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BBB Serving Central South Carolina & Charleston

About Us

BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston serves 15 counties in the Midlands and Lowcountry regions of South Carolina. Our goal is to promote trust in the marketplace and help individuals connect with trustworthy businesses, brands, and charities. Our team is available to speak to businesses, communities, churches, and senior groups about various consumer topics, such as identity theft and scams. For more information, feel free to reach out to us at 803-254-2525 from Monday to Friday, between 9 AM to Noon and 1 PM to 3 PM.

BBB: Start with Trust®

Upcoming Events

Free Shredding Event in Columbia on Tuesday, April 29th!

Protect your identity with free document shredding on April 29, 2025 (10 AM – 12 PM) at Caro Smart Financial Solutions. Bring up to 3 boxes/bags of personal documents, CDs, or meds for secure disposal.

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Free Shredding Event in Columbia on Wednesday, May 21!

Join BBB for a free shredding event on May 21, 2025, from 10 AM – 12 PM at Second Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia, SC, to safely dispose of personal documents. Bring up to three boxes or bags of paperwork, plus CDs, credit card records, and even o

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Free Shredding Event in North Charleston on Thursday, September 25!

Protect your identity with free document shredding on Sept. 25, 2025 (10 AM – 12 PM) at Charleston Animal Society. Bring up to 3 boxes/bags of personal documents, CDs, or meds for secure disposal. Hosted by BBB, Shred360 & Charleston Animal Society.

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Programs and Services

Trade Industry Scholarship Initiative

Help us support students at Midlands & Trident Tech pursuing trade careers. By contributing, you invest in talent, enhance your brand, and connects you with future leaders by contributing to the Trade Industry Scholarship Initiative!

Need a Speaker for your Group or School?

Your BBB offers a variety of topics from "What does your BBB do?", identity theft prevention, scams against seniors, financial literacy and more.

Board of Directors

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BBB Staff

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Accreditation Staff

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Apply for BBB Accreditation Now

Accreditation in BBB is by invitation to companies that, at a minimum, have been in business for at least six months, have demonstrated sound business practices, and meet our accreditation standards.

Submit a Review

1) Let a business know how they are doing; and 2) Let others know about your experience

File a Complaint

Disputes that relate to marketplace issues experienced with the services or products a business provides.

BBB Business Tip: Why you should answer customer complaints

Regaining a customer’s loyalty might be as simple as responding promptly to resolve the issue.

Scam Tracker

Report a scams and stay up-to-date with what others are seeing in your area.

For Businesses

Trust is good business. Join us in our commitment to industry self-regulation and standards, marketplace trust, and dispute resolution.

2025 Board of Directors

BBB Announces 2025 Board of Directors and new Executive Committee

Winners Announced for the 2024 BBB Business of the Year Torch Awards

Recipients of the 2024 BBB Business of the Year Torch Awards were named on Wednesday, November 06, 2024!