ECS Group of Companies celebrated the ribbon cutting for its North Augusta office on East Martintown Road, expanding the firm’s presence across the Carolinas and CSRA region. The branch supports geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting and construction materials testing projects spanning Aiken, Barnwell, Edgefield, Saluda, Richmond and Columbia counties. Branch Manager Rhude Cherry said North Augusta’s location connects ECS teams with regional development activity tied to commercial and municipal growth. Founded more than 35 years ago by Henry Lucas, ECS Group of Companies operates across 100+ offices nationwide. The ribbon cutting highlighted ECS Southeast’s growing presence across South Carolina and Georgia.