Countybank promotes Peggy Chamblee to Retail Banking Manager

  March 14, 2024

Countybank announced that Peggy Chamblee has been promoted to Vice President, Retail Banking Manager. In this leadership position, she will be responsible for managing Countybank’s financial centers. Chamblee will also…

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Countybank Foundation donates $5,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries

  March 7, 2024

The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM), a non-profit organization that meets the needs of under-resourced individuals and families…

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Wallick Investments now offers holistic financial planning

  March 6, 2024

South Carolina-based RIA firm Wallick Investments, LLC announced the addition of a new financial planning service line to complement its long-standing investment advisory and portfolio management services. This new service…

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Focusing on Cash Flows in a Climate of Higher Interest Rates

  February 28, 2024

By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer   Back to the Basics of Cash Flow Management  In the decade following the 2008 financial crisis, the Fed kept…

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Countybank Foundation donates $2,500 to Multiplying Good

  February 27, 2024

The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $2,500 to Multiplying Good, an organization that helps people reach their full potential and discover their power to…

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South Carolina Federal opens new financial center in Five Forks

  February 21, 2024

South Carolina Federal Credit Union has opened its fourth financial center in the Greenville area at 2536 Woodruff Road in Simpsonville. The credit union’s Five Forks location features two teller…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Brice Smith, InvestiNet

  February 19, 2024

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…

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VentureSouth celebrates 10 years & announces 2023 results

  February 16, 2024

VentureSouth, the Southeast’s largest early-stage investment organization, is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of an unwavering commitment to “make money, have fun, and do good.” VentureSouth began…

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United Community selects nominees for 2024 Leadership Academy

  February 13, 2024

United Community has selected 25 emerging team members to participate in its 2024 Leadership Academy class, a nine-month internal professional development program aimed at strengthening participants’ leadership skills and understanding…

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Countybank Foundation donates $2,500 to Faith Home

  February 13, 2024

The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $2,500 to Faith Home, a Christian rehabilitation program for men and women seeking treatment for alcoholism and…

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Countybank announces strategic insurance division transitions

  February 8, 2024

Countybank announced several strategic transitions within its insurance division. Jennifer Hincapie will transition to Insurance Division Executive, and Rudy Painter will transition to Chief Relationship Officer. “These strategic transitions within…

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Countybank announces new Greer Financial Center grand opening

  February 7, 2024

Countybank announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its new financial center in Greer on February 8. This will serve as Countybank’s second financial center in the Greer market;…

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Dogwood State Bank to acquire Community First Bancorporation

  February 1, 2024

RALEIGH, NC and SENECA, SC – Dogwood State Bank (OTC: DSBX) and Community First Bancorporation (OTC: CFOK) jointly announce the signing of a definitive merger agreement for Dogwood State Bank…

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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Lucy James to its Client Service Team

  January 29, 2024

Abacus Planning Group welcomes Lucy James to its team as a Client Service Administrator. As a Client Service Administrator, Mrs. James supports the firm’s clients in performing back-office operations. She…

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Lawrence Flynn, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, named Best Lawyers® 2024 Public Finance Law and Utilities Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbia

  January 26, 2024

Lawrence Flynn, a public finance and governmental law attorney and member of the management team with Pope Flynn, has received “Lawyer of the Year” in Public Finance Law for Columbia…

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Countybank Foundation donates $2,500 to SC Ovarian Cancer Foundation

  January 25, 2024

The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $2,500 to the South Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the health of women through…

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Countybank Foundation donates $5,000 to YMCA

  January 23, 2024

The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to the Lakelands Region YMCA. This follows a series of donations for the Greenwood YMCA’s recent community…

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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Allison Jones to its Client Service Team

  January 19, 2024

Abacus Planning Group welcomes Allison Jones to its team as a Client Service Administrator. Allison previously worked in the banking and property management industries and is now responsible for back-office…

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Laura Blanton joins Raymond James & Associates

  January 19, 2024

Laura Blanton, Managing Director – Investments, recently joined the Greenville Complex of Raymond James & Associates, located at 112 Haywood Rd, Greenville. “I am thrilled to welcome Laura to the…

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Southern First reports results for 2023

  January 19, 2024

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023. “We are pleased with our…

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The Southern Bank launches easy-access digital banking tools

  January 18, 2024

The Southern Bank, a community bank with a high-touch, personal customer experience, is pleased to announce the rollout of its new digital tools for personal finance and credit insights. “We’re…

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First Reliance partners with Apiture for digital banking platform

  January 18, 2024

First Reliance Bank announced that through its partnership with Apiture, Apiture has received an award, marking its third consecutive win for digital banking innovation. The awards program celebrates outstanding achievements…

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Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledge more than $73K to United Way

  January 16, 2024

Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $73,552 as part of their annual fundraising campaign to United Way, which was then distributed per associate-based donations to their respective local United Way organizations…

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Paysmart welcomes newest addition to their leadership team

  January 16, 2024

Paysmart Payroll Services, LLC is a full-service payroll company that offers a variety of services like time and attendance, human resources, benefits admin, and talent acquisition. Paysmart works with business…

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First Reliance Bank founder’s father leaves a legacy

  January 11, 2024

Freddie Saunders, 86, of Florence, South Carolina, died peacefully on January 9, 2024, at the McLeod Health Hospice Care. Freddie was born in Sumter, South Carolina, on May 24, 1937,…

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First Community Bank announces leadership moves

  January 10, 2024

First Community Bank announced promotions and additions to its executive leadership team. Effective July 1, 2024, J. Ted Nissen will become CEO of First Community Bank while still retaining the…

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Countybank successfully completes swipe to donate campaign

  January 4, 2024

Countybank announced that it has successfully completed its fourth annual swipe to donate campaign that occurred throughout December 2023. “We could not be more thankful to our customers for consistently…

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Lima One Capital’s adds industry veteran, Andy Steben

  December 12, 2023

Andy Steben has joined Lima One Capital as Director of Wholesale Lending. Steben comes to Lima One Capital after having served as a Senior Vice President of Sales for Fairway…

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Palmetto Citizens names new chief revenue officer

  December 12, 2023

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announced Carol Addy as their new chief revenue officer (CRO). As CRO, she will oversee their mortgage, commercial lending, and wealth management divisions. Addy brings…

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Steve Howard joins First Reliance Bank

  December 7, 2023

Steve Howard has joined First Reliance Bank as Market President for the Lake Norman/Charlotte Market where he will be responsible for the strategic market expansion of the bank’s footprint. As…

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