A restaurant owner in South Carolina has been recognized for his good deed. He found a significant amount of money in an old cabinet at his establishment. The money, totaling $12,000, was discovered in a sunglasses case.

The restaurateur, who owns a Vietnamese and Thai cuisine restaurant, returned the money to its former owner. This act of kindness has earned him praise as a good Samaritan.

Further details about this story are available from NBC affiliate WLBT3, who first spoke to the restaurant owner on June 20.