These business owners receive promotion through and our media partners, including Chief Sports (Inside the Gamecocks The Show, etc) with custom packages available for a discounted rate, plus prominent display in the forthcoming onlineT and print Gamecock Business Guide.
If you have a business and are interested in joining up, our goal is to have 100 Trust100 members ($500 per month) and 500 Trust500 members ($100 per month) by this date in 2025. The link to both membership options is below.
By request, we have compiled all of our business members and partners here for Gamecock fans to have an easy way to patronize these generous companies and support those that support Carolina.
We encourage everyone across the state of South Carolina and beyond to support these Gamecock-owned business entities.
ACCOUNTING
Computerized Tax Service- Carol Bourne EA
Located in Myrtle Beach, Computerized Tax Service features online tax and bookkeeping services for the entire state of South Carolina. Operated by Carol Bourne, EA, a lifelong Gamecock and Rise100 member, Computerized Tax Service sets the standard for convenient and timely business services for a host of clients.
Check Computerized Tax Serivce out online HERE
Chadwick Sweatman, CPA
Serving Moncks Corner and greater Berkeley County, Chadwick D. Sweatman, certified public accountant heads up a full-service accounting firm that an meet all of your diverse and unique accounting needs. Sweatman is a life-long, passionate Gamecock and is a Rise500 member that has supported NIL efforts at Carolina from the start.
Check out Sweatman CPA online HERE
Paragon Accounting and Tax Solutions
Paragon specializes in small business accounting services, including payroll. Their philosophy is that businesses should be able to retain the fruits of their labor and decide how to dispense those fruits. Located in Woodstock, Ga., Paragon serves the greater Atlanta area and beyond. The firm is a Rise100 member and has supported various Name, Image and Likeness projects at South Carolina in the past. Please note that Paragon currently is not accepting any new individual tax clients at this time (1-31-24).
Check out Paragon online HERE.
ATTORNEYS
DeTreville Law and Mediation
Unfortunately, divorce happens and when it does, you need the very best representing you and a qualified, experienced team to protect your interests. DeTreville Law and Mediation is a Gamecock owned and operated family firm that has served greater Charleston for decades. Their offices are even located on Gamecock Avenue! DeTreville Law and Mediation is a Rise500 business member and has been supportive of NIL efforts at South Carolina since the start.
Visit DeTreville Law and Mediation online HERE
Jernigan Law Firm
Serving Florence and the greater Pee Dee Region, the Jernigan Law Firm provides skilled representation for clients that need to effectively and professionally resolve traffic violation and personal injury issues. Founding attorney Rod Jernigan is a USC School of Law graduate and a lifelong Gamecock who has supported Carolina Rise since our founding in June of 2022. A law firm grounded in ethics and honesty, Jernigan, a Rise100 member, has decades of experience serving its clients at the highest of levels.
Visit Jernigan Law firm online HERE
Gem McDowell Law Group
With offices to serve you in Myrtle Beach and Charleston, Gem McDowell Law Group provides estate planning, wills, assistance with probate, commercial real estate services, tax and business law and a host of additional services at the highest quality level. If it involves business or any sort of business or estate situation, the Gem McDowell Law Group, a Rise500 member, comes with the highest recommendation. Gem McDowell is a lifelong Gamecock and a proud supporter of Carolina Rise.
Visit Gem McDowell Law Group online HERE
AUTOMOTIVE- DEALER
Richard Kay Superstore
One of the top automotive dealers in the state, Richard Kay Superstore in Anderson, S.C., specializes in Chevy, Buick and GMC automobiles, as well as a wide selection of quality pre-owned vehicles. Richard Kay Superstore is a Rise100 Business member that supports Gamecock athletics, including NIL efforts, across the spectrum.
Check out Richard Kay Superstore online HERE
AUTOMOTIVE- REPAIR
Lee’s Tire and Auto
You won’t find better service on your automobile in Florence and the Pee Dee nor a more passionate group of Gamecocks to work on it. Lee’s Tire and Auto, a Rise500 member, is a NAPA Auto Care Center and auto repair shop serving Lake City, Darlington, Florence and all surrounding areas. Their technicians and certified by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence and deliver consistent, high-quality workmanship in a timeline manner. If you are in need of auto services and are in the area, you are missing out if you don’t give Lee’s a try. They will keep your vehicle running reliably mile after mile.
Check out Lee’s Tire and Automotive online HERE
CATERING
Billy G’s BBQ
From full-service catering for your special events to world famous sauces and rubs, Billy G’s BBQ has you covered. Owned and operated by Rise500 member and former Gamecock basketball player Bill Gause, you won’t find better across the board in the barbecue department. Billy G’s is a proud supporter of Carolina Rise and NIL efforts at South Carolina.
