G3 Wealth Advisors announces that Drew Stevens has again been recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK “Best-in-State” lists
August 26, 2026
G3 Wealth Advisors announced that Drew Stevens has again been recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK “Best-in-State” lists. Specifically, the “Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, the “Best-in-State Financial Security Professionals”…
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Anderson Brothers Bank welcomes Joshua Wise as Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
August 26, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to welcome Josh Wise as Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Wise will be based at the Bank’s Grissom office, located at 1010 London Street…
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South Carolina Bankers Association supports launch of industry-owned blockchain network
August 25, 2026
Banks of all sizes to be able to safely offer modern payments services, preserving local lending in communities across the country Today, 38 state bankers associations announced the formation of…
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The 10 decisions that matter most in the final stretch to retirement
August 25, 2026
By Amanda Stilwell Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor Clarity Financial Solutions The five years before retirement may be the most important of your financial life. For many professionals, retirement…
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United Community names Tom Speir as new chief financial officer
August 25, 2026
United Community (NYSE: UCB) announced that Tom Speir has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer. Speir brings more than two decades of financial experience, including balance sheet…
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15 attorneys from Moore & Van Allen’s Charleston office recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers Publications
August 24, 2026
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 13 Charleston office attorneys, two of whom have been awarded a Best…
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Anderson Brothers Bank announces promotion of Katlin Sawyer to Vice President/Senior Deposit Officer
August 21, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Katlin Sawyer to Vice President/Senior Deposit Officer. Sawyer will be based at the Conway Administrative building, located at 424 Main…
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Ellison Kibler advisors named to Forbes | Shook “Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors” 2026 list
August 20, 2026
Ellison Kibler announced that two of its advisors have been recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK “Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, published on August 11, 2026, and based on…
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United Community names Sean Simpson Chief Commercial Banking Officer
August 19, 2026
United Community announced Sean Simpson has joined the bank as chief commercial banking officer, bringing proven leadership and industry expertise. Simpson’s addition reinforces United’s commitment to investing in exceptional talent…
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Anderson Brothers Bank promotes Caleb Shelley to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
August 18, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Caleb Shelley to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Shelley is based at the bank’s Conway Admin office. With more than…
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Anderson Brothers Bank promotes Will Britton to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
August 14, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Will Britton to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Britton is based at the bank’s Conway Administrative building in Conway. With…
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BofA tips for parents in the Upstate navigating back-to-school spending
August 12, 2026
Ellie Perry Bank of America Upstate South Carolina Back-to-school season is here, and the financial pressure on local families is real. From supply lists and school fees to new clothing…
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Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina launches $100 million housing initiative serving Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties
August 12, 2026
In response to one of the most urgent challenges facing Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina (CCF) launched the Tri-County Housing Futures Fund (THFF), a…
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Emily Tarney receives Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation
August 10, 2026
Morgan Stanley announced that Emily Tarney, a Financial Advisor for The McFadden Group at Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management office in Columbia, recently earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation. The…
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VentureSouth surpasses $100 million invested in startups across the Southeast
August 9, 2026
In 2008, a group of business leaders in Greenville, SC founded the Upstate Carolina Angel Network (UCAN) with a simple vision: give promising entrepreneurs across the Southeast access to the…
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South Carolina’s Tax-Free Weekend: How Families Can Maximize Discounts & Deals for Back-to-School Shopping
August 8, 2026
By Christine Williams President, Bank of America Myrtle Beach For many families, back-to-school shopping comes at a moment when budgets are already stretched. Fortunately, a few upcoming savings opportunities can…
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Clarity Financial Solutions helps women plan for long-term care with innovative planning technology
