Mayor Myers recently joined South Carolina Federal Credit Union's volunteer and executive leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the credit union's new branch in Summerville. Pictured (L-R) are: Rick Buckner, Joe Bolchoz, Board Vice Chair George Shaver, Emory Mace, President and CEO Scott Woods, Mayor Berlin G. Myers, Board Chair Ralph Cathey, Rod Druschel, and Branch Manager Sandy Wrenn

South Carolina Federal Credit Union recently celebrated the official grand opening of its new Summerville branch with a ribbon cutting attended by Mayor Berlin G. Myers.

The branch brings the credit union's Life Simplified brand concept to life with double stack drive-thrus; self-service coin counting machines that automatically deposit into members' accounts; electronic rate and information boards; and other conveniences for members' use, such as paper shredders for secure documents; full service, in-lobby ATMs; iTeller stations and greeters to help with simple requests.

The new branch at 1000 North Main St., Summerville, replaced the previous Summerville branch located at 234 North Main St.

About South Carolina Federal South Carolina Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Charleston, is one of the 100 largest credit unions in the United States. More than 155,000 members own and belong to the not-for-profit financial cooperative, which has over $1 billion in assets. South Carolina Federal is a community-chartered credit union. Anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston, Orangeburg, Clarendon, Calhoun or Georgetown counties, and most of the Columbia area, is eligible to join. South Carolina Federal has 23 branches and 80 ATMs throughout Charleston, Columbia, Georgetown, Orangeburg, St. Matthews and Manning. In 2007, South Carolina Federal was voted one of the Best Places to Work in the state. More information about South Carolina Federal can be found at scfederal.org.