Oneida Times

Carbone Automotive Group issued the following announcement on April 6.

BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston is grateful for all that our accredited businesses do for our community. Unfortunately, due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak we understand that many businesses have been forced to close their doors or operate in alternative ways.

That being said, BBB sent out an email to all our accredited business inquiring about what they are doing during this time. We are happy to provide you with an update from the following accredited businesses.

Deserved Comfort House Cleaning - Open

We understand that everyone is concerned about the current global situation.  We are considered an essential business and we want to be there for all of our clients and loved ones.  Deserved Comfort House Cleaning is also ready to help local businesses while their offices are empty.  Click here for more info.

Stonequarters Countertops, LLC - CLOSED

Due to the COVID-19 issue that is going on, the office will be closed until further notice. I will still be available between the hours of 8am and 4pm Monday-Thursday to answer any questions thru emails. IF you need to talk over the phone for any reason, please call or text me at 803-983-4240.

Vent Helpers, LLC - CLOSED

Due to the current health concerns, we will be out of the office from Friday, April 3, 2020 until Monday, April 13, 2020.

Mid Carolina Chimney Service - Open

We are very thankful to be an essential business and are operating normally! Our Owner, Co-Owner, and employees are carefully practicing social distancing at customers' homes and we are rescheduling appointments for at-risk or sick customers as needed. If any of our employees are feeling sick, they are staying home.

ClimateMakers - Open

We are open as an essential business.  In an effort to protect our customers, our team, and to prevent workplace exposure to the coronavirus, we have implemented CDC guidelines that are currently in effect.

Ecton Law Firm, PA - Open

COVID-19 Update…

IRS is still open and collecting against individuals and businesses that owe back taxes.  We are continuing operations, with many of us working remotely.  Best way to contact is by phone and email.

We also sent out the attached statement with information about the IRS.

Precision Tune Auto Care - Open

Precision Tune Auto Care is operating as an essential business in the South Carolina midlands. Most locations are open and are operating under no-touch policy with applicable social distancing. Most locations are operating under reduced hours from 10am until 6pm.

Precision Overhead Garage Door Service - Columbia - Open

Precision Overhead Garage Door Service - Charleston - Open

As an essential service provider, Precision Garage Door will remain open while taking precautions to keep our customers and employees safe. We continue to offer our full range of services, including garage door and opener repair, replacement, and installation.

While times are uncertain, we understand that a functioning garage door is still a necessity for many homeowners. Whether you want to keep your car in a safe space, need to get out of your house quickly, or suddenly have the free time to address any garage door issues, we’re on-call to help.

To keep our customers safe, we’re implementing strict precautionary measures. Our techs are instructed to be extremely vigilant about safe distances, sanitary practices, and providing mindful service during the COVID-19 outbreak. 

Here are a few key steps they are taking:

their visit to the garage only. If you would like to be in the garage during service, they will maintain a safe distance throughout their visit.

Wear gloves and minimize unnecessary contact with objects and surfaces in and around the garage.

Disinfect the wall button, keypad, emergency release handle and anything else that you might access after their visit.

Call from your driveway and ask if you prefer to let them in remotely. Your tech can communicate via phone throughout their visit if preferred.

Techs can take payments over the phone if you’d like to have no in-person contact, and invoices can be delivered electronically.

Please let us know if there are any additional precautions we can take to ensure your safety and comfort. The coronavirus is serious, and getting your garage door serviced should not add stress or endanger your health.

We will continue to monitor and abide by the CDC Guidelines and will adapt as things change. Our customers and employees come first, and we’ll do whatever is necessary to ride out the coronavirus outbreak while providing safe service to our community.

Premiere Roofing, LLC - Open

We are still operating as an essential business.

843LetsDrive, LLC - Open with Limited Services

Here at 843LetsDrive, LLC Driving School we have been hard at work to not only help keep our students safe, but assist the SCDMV.  We are very honored to have been able to have played a vital role in assisting the SCDMV with developing a virtual classroom platform that they have now rolled out to all driving schools statewide!  This allows us to conduct classes virtually in an effort to prevent our students from having to attend an 8-hour class in person.

Also, during this time, while the SCDMV is running under stricter guidelines and unable to conduct any 3rd party road test, they are now giving driving schools across the state the permission to do so for them.  This means we are able to not only test first time licensee's but individuals who have previously held a license (which we could not do before the virus). 

