Mayor William Cogswell announces D.U.I. checkpoints to crack down on impaired driving
May 8, 2024Mayor William Cogswell announced today a decisive step forward in prioritizing the safety and well-being of Charleston residents and visitors. Effective immediately, the Charleston Police Department will deploy strategically positioned D.U.I. checkpoints throughout the city, including key exit and entry points on the peninsula. “Our hearts ache for the loss of Lizzy and Arianna, two…
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Winkler Group commemorates 20th anniversary by introducing new service lines to transform nonprofit fundraising
May 8, 2024The Winkler Group, one of the nation’s premier fundraising consulting firms, commemorates its 20th anniversary by introducing innovative services to enhance support for nonprofits. The four new offerings are tailored to amplify donor engagement, drive sustainable revenue growth, and empower nonprofits to achieve unprecedented impact in their communities, all underscored by the Winkler Group’s distinctive…
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Blackbaud makes a strategic investment in UBIQ Education
May 8, 2024Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, announced a strategic investment in UBIQ Education, innovators in school websites through the introduction of AMAIS, the first digital experience ecosystem (DXE) for schools. The £4 million ($5 million) investment in UBIQ demonstrates Blackbaud’s commitment to supporting K-12 private schools in being able…
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Team South Carolina shines at National ProStart Invitational for seventh year in a row
May 8, 2024Hosted by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF), Team South Carolina battled more than 400 competitors at the 2024 National ProStart Invitational in April at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. Anderson Career and Technology Center (ACTC) placed third in the Culinary Arts Competition, while Wando High School placed fourth in Restaurant Management. Teams from 48…
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Dorchester County launches new Transportation Sales Tax Program website
May 8, 2024Dorchester County announced the launch of its new Transportation Sales Tax Program website, a comprehensive resource dedicated to current and future transportation projects funded by the County’s Transportation Sales Tax Program. This initiative marks a step forward in keeping the community informed and involved in the enhancement of our local infrastructure. Website: Dorchester Transportation Sales Tax…
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Hunter Quinn Homes names new Charleston division President
May 8, 2024Hunter Quinn Homes, the Lowcountry’s largest locally owned home builder, announced the promotion of Chris Counts to President of its Charleston division. Previously serving as President of the company’s Build On Your Lot program, Home Sights, Chris will now oversee the strategic growth and operations of the Charleston division, ensuring the continued success and exceptional…
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Tindall Corporation’s Greg Force announces retirement after 36 years
May 8, 2024Tindall Corporation, a leading provider of precast, prestressed concrete solutions, announces Greg Force, Chief Executive Officer, is set to retire after 36 years of service on June 30th, 2024. Over the past 36 years, Greg has been instrumental to the success of Tindall.” said Willy Lowndes, Chairman of Tindall. “His vision and leadership have brought…
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Comcast launches WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in partnership with the Charleston Digital Corridor Learning Center
May 8, 2024Comcast provides $25,000 grant to support Charleston Digital Corridor’s Learning Center Comcast announced the opening of its newest Xfinity WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” at the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) Learning Center, located inside the Charleston Tech Center, at 997 Morrison Drive, Suite 200 in Charleston. Lift Zones are safe spaces where communities can learn digital skills and…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber Director honored with CACCE Scholarship
May 7, 2024The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) is pleased to announce that at the Staff Leadership Development Conference in Greenville last week, their Director, Rebecca Imholz, was one of five recipients of the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) scholarships at $2,000 each to be used toward registration fees and to assist with travel…
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Moms take center stage at Soar In Style’s Fashion show this weekend
May 7, 2024Calling all stylish moms in the Charleston area! Soar In Style Wardrobe Studio, your go-to personal styling service, is hosting a fashion show this weekend – The Poised + Proper Free Mama Fashion Show. This exciting inaugural event celebrates moms and empowers them to embrace their unique style with confidence with a portion of the proceeds…
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More than 700 graduate from CSU over weekend
May 7, 2024More than 700 graduates and undergraduates received diplomas at Charleston Southern University’s spring commencement ceremonies May 3 and 4. Graduate degrees were conferred Friday, May 3, and undergraduate degrees were conferred Saturday, May 4 on Buccaneer Field. President B. Keith Faulkner, CSU’s fourth president and a 1998 alumnus, was the guest speaker at both ceremonies…
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SCRA announces four new Member companies and grant funding
May 7, 2024MyVoluntier Operations, Oncoblaze, Rabbit Hole Digital, and ThreatCaptain were accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. Apex Orthopaedic, Construx, Heirloom Cloud, Katalyst Corporation, Sojourn MedTech, Tandem Concepts, and Zitles received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Startup Resources, can apply for grant funding, and have the potential…
