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Charitable Giving Picks Up

2012-01-20

Nonprofits still have ways to go, Blackbaud Index creator says
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First Presbyterian Bell Tower Finally Gets Bells

2012-01-10

"We're excited about this possibility," Pastor Ernie Thompson said. "The church has been a landmark for the community, and having the bells in the tower we think completes that and this will be something the whole community enjoys."

McCabes Steal the Show at Bell Tower Dedication

2012-01-05

When Allan McCabe took the podium Thursday afternoon as keynote speaker at a bell tower dedication on the John A. Logan College campus, he spoke with the clarity, humor and ease one would expe

The Story Behind "I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day"

2011-12-20

Longfellow's - "I heard the bells on Christmas day".

Spartanburg Downtown Airport Unveils $4.4 Million Renovation

2011-10-30

The Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport has completed its renovations on the terminal building. 

There is a modern, digital clock atop the building that is similar

Bell Tower Dedicated at JALC

2011-07-15

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Memphis in May carillon concert comes to Midtown

2011-05-11

Idlewild's magnificent tower houses the Midsouth's heaviest musical instruments: a 20-ton carillon.  Cast at the Paccard-Fonderie de Cloches of Annecy, France, the 48 bells were installed in three phases, begun in 1980 and completed in the fall of

John A Logan Bell Tower Progress

2011-05-05

30-foot-high bell tower taking shape.

JALC to Construct Bell Tower

2011-03-07

The new bell tower will be constructed by Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries

The Bells of Annecy

2011-02-16

The art of bell casting relies on the skills of expert artisans who hand down their knowledge from generation to generation—seven generations for the Paccards, in fact.

Mission Hill Family Estate News

2010-12-01

Mission Hill Family Estate Celebrates First Decade of the Bells Tower Rings in a Progressive Decade in the Burgeoning

Senior Class Gift Ringing in a New Tradition

2010-11-4

Bell crafted by Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries in Charleston, SC and Annecy, France.

Groundbreaking Bell Tower Finally Going Up at Gastonia Church

2010-11-25

Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries prepares to install 5 cast bronze bells from The Paccard Foundry in Annecy, France.

Tower Clock Installed at Ashley Furniture Store

2010-11-15

New tower clock installed at Ashley Furniture Store.

The "Bell of Peace" Arrives!

2010-10-27

The C4 bell weighing 606 pounds was delivered from the Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries in Johns Island, SC, to the Portiuncula on the 14th of September, 2010. Casting and tuning of the bronze bell was done at the highest levels of the Paccard Fond

Majestic Basilica Bell May Ring Again

2010-10-18

Stan Christoph of Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries points to a detailed etching on one of the 18 bells some hope will once again ring as St. Dunstan’s Basilica in Charlottetown. Christoph is in

University of South Alabama Celebrates New, 140-Foot Bell Tower

2010-10-09

Moulton Tower, which will serve as a monument honoring alumni, is named in honor of USA President Gordon Moulton and his wife, Geri, in recognition of their service to the university Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. 

Courthouse Clocks

2010-08-24

New tower clocks and attic winds were installed last week and when electrical connections are finished, the clocks can be expected to begin chiming and telling time later this week.

 

University of Washington

2010-06-16

Custom glass clock by Christoph Paccard for the University of Washington, Tacoma.  Donated by the alumni group.

Clock Installation Under Way at Moulton Tower

2010-04-30

Workers install bronze clock faces on the new Moulton Tower now under construction at the University of South Alabama.

Liberty Bell Given to President Sarkozy

2010-04-22

Anne Paccard singing "Hymne à l'Amour" famous French love song from Edith Piaf accompanied by François René Duchable, an internationally known pianist.

Indiana Wesleyan Chapel Auditorium

2010-03-08

IWU’s chapel bells were carefully cast solely of bronze composed of pure red copper and block tin and meticulously hand-crafted by Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries.

Dalton State College's Bell Tower Wins Award

2010-01-10

The Georgia Chapter of the American Concrete Institute recently named the Dalton State College bell tower the first place winner of its Special Category Award for 2009.

Blessing of the Bells by Tyrone Walker of The Post and Courier

2009-10-16

The three bells, made by the Christoph Paccard Bell Foundry in France, were named in honor of saints who have a special significance to the diocese: Maria Stella Maris (Mary, Star of the Sea), St. Finbar and St. Therese.

A Ringing Success by Allyson Bird of The Post and Courier

2009-09-04

Growth prompts bell company's move to bigger space on Johns Island.

New Set of Bells for Zabbar

2009-08-16

A set of six new bells cast by the world known PACCARD Bell Foundry of Annecy (France) were taken to Zabbar on Sunday, 16th of August.

Live Carillon Concert Scheduled for Athens-Concord Town Social

2009-08-05

A live carillon concert will welcome guests to the Athens-Corcord Town Social Sunday, Aug. 9 at Concord University in Athens.

Long-Awaited Bell To Complete Smith College Carillon

2009-03-16

The 2,000 pound bell joins 47 others to complete the carillon in College Hall, which will be played for the first time during commencement weekend.

Dalton State - The Bell Tower

2009-03-01

"Over time, the bell tower will become the physical icon for the campus, showing not only the community's support for Dalton State but also the aspirations of the institution," remarks David Elrod, Director of Institutional Advancement.

Cathedral Seeks Ringing Endorsement for Steeple by Adam Parker, The Post and Courier

2008-11-16

The tower is to be fitted with three bells procured from Christoph Paccard Bell Foundry in France. The foundry, established in 1796, has made 120,000 bells over the centuries, including some for several Charleston churches.

Tower bell returns to Summerville annex by Dave Munday of The Post and Courier

2008-07-31

SUMMERVILLE — "This new bell tower captures the essence of the original tower and carries forward the vision of Summerville's founding fathers," Town Administrator Dennis Pieper said.

Towering Task by Jill Coley of The Post and Courier

2008-07-02

Bells plucked from Lutheran church on their way to get new strikers, voice

Reformation Lutheran Church Makes A Joyful Noise With Three New Bells By Jackie Perrone jacper@juno.com of The Columbia Star

2008-03-23

This small congregation of fewer than 200 held a multi-year fund drive to raise the money for their new bells.

Episcopal Church Of Our Saviour To Celebrate With October 19th Ceremony by Mary Jo Balasco

2008-01-01

Bell hoisted into tower at Episcopal Church of Our Saviour.

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