Bluffton Rotary grants, scholarships; USC hires new assistant dean

Bluffton Rotary announces second half 2024 grant recipients

Bluffton, SC: The Rotary Club of Bluffton proudly announces the names of organizations that have received grants for the second half of 2024. The recipients list includes: Meals on Wheels, Bluffton Self Help, Special Olympics and Recreation (SOAR) for bus repair and a driver, and South Carolina Nurse Retention Initiative (SCNRI) for a nurse with an associate’s degree.

The notable club diligently assesses multitude of grant applications annually and bestows selected organizations with donations on a bi-yearly basis. The sole criteria is – the recipients must be involved in charitable efforts in the local area.

Bluffton Rotary announces Fall Scholarship recipients

The Rotary Club of Bluffton declared the recipients of its Fall 2024 scholarships, including Riley Burkhart from Bluffton High School, Caleb Winget from Hilton Head Christian Academy, both heading to Clemson University, and Kristen Claffy from May River High School who will be attending the University of South Carolina.

Established in 1988, the Rotary Club of Bluffton, part of the larger network of over 46,000 Clubs worldwide, is dedicated to sustainable projects that enhance our environment and our local communities, firmly standing by its motto – Service Above Self.

HRMC welcomes new physician

Varnville, SC – Hampton Regional Medical Center in Affiliation with MUSC Health warmly welcomed Dr. Mark Wikenheiser to Coastal Plains Physician Associates as an orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. Wikenheiser, who brings with him over 30 years of orthopedic surgical experience to Hampton Regional, is thrilled to relocate to South Carolina to be nearby their daughter who works at the Medical University of South Carolina.

“We’ll try to provide that same kind of hometown, very personal care, to get you the fastest recovery possible,” assured Dr. Wikenheiser. For more information about Dr. Wikenheiser, visit our website at hamptonregional.org or call Coastal Plains Physician Associates at 803-943-7600 to schedule an appointment.

Advanced Wound Care opens at Allendale County Hospital

Fairfax, SC – In good news for the healthcare sector, the Allendale County Hospital announced the opening of the Allendale County Hospital Advanced Wound Care, an expert outpatient wound care center devoted to the treatment of patients with wounds.

Allendale County Hospital CEO, Lari Gooding, stated, “Our dedicated clinical staff understands the patient from a comprehensive perspective of wound healing. The aim is to address not just the wound, but the root cause of the wound.”

The newly opened center will be operational every Wednesday starting Aug, 28. To schedule an appointment or learn more about its services, call (803)702-4280.

Miller named associate dean for USC Salkehatchie

Named as the new associate dean for academic and student affairs for the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie, Dr. Sarah Miller is looking forward to contributing more towards the progress of the campus where she has been an active part since 2006.

“Dr. Miller’s fervor for USC Salkehatchie, our students, faculty, staff, as well as the communities, is palpable and unmatched”, said Dean April Cone.

In her tenure at USC Salkehatchie, Miller has relentlessly focused on providing key opportunities for its students and surrounding communities. She believes in the historical richness of the local region and constantly guides her students to draw deep insights about their local surroundings.

Dr. Miller’s distinguished achievements include being a six-time winner of USC Salkehatchie’s Professor of the Year and a two-time nominee for the Governor’s Professor of the Year, among a host of other accolades.