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The good and food for thought
May 7, 2024By Alan Cooper Publisher WhosOnTheMove.com Recently I reached out to some contacts from across the state and asked them to send me: one metric that they are proud of one metric that causes concern for SC The areas of focus: entrepreneurship, commercial real estate, education, manufacturing, logistics, the arts, access to capital. The purpose…
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TTS Studios expands operations in Charleston County
May 7, 2024TTS Studios, a custom fabrication company, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $845,000 investment will create 14 new jobs. TTS Studios recently moved to a 67,000-square-foot facility located at 2130 N. Hobson Ave. on the Charleston Marine Manufacturing Corporation (CMMC) Navy Yard Industrial Campus in North Charleston. “Our new facility,…
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The International African American Museum names Grady L. Crosby as board chair
May 6, 2024Crosby succeeds Wilbur Johnson, long-time chair The International African American Museum (IAAM) board has elected Grady L. Crosby as its new board chair, succeeding Wilbur E. Johnson. Johnson is a founding board member of IAAM and served as board chair for 12 years following the term of U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina. Crosby’s…
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Freshfields Village: Your ultimate summer destination for family fun and events
May 6, 2024Highlighting 7 “Can’t-Miss” Summer Events at the Village on Kiawah Island Freshfields Village, the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, is pleased to announce its diverse lineup of summer events, with activities for the whole family. Offering a refreshing oasis from the hustle and bustle of downtown, Freshfields Village…
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Nexton announces grand opening of Brookfield Residential’s model townhome
May 6, 2024Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the grand opening of Brookfield Residential’s Sage Townhome model home. “Brookfield Residential was added to Nexton’s builder program in 2023 and we are thrilled to unveil their model townhome,” said Cassie Cataline, marketing director at Nexton. “This townhome collection reflects our vibrant and multifaceted…
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Santee Cooper partners with local suppliers on ELG Project at Cross and Winyah Generating Stations
May 6, 2024Santee Cooper has undertaken a major capital project that primarily relies on South Carolina-located companies and resources to increase environmental protections at its two coal-fired generating stations in compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules. Santee Cooper will spend an estimated $300 million on new wastewater treatment systems at Cross Generating Station (CGS) and…
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South Carolina Superintendent of the Year and District Administrator of the Year announced
May 6, 2024Beaufort County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Frank Rodriguez, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington-Richland District Five Director of Human Resources, Dr. Reggie Wicker, has been named the 2025 South Carolina District Level Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA). Dr. Rodriguez is an…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages donors to support local charities, give wisely in local fundraising drives
May 6, 2024In advance of South Carolina-based fundraising initiatives this week, Secretary of State Mark Hammond has issued a statement supporting these efforts and recommending that donors practice wise charitable giving. “Nonprofit organizations do so much for our state on many levels,” said Secretary Hammond. “Local fundraising drives such as Midlands Gives and Palmetto Giving Day are…
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Polish Ambassador extolls Summerville Orchestra’s grand finale May 17 & 18
May 6, 2024Who would have thought the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland would announce his “honorary patronage” for the Summerville Orchestra (S.O.)? Well, the ambassador himself did when he learned the S.O. was performing a work of revered Polish composer Mieczysław Karłowicz at the final concert of its 20th season. It also didn’t hurt that the…
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Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug Commission celebrates 50 years of community impact
May 6, 2024Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug Commission (DADC) is proud to mark its 50th anniversary, a significant milestone reflecting half a century of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and safety. This landmark anniversary is accompanied by the timely completion of Dorchester County’s Opioid Strategic Plan, an initiative created by multiple key stakeholders…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy’s picnic for the parks draws 400 attendees, raising $40,000 for parks
May 6, 2024The Charleston Parks Conservancy marked its 17th birthday with a resounding success at the Picnic for the Parks event held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Rose Pavilion in Hampton Park. The event gathered nearly 400 people and raised a record-breaking $40,000. These funds will support the Conservancy’s ongoing efforts in creating exceptional horticulture…
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Thrive Postpartum introduces innovative platform and podcast to support Mothers with postpartum depression and anxiety
May 6, 2024Thrive Postpartum™ proudly announces the launch of its online platform and the premiere of its new podcast, “Let’s Thrive Postpartum,” designed specifically to support mothers facing postpartum depression and anxiety beginning May 8, 2024. Founded by Kelly Siebold, a former technology executive who created the platform following her own challenging postpartum depression experience, Thrive Postpartum…
