The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division announced investigators found that Bellinger Parts Group Inc., that operates six NAPA Auto Parts stores in South Carolina, made illegal deductions for store damage, cash register shortages and uniforms. These deductions caused some workers’ pay to fall below the $7.25 per hour federal minimum wage for […]
Michael Wise Confirmed as South Carolina Insurance Director
Michael Wise was confirmed by the South Carolina Senate as the next Director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance. “The Department of Insurance has done exceptional work during the short time that Mr. Wise has served as Acting Director,” said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. “From hurricanes to combating insurance fraud, he has repeatedly […]
Michael Wise Nominated to Be Next Director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster nominated Michael Wise to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance (DOI). Wise has worked at DOI since 2009 and currently serves as the agency’s acting director following the April 2022 retirement of former Director Ray Farmer. Prior to being acting director, Wise served as the […]
Boyd Group Says Four Collision Repair Centers Remain Closed Following Hurricane Ian
Nearly all of its Florida and South Carolina collision repair centers have reopened. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE:BYD) announced that nearly all Gerber Collision & Glass locations that were temporarily closed in the states of Florida and South Carolina have now re-opened. In total, 62 collision locations were ultimately impacted by temporary closures as well […]
Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Charleston, South Carolina
Crash Champions, LLC announced it has acquired Louie & Son’s Body Shop, a single collision repair center located at 429 Fleming Rd., in Charleston, S.C. “We are excited to once again expand the Crash Champions team across South Carolina,” said Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions. “With its state-of-the-art facility and dedication to […]
Classic Collision Acquires Collision Repair Centers in South Carolina and Texas
Classic Collision, LLC announced two new acquisitions including Jones Auto Wrecking Company in Florence, S.C. and Gabe’s Collision Center in San Antonio, Texas. Jones Auto Wrecking provides collision repair and towing services and has been in business for more than a century. “We’re proud to be the oldest, most-trusted auto wrecking company in Florence, SC. […]
Caliber Announces New Collision Repair Facility is its 1,500th Location
New South Carolina location marks milestone for the largest U.S. collision repair provider. On June 20, Caliber Collision opened a new center at 1233 East Butler Road in Greenville, S.C., marking the multiple shop operator’s 1,500th location nationwide. With more than 24,000 teammates across the country, the Caliber family of brands – including Caliber Auto […]
Colors on Parade Adds Franchise in Charleston S.C.
Colors on Parade, the mobile automotive paint and dent repair services franchise, announced the opening of its newest franchise unit servicing Charleston, S.C. and its surrounding counties. The new franchise is owned and operated by brothers, Ryan and Aryn Hogue. Prior to joining the automotive paint restoration industry, Ryan and Aryn worked in their family’s […]
Registration Open for May 2-4 WIN Educational Conference
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for its 2022 Annual Educational Conference. The conference will be a hybrid experience, with the in-person event held in Greenville, S.C. during May 2-4. A virtual viewing option will take place at the same time for attendees to participate from their home or office. “We’re thrilled to […]
Allstate and Enterprise Support Schools Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
Collision repair schools in Illinois, Massachusetts and South Carolina benefit from industry support. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that six schools will receive Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark Grants. Allstate is providing a $10,000 grant to Thornton Fractional High School Center for Academics and Technology, located in Calumet City, Ill., to improve its […]
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