So, here at 843LetsDrive, LLC we are open for business on a limited basis.  We are conducting the 8-hour classes and road test for anyone who needs them.  If you have any questions, we would love to speak with you.  Call us today at 843-991-1136.

The Hartman Law Firm, LLC - Open

We are STILL OPEN. We are just working remotely. Business is slow. It is understandable as people are not leaving their homes. Our prayers go out to all Americans, South Carolinians, and the World.

#keepcalmandlawyeroncharlestonsc

Translations Design Studio, LLC - Open

Translations Design is continuing to operate 100% from home. 

Reptile City - Open for Drive Up Service

Reptile City is an essential business we have modified our business to drive up service for feeders, supplies, and pre-ordered reptiles. We are making sure all our customers have the everything they need for the well being of their pets while staying safe in their vehicles. We want all our customers and community to be safe during this time. TOGETHER WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS AS ONE COMMUNITY.

Homewatch CareGivers - Open

We are a home care agency (an essential service) doing all we can to assist those that need it during this time of COVID-19. We just opened in late 2018 and just starting getting a bit of momentum when this all happened. Fortunately for us, we haven’t had many clients pause services and my employees have REALLY stepped up. We are practicing all CDC and SCDHEC guidelines. I have mixed CDC recommended disinfectant for all my clients and have supplied washable face masks (cotton) to all aides. I want to make sure both clients and caregivers have what they need!

Andy OnCall - Open to Outside Work Only

In order to protect our valued customers and craftsman we are limiting our services to outside work that has limited contact. We respect the seriousness of the virus and above all, want everyone to be safe.

N & J Transportation, LLC - Open

N & J Transportation is an essential business. We are running are trucks to and from distributors. All our trucks have hand sanitizer , gloves and masks. We are following all the CDC guidelines.  If they are feeling sick in anyway they are quarantining themselves in their trucks with us help any way we can. 

Carpet One Floor & Home - Open

Carpet One Floor & Home has remained open as it falls under the category “home improvement.” 

We are only seeing about one customer per day, and for that reason we only have one salesperson per day coming in.  We look forward to the day when customers feel comfortable coming in. 

East Cooper Termite & Pest Solutions, LLC - Open for Exterior Services Only

Thank you for entrusting East Cooper Termite and Pest Solutions with the health and well-being of your home or business. As we work together as a community and nation to better understand and mitigate the spread of the novel Coronavirus, we are all being asked to adhere to new guidelines and to practice social distancing. 

This letter also serves to inform you that as of 3/25/20, East Cooper Termite and Pest Solutions will be operating on an exterior only service for general pest control (all non wood destroying crawling insects, rodents, mosquitoes). You will continue to receive your service email reminder when your service is due. Please use our online scheduling tool if you would like to be present while we do your exterior service. If not, we will treat your exterior areas and leave a postcard to let you know your service was done. We are confident that our materials and application methods will keep your home free of unwanted pests. Termite inspections will be limited to crawl space and garage areas. 

Please know that as protectors of public health, food and property, we take our role in safeguarding your quality of life very seriously. Pest control professionals are responsible for protecting against rodents, insects, arachnids and other animals that can damage property and threaten people’s health through the spread of disease and bacteria, in addition to inflicting painful bites and stings. Our critical services extend into people’s homes and businesses, as well as major commercial operations such as healthcare facilities, food processing facilities and more.  

We strongly encourage everyone to follow the advice set forth by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our government leaders. As an organization, we are taking additional measures to ensure we provide the best level of protection for both our customers and our employees.

If you have questions about your routine service or are experiencing a pest control problem please call (843) 884-7033 or email us at Info@termitepestsolutions.com. We will do our best to provide you with the level of service and satisfaction you’ve come to expect from East Cooper Termite and Pest Solutions.

Thank you again for your continued trust and we wish you safety, health and peace during this difficult and unprecedented time. We will all get through this together. 

Sincerely Yours, Inc. - Open

Water, fire, smoke, mold and sewage restoration is still being done.  We are still cleaning rugs/upholstery/carpets.  Some of our policies are being altered to take additional precautions with customer contact and distancing. 

