The Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital is attached to the Main Hospital on Ashley Avenue. A new $350 million women and children's hospital is planned for the intersection of Courtenay Drive and Calhoun Street. Grace Beahm/Staff

The Medical University of South Carolina needs at least $50 million from donors to build a new $350 million women's and children's hospital, and the executive in charge of fundraising said Thursday that amount of money will be very difficult to come by.

"Will we get there? Who knows," said Jim Fisher, vice president of development and alumni affairs, at the MUSC Board of Trustees meeting.

Fisher has tasked his department to raise $29.8 million of the $50 million goal this fiscal year. Typically, MUSC raises an average $7 million annually for the Children's Hospital.

"If we don't get the $50 million, this (hospital) is not going to happen, and we all want this to happen," Fisher said.

MUSC hired a national consulting firm, which determined that the project is ambitious, but feasible. Fisher agreed that raising money to build the hospital will be challenging, but said he is confident it will become a reality.

The existing Children's Hospital, which was built in 1987, is attached to the main hospital on the MUSC Horseshoe on Ashley Avenue. The new hospital will be built on the corner of Courtenay Drive and Calhoun Street next to the Ashley River Tower.

The Board of Trustees is considering changes to the guidelines to name buildings on campus. Under the new rules, the board would consider naming the new hospital after an individual who donates at least $25 million to the project.

Fisher said his team identified a handful of donors who could offer that much money but told the board, "It is not a slam dunk."

In other business, the board will likely approve Dr. David Cole's employment contract during its meeting Friday. Cole was named the new MUSC president earlier this year. The board is also expected to raise dental school tuition by 3 percent.

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Bangalore, Aug 7: The countrys premier Catholic Medical College, St Johns Medical College, whose golden jubilee celebrations are set to conclude on August 9, Saturday, is planning to establish a well-equipped Clinical Skill Laboratory.

The clinical skill laboratory, which is available in only a few medical colleges as of now, is aimed at helping the students and faculty members of the College to meet their highly advanced tranining requirements as also help the students and faculty members to enhance their skills in high-end surgical and complex medical procedures besides offering simulation facilities.

The clinical skill laboratory, being planned as part of the golden jubilee commemoration projects, may take another five to six months, said Fr (Dr) Lawrence DSouza, Director of the St Johns National Academy of Medical Sciences, briefing reporters on the growth, achievements and future plans of all the institutions of the Academy.

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Frankfort reserve seating on sale

SHORT GAP, W.Va. Reserved seat tickets for Frankfort High School home football games can be purchased at the school office Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Purchasers should notify the office if they want to reserve the same seat they had last year. Sports passes at a reduced price for all athletic events are also available at the school.

Advance sale tickets to home games will be available at the school the week of the game at a reduced price. For more information, call the school at 304-726-4767.

Schute gets ace at Fore Sisters

RAWLINGS Bill Schute hit a hole-in-one Thursday at the Fore Sisters Golf Club.

Shute aced the 135-yard No. 15 with a five-hybrid. The shot was witnessed by Dale Cosner, Gary Bradfield, James Powell and Ed Baldwin.

Mountain Ridge volleyball tryouts set

FROSTBURG Mountain Ridge High School girls entering grades 9-12 interested in playing for the varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams should report to the gymnasium for the start of tryouts on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and Thursday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. until noon.

All players must have a physical exam and the online concussion test completed and paperwork turned in before beginning tryouts. All forms for physicals and concussion testing are on the school website. For more information, contact coach Valery Broadwater at 301-689-1530.

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Center Stage For 38 years, Center Stage has offered the best, most experienced and diverse faculty in the area, covering all styles of dance: hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern; theater (acting and musical theater); music (voice, piano, guitar and percussion); and gymnastic programs. Center Stages esteemed alumni have appeared in more than 40 shows and national/international tours, national ballet and modern companies; regional theaters across the country, as well as on dance and cheer squads for professional sports teams. Over the years, many Center Stage students have considered the studio their second home, building life-long relationships with fellow students, teachers and staff.With 12 dance rooms in three locations, no other studio around can offer the breadth of scheduling possibilities that Center Stage can. So with all of these benefits, the only questions left is: Why would you go anywhere else? Students range from age 3 to adult and from those who want to take one class a week for fun or fitness, to those who are working toward a career in performing arts. For more information, visit http://www.centerstagenj.com or call 732-238-7890 (East Brunswick)/ 732-972-1116 (Marlboro)/ 732- 695-6400 (Ocean).

