South Carolina Business Hall of Fame Will Induct Three Laureates in 2026

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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina has announced three Laureates will be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026, at the Pastides Alumni Center at The University of South Carolina. Officials note that being inducted to the Business Hall of Fame is a distinction which honors lifetime achievements for those who have made a positive impact on South Carolina. Giants in their respective industries and champions of free enterprise, this year’s inductees:

• Mr. Paul “Bo” Aughtry, III, Chairman and CEO of Windsor/Aughtry Company, Inc of Greenville
• Mr. Tobin Cassels, President of Southeastern Freight Lines of Columbia
• Mayor Joe Riley, Former Mayor of Charleston and champion of Business Development in Charleston

Officials emphasize that these award winners, called Laureates, are champions of free enterprise and can be viewed as role models in business for the youth of the Palmetto State. They were chosen for their unique contributions to South Carolina's business landscape, for being an agent of positive change, for their leadership, and for being a source of inspiration to the leaders of tomorrow.

The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame 2026 will occur on Thursday, March 12th, 2026, at the Pastides Alumni Center at the University of South Carolina.

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