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Sixteen attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®
May 6, 2024Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that 16 attorneys from the firm’s Greenville, Charleston and Columbia offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®. Most notably, Super Lawyers recognized GWB Partner John T. Lay as one of the Top 25 Lawyers in South Carolina. John T. Lay has been…
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The International African American Museum names Grady L. Crosby as board chair
May 6, 2024Crosby succeeds Wilbur Johnson, long-time chair The International African American Museum (IAAM) board has elected Grady L. Crosby as its new board chair, succeeding Wilbur E. Johnson. Johnson is a founding board member of IAAM and served as board chair for 12 years following the term of U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina. Crosby’s…
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Ardmore-Sherwood Forest neighborhood awarded $100,000 in Love Your Block grants
May 6, 2024Charleston selected to receive neighborhood improvement mini-grant funding, technical assistance, embedded staff, an AmeriCorps VISTA, and support from innovation experts. The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University has announced that the Ardmore-Sherwood Forest neighborhood in West Ashley will receive Love Your Block grants to fund resident-led, neighborhood revitalization projects. As one of…
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South Carolina ETV series “Echoes and Insights” explores Toni Morrison’s iconic interview
May 6, 2024The captivating South Carolina ETV (SCETV) series Echoes and Insights revitalizes timeless conversations pulled from SCETV’s media archive. Each episode revisits pivotal moments, featuring voices and perspectives of influential figures from the past. The first episode, featuring a 1983 interview between SCETV’s Beryl Dakers, original host of Art’s the Thing!, and Pulitzer Prize winner Toni Morrison, airs on…
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Newest CSU residence hall named for long-time employee, donor
May 6, 2024Charleston Southern University is honoring the late Barbara “Binky” C. Mead on what would have been her 80th birthday on May 4 by naming the university’s newest residence hall Barbara C. Mead Hall. This spring, the CSU Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Mead Hall in honor of Mead’s 55 years as a servant…
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City of Charleston celebrates completion of its latest affordable housing project: James Lewis, Jr. Apartments
May 6, 2024Today, the City of Charleston proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony for the James Lewis, Jr. Apartments located at 89 Hanover Street. The completion of this project is a significant milestone for affordable housing solutions within the community. Former City Councilman James Lewis, Jr. alongside Mayor William S. Cogswell cut the ribbon to signify the…
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GSSM receives $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation to provide scholarships for summer programs
May 6, 2024The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation. This grant will support GoSciTech Summer Camps to advance Trane Technologies’ corporate citizenship strategy, Sustainable Futures, which promotes access to STEM and sustainability education and careers for students underrepresented…
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SCRA announces new member benefits program
May 6, 2024South Carolina Research Authority unveils an exclusive member benefits program tailored for its esteemed Member Companies and SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Companies. SC Launch Inc. is SCRA‘s investment affiliate. SCRA Alliance Partners are providing many of the services, and some are being provided directly by SCRA, such as member benefit lease rates for space in SCRA facilities. For example, several spaces in SCRA’s MUSC Innovation Center…
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Jeremy Cook named 2024 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Public Finance in Charleston
May 6, 2024Best Lawyers has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder Jeremy L. Cook as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Public Finance in Charleston. The “Lawyer of the Year” title is granted exclusively to one lawyer per practice area in a specified location. This recognition reflects the high level of respect an attorney has earned…
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NHE honors top team members for 2024
May 6, 2024The Upstate’s leader in homeowner association management services, and multi-family and apartment management solutions, NHE, honored its top team members last week during its latest company-wide conference. Held at the Embassy Suites in Greenville and attended by more than 400 NHE employees, partners and vendors, the awards presentation capped a crowning event for the company.…
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Southern First appoints Chris Zych as Chief Financial Officer
May 6, 2024Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Zych as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Zych joins Southern First with 30 years of experience in the banking industry, most recently serving as Director of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at United…
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Able SC expands COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine education and support
May 1, 2024Nonprofit emphasizes the importance of vaccines and their impact on the disability community Able South Carolina (Able SC), a disability-led organization seeking transformational changes in systems, communities and individuals, is increasing COVID-19 and flu vaccine support and education through the SC Disability Vaccine Access Network. In February 2022, Able SC announced the launch of the SC…
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All Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals earn top ratings for third straight time
