SAFE Federal Credit Union donates $22,200 to support Hurricane Helene disaster relief
December 18, 2024
Families facing hardships from Hurricane Helene are receiving more than $22,000 in relief from SAFE Federal Credit Union ahead of the Christmas season. The credit union’s “SAFE After the Storm”…
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South Carolina Federal opens new financial center in Greenville
December 17, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has opened its fifth financial center in Greenville located at 111 The Parkway. Designed with convenience in mind, the credit union’s Thornblade location features a…
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Credit One Charleston Open celebrates third consecutive WTA 500 Tennis Tournament of the Year award
December 16, 2024
Charleston’s professional tennis tournament awarded top honors from the Hologic WTA Tour for the third year in a row The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament and…
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Lima One Capital to relocate headquarters to newly renovated 300 East McBee development in Greenville, SC
December 16, 2024
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has officially announced its plans to relocate its corporate headquarters in Greenville, S.C., to 300 East McBee Avenue, a…
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Upstate Upstarts and Abundance Capital launch Catalytic Fund to fuel local innovation
December 16, 2024
The Upstate Upstarts program, a community-driven initiative promoting high-growth early-stage companies in Upstate South Carolina, announced a new opportunity to allow investment through charitable donations. The Upstate Upstarts List features…
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Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park
December 12, 2024
Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
December 10, 2024
Bio Streamline, Brokerbase, Ducklinks, Graphio, Marine Diagnostic Tools, Politexts, and VayuClear were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Imagine Home Digital, Go Fig AI, Qatalyst Health, and…
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Credit One Charleston Open announces two former champions to play 2025 tennis tournament
December 10, 2024
2019 Charleston champion Madison Keys and 2022 Charleston champion Belinda Bencic have joined next year’s player field The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s premier women’s-only tennis event, has announced two…
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VentureSouth launching early stage investment group in Savannah
December 9, 2024
VentureSouth, one of the largest early stage investment firms in the country, announced the launch of their most recent expansion group—912 Angels. Savannah will become VentureSouth’s 23rd community, which brings…
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United Bankshares, Inc. receives final regulatory approval for Piedmont Bancorp Acquisition
December 3, 2024
United Bankshares, Inc. (“United”) (NASDAQ: UBSI), the parent company of United Bank, announced it has received all requisite regulatory approvals for its proposed merger with Piedmont Bancorp, Inc. (“Piedmont”), the…
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Greenwood Capital promotes Callie M. Bradshaw and John B. Proctor, Jr.
November 20, 2024
Greenwood Capital announced the promotion of Callie Bradshaw to Associate Advisor and John B. Proctor, Jr. to Advisor Portfolio Specialist. These promotions underscore Greenwood Capital’s ongoing commitment to meeting client’s…
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TD Bank recommits to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s prostate cancer awareness program, SC AMEN
November 19, 2024
TD Bank has committed $100,000 to support the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s SC AMEN program, a community outreach initiative that brings education, screenings and health services assistance to Black men…
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How much can store brands save consumers for Thanksgiving this year?
November 18, 2024
Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute reveals $17 savings for party of 10 Although food inflation continues to slow, budgeting for Thanksgiving might be challenging for consumers still acclimating to historic food…
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Charleston tech companies raise combined $100 million
November 12, 2024Over the past six months, multiple tech companies in the Charleston region have together raised just under $100 million in capital to fund their growth and expansion. The companies include:…
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Pope Flynn achieves Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in Chambers and Partners USA 2024 guide
November 11, 2024
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has achieved a Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in the 2024 USA Chambers and…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
November 7, 2024
Atticus Pharma, Blotting Innovations, GreenCape Health, and Tikvah Health & Wellness were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Health Evolve Technologies received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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Southern First names Jimmy Bailey Regional President in Charleston
November 4, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Jimmy Bailey to Regional President in Charleston, SC. Bailey has served as a Team Leader in…
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Over 200 SC educators attend personal finance conference
October 31, 2024
On Monday, October 28, over 200 dedicated educators from across South Carolina gathered at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center for the annual South Carolina Finance Forum, a premier event dedicated…
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Sequoia Financial Group acquires Charleston-based Family Asset Management
October 31, 2024
Sequoia Financial Group, LLC (Sequoia Financial), an SEC-registered wealth manager with $21.5 billion in assets under management as of Sept. 30, 2024, and Family Asset Management (FAM), a Charleston, South Carolina-based investment advisory firm,…
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Colin Burns joins Greenwood Capital team
October 31, 2024
Greenwood Capital announced the addition of Colin J. Burns to the wealth team as an Associate Advisor in the Downtown Greenville office, located at 201 W. McBee Ave. In this…
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United Community announces William Kyle McKinney as chief audit executive
October 30, 2024
United Community is pleased to announce William Kyle McKinney as the bank’s new chief audit executive. McKinney, who brings nearly 25 years of experience to the team, will oversee the…
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Southern First promotes Kevin Lee to Executive Director of Market Support
October 30, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Kevin Lee to Executive Director of Market Support. Lee has over 25 years of…
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Southern First names Julie Fairchild Chief Accounting Officer
October 28, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Julie Fairchild to Chief Accounting Officer. Fairchild has over 25 years of accounting and finance experience…
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US Open quarterfinalists & former World No. 2 enters Charleston Open player field
October 22, 2024
Spaniard Paula Badosa commits to Charleston in 2025 after impressive comeback season US Open quarterfinalist and former World No. 2 Paula Badosa will return to play the Credit One Charleston Open, the largest…
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Bank of America awards CLIMB Fund grant for statewide economic mobility initiative
October 22, 2024
