Ellison Kibler advisors named to the Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors, Best-in-State Wealth Advisors 2026 lists
April 15, 2026Several Ellison Kibler financial advisors were recognized on the Forbes “America’s Top Wealth Advisors” 2026 list (Published on April 7, 2026. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2025.)*…
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After a breakout first year, BofA’s “Golf with Us” returns to bring $5 Golf to Kids
April 14, 2026
Continuing on its commitment to make golf more accessible and affordable for kids, Bank of America announced the return of Golf with Us. Children, ages 6-18, are invited to enroll…
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HGTC to host Leadership Development event featuring regional leaders
April 10, 2026
Panel to highlight leadership journeys, community impact, and professional growth Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will host an engaging Leadership Development Event on Friday, April 17, 2026, bringing together influential leaders…
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The budget isn’t a straightjacket—It’s a navigation tool
April 7, 2026
By Chris Cykoski Planning for an Uneven Year as the Season Begins Last month, we focused on a common challenge for growing coastal businesses: understanding why profit doesn’t always translate…
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Ronnie Dennis, Ellison Kibler named #2 in SC on 2026 Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors list
April 2, 2026
Ronnie Dennis ranked #2 in South Carolina on the Barron’s “Top 1,500 Financial Advisors” 2026 list. Published on March 20, 2026. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2025.*…
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Anderson Brothers Bank issues fraud alert following sophisticated scam attempts
March 31, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is urging customers to remain vigilant following reports of sophisticated phishing attempts designed to compromise sensitive financial information. Bank officials recently shared that scammers are currently deploying…
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Stokes & Company, joins CPAmerica, strengthening resources for businesses across the Upstate
March 31, 2026
Stokes & Company, CPAs announced that the firm has been accepted as a member of CPAmerica, one of the nation’s leading associations of independent CPA firms. This partnership connects Stokes…
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United Community earns 12th JD Power Award in 17 Years
March 30, 2026
Ranked #1 for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in the Southeast Region For the 12th time, United Community has been recognized as #1 for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in the Southeast…
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Rick Migliore, Ellison Kibler named #1 in SC on 2026 Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors List
March 30, 2026
Rick Migliore ranked #1 in South Carolina on the Barron’s “Top 1,500 Financial Advisors” 2026 list. (Published on March 20, 2026. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2025.)…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union celebrates new branch in Whitmire, S.C.
March 30, 2026
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, one of South Carolina’s longest-standing and most trusted financial institutions, celebrated the opening of its new branch in Whitmire, South Carolina, with a ribbon cutting…
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AgFirst appoints Corey MacGillivray as Chief Financial Officer
March 27, 2026
Corey MacGillivray has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, effective April 6. MacGillivray brings deep experience across corporate governance, disclosure controls, and capital markets, with…
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United Community earns 12th JD Power Award in 17 years, ranked #1 for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in the Southeast Region
March 26, 2026
For the 12th time, United Community has been recognized as #1 for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in the Southeast Region in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study.…
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Altum Faithful Investing awards Gold Certification to Wallick Investments’ WI Fidelis Multi-Cap Multi-Factor Index (Fidelis 100)
March 26, 2026
Altum Faithful Investing and Wallick Investments announce that the Wallick Investments’ Fidelis 100 Index has been awarded Gold certification under the Altum Certified program, confirming that the index is fully…
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GKCU charts path for future growth at 2026 Annual Meeting
March 24, 2026
Credit Union Celebrates Major Tech Milestone and Strong Financial Performance Georgetown Kraft Credit Union (GKCU) recently gathered with its member-owners for its 2026 Annual Meeting, highlighting a landmark year defined…
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Bank of America Upstate South Carolina President Stacy Brandon set to retire April 1
March 24, 2026
Bank of America announced Tuesday that Stacy Brandon, president of BofA Upstate South Carolina, will retire from the company April 1. Brandon departs BofA with 39 years of service and…
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As Rural Bank Branches Close, Laurens County Official Supports Expanded Financial Options
March 18, 2026
As bank branches continue to close across rural parts of South Carolina, local leaders are urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would give cities and counties more flexibility in where…
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TowneBank announces David Lominack as South Carolina President
March 14, 2026
