Business

A “SPAM tsunami” is how one Comporium Communications customer described the company’s e-mail problem last week.
Glenn McFadden, Comporium’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, said the problem started Feb. 25.
The problem was caused by hackers, who send high volumes of e-mails that attempt to jam the system.
“It happens periodically, but customers never know because Comporium has technology that takes care of that,” McFadden added.

Attracting major industry to Lancaster County is no simple task.
Many players are involved and negotiations are often long and drawn-out. On top of that, economic and demographic conditions have to be suitable before a company will even consider making your county their home.
The local Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Lancaster group spent a full day recently hearing from officials who have a heavy hand in making major industry deals happen.

Autobell Car Wash to help MDA
From March 4-17, Autobell Car Wash, 8723 Charlotte Highway, as well as all Autobell locations in the Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia, will donate $1 from the sale of each Manager’s Special with Rain Repellent wash to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Funds raised will be used to send children affected by neuromuscular disease to their local MDA Summer Camp, as well as provide other health-care services to children and adults served by MDA in this region.

from Springs Memorial Hospital
The flu visitation restriction has been lifted at Springs Memorial Hospital, effective Feb. 15.
“According to the CDC Flu report released on Feb. 15, South Carolina currently has minimal flu activity,” said registered nurse Leslie Lloyd, infection preventionist at Springs Memorial Hospital.