Glassco, Inc.- CLOSED

Glassco Inc. is considered an essential business but in the interest of our employees and customers, we are closing for a 2 weeks period beginning on April 3 through April 20, at which time we will reevaluate the situation and proceed from there.

Coastal Elevators & Lifts, LLC - Open

We have install and maintain elevators and stairlifts for people in need and are considered an essential business. We are currently working our normal hours. 

Caro-Smart Financial Solutions - Open

We have most staff working from home.  A few are at our main office to take care of physical transactions through our drive through windows.

We do a great deal of member service through telephone and mobile banking, along with DocuSign and online documents.

To ease member’s financial concerns, we are doing a payment holiday on all loans for the month of April.  IF they would like to make a payment, that’s great.  If not, waiting a month will work without hurting anyone’s credit history.

Rite Temp Heating & Air, LLC - Open

Rite Temp Heating and Air,LLC is open for business as usual.

We are making Service Calls as well.  We can be reached 24/7 at 803-755-6556

CSS Roofing (CSS Enterprises, LLC) - Open

We are still operating on a normal schedule.

Ledfords Termite & Pest Control, Inc. - Open

We have been deemed an essential service and we are operating with our regular business hours. 

Philips Automobiles of Distinction (Philips Motor Company) - Open

Philips Auto Tech is operating as an essential business for the sale and service of cars. We have adjusted our hours from 8:00 to 4:00 and implemented procedures to help insure the safety of our employees and the public during these times. We would like to thank everyone and Be Safe!

TrueHypnosis, Practice of Hillary Evans Cht LLC - Open

Given our focus to ‘flatten the curve,’ I am shifting all client sessions to either Zoom, FaceTime or phone because this is the right step to take.

I work with clients all over the world using this method and they see the same results as my in-office clients.  If you have questions about hypnosis, I offer a complimentary phone consultation. 843-252-0573

Atlantic Stone, LLC - Open

Atlantic Stone is currently working to meet our clients needs while making some necessary but prudent safety precautions.  The Restoration & Maintenance division is currently closed but have a list of clients on a waiting list as we deal with this pandemic.  Please think about your actions and how this could affect you, your clients and elderly.  No job is worth your life or that of others, Be Safe!

Robert A. Keisler, CPA PA - Open for drop off/pick up only

As an essential business we are providing tax, accounting and business advisory services to our clients during CONVID 19.  We are open for exterior drop off/pick up only for tax and accounting services.  Consultations by phone and video are available for business advisory and personal financial advisory services.  Document upload/download is available through a secure VPN.  Current hours of operation are 9 to 6.

Ravenel Associates, Inc. - Open (working from home)

We are allowing people to work from home during this. They are answering emails and phone calls and meetings are being conducted via conference calls. Accounting staff rotates to make sure invoices are being. We are pretty much operational to date.

Lanier Pools, LLC - Opened with limited services

Front door retail locked. Doing all service work. No new pool installs. Pickup service in rear.  To help elderly making deliveries.

Preservation Specialists, LLC - Open

Preservation Specialists, LLC is fully operational working remotely. We have many clients that are needing investment, financial and retirement planning more than ever right now, and our advisors are available for phone calls!

Way of Life Lawn & Maintenance, LLC  - Open

We are operating as essential, also whatever possibly to help in this situation. For the older folks that normally do their own yards, we offer services for discounted rates depending on the job.

Palmetto Hearing, LLC - CLOSED

At Palmetto Hearing, we have closed our office to the public, however we encourage anyone to leave us a voicemail at 803-432-7032 which we are checking remotely.  Broken or malfunctioning hearing aids can be mailed in if needed, and we will call patients with mailing instructions or mail supplies as needed.

ASP - America’s Swimming Pool Company - Open

America's Swimming Pool Company - serving the greater Charleston area is operating.  Please see attached pdf. 

AAA Heating & AIr, LLC - Open

We are considered an essential service provider. 

We are open for business and are running repair, maintenance, estimate, and installation at this time.

Our staff are taking precautions while entering and working around customer's homes. Precautions include wearing face masks, gloves, and shoe coverings; maintaining 6 feet social distancing as deemed appropriate. 

We are trying to minimize exchange of checks and cash by processing transactions via credit or debit card or electronic check over the phone through our offices.

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