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After Flag Goes Down, NAACP Lifts South Carolina Boycott

Associations Now

NCAA Ends Boycott, Too As the flag was removed from the South Carolina state grounds on Friday, the nation’s primary college athletics association announced that it would loosen a boycott of its own. “For nearly 15 years we have specifically protested the flag by not allowing states like South Carolina to host pre-selected NCAA championships,” said Kirk Schultz, the chair of the NCAA’s Board of Governors, in a statement.

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Dockside Condominiums addressing structural issues (SC)

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One of the main concerns is whether the building is fit to withstand an emergency. Read the article……………………… Buildings National Condo & HOA News South Carolina Condo & HOA NewsThe letter sent to the Dockside Association Board of Directors on February 15th required them to correct a number of problems.

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South Carolina Medical Association Launches Platform to Ease Health Records Headaches

Associations Now

Members of the South Carolina Medical Association could soon have an easier option for electronic records-keeping. The post South Carolina Medical Association Launches Platform to Ease Health Records Headaches appeared first on Associations Now

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Woman killed by alligator in SC was doing homeowner’s nails

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The woman attacked and killed by an alligator in a gated community along the South Carolina coast was visiting the homeowner to do her nails and was trying to touch the animal when it grabbed her, authorities said. Read the article……………………………… National Condo & HOA News South Carolina Condo & HOA News

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Mt. Pleasant family’s “Joke of the Day” is back after run-in with HOA (SC)

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In any case, some in the Snee Farm homeowners association didn’t think it was a laughing matter. Read the article………………………… Humor National Condo & HOA News South Carolina Condo & HOA NewsIn what might be a first, a bureaucratic loophole is being used for good. Susannah Cahillane thought a Joke of the Day sign would get some chuckles, not that it would get her in hot water with her homeowners association.

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“A” or “The: Precise Language Important for Association Communications

SCD Group

Clearly, this was not the only Confederate flag owned by the State of South Carolina. ASAE association boards Association CEOs association communications association executives associations Confederate flag SCD Group South CarolinaBack when I was covering Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon for The Associated Press, a number of reporters gathered to desect Armstrong’s first words when he stepped on the moon.

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AMG Shows Gratitude for Employees with 2nd Thanksgiving On Wheels Meal

AMG

This week, AMG’s Thanksgiving On Wheels event brings fully-cooked turkey and sides to team members across the Carolinas.

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How to Make Sure Your Community Stays Connected During COVID-19

AMG

Families throughout North and South Carolina are struggling with lost wages and home-schooling. Spring and summer are great for outdoor events in North and South Carolina. COVID-19 has hit everyone hard.

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Association Management Group (AMG) CEO Paul Mengert Named Educator of the Year by Community Associations Institute (CAI)

AMG

Under his guidance, AMG has become a powerhouse among homeowner and condominium association management companies in North and South Carolina. His undergraduate studies were at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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Ready to respond: Preparing your community for a natural disaster

Ungrated

Hurricane Elsa, the earliest forming fifth named Atlantic storm on record , made landfall in Florida last week before impacting Georgia, South Carolina and many Northeastern states.

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How to Keep Residents Engaged In Your Community

AMG

We are North and South Carolina’s source for excellent property management. Residents are the heart of any community. The community would not function without the engagement and buy-in of its residents. That is why you should foster a good community through resident engagement.

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Paul Mengert to Address Management Convention

AMG

President of One of North Carolina's Leading Homeowner and Condominium Association Management Companies - Paul Mengert to Address Annual Convention on Community Management. Paul Mengert, President of Association Management Group, which manages condominium and homeowner associations throughout North and South Carolina, has been tapped to address the 42nd annual international Community Association Institute convention, which will be held in Orlando, Florida May 15th - May 19th.

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ANNOUNCING FOUR ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT GROUP (AMG) COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

AMG

He attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, was loved by many, and cared passionately for his family. These scholarships can be used towards any public college/university in North or South Carolina.

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Two HOA Community Managers of Association Management Group (AMG) Earn Advanced Management Certifications

AMG

Plus, it shows a dedication to providing the highest level of professional service to our community association clients and residents,” said Dacy Cavicchia, president of AMG, one of the Carolinas’ largest professional homeowner association manager organizations.

