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Prisma Health rolling out new fleet of smart beds across healthcare system
Prisma Health is investing $41 million to revolutionize the patient experience, while also supporting its care team with the distribution of the latest smart bed technology across the health system. This significant investment centers around replacing inpatient beds at the end of their life cycle with 1,500 cutting-edge Hillrom smart beds and surfaces.
The Farm at Ridgeway adds traditional wedding chapel
RIDGEWAY – Larry Sharpe’s late wife Eileen had long envisioned a charming wedding chapel as a necessary addition to the family’s popular Farm at Ridgeway wedding venue located on Highway 21 between Blythewood and Ridgeway. Now, almost three years after his wife’s death, Sharpe is bringing Eileen’s...
Blythewood’s three county reps unopposed in Nov. election
BLYTHEWOOD – All three of Blythewood’s county council representatives will be on the ballot in November, and all three are unopposed. Derrek Pugh, District 2; Gretchen Barron, District 7; and Jesica Mackey, District 9, were all elected the same year and are all seeking second terms. Pugh, a...
Reporter goes viral for her smooth mic toss when she was unknowingly still on-air
A local news reporter is going viral after a blooper she posted caught the attention of the internet. Teagan Brown, a weekend sports anchor and reporter at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, NBC affiliate WMBF, shared the clip on July 17 to her X page. In her post, she explained that...
Pawleys Island prepares for large crowds ahead of the annual Hammock Day Festival
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD)– Hundreds of people will visit Pawleys Island on Saturday for the annual Hammock Day Festival. The area is known for its rope hammocks, which earned it the nickname of the ‘Hammock Coast.’. Business owners throughout the village are preparing for the large crowds and...
CRUSADER REWIND: CHAMPS! Belmont Abbey Takes Down North Greenville for NCAA Bid
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Top-seeded Belmont Abbey opened a 2-0 sets lead with solid hitting, then finished with a flurry in the fourth set to capture the 2024 Conference Carolinas Men's Volleyball Tournament with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 21-25, 25-17) victory over North Greenville Saturday night. With the win, the...
Gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.39 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.37 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 16 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18,...
Did the tech outage impact 911, emergency services in Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry? What we know
SAVANNAH, Ga. — WJCL is reaching out to emergency services organizations in Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry to see if there were any impacts from Friday's widespread tech outage. Check back for update as we hear more. Beaufort County Sheriff's Office: No issues reported with 911 dispatch.
The Citadel unveils portrait dedicated to Charleston’s longest-serving mayor
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A portrait of Charleston’s longest-serving mayor will soon hang in The Citadel’s main library. Joseph P. Riley, Jr. was on hand for the unveiling this week. The portrait is part of the college’s ‘Distinguished Alumni’ gallery and is meant to honor his service to Charleston and The Citadel. Riley, affectionately known […]
SC’s only Executive MBA program is opening doors for students
Looking to advance your career? The College of Charleston’s Executive MBA can help. Designed for busy professionals, this 18-month hybrid program offers:. Flexibility: Balance work + school with a format that fits your schedule.
Bear Cognition's CEO Philip Erdoes Joins Harvard's Prestigious Digital Data Design Institute's Industry Council
CHARLESTON, SC / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2024 / Bear Cognition, a leader in AI-driven process solutions, proudly announces the appointment of its CEO, Philip Erdoes, to the Industry Council at the Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard (D^3). This esteemed council is dedicated to advancing AI research and innovation, fostering collaboration between academia and industry to drive transformative change.
The Citadel Presents “First Annual Maurice Drayton Ladies’ Huddle” – Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Register Today!
The Citadel football program would love for the ladies of Charleston and surrounding areas to join us for the First Annual Maurice Drayton Ladies’ Huddle. The evening will include interactive sessions with our football staff including coaches and support departments within the Citadel Football program. Head coach Maurice Drayton will kick off the night before turning it over to the staff for various breakout sessions with an intimate look at the day-to-day workings of a college football program. This will be an opportunity to get a peek behind the scenes of the basics of offensive and defensive football, recruiting, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and many other departments among within program. The evening will include food and drinks as well as raffles and a silent auction to cap the night off. Attendees will also be able to participate in a game day experience at one of our home football games this season. We look forward to seeing you at our very own Johnson Hagood Stadium!
Cottageville restaurant damaged in Wednesday fire
COTTAGEVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A restaurant in Cottageville was damaged this week in what appeared to be an electrical-related fire. Callers told 9-1-1 operators that they saw smoke coming from the roof of a business at 10476 Cottageville Highway around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Crews with Colleton County Fire Rescue arrived to find smoke and flames […]
Columbia VA completes 800th robotic surgery
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia VA Health Care System (CVAHCS) robotic surgery team just completed its 800th robotic surgery, according to Columbia VA Health Care System officials. Officials say their 800th surgery happened in mid-April and the teams are expected to hit 1,000 surgeries by the end...
Lower Atlantic region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.39 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.37 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 16 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18,...
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