TowneBank and Dogwood State Bank, A Division of TowneBank, welcome David Lominack as President of South Carolina. A respected industry leader across The Palmetto State, Lominack is based in Greenville,…
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Local elected officials across South Carolina urge lawmakers to advance public deposits legislation
March 12, 2026
County and Municipal Leaders Statewide Call for Expanded Local Choice in Managing Community-Funded Deposits The Palmetto Public Deposits Coalition (PPDC) today announced that a growing coalition of local elected officials…
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Georgetown County’s fund balance reflects strategic planning, disaster preparedness
March 10, 2026
A recent audit report for Georgetown County raised some eyebrows – not because it didn’t come back clean, but because the county has nearly double what it is required to…
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Four steps to protecting a child with disabilities
March 7, 2026
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, an annual campaign highlighting how people with and without disabilities form strong communities together. Established in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month…
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TD Bank offers small business owners in Greenville’s thriving market four key tips for finding the right banking partner
February 25, 2026
Greenville has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing and most entrepreneurial cities, creating both tremendous opportunity and intensifying challenges for local small businesses — from rising…
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Carolinas Credit Union League promotes Billy Boylston to Chief Advocacy Officer
February 25, 2026
The Carolinas Credit Union League (CCUL) has promoted Billy Boylston to Chief Advocacy Officer, recognizing his more than a decade of leadership advancing the League’s state and federal advocacy priorities…
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The Southern Bank appoints Rob Crowe as Senior Vice President and Grand Strand Market President
February 25, 2026
The Southern Bank, a South Carolina- and Georgia-based community bank, announced the appointment of Rob Crowe as Senior Vice President and Grand Strand Market President. This key leadership hire reflects…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in cloud-based platform startup Horse Spot
February 24, 2026
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has announced a $200,000 investment in Horse Spot. The Charleston-based startup is turning the management of equestrian shows…
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QuickBooks Online: How to Set Up Your Books the Right Way From Day One
February 23, 2026
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting QuickBooks Online: How to Set Up Your Books the Right Way From Day One on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, beginning at 10:00…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announces the appointments of three key leadership roles
February 23, 2026
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announced the appointments of three key leadership roles: Michael Beam as special advisor to the CEO, Elizabeth Bunn as chief financial officer and Matt Gaskin…
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Morning Coffee and Networking: United Community Bank to Host Business Before Hours
February 20, 2026
Early risers in the Golden Strip business community have a new opportunity to connect this month as the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce brings its popular Business Before Hours event…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in human-centered AI startup QWERKY AI
February 17, 2026
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has announced a $400,000 investment in QWERKY AI. The Columbia-based startup addresses the crisis of soaring computational costs,…
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Jessica Miles ranked #10 in South Carolina on the Forbes “Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” 2026 list
February 10, 2026
Jessica Miles ranked #10 in South Carolina on the Forbes “Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” 2026 list. Published on February 4, 2026. Rankings based on data as of June 30,…
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Credit Union Day at State House highlights importance of expanding financial choice for public entities
February 9, 2026
Event Connects Lawmakers with Credit Union Leaders Serving More Than 1.7 million South Carolinians South Carolina credit unions hosted their first-ever Credit Union Day at the State House, providing legislators…
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SCRA announces new grant funding and member companies
February 3, 2026
Haruki Health and LouLou AI received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. CAMA Security, Creek Tides Energy and Power, Sentec, and Tada AI were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We welcome these…
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TD Bank promotes Marcel Summermatter to Regional Vice President, Commercial Banking, Upstate South Carolina
February 2, 2026
TD Bank announced that Marcel Summermatter has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Commercial Banking for Upstate South Carolina, overseeing relationships across commercial and small business banking. As Regional…
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Local assisted living provider launches new networking and support groups
January 31, 2026
The Landings of Georgetown and the Crossings of Georgetown are excited to announce the creation of two new groups designed to help caretakers and businesses that specialize in helping senior…
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Rebecca Kincaid of Kincaid Retirement & Wealth Management inducted into Advisors Excel Hall of Fame
