BIG AND LITTLE BROTHERS AND SISTERS GIVE AWARDS

Big and Little Brothers and Sisters recently awarded the “Wendy M. Hall Big of the Year” award to Joyce Aungst of Mount Pleasant. Others recognized were the CJ Award winners, those pairs of Big and Little Brothers and Sisters who have enjoyed four years of friendship through the program. Those recipients were Ronnii Bartles and B.J. Cason; Kimberly Chesanek and Ashley Gerhardt; Justin Dickens and David Wilson; Andrew Jordan and Kenneth Polite; and Brian King and Tyrus Goodwater. The Partner of the Year award was given to the armed forces: Charleston Air Force Base, Charleston Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, Charleston Nuclear Power Training Unit, Charleston Naval Weapons Station, United States Coast Guard and the United States Army. Pictured, from left, Barbara Kelley Duncan, CEO, Carolina Youth Development Center; Mandy Treadway-Scherer, program director, Big Brothers Big Sisters; Ryan Szymanski, Aungst and Wendell and Barbara Hall, Wendy M. Hall’s parents.

VISION RESEARCH PROJECT APPROVED FOR STORM EYE INSTITUTE

The South Carolina Research Centers for Economic Excellence approved a $9 million vision research project at the Storm Eye Institute to establish two endowed professorship chairs in vision research. Pictured: The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of South Carolina presents a check for $3,600 to support research at the Storm Eye Institute. From left, Brad Tapscott, regional vice president, NAIFA-SC; Karen Nissen, professional development, NAIFA-Charleston; Samantha Shirley, president, NAIFA-Charleston; Holley Howard, community service, NAIFA-Charleston; Cynthia Straney, Storm Eye Institute; and George Griffin, treasurer, NAIFA-Charleston.

DAYCARE CENTER CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING

The Toy Box Daycare and Development Center, a full-service, family-owned facility, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Some of the center’s services include child care for infants through 5 years old, an outdoor playground, security features and age-appropriate curriculum. Pictured, from left, Paul Bolen, president, Cornerstone Financial Strategies; Tracy Brown, director, Toy Box Daycare and Development Center; AJ Brown; Miles and Elaine Green, owners; Shelly Green, director, Toy Box Daycare and Development Center; and Wendy Mueller, independent director, Juice Plus.

GIANT CEMENT PARTICIPATES IN CAREER FAIR

Giant Cement Co. employees answered students’ questions about different careers during the DuBose Middle School Career Fair. Students interacted with more than 50 professionals and learned about the education, experience and skills required for a wide variety of jobs. Pictured: Donna Davis, sales manager, talks to students about her position at Giant. Also pictured are Scott Horton and Sandie Stanley from Berenyi Inc.

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