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Five Ways to Match Your Hiring Practices to Your DEI Goals

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Adams, the business school dean at South Carolina State University. Hiring employees isn’t everything when it comes to DEI efforts, but it can be an important step when hitting your broader goals.

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Court Upholds HOA’s Right to Tiki Bar on Access Easement (NC)

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It sounds pretty self-explanatory,” says David Wilson, who heads up the South Carolina community association department at the law firm Black, Slaughter & Black, P.A. But, as a North Carolina court recently found, an access easement isn’t limited solely to ingress and egress across a property — it’s possible, the court said, for an easement to be expanded based on other conduct.

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Calm and collected: 6 steps for board members to reduce tensions in a community

Ungrated

Wilson is an attorney with Law Firm Carolinas. He is licensed to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina. . >>Download By David C. Wilson, Esq.

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Striking the Right Balance

AMG

Over the last 35 years, we have been extremely blessed to build a team of professionals who have joined us in helping community Associations across North and South Carolina administer their responsibilities.

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Emotional rover coaster: Accommodating emotional support animal requests

Ungrated

Earlier this year, the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission sought unspecified financial damages when it filed a lawsuit against a homeowners association in Horry County. Community associations often struggle when a resident requests an accommodation for an emotional support animal.

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S.C. Firefighter Group Launches Database to Track Cancer Cases

Associations Now

Despite a link between cancer and the often-challenging work of being a firefighter, South Carolina had nothing in the way of data to show the potential health risks firefighters face. Now, spurred in part by an investigative report by a local television station, the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association (SCSFA) is working to build out a database that could help quantify the issue in the years to come.

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Internet Association Opens Texas Office And Hires State Government Affairs Southern Region Director

InternetAssociation

Hines will also cover Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, which include an additional 1,366,000 American internet sector jobs.

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The Top 8 Ways a Property Management Company Will Make Your Life Easier

AMG

If you are looking for great property management in North and South Carolina, contact Association Management Group ( AMG ) today Property management companies can be a big help no matter what type of community you live in.

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The Top 5 HOA Management Questions Answered

AMG

In North and South Carolina, your source for the best HOA and condominium management is AMG (Association Management Group). We have physical offices throughout the Carolinas. If you are new to HOA management, you likely have a lot of questions. Let us help you get started.

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Life Insurance Beneficiaries Often Aren’t Prepared for the Worst, Association Finds

Associations Now

Information about the policy and coverage is important,” said Farmer, who is director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance. “It’s

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2021 AMG Scholarship Winners Press Release

AMG

AMG provides professional residential property management services to more than 30,000 homeowners across the Carolinas living in communities with homeowners or community associations.

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Hurricane Dorian: Associations Get Into Response Mode

Associations Now

The storm is expected to cause problems through the end of the week, particularly in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, and affected regions are preparing for cleanup and recovery. One way it’s doing that is by flying out pets in affected regions—something the group just did in the Hilton Head area of South Carolina, taking nearly 200 housepets from the region’s shelters to new destination shelters outside of the storm’s path.

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Newspaper Contest Aims to Prevent Texting and Driving Among Teens

Associations Now

To help spread the word about the dangers of texting while driving, the South Carolina Press Association and its newspaper members are sponsoring a statewide essay and video contest for high school students. The South Carolina Press Association is challenging high school students around the state to help spread the word about the dangers of texting while driving as part of AT&T’s It Can Wait campaign.

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Manufacturers Follow Winds of Change in Confederate Flag Debate

Associations Now

As retailers halt sales of products bearing the Confederate flag after last week’s mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, the Flag Manufacturers Association of America has suggested that its members might stop producing the flags entirely.

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Don’t Let Polls Mislead Your Association's Actions

SCD Group

The headlines from Saturday’s South Carolina primary and Nevada caucuses show that the news media suffers from misperceptions arising from polling. While facilitating an association board workshop Friday, I shared that 9.2% of their members answered in a specific way. then, I let them know that for this question, 9.2% was only one member! Associations reading surveys need to be careful what they discover and the decisions they make.