August 6, 2026
By Amanda Stilwell Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor Clarity Financial Solutions Women are often the caregivers in their families, helping aging parents, spouses and loved ones navigate long-term care decisions.…
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Ameris Bank strengthens South Carolina leadership with market presidents in Midlands, Charleston and Greenville
August 6, 2026
Ameris Bank is strengthening its leadership in South Carolina with the appointment of market presidents in the Midlands, Charleston and Greenville, three important growth areas across the state. Marvin Robinson…
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Anderson Brothers Bank announces Wesley Bane as new loan officer
August 4, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Wesley Bane to Loan Officer at the bank’s Mullins office, located at 101 N. Main Street, Mullins, SC 29574. In…
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Moody’s reaffirms South Carolina’s highest credit rating, helping protect taxpayer dollars
August 4, 2026
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed South Carolina’s Aaa credit rating, the highest rating awarded by the agency. The reaffirmation recognizes the state’s strong financial…
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Outsmart Your Worst Money Instincts: Why a Financial Advisor is your best defense against emotional investing
August 3, 2026
By Ellis O’Tuell, CRPC®* Principal, Hammock Wealth Management We like to picture ourselves as cool, calculating financial strategists—analyzing numbers with computer-like precision. In reality, when market updates flash on our screens,…
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Palmetto Citizens officially opens first Georgia branches
August 3, 2026
Four East Georgia Branches Officially Transition to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union After Successful Acquisition Aug. 3 marks the first official day of service as four former Southern Bank locations…
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Anderson Brothers Bank welcomes Ben Hodges as Commercial Lending Officer
July 30, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce that Ben Hodges has joined the bank as a Commercial Lending Officer at its Conway branch, located at 2651 Church Street. In his…
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Anderson Brothers Bank promotes Jessica Suggs, CFMP, to Brand and Creative Manager
July 28, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Suggs, CFMP, to Brand and Creative Manager within the Bank’s Marketing Department. In this role, Suggs will lead the…
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Optus Financial Corporation and M&F Bancorp, Inc. announce partnership to create the nation’s premier African American bank
July 28, 2026
Columbia-based Optus Financial Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to merge with M&F Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for M&F Bank in Durham, North Carolina, in a transaction that will…
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Adam Fisher joins Greenwood Capital team
July 24, 2026
Greenwood Office Hires New Associate Advisor Greenwood Capital announced the addition of Adam B. Fisher to the client service team as an Associate Advisor in the Greenwood office. In this…
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Anderson Brothers Bank announces promotion of Morgan Holden to Marketing Communications Coordinator
July 23, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Morgan Elaine Holden to Marketing Communications Coordinator within the bank’s Marketing Department. As Marketing Communications Coordinator, Holden will serve as…
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United Way of the Midlands receives $100,000 grant from First Citizens Bank
July 23, 2026
First Citizens Bank awarded United Way of the Midlands $100,000 to increase multi-generational economic stability and mobility through its Young Men United initiative and Whole Family Strategy. This latest grant…
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First Community Corporation announces leadership transition
July 22, 2026First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company for First Community Bank, announced planned changes to the bank’s executive leadership team and discussed the results of operations and the company’s activities…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six additional leaders to Board of Trustees
July 22, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six new members to its Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2027. Representing education, business, healthcare, finance, and philanthropy, these respected community leaders will help…
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Sixty-nine bankers graduate after intensive three-year program at South Carolina Bankers School
July 20, 2026Sixty-Nine Bankers Graduate After Intensive Three-Year Program The South Carolina Bankers School (SCBS), hosted by the South Carolina Bankers Association, would like to recognize the graduates of the Class of…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union expands beyond state lines for the first time in its 90-year history
July 17, 2026
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union will begin serving customers at four East Georgia branches in Waynesboro, Sardis, Gibson and Hephzibah on Monday, Aug. 3, following the anticipated Aug. 1 closing…
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The Harbor Entrepreneur Center receives Truist Foundation Grant to expand entrepreneur support across the Lowcountry
July 16, 2026
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center (HEC) announced it has received a generous grant from Truist Foundation to expand the reach and impact of the Harbor Accelerator, the organization’s flagship program for…
