follow-up to Rivers In the Wasteland, which debuted at #3 overall on the Billboard 200 and spawned the RIAA-certified Gold single “Brother (feat. Gavin DeGraw).” The hit earned the group their first GRAMMY nomination as well as a pair of Billboard Music Award nominations.

NEEDTOBREATHE, well known for the aggressive touring schedule and impressive live show, celebrated four consecutive sold-out shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as sell outs at Greek Theatre (Los Angeles), Ascend Amphitheatre (Nashville), Aragon Ballroom (Chicago), Verizon Theatre (DFW) and more. Last July, NEEDTOBREATHE released their 4-track EP Forever On Your Side (Niles City Sound Sessions), which includes the single “Forever On Your Side (with JOHNNYSWIM),” and is the product of a 10-day recording session at Niles City Sound in Fort Worth, Texas (the famed location where Leon Bridges’ GRAMMY-nominated debut Coming Home was recorded).

NEEDTOBREATHE released their first-ever fully acoustic album – Acoustic Live Vol. 1 – in November 2018. The album, which was entirely self-recorded, produced and mixed/ mastered, represents over a decade of music from the GRAMMY-nominated band, with songs spanning across five of their six studio albums. For more information, visit needtobreathe.com.


ABOUT ONEWORLD HEALTH
Our vision is to see impoverished communities take ownership in a sustainable healthcare model, so that they become empowered to bring about long-term change and tangible improvements in their health and quality of life. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable healthcare to people in need. We have developed a model that provides affordable health care to the communities who need it most and does not require ongoing support to keep the doors open. Each OneWorld Health medical center offers a full scope of healthcare services to the community, delivered by trained nationals and offered at a price point that is affordable to the overwhelming majority of the population. Patient fees offset the costs of running the clinic, eventually meeting or exceeding the total monthly operating costs. For more information, visit oneworldhealth.com.

Photo credit Leigh-Ann Beverley

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Some interesting population stats and comparisons about the Lowcountry – Some will fascinate…

April 14, 2019 by 0 Comments
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It is no secret, the Lowcountry is growing. In many areas, faster than most of the United States average growth rate. We are excited and even fearful of the growing pains.

We decided to share some interesting facts about our area population and more.

  • With 27 active breweries in the Lowcountry, this area accounts for over half of all beer produced in the state of South Carolina
  • The tri-county population is 775,831 according to the 2017 year end census (401,438 – Charleston County, 217,937 – Berekeley County, 156,456 – Dorchester County) – 7 year growth rate of 16.24% increase in 7 years
  • In 2010, the tri-county population was 667,456 (351,023 – Charleston County, 178,967 – Berekely County, 137,466 – Dorchester County)
  • There are 5.084 million residents in South Carolina – The Lowcounty tri-county area accounts for 15.3% of the entire state of South Carolina
  • There are 8,550,405 residents of New York City – That means, NYC is 68% larger than the entire state of South Carolina
  • The largest cities in the Southeast are: Houston – 2.4 Million, San Antonio – 1.4 Million, Dallas – 1.3 Million, Jacksonville – 868,000, Charlotte – 826,000, Memphis – 656,000, Nashville – 654,000, Virginia Beach – 575,000, Atlanta – 479,000, Miami – 458,000: If we combine the tri-county, we have the 5th largest city in the Southeast
  • The city of Charleston is 18% more densely populated than Columbia according to a 2019 report by Bestplaces.net
  • In 2017, the median household income of Charleston County residents was $57,882. Charleston County households made slightly more than Berkeley County households ($56,697) and Lexington County households ($57,482). However, 15.3% of Charleston County residents live in poverty.
  • The largest Charleston County racial/ethnic groups are White (63.9%) followed by Black (27.6%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
  • In a report USA Today released in 2018, Myrtle Beach/Conway/North Myrtle Beach was the 2nd fast growing area in the United States, Charleston, SC 12th and Hilton Head/Bluffton/Beaufort 23nd