January 30, 2026
Rebecca Kincaid, Founder and CEO of Kincaid Retirement & Wealth Management, has been inducted into the Advisors Excel Hall of Fame, a prestigious honor recognizing top-performing financial professionals within the…
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United Community announces Florida realignment to support growth and deepen leadership
January 28, 2026
United Community announced a strategic realignment of its Florida operations, dividing the state into two distinct markets—North Florida and South Florida—to better serve customers, strengthen community connection and support continued…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union celebrates 90 years of service with focus on growth and community impact in 2026
January 28, 2026
Charter expansion and foundation launch mark major milestones for Midlands-based financial institution Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution that provides personal and business banking services across…
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Raymond James and Associates recognizes Gray Ellenberg with President’s Club honor
January 27, 2026
Raymond James and Associates announced that Gray Ellenberg has been named to the firm’s 2025 President’s Club, a distinction reserved for financial advisors who demonstrate exceptional commitment to client service,…
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South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. names Jason Caskey to Board of Directors
January 26, 2026
South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, announced the appointment of Jason Caskey to its Board of Directors effective January 20, 2026. Caskey will be appointed to the…
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Junior Achievement volunteer opportunity: Budget simulator experience at Andrews and Waccamaw High Schools
January 26, 2026
Junior Achievement of South Carolina is seeking volunteers in the Georgetown County area to support its JA Finance Park Mobile program. This initiative is a budgeting simulation designed for high…
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United Community names Sharon Thompson chief commercial banking officer
January 22, 2026
United Community has promoted Sharon Thompson to chief commercial banking officer, a newly created role designed to support the company’s continued growth and expansion of its commercial and specialty banking…
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Brandon Williams joins Greenwood Capital
January 21, 2026
Greenwood Capital announced the addition of Brandon M. Williams to the client service team as an Associate Advisor in the Greenwood office. In this role, he is dedicated to supporting…
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United Community announces corporate sponsorship of Junior Achievement BizTown Mobile® of South Carolina
January 20, 2026
United Community announced a new three-year corporate sponsorship with Junior Achievement (JA) BizTown Mobile® of South Carolina. This hands-on program brings a mini city to South Carolina schools, where students…
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South Carolina sets a national standard for secure research
January 20, 2026
South Carolina Research Authority launches the new Center for Research Security, positioning the state as the leading destination for trusted, secure research. The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of the Center for Research Security. This first-of-its-kind…
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HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) facilitates financing for new hospital in Indian Land, SC
January 20, 2026
$251.2 million FHA-insured supplemental mortgage delivers capital for Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to offer new access to quality acute care hospital services for residents in Northern Lancaster County,…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in map-based design and construction platform SiteMarker
January 15, 2026
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $250,000 in SiteMarker Inc. The Mt. Pleasant-based startup has revolutionized geolocation tools and techniques, making reporting…
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Georgetown Kraft Credit Union celebrates six employee anniversaries
January 13, 2026
Starting a new year with some stellar employees that continue to make our credit union shine! GKCU is proud to recognize these employees who are celebrating their work anniversaries in…
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Ellison Kibler ranked #1 in SC by Forbes on 2026 “Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams” list
January 13, 2026
Ellison Kibler ranked #1 in South Carolina on the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” 2026 list. Published on January 7, 2026. Rankings based on data as of March 31 2025.…
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SJWD Water District earns national recognition for excellence in budget presentation
January 13, 2026
The Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan (SJWD) Water District announced that it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. The GFOA’s…
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Bank of America names Communities in Schools of South Carolina its Lowcountry 2025 Neighborhood Builder
January 13, 2026
As a Neighborhood Builder, Communities in Schools of South Carolina is awarded a $50,000 grant over two years Bank of America has named Communities in Schools of South Carolina (CISSC)…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces implementation of ABLE Age Adjustment Act
January 12, 2026
More South Carolinians are now eligible to open Palmetto ABLE Savings Accounts and save for their future Treasurer Loftis announced today that the federal ABLE Age Adjustment Act went into…
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