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Fed must stay focused on affordability, its mission, and the American people
July 15, 2026
Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, held Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first semiannual monetary policy Senate hearing since…
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The pre-retirement checklist every 60-year-old needs
July 14, 2026
The decade before retirement is often when your biggest financial decisions are made. By Amanda Stilwell Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor Clarity Financial Solutions Turning 60 is more than…
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Anderson Brothers Bank welcomes Melissa Myotte-Carter as Director of Human Resources
July 14, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is proud to welcome Melissa Myotte-Carter as the Bank’s new Director of Human Resources. As Director of Human Resources, Myotte-Carter will lead the Bank’s human resources initiatives…
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Cohn Construction’s Chief Financial Officer David A. McKinley, CPA named a 2026 Honoree in Leaders in Business & Finance
July 10, 2026
David A. McKinley, CPA, Chief Financial Officer of Cohn Construction, has been named a 2026 Leader in Business & Finance honoree by SCBIZ. The award recognizes financial professionals for leadership,…
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Austin McVay named 2026–27 Chairman of the Board for the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center
July 8, 2026
The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Austin McVay, Commercial Relationship Manager with United Community Bank, has been named the Chamber’s 2026–2027 Chairman of the Board. McVay succeeds Trey…
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Small elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
July 8, 2026
Samuel R. Small, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO, First Palmetto Bank in Columbia, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a vote…
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FREE webinar helps residents learn budgeting, debt management, and credit basics – June 24
June 23, 2026
WHAT: The City of Charleston and the Charleston Bank On Coalition will host the first webinar in the Summer of Savings financial wellness series, designed to help residents build financial…
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Brick Wood Mortgage Inc
June 23, 2026
BrickWood Mortgage Inc., a trusted mortgage broker company in South Carolina, was established in 2007 and is dedicated to providing clients with the lowest mortgage rates available. We offer tailored…
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Anderson Brothers Bank welcomes Rivers Cahill as Commercial Lending Officer
June 22, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce that Rivers Cahill has joined the bank as a Commercial Lending Officer at its Grissom branch in Myrtle Beach. In his new role,…
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South Carolina Bankers Association honors Othniel W. Laffitte with the 2026 Outstanding Young Banker Award
June 22, 2026
The South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) announced Othniel W. Laffitte as the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Young Banker Award. Othniel, who serves as the Senior Vice President and Market…
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Neil Jones named Chief Financial & Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina
June 18, 2026
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of M. Neil Jones, CPA, CITP, to Chief Financial & Operating Officer. A member of the firm’s leadership team since…
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Morgan Stanley celebrates the retirement of Ben Rast
June 17, 2026
Morgan Stanley today announced the retirement of Wealth Advisor Ben Rast, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, marking the culmination of a distinguished career defined by client dedication, community involvement, and leadership. In…
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Anderson Brothers Bank welcomes Katelyn Willoughby as Social Media Promotions Coordinator
June 17, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce that Katelyn Willoughby has joined its marketing department as Social Media Promotions Coordinator. In her new role, Willoughby will assist in planning, creating,…
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Security Federal Bank promotes Tony Ateca to Chief Operating Officer
June 15, 2026
Security Federal Bank announced the promotion of Tony Ateca to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 10, 2026. The promotion reflects Security Federal Bank’s continued commitment to long-term growth, innovation,…
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Required Minimum Distributions
June 14, 2026
By Clay Koch, Wealth Advisor, Wagner Wealth Management For investors entering their 70s, the focus shifts from making contributions to tax-deferred retirement accounts to taking mandatory withdrawals from them. That’s…
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JEDA issues $382 million in bonds for Bon Secours Mercy Health
June 10, 2026
The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) issued $381,985,000 in bonds to help Bon Secours Mercy Health finance significant capital expenditures in the Lowcountry and Upstate. These Hospital Facilities Revenue…
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Three top things to know BEFORE you retire (key ages-61-64)
June 9, 2026
Why many successful people underestimate the financial decisions that matter most By Amanda Stilwell Founder Clarity Financial Solutions For many people in the Upstate, retirement planning has traditionally focused on…
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