Peoples Bank Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Branch in Powdersville, SC

Peoples Bank proudly marked the grand opening of its newest branch in Powdersville, South Carolina, with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by community leaders, business partners, and bank representatives.

Located at 216 3 Bridges Road, the new facility represents Peoples Bank’s continued commitment to serving the growing Upstate region with personalized banking services and community-focused financial solutions. Designed by DP3 Architects, the branch reflects a modern and welcoming environment.

Attendees at the ceremony included representatives from the Easley Chamber of Commerce, members of the design and construction teams, and local officials who offered their support and congratulations during the celebration.

The new branch features advanced banking technology, private offices for personalized financial consultations, and an inviting lobby that emphasizes transparency and approachability. The design prioritizes comfort and efficiency for both customers and staff, aligning with the bank’s dedication to innovation and service.

Peoples Bank invites residents and businesses in the Powdersville area to visit the new branch and discover the difference a community-centered banking experience can make.

For more information about Peoples Bank and its services, visit: https://www.peoplesbanksc.com/

Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center Featured in Clemson’s “Rural Witnesses” Exhibition

DP3 Architects is proud to announce that the Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center project is featured in the Rural Witnesses: Retracing and Reimagining Rural Architecture in the South exhibition, curated by Clemson University’s School of Architecture and hosted at the 701 Center for Contemporary Art in Columbia, SC. On display through June 15, 2025, the project is part of the “Front Porch Stories” category, exploring rural storytelling and connection through architecture.

Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center is a vibrant facility that combines accessibility, natural beauty, and community-driven design. Home to Camp Spearhead, a residential summer camp for persons with disabilities, Pleasant Ridge also includes a retreat center that hosts special events, team-building activities, and weddings throughout the year.  Nestled in the northernmost portion of the South Carolina foothills, at the base of the Appalachian Mountains, the camp offers a year-round retreat that celebrates the power of social and cultural connection.

Defined by their expansive overhangs, the Pleasant Ridge porches are the signature design element on every building within the camp. A single truss, used consistently across all buildings but oriented in various directions create different scales for each structure on the campus.

Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center embodies the tradition of gathering and storytelling that thrives on rural front porches. With its focus on accessibility, community, and connection, the camp offers a space where stories are shared freely, memories are made, and a sense of belonging is fostered. Through careful planning and design, DP3 Architects has created a facility that not only serves as a retreat for campers of all abilities but also stands as a testament to the power of architecture in bringing people together.

The Rural Witnesses exhibition recognizes projects that reflect the rural South’s legacy while offering visions for its future. Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center embodies that idea fully, acting as a contemporary rural witness with architecture that fosters belonging, memory-making, and shared stories.

The exhibition is free and open to the public at: 701 Center for Contemporary Art
701 Whaley Street, Second Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
Exhibition Dates: April 10 – June 15, 2025

For more information about the project, visit:
www.dp3architects.com/places/pleasant-ridge-camp-and-retreat-center

To learn more about the exhibition, visit:
www.partnersofplace.com/projects/rural-witnesses-exhibition