The Gravity Vault Eatontown Medical has been providing medical care to the community since 1986. Internal medicine physicians Charles Peeples M.D. and Warren Churgin M.D. are available by appointment Monday through Saturday. Emergency same-day appointments are generally available.The office is located at the corner of Wyckoff Road and Route 36, next to the All Seasons Diner. Participating with Medicare,Tricare and most commercial insurance plans, they provide treatment for all aspects of medical care, such as wellness, sports, school, employment and commercial drivers license (CDL) physicals.They also participate in the New Jersey Vaccine for Children program for those 18 and younger who are uninsured. Treatment is available for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, cholesterol, etc.The staff is experienced in treatment of injuries such as sprains, cuts and burns.Testing services are available for x-rays, EKG, spirometry (breathing tests), strep, pregnancy, urine tests and blood collection.They also have the ability to provide comprehensive pre-employment physicals.They welcome industrial accounts for work-related injuries, and participate with all workers compensation insurance carriers.The staff is certified to provide CDL physicals, drug screen collection and medical review services.They have personnel who are also conversant in Spanish for your convenience. For more information, call 732- 544-9500.

Rumson Country Day School Ranney School The Gravity Vault in Middletown, located at 37 Kanes Lane, is on the fast track to being the go-to place for families to unwind as summer comes to a close and the new school year begins.With 60 ropes, 40-foot walls, a multitude of climbing options, a well-trained and knowledgeable staff and no shortage of fun, climbing is quickly becoming the sport of choice for many in Middletown and the surrounding area. From kids to adults,The Gravity Vault offers individual sessions and classes for all ages and skill levels, which can be scheduled ahead of time.Along with classes, the gym hosts a special ladies night and a night just for teens, to name a few. For kids with a competitive spirit,The Gravity Vault also has a youth climbing team and continually sends its members to Regionals, Divisionals, and even Nationals in a number of different climbing categories. The Gravity Vault in Middletown also makes for a fantastic place to host birthday parties, and other events equipped with a party room. Climbing parties give kids (and adults) a fun, safe, and exciting party they will never forget. For more information on The Gravity Vault in Middletown, call 732- 856-9599 or visit online at http://www.gravityvault.com.

The Seashore School At Ranney School, the mission-promise that every child will be known and valued drives student success. Founded in 1960 and located on a picturesque 60-acre campus in Tinton Falls, Ranney School is more than an exceptional co-educational day school, its a home away from home, a place where young minds are nurtured and essential skills are mastered. It is where children establish a love for learning starting at age 3 and a passion for exploring the world around them that lasts well beyond high school graduation. Ranneys small class sizes and inspirational and caring faculty are all part of a distinctive academic community that is personalized and values each childs individuality, academic and co-curricular interests. Expansive, modern classrooms, a 400-seat performing arts hall and world-class athletic facilities including a track and field, tennis courts, two gyms, and a 25-meter indoor pool provide each student with ample opportunity to discover their passions.A rigorous, college preparatory, liberal arts program challenges and prepares students for success. For 54 years, the schools motto of knowledge, vision and honor have been the schools guiding principles. Ranneys teaching philosophy encourages students from beginners (age 3) through grade 12 to become independent, respectful and responsible citizens of the world. Ranney graduates attend the nations most selective colleges and universities and more than 80 percent are accepted at their first or second choice. Nearly half of the graduating class of 2014 are affectionately called lifers, a title shared by students who began their educational experience with Ranney in the Lower School and continued at the school for 10 years or more.Want to learn more? The website is a terrific place to start, or better yet, contact the admissions office to experience the energy of the students and faculty by visiting the school in person. Ranney is located about an hours drive from New York City and from Princeton.Apply now for your childs future. Visit http://www.ranneyschool.org.