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Press Group Fights Gag Order in Charleston Shooting Case

Associations Now

Citing the public’s right to know, the South Carolina Press Association has joined local media outlets in fighting a court order that sealed documents in the trial of Dylann Roof, the suspect in the mass shooting at a Charleston church. One of the most high-profile court cases in South Carolina in recent years is currently under a gag order—and a leading media organization in the state wants that to change.

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Legal Groups Call Out GOP Attacks on Attorney Candidate

Associations Now

In South Carolina, a gubernatorial candidate finds himself under fire from the Republican Governors Association over his work as a criminal defense lawyer. Opponents of one South Carolina attorney-turned-candidate are saying no, aiming to convince voters to reject state Sen. ” Online defense: Back in South Carolina, the state bar association launched S.C.

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Associations Respond to School Officer’s Treatment of Student

Associations Now

Video of a North Carolina high school student being physically removed from a classroom last week went viral and became a flashpoint for public discussions about race and school policing. The incident occurred October 26 at a school near Columbia, South Carolina, as a 16-year-old girl who had refused to stop using her phone in class was grabbed and dragged from her seat by a Richland County Sheriff’s deputy.

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Neurologist Shortages Widespread in U.S., Alzheimer’s Association Warns

Associations Now

The gaps were most significant in Wyoming, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Oklahoma. According to new research released at an association event, neurological care is struggling to keep up with the demand in 20 states. The care gap is seen as an opportunity to both expand service and better educate primary care physicians on neurological issues.

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Can Social Media Get Me a Job?

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Last week I spoke to the South Carolina Speech Language Hearing Association (SCSHA) about ways to amplify their professional presence online. Is it important to have a professional profile to be on social media? Better yet, can social media get you the job you want most? Many people are used to hearing the horror stories of employers looking at their employees' personal social media accounts and finding inappropriate content.

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Recycling Partnership Rolls Out 100,000 Curbside Carts

Associations Now

Most recently, the cities of Roanoke, Virginia; East Lansing, Michigan; and Greenville, South Carolina have received the grants, which the cities have welcomed with open arms. A nonprofit initiative that works with local communities to help improve their recycling programs just hit a big milestone, but the group says it already has its eyes on future expansion.

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AARP Gives McDonald’s a Job-Recruiting Lift

Associations Now

One person the news service interviewed, South Carolina-based Church’s Chicken Manager Stevenson Williams, worked his way up the ranks to store manager over a four-year period. With older individuals looking to stay in the workforce longer, whether by financial need or choice, McDonald’s is teaming with AARP to help fill open roles. It’s part of a broader job-culture shift.

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Clown Group Looks to Change Public Perception on Clowning

Associations Now

Clown hysteria started back in August when local police in Greenville, South Carolina, got a handful of calls about clown sightings. In light of the creepy clown hysteria, the World Clown Association is speaking out and hoping to clear the good name of clowns everywhere. It’s also equipping its members on how to stay safe and acclimate.

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Epic Mentoring: Delta Airlines Sparks Mile-High Chats

Associations Now

” Next up, Sean Brock, the executive chef at two Charleston, South Carolina, restaurants—Husk and McCrady’s—will be headed to New York for the James Beard Awards on May 5, and the airline is accepting applications via LinkedIn for potential seat partners. Solitary Refinement If you’re not necessarily in the mood to strike up a conversation but still want a free trip with the potential to sharpen your mind, there’s always Amtrak.

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Monday Buzz: The Results of a Gigantic Email Survey

Associations Now

The South Carolina Society of Association Executives and Beth Ziesenis highlight one possible solution: Microsoft Office Lens, which is available on iOS. Billions of emails have been thoroughly examined, and the results should interest every association. Plus: the raw numbers of an event’s green energy initiative.

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Ready for the Solar Eclipse? Not Without Eye Gear, Associations Say

Associations Now

” The group, which offers a resource page on its website, says that within the path of totality—a 70-mile-wide swath extending from Oregon to South Carolina—the eclipse can be viewed safely with the naked eye during the time that the moon completely covers the sun (about two minutes and 40 seconds, or less). Next month, the heavens will serve up a total solar eclipse viewable across the United States.