Check out Billy G’s online HERE
Nana’s Porch
Southern Cuisine with an Uptown twist! Nana’s Porch is an award-winning full service catering and food truck operation based in the greater Charlotte area, but serving most of North and South Carolina. Owned and operated by die-hard Gamecock Chris Payne, Nana’s Porch was the food partner for our Carolina Rise VIP Tailgate before the 2023 North Carolina game in Charlotte where they served delicious brisket complete with homemade sides and amazing chicken wings for an appetizer. You also have to try their pimento cheese. Nana’s is a Rise100 member that also supports individual team initiatives like the Carolina Rise Diamond Club, which helps to fund NIL for the Gamecock Baseball program.
Check out Nana’s Porch online HERE
CIGARS
The Maduro Room
The Maduro Room is a Rise500 member and is a full-service tobacconist located in Lexington, S.C. They have the largest selection of premium cigars in the Midlands and stock all of the major companies products as well as numerous boutique brands. They also have a great smoking lounge with three big screen TVs, free WI-FI and a craft beer selection. So check them out in person if you are in the Lexington area.
Check out the Maduro Room online HERE
CLOTHING
Brittons of Columbia
Brittons has been serving Columbia with the highest quality fashion for six decades. Located on Devine Street just past Five Points, Perry Lancaster and his team will have you dressed to impress in no time at all. If you are looking for high-end Gamecock clothing and accessories, look no further- Brittons has you covered. The Lancasters are lifelong supporters of Carolina athletics across the board, including being one of the sponsors of the Shane Beamer weekly television show where they dress coach Beamer every episode. Stop by their store at 2818 Devine Street in Columbia and tell Perry you heard about him from Carolina Rise.
Check out Brittons online HERE
CONSTRUCTION
Beverly Homes
Based in the Grand Strand, Beverly Homes specializes in quality custom home building and is owned and operated by former Gamecock pitcher Forest Beverly. With communities throughout Horry and Georgetown Counties, along with a custom building division, Beverly Homes sets a standard for excellence and has long supported Carolina Rise and Name, Image and Likeness endeavors at the University of South Carolina.
Check out Beverly Homes online HERE
Chancel Construction
Chancel is a second-generation, family-owned construction company with more than 40 years of leadership experience in Myrtle Beach and surrounding markets. The company has more than 300 projects completed and 50 percent plus of its business comes from repeat clients. The 23-person team at Chancel is humble, hard-working and committed to getting your project right and within budget. Chancel specializes in general contracting, construction management and design-build from start to close-out. Chancel is a Rise100 business member and a major supporter of the University of South Carolina.
Check out Chancel Construction’s info and portfolio HERE
Titan Construction
Titan serves the Carolinas, Virginia and West Virginia and is a general contractor that specializes in retail, restaurant and office construction. Based in Midlothan, Va., Titan separates itself by adding value to every step of the process. From budgeting, estimation, value engineering to construction, Titan focuses on the relationship and not the transaction. They build partnerships, one project at a time! Titan is Gamecock owned and operated, is a Rise100 Business member and a is a massive supporter of Name, Image and Likeness efforts at the University of South Carolina.
Check out Titan Construction online HERE
CONSULTING
Jernigan-Knightley
Jernigan-Knightley is a Florence-based private consulting firm specializing in a number of business operations and is a Rise100 Business Member. Contact Carolina Rise for more information on Jernigan-Knightley.
Lipscomb Consulting
Lipscomb Consulting is a Prosperity-based engineering consulting firm and is a Rise500 business member. Contact Carolina Rise for more information on Lipscomb.
EXTERMINATORS
Best sets the standard in the Grand Strand when it comes to pest control. They are a locally owned and operated organization that has served the area for decades. Countless satisfied customers have praised Best for its customer service, mosquito control and approach to business. Based in Conway, Best is a Rise100 Business Member and a proud supporter of University of South Carolina athletics.
Check out Best Home & Property online HERE
FITNESS
Charleston Fitness Equipment
Charleston Fitness Equipment is a longtime Rise100 Business Partner and also a presenting sponsor of Inside the Gamecocks The Show. It’s a family-owned operation that has been in business for 20 years with a passion for health and fitness. They are located at the Mount Pleasant Town Center, but serve the entire coast of the Palmetto State (from Savannah to Cherry Grove!) and can also sell commercial fitness equipment throughout the state of South Carolina.
Check out Charleston Fitness Equipment online HERE
Electric Bikes of Charleston
Electric Bikes are booming in popularity and from the same talented team that brought you Charleston Fitness Equipment, we are proud to promote Electric Bikes of Charleston. Electric Bikes is a full service bike shop and when you purchase from them they handle your e-bike’s maintenance, repairs and warranty work. They serve the entire state of South Carolina, including the Greenville and Columbia metropolitan areas. Stop in to their shop in Mount Pleasant or check them out online.
