Carolina Ace

Carolina Ace is a hardware store in Travelers Rest, SC, serving residents with a full range of home improvement, lawn and garden, tool, and hardware needs. As a locally owned and operated Ace Hardware location, it offers personalized service and quality products, backed by a team committed to being “the Helpful Place” for neighbors. The store provides essential services such as key cutting, auto key programming, in-store lock servicing, paint color matching, propane refill or exchange, and sharpening for knives, lawn mower blades, and other tools. It also supports community needs through military discounts, Apple Pay, gift cards, and delivery. With a strong reputation reflected in a 4.60 rating and 152 reviews, Carolina Ace is recognized for reliability and customer-focused service.

The store is part of a global network of over 5,000 independently owned Ace Hardware locations, united by a shared commitment to local ownership and community engagement. Founded in 1924, the Ace Hardware model enables local entrepreneurs to access bulk purchasing power while maintaining personalized, neighborhood-level service. At Carolina Ace, the team, led by manager Jeremy Paul and owner Greg Paul, focuses on meeting the unique needs of Travelers Rest residents through expert advice, dependable products, and hands-on support. The store emphasizes convenience, offering services like screen repair, STIHL power equipment repair, glass cutting, and wire and chain cutting, all in one accessible location.

Located on State Park Rd, Carolina Ace sits approximately half a mile from South Poinsett Highway, North Highway 25, and the United States Post Office, placing it near key regional routes and civic infrastructure. It is also about 0.6 miles from South Main Street and the public artwork Springtime in TR, with Beaverdam Creek flowing just under a quarter mile away.

Carolina Ace stands out for its thorough, well-documented presence online and a website that search engines read cleanly, ensuring easy access to information about services, hours, and contact details. This digital clarity reflects a business that values transparency and customer accessibility. As a trusted fixture in Travelers Rest, Carolina Ace combines long-standing local commitment with modern service capabilities, making it a dependable resource for home maintenance and repair needs across the community.

Services:

• Auto Key Programming & Cutting
• Hunting/Fishing License
• In-Store Lock Servicing
• Paint Color Matching
• Sharpening - Blades