Trinity Hall The Rumson Country Day School (RCDS) emphasizes challenging academics and a well-rounded education, teaching life skills in a safe and secure environment. RCDS gets the best out of every student by teaching them to master the art of critical thinking.The curriculum and talented teaching staff are laser-focused on cultivating analytical and creative young minds.Through exceptional athletics, creative arts and a family oriented culture, they nurture children from kindergarten through eighth grade as they develop into kind, honest, responsible and respectful citizens. Students forge priceless relationships with faculty and classmates during their formative years on the beautiful campus, sharing values and experiences that last a lifetime.At Rumson Country Day School, they are proud of their countless alumni who have grown to thrive as leaders and benevolent members of their communities, so many of whom still enjoy remaining connected to the Rumson Country Day School family.They are still accepting new students for classes beginning in September 2014. Call or visit http://www.rcds.org to learn how your child can thrive.

If you want a school where your child will be happy, challenged and ahead of the game, The Seashore School is the place to be. For 40 years, the award-winning private school has been making learning fun and helping children develop the skills to excel academically, athletically and socially. Starting with preschool and going through eighth grade, students take foreign language, computers, physical education, gymnastics and swim lessons, plus specialized training in drama, dance, music and art. Since class size is small, children receive individual attention, feel a strong sense of belonging, and form strong friendships that last a lifetime.The approach to education is so successful, students typically perform a grade above their peers, score in the top percentile in standardized exams, are recognized nationally for achievement, take first in academic competitions such as Columbia University Graduate School Of Journalisms 2013 Gold Circle Award, 2014 Monmouth County Science Fair for Geothermal Energy and 2010 Marine Academy of Science and Technology Tournament, and gain acceptance to top high schools including High Tech, Biotech,Allied, Communications, MAST and CBA.To make things easy on parents, Seashore provides free door-to-door transportation, childcare from 7:30-9 a.m. as a courtesy for those who work early, extended care until 6 p.m., and affordable payment plans. Dont miss the Preschool and Pre-K Preview Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enroll at the event and save $400. For directions, call 732-222-6464 or visit http://www.seashorecampandschool.com.

Trinity Hall is an innovative, independent all-girls college preparatory high school educating and empowering young women in the Catholic tradition. In a technology-rich learning environment, a superior faculty and a challenging interdisciplinary curricular program fosters the Trinity Hall core values of leadership, respect, perseverance and faith, which are foundational to the schools mission and work as educators. Unique and exciting co-curricular learning opportunities accommodate a diverse, yet a collectively passionate, creative and caring student body.These young women will be empowered to take risks, pursue personal passions, network globally and grow as learners and as valued individuals.Trinity Hall, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), opened in Fall 2013 to a ninth-grade class and will welcome an even larger freshmen class in the 2014-2015 school year. It is the only all-girls high school in Monmouth and Ocean counties. For more information, visit http://www.trinityhallnj.org or call 732-291-1297.

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Atlanta (CNN) -- Dr. Kent Brantly answered a calling.

That's what friends and colleagues say about the man who garnered national headlines when he became the first known Ebola hemorrhagic fever patient in the United States.

Brantly, 33, arrived Saturday in Atlanta from Liberia, where he and another American missionary worker contracted the deadly virus while caring for Ebola patients.

From an early age, Brantly was driven by his faith in God to make a difference, friends and former colleagues said. He took mission trips to Uganda, Honduras, Nicaragua, Tanzania and Haiti, they said.

"He intended to be a missionary before he became a doctor," friend Kent Smith, an elder at Southside Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas, told CNN.

"Eventually, he decided medical mission is what he wanted to do."

Brantly went to Liberia with his wife and two children last year to serve a two-year fellowship through Samaritan's Purse post-residency program.

He was there initially to practice general medicine. But when the Ebola outbreak began, he took on the role of medical director for the Samaritan's Purse Ebola Consolidated Case Management Center in Monrovia. It's there that he tested positive for the virus, according to the evangelical Christian relief charity.