May 1, 2024Four Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals earn A’s for patient safety Every hospital at Roper St. Francis Healthcare earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for patient safety in The Leapfrog Group ratings released today. For Leapfrog’s third straight grading period, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Roper Hospital, Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital and Roper St.…
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Dominion Energy expands Assistance Program for small businesses
May 1, 2024Dominion Energy South Carolina has expanded the eligibility and increased the award amount in the EnergyShare for Small Businesses program, which provides energy bill relief to eligible small businesses, nonprofits, and houses of worship across our service area. Administered in partnership with the United Way Association of South Carolina, the two-year pilot program will offer…
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City of Charleston’s innovative Ride-share Pilot Program goes into effect May 1st
May 1, 2024The City of Charleston is set to launch its Ride-share Pilot Program on Wednesday, May 1st, aimed at streamlining traffic within the Central Business District, specifically along the King Street corridor between Spring and John Streets. From 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., ride-share drivers will be guided to designated pickup and drop-off points, strategically positioned…
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Bleecker Family Law announces Hannah Kingery as the newest attorney
May 1, 2024Kingery is the fourth attorney to join the firm’s team. Bleecker Family Law is delighted to announce that Hannah Kingery will be the fourth attorney to join the women-owned, women-led family law practice. Kingery graduated from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale in 2019 with a degree in finance. Kingery received her law degree from the…
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NAI Charleston adds Christi Copenhaver to growing brokerage team
May 1, 2024NAI Charleston is pleased to welcome Christi Copenhaver to the brokerage team as an associate commercial real estate agent. In 2010, Christi started her commercial real estate career as a property manager in her hometown of Richmond, Virginia. She specialized in the management of large mixed-use developments, shopping centers, and office buildings. This experience provided…
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The Great Cicada Uprising
May 1, 2024By Tom Poland Its exoskeleton brings the creature in Alien to mind. It’s armed with needle-sharp claws and glistens as if waxed. It bristles with filaments like stinging nettle, but forget all that. It’s dead. Not so the critter that slides from it drenched in a mucous-like film. Once it dries, it flies into…
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SeamonWhiteside welcomes sixteen new hires to growing team in Q1
May 1, 2024SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, is proud to announce the recent addition of sixteen professionals to its talented teams. This strategic hiring is a move to further bolster SW+’s extensive range of capabilities to ensure high-quality and comprehensive site design solutions in the Southeast. “Each new individual brings distinctive skills…
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Forge Search strengthens service to growing international client base, adds recruiter Noemi Prinoth
May 1, 2024Noemi Prinoth has joined Greenville-based Forge Search + Consulting as a recruiter after relocating from Italy to Greenville, SC. Prinoth began her career with internships in television and journalism, eventually moving into the position of marketing and press coordinator for the province of Bozen, a German-speaking part of Northern Italy, as well as social media…
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13 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2024Reid T. Sherard Makes Seventh Appearance on Top 25: South Carolina Super Lawyers List Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is once again well-represented in the latest edition of Super Lawyers, the prominent legal ranking published by Thomson Reuters. This year’s list includes six attorneys as 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers and seven as South Carolina Rising…
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Kevin Brown to chair South Carolina’s premier association for manufacturers
May 1, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Kevin Brown, Senior Vice President of Global Operations for the Textile Division at Milliken & Company, as the chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. The election took place at SCMA’s two-day annual meeting. “I am honored to be elected by my colleagues to serve as Chair…
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Ridgeville land sale
May 1, 2024Walter Reid and David Newman of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the seller in the sale of 2.52 acres of land at Old beech Hill Rd, Lots 8 & 9, in Ridgeville, SC
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Edisto land sale
May 1, 2024Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle at Harbor Commercial Partners represented the buyer in the sale of land purchased at 16 Glascow Island Ln, Edisto Island, SC 29438
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Charleston Warehouse Company extends lease
May 1, 2024Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the landlord, Ashley Commercial Investors, in the extension of Charleston Warehouse Company’s lease of 32,000 SF of industrial space at 7381 E Spartan Blvd in North Charleston, SC
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Sleep Well Charleston extends North Charleston lease
May 1, 2024Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented Infinger family, LLC in the extension of Sleep Well Charleston’s lease of 4,500 SF of industrial space at 4748 Franchise St, Ste C, North Charleston, SC 24918.
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