CLIMB Fund announced that it has been awarded an Economic Mobility grant from Bank of America in support of the 2025 Fundraising Enablement Project. Bank of America’s grant is funding…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2024
October 22, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024. “Our third quarter results continued…
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AgFirst welcomes Runkle, Calhoun to executive team
October 21, 2024
AgFirst welcomed two new executives Oct. 1. Brian Runkle was named Chief Operating Officer, and Pat Calhoun was appointed to the Chief Credit Officer role. Both will serve on the…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024
Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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Palmetto Public Deposits Coalition launches to strengthen South Carolina’s financial ecosystem
October 17, 2024
Palmetto Public Deposits Coalition to Focus on Creating Competition for Public Deposits, Delivering Better Returns for Taxpayers Community leaders across South Carolina have come together to announce the launch of…
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Abacus Planning Group celebrates another Certified Financial Planner Professional
October 16, 2024
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announced that Carolyn A. Stewart has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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2024 First Responders of the Year announced by SAFE Federal Credit Union
October 10, 2024
South Carolina’s first responders were honored before a 77,000-person sellout crowd as SAFE Federal Credit Union announced its 2024 First Responders of the Year during the University of South Carolina’s…
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Fintech platform WayThru names top industry veteran Jason Yates as new Client Operations and Engagement Director
October 9, 2024
Yates joins the pioneering AI-based debt resolution software company to lead national rollout after successful beta WayThru, an industry-leading AI-based digital platform for managing and resolving debt obligations, has announced…
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AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District join in Hurricane Helene relief effort
October 4, 2024
AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District have joined together to provide $315,000 in relief aid for those hard hit by Hurricane Helene. These entities share a…
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Wells Fargo donates more than $1 million for Hurricane Helene disaster relief
October 2, 2024
Funding to benefit communities across the region with support for temporary shelter, supplies and other recovery needs As communities across the Southeast grapple with the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,…
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Synovus names Tommy Flinn as upstate South Carolina market executive
September 30, 2024
Synovus Bank has named Tommy Flinn as market executive for upstate South Carolina, covering Greenville and Spartanburg effective Sept. 30. He will lead banking teams in offering strategic and customized…
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Rushmark Properties secures financing to develop Berkeley Commerce Center in Charleston
September 19, 2024
The largest speculative industrial project in the market to break ground this year Rushmark Properties announced it has closed on a construction loan with United Bank to develop Berkeley Commerce…
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Celebrating 2 years of Fidelis 100 Index and Inspire Fidelis ETF
September 13, 2024
The Fidelis 100 Index manager, Wallick Institutional, celebrates the 2-year mark for the Inspire Fidelis Multi-Factor ETF (NYSE: FDLS). Licensed by Inspire Investing with a replication mandate for their FDLS…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, William Jeter, elected as President for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity Board
September 11, 2024
Abacus Planning Group announces the election of William Jeter CFA, CAIA, CFP® to President of the Board for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity. William was elected to the…
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Rock Hill charter school uses $26.3 million in JEDA Bonds for educational facilities
September 9, 2024
The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has facilitated $26,270,000 in Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds for Riverwalk Academy, a public charter school in Rock Hill. The new financing will refund…
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Sixty-three bankers graduate after three-year intensive program
September 9, 2024
The South Carolina Bankers School (SCBS), hosted by the South Carolina Bankers Association, would like to recognize the graduates of the Class of 2024, who received their diplomas in a…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 27, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union was again named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina by SC Biz News, ranking No. 5 in the large employee category.…
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Clinton native Andrew Raynal joins TNB Financial Services as Assistant Trust Officer
August 27, 2024
TNB Financial Services announced that Andrew Raynal has joined its trust division as an Assistant Trust Officer in its Clinton, SC, office. A native of Clinton, Andrew is a 1999…
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Bank of America honors eight South Carolina Student Leaders
August 27, 2024
Bank of America selected eight Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders) for an eight-week paid summer internship connecting students to employment, skills development, and service. These community-minded students gained practical work and leadership…
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Wells Fargo Foundation grants $200,000 to Hope For The Warriors to benefit programs supporting veterans in South Carolina
August 27, 2024The Wells Fargo Foundation recently awarded Hope For The Warriors (HOPE), a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 military families, a…
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Meeting & Events Planner
August 26, 2024
As a Meetings and Events Planner you will have the opportunity be apart of a dynamic team that is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of meetings, conferences, and…
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Senior Database Administrator
August 26, 2024
The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) is a professional responsible for managing, securing, and handling the data, databases, and pipelines for AgFirst Farm Credit Bank. As a member of the Database…
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Senior Loan Servicing Specialist
August 26, 2024
The Senior Loan Origination and Servicing Assistant will focus on producing high quality and detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. Consistent, error free work based on defined…
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Associate Credit Analyst
August 26, 2024
The Associate Credit Analyst will work with the analysis of less complex potential and existing AgFirst participation portfolio loans. Analyzes loan actions originated by District Associations that require AgFirst prior…
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United Community refreshes look across South Carolina
August 26, 2024
United Community, the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, is getting a fresh new look. Every United branch in the Lowcountry and Midlands is updating its signage to the refreshed…
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Clinton Native Andrew Raynal Joins TNB Financial Services as Assistant Trust Officer
August 24, 2024
TNB Financial Services is pleased to announce that Andrew Raynal has joined its trust division as an Assistant Trust Officer in its Clinton, SC, office. A native of Clinton, Andrew…
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