Check out Electric Bikes of Charleston online HERE
FURNITURE
May River Mattress Company
Located in Bluffon, S.C., May River Mattress is the gold standard for mattress purchasing in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. They feature the top brands and also have a price and quality guarantee. May River is a Rise500 Business Member and a proud supporter of the Gamecocks. From time to time, May River also will run NIL sales on their products and give a portion of their sales back to Carolina Rise to use for deals for players.
Check out May River Mattress Company online HERE
GUNS
Badger Custom Grips
Legal pistol owners who want to take your piece to the next level, Badger Custom Grips is for you. Each and every grip sold is handmade in their shop in Pickens County, S.C., by experienced craftsmen. With industry-leading warranties and customer service, choosing Badger is an easy decision. The preferred grip for avoid shooters, Badger is a Rise500 Business Member and a proud supporter of the Gamecocks.
Check out Badger Custom Grips online HERE
INSURANCE
Theresa Miley State Farm
With 27 years of experience, Theresa Miley has a proud and dedicated team who are there to aid customers with their insurance needs. Miley is one of only eight insurance agents in the state of South Carolina to have two locations (Irmo and Columbia) and serves the entire state with a primary focus on Irmo, Ballentine, Chapin, Lexington and Columbia. Of course that’s a big chunk of the Lake Murray area and Theresa Miley State Farm is there for your boat insurance needs and more. Miley is a a proud supporter of University of South Carolina athletics and the agency is a Rise100 Business Member.
Check out Theresa Miley State Farm online HERE.
Tony Pope State Farm
Tony Pope State Farm has been a massive supporter of Carolina Rise and Name, Image and Likeness at the University of South Carolina since the founding of Rise in June of 2022. The agency has three physical locations in Mount Pleasant, Summerville and North Charleston and serves the entire state of South Carolina, plus Georgia and North Carolina. The office has consistently ranked among the top one percent of all State Farm agencies for more than 20 years and in 2021 he was one of only two agents in the entire country with three physical locations (there are now more than 50). Tony Pope State Farm is a Rise100 Business Member and has been a sponsor of all of our Carolina Rise Live! Events as well as being a proud supporter of the University of South Carolina both athletically and academically. Tony is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and a lifelong Gamecock.
Check out Tony Pope State Farm online HERE
Bill Frehse State Farm
Bill Frehse State Farm is the third part of our State Farm trio of Business Members at Carolina Rise. Located on Folly Road in Charleston, Frehse is a University of South Carolina graduate and proud supporter of the Gamecocks and has been in business for decades. Bill Frehse State Farm is a Rise500 Business Member.
Check out Bill Frehse State Farm HERE
Palmetto Group Insurance
Palmetto is a trusted choice for Personal and Commercial Insurance and offers a variety of services and competitive rates for all of your insurance needs and budget. They are committed to exceptional customer service and protection serving the state of South Carolina. Palmetto is a Rise500 Business Member and a proud supporter of Gamecock athletics. They are based in the Greater Charleston Area.
Check out Palmetto Group Insurance online HERE
LOGISTICS
LS2C Logistics
LS2C is a logistics provider that features access to the best carriers at a fair price. If you are tired of poor performance, inferior customer service and a lack of experience from the more than 17,000 freight brokers operated in the United States, then consider contacting LS2C. You will not regret it. With 20 years of experience in Mount Pleasant, LS2C is in a class by itself when it comes to your logistics needs. LS2C is a Rise100 Business Member and a proud supporter of the University of South Carolina.
Check out LS2C Logistics Online HERE
MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT
RPNT Management Services
RPNT provides end-to-end healthcare revenue cycle solutions. The company is led by CPAs who have a proven track record of growing and maximizing revenue for independent health care facilities and physician practices. Based in Arlington, Texas, they serve the entire country, so if you are a health care provider that desires and end-to-end solution from a management company to run the financial operations or your practice or surgery center, RPNT has the expertise and capabilities to increase your bottom line. RPNT is a Rise100 Business Member and proud supporter of the Gamecocks.
Check out RPNT online HERE
SELF STORAGE
Packhouse Self Storage
The Packhouse Pamplico self storage takes pride in offering a simple and hassle-free self storage experience for all customers. Located in Pamplico, S.C., Packhouse makes sure that their units are clean, secure and ready to rent so that your transition from your residence to their facility goes as easy as possible. They have a wide variety of storage units size and type wise to fit your needs. Packhouse is a Rise500 Business Member and a supporter of the Gamecocks.
Check out Packhouse Self Storage online HERE
Please consider supporting these business members and be sure to mention that you saw them being mentioned as a Business Member of Carolina Rise.