There is no known cure or vaccine for Ebola, and it has a mortality rate of up to 90%.

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Atlanta (CNN) -- A medical plane whisked an American infected with Ebola from Liberia to Georgia on Saturday, the latest leg of a race to save the first known patient with the deadly virus to be treated on U.S. soil.

Shortly after the plane landed, an ambulance rushed Dr. Kent Brantly from Dobbins Air Reserve Base to Atlanta's Emory University Hospital. He's one of two Americans sickened by the deadly viral hemorrhagic fever last month while on the front lines of a major outbreak in West Africa.

Video from Emory showed someone in a white, full-body protective suit helping a similarly clad person emerge from the ambulance and walk into the hospital.

Emory has said it will treat Brantly, 33, and fellow missionary Nancy Writebol in an isolation unit.

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ATLANTA (CNN) -- A specially equipped medical plane whisked Ebola-stricken Dr. Kent Brantly from Liberia to Georgia on Saturday, setting up the latest leg of a race to save the man who's now the first known Ebola patient on U.S. soil.

An ambulance rushed Brantly -- one of two Americans seriously sickened by the deadly viral hemorrhagic fever last month while on the front lines of a major outbreak in West Africa -- from Dobbins Air Reserve Base to Atlanta's Emory University Hospital shortly after the plane landed late Saturday morning.

Video from Emory showed someone wearing a white, full-body protective suit helping a similarly clad person emerge from the ambulance and walk into the hospital.

Emory has said it will treat Brantly, 33, and eventually the other American, fellow missionary Nancy Writebol, in an isolation unit. There, physicians say they have a better chance to steer them to health while ensuring the virus doesn't spread -- the last point nodding to public fears, notably expressed on social media, that the disease could get a U.S. foothold.

The plane, also equipped with a unit meant to isolate the patient, was able to take only one patient at a time. Organizers expect the plane will now pick up Writebol in Liberia, and bring her to Georgia early next week, said Todd Shearer, spokesman for Christian charity Samaritan's Purse, with which both Americans were affiliated.

Brantly's wife, parents and sister cried when they saw him on CNN, walking from the ambulance into the hospital, a family representative said on condition of anonymity. His wife, Amber, later said she was relieved that her husband was back in the United States.

"I spoke with him, and he is glad to be back in the U.S.," she said in statement sent to CNN. "I am thankful to God for his safe transport and for giving him the strength to walk into the hospital."

Brantly's family was expected to be allowed to see him through a glass wall at Emory later Saturday, the source said.

Brantly, of Texas, and Writebol, of North Carolina, became sick while caring for Ebola patients in Liberia, one of three West African nations hit by an outbreak that health officials believe has sickened more than 1,300 people and killed more than 700 this year.

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A medical plane whisked an American infected with Ebola from Liberia to Georgia on Saturday, the latest leg of a race to save the first known patient with the deadly virus to be treated on U.S. soil.

Shortly after the plane landed, an ambulance rushed Dr. Kent Brantly from Dobbins Air Reserve Base to Atlanta's Emory University Hospital. He's one of two Americans sickened by the deadly viral hemorrhagic fever last month while on the front lines of a major outbreak in West Africa.

Video from Emory showed someone in a white, full-body protective suit helping a similarly clad person emerge from the ambulance and walk into the hospital.

Emory has said it will treat Brantly, 33, and fellow missionary Nancy Writebol in an isolation unit.

The plane equipped with an isolation unit can only transport one patient at a time. It will now pick up Writebol in Liberia and bring her to Georgia early next week, said Todd Shearer, spokesman for Christian charity Samaritan's Purse, with which both Americans were affiliated.

Brantly's wife, parents and sister cried when they saw him on CNN walking from the ambulance into the hospital, a family representative said on condition of anonymity. His wife, Amber, later said she was relieved that her husband was back in the United States.

"I spoke with him, and he is glad to be back in the U.S.," she said in statement. "I am thankful to God for his safe transport and for giving him the strength to walk into the hospital."

Brantly's wife visited with him from behind a glass wall for about 45 minutes, the family representative said. Kent Brantly was described as "in great spirits and so grateful."

