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Faith Friday: Celebrate with Song

It’s hard for me to imagine life (even one day) without music. It is a gift from God that speaks deeply to the core of who we are. Music somehow mixes emotion, memories, nostalgia, and our life experiences in a way nothing else does. Hans Christian Andersen said, “When words fail, music speaks.”  I have found that to be true throughout my life and have observed it in the lives of those around me. Christmas has a soundtrack all its own, unlike any other time of the year. Some radio

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Steve Swanson December 14, 2023 No Comments
Darin Myers

Coach Darin: Strategies for success in the emerging global economy

The business sector continues to evolve into one of increased worldwide interconnectedness. Though there are arguably both positive and negative impacts of this dynamic, globalization provides many opportunities for SMBs, including increased market access and cost-savings from an expansive range of supply chain options. Perhaps on a more humanitarian note, globalization has also improved the standard of living in many countries and communities throughout the world. The overall impact of globalization really depends on the nature of a business and its industry; but suffice to say that every organization is

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Darin Myers December 13, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

2023 in film by the number$

‘Tis the season for checking scorecards. In a hallmark year for the movie industry, there will be a lot of smiles on the faces of those in the ‘biz who examine figures for a living. There are still two weeks left in 2023, but so far, the numbers for Box Office totals have surpassed 2022 in film. Total domestic gross for the year has reached over $8.3 Billion. This may account, when the year is up, for a 12-13% increase over last year’s totals, which in turn was a 64%

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Dylan James December 13, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Augusta leaders welcome new restaurant to the Augusta Exchange

Two things Augustans love, golf and barbecue. Patrons of the latter have a new restaurant to visit. Under blue skies with a ceremony including a flag raising by American Legion Post 0705, Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q opened Wednesday at the intersection of Robert C. Daniels Parkway and Wheeler Road. “The reception we’ve seen in Augusta has been nothing short of like, over the top. I’m not kidding you,” said Brian Lyman, President of Jim ‘N Nick’s. “But even starting with the permitting process all the way down. The city

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 13, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Eggs up for a business breakfast

An award-winning breakfast franchise can get your morning business started off in the right way. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik December 13, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Richmond County schools leaders outline legislative priorities

Richmond County School System (RCSS) leadership and the Board of Education laid out its priorities for local elected officials during the annual pre-legislative session. The district presented members of the local delegation, including Representatives Karlton Howard (D-District 129), Lynn Gladney (D-District 130) and Brian Prince (D-District 132, Chairman of local delegation) and Senator Harold Jones, their list of five priorities for the 2024 legislative session. The district is particularly concerned with the possible expansion of publicly funded, private school options. The district opposes the creation of any new program or

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 12, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

The year 2024: Looking into my crystal ball

Last week, Augusta University’s Hull College of Business held its annual Economic Forecast Breakfast, and my inimitable colleague, Dr. Simon Medcalfe, gave his uniquely informative and amusing take on what the local economy may have in store for us in the coming year. Dr. Medcalfe has inspired me to break out my crystal ball to provide you with my predictions on a number of business-related topics for the coming year. Every time I do a column like this one, I recommend that you print it out and save it, so

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Dr. Rick Franza December 12, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Restaurant moves from Richmond to Columbia County

A kid-friendly ice cream shop is out and an adult-oriented restaurant is in on 3830 Washington Road in the West Town Shopping Center. Munchie’s Snacks will replace Frosty Rolls, next to a long-time tenant, Little Dutch Bakery. Ramiro Galvan also owns Taqueria El Rey, a popular Mexican restaurant in the same shopping center. Galvan is also known for his community service with food donations and volunteerism to help young entrepreneurs. He also made news in the summer of 2022 when he opened Munchie’s Lab on 1022 Walton Way to satisfy

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Neil Gordon December 12, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Saving lives earns awards for CSRA hospital

Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been awarded four Certified Zero Harm Awards for 2023 by the South Carolina Hospital Association. These awards recognize a commitment to quality of care for hospitals which have successfully eliminated some of the most common medical errors in healthcare including surgical site infection (SSI) and central line bloodstream infection (CLABSI). The awards for Aiken Regional are in the areas of: SSI Abdominal Hysterectomy CLABSI: Cardiac Unit CLABSI: Acute Medical and Oncology Unit CLABSI: Orthopedic and Stroke Unit   In a medical emergency, it’s good to

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Mitzi Oxford December 12, 2023 No Comments
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