Brantly, who has ties to Texas and Indiana, and Writebol, of North Carolina, became sick while caring for Ebola patients in Liberia, one of three West African nations hit by an outbreak.

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ATLANTA (CNN) A specially equipped medical plane whisked Ebola-stricken Dr. Kent Brantly from Liberia to Georgia on Saturday, setting up the latest leg of a race to save the man whos now the first known Ebola patient on U.S. soil.

An ambulance rushed Brantly one of two Americans seriously sickened by the deadly viral hemorrhagic fever last month while on the front lines of a major outbreak in West Africa from Dobbins Air Reserve Base to Atlantas Emory University Hospital shortly after the plane landed late Saturday morning.

Video from Emory showed someone wearing a white, full-body protective suit helping a similarly clad person emerge from the ambulance and walk into the hospital.

Emory has said it will treat Brantly, 33, and eventually the other American, fellow missionary Nancy Writebol, in an isolation unit. There, physicians say they have a better chance to steer them to health while ensuring the virus doesnt spread the last point nodding to public fears, notably expressed on social media, that the disease could get a U.S. foothold.

The plane, also equipped with a unit meant to isolate the patient, was able to take only one patient at a time. Organizers expect the plane will now pick up Writebol in Liberia, and bring her to Georgia early next week, said Todd Shearer, spokesman for Christian charity Samaritans Purse, with which both Americans were affiliated.

Brantlys wife, parents and sister cried when they saw him on CNN, walking from the ambulance into the hospital, a family representative said on condition of anonymity. His wife, Amber, later said she was relieved that her husband was back in the United States.

I spoke with him, and he is glad to be back in the U.S., she said in statement sent to CNN. I am thankful to God for his safe transport and for giving him the strength to walk into the hospital.

Brantlys family was expected to be allowed to see him through a glass wall at Emory later Saturday, the source said.

Brantly, of Texas, and Writebol, of North Carolina, became sick while caring for Ebola patients in Liberia, one of three West African nations hit by an outbreak that health officials believe has sickened more than 1,300 people and killed more than 700 this year.

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Dr. Kent Brantly, Medical Director for the Samaritans Purse Ebola Consolidated Case Management Center in Monrovia, Liberia, has tested positive for the Ebola virus. He is currently undergoing treatment at a Samaritans Purse isolation center at ELWA Hospital. Courtesy: CNN

ATLANTA (CNN) A specially equipped medical plane whisked Ebola-stricken Dr. Kent Brantly from Liberia to Georgia on Saturday, setting up the latest leg of a race to save the man whos now the first known Ebola patient on U.S. soil.

An ambulance rushed Brantly one of two Americans seriously sickened by the deadly viral hemorrhagic fever last month while on the front lines of a major outbreak in West Africa from Dobbins Air Reserve Base to Atlantas Emory University Hospital shortly after the plane landed late Saturday morning.

Video from Emory showed someone wearing a white, full-body protective suit helping a similarly clad person emerge from the ambulance and walk into the hospital.

Emory has said it will treat Brantly, 33, and, eventually, the other American, fellow missionary Nancy Writebol, in an isolation unit.

There, physicians say they have a better chance to steer them to health while ensuring the virus doesnt spread the last point nodding to public fears, notably expressed on social media, that the disease could get a U.S. foothold.

The plane, also equipped with a unit meant to isolate the patient, was able to take only one patient at a time. Organizers expect the plane will now pick up Writebol in Liberia, and bring her to Georgia early next week, said Todd Shearer, spokesman for Christian charity Samaritans Purse, with which both Americans were affiliated.

Brantlys wife, parents and sister cried when they saw him on CNN, walking from the ambulance into the hospital, a family representative said on condition of anonymity. His wife, Amber, later said she was relieved that her husband was back in the United States.

I spoke with him, and he is glad to be back in the U.S., she said in statement sent to CNN. I am thankful to God for his safe transport and for giving him the strength to walk into the hospital.

Brantlys wife visited with him from behind a glass wall for about 45 minutes, the family representative said. Kent Brantly was described as being in great spirits and so grateful.

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