Resource Financial Services listed among top workplaces
December 1, 2020
Resource Financial Services, South Carolina’s largest privately owned mortgage banker, has been named to Mortgage Professional America’s list of top workplaces for 2020. Resource Financial earned overall honors for companies…
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Bank of America names Senior Resources as a Neighborhood Champion and awards $50,000 in grant support
November 25, 2020Bank of America has named Senior Resources a Neighborhood Champion, in recognition of our work to advance economic mobility in Columbia. This recognition includes $50,000 in grant funding and virtual…
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First Palmetto Bank
November 20, 2020
First Palmetto Bank is one of the oldest and largest locally owned full-service financial institutions headquartered in South Carolina. Through twenty-three branch locations across the state, the Bank offers a…
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First Reliance Bank expands financial leadership team
November 18, 2020
First Reliance Bank has hired Robert Haile as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Elizabeth Bunn as Treasurer, and elevated Jeff Paolucci into the role of Chief Risk Officer (CRO). These changes begin the first phase of…
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WI Fidelis 4-star Morningstar rating continues
November 18, 2020
Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 4-star Morningstar Rating™ among 447 Large-Cap Value products for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as of September 30, 2020. Morningstar® is a…
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First Palmetto named South Carolina’s Best Small Bank
November 18, 2020
Newsweek magazine recently named First Palmetto Bank as South Carolina’s Best Small Bank (2021) in its inaugural ranking of America’s Best Banks. Small banks were defined as those with less…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosts Food Drive for Harvest Hope
November 17, 2020
Food insecurity has increased significantly in our community over the past few months during the pandemic. To help meet this growing need, AllSouth Federal Credit Union donated $5,000 to benefit…
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McDonnell and Associates PA voted “Best Law Firm” by The State
November 10, 2020
McDonnell and Associates PA was announced the winner of The State’s following categories: Best Law Firm Best Estate Planning Law Firm Best Family Law Firm McDonnell and Associates, P.A., founded…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds families about perfect one-size-fits-all gift this holiday season
November 9, 2020
Future Scholar contributions enhance college savings, provide tax benefits State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to remind South Carolina families about the perfect one-size-fits-all gift suggestion this holiday season – a…
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West Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 29th year
November 2, 2020
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Columbia by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy completes acquisition of majority of Dominion Energy’s gas transmission and storage business
November 2, 2020
DES MOINES, Iowa – Berkshire Hathaway Energy announced it has completed the purchase of Dominion Energy’s natural gas transmission and storage business, exclusive of Questar Pipeline Group. The transaction consideration…
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Beneficiary Designations: Why your Will and Trusts Aren’t Enough
October 29, 2020
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® When developing a comprehensive estate plan, it is critical to understand which, if any, of your assets have (or could have) a beneficiary designated.…
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VentureSouth recognized as a Top 10 angel group in North America
October 28, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it has been recognized as one of the top 10 angel investment groups in North America for the 3rd time. The ranking comes from the Angel Capital…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2020
October 27, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three- and nine-month period ended September 30, 2020. “I am proud…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports third quarter results
October 21, 2020United Community Banks, Inc. reported third quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth and record operating efficiency. United delivered net income of $47.6 million and pre-tax pre-provision…
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First Community Corporation announces third quarter results and cash dividend
October 21, 2020First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company for First Community Bank, reported net income for the third quarter of 2020 of $2.652 million as compared to $2.898 million in the third quarter of…
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County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
October 13, 2020
The County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…
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United Community Bank welcomes Brian Goff as Director of Portfolio Management
September 28, 2020
United Community Bank announced the addition of Brian Goff as Director of Portfolio Management. In this new role, Goff will be responsible for the management and oversight of the bank’s…
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TD Bank selects local nonprofit MIRCI as the recipient of TD Bank Touchdowns Program
September 21, 2020
This football season, TD Bank will partner with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks to help support, local nonprofit, MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. The TD Bank Touchdowns…
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Tax tips and reminders for extension filers: returns due October 15
September 17, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds taxpayers who filed for an extension that their Individual Income Tax returns are due October 15. Here are some tips and reminders…
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United Community Bank launches commercial real estate lending division in Florida
September 14, 2020
United Community Bank is expanding its commercial real estate (CRE) lending division in Florida with the announcement of Chris Willman as Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager. In…
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FinTrust hires Donna Rasile as Senior Vice President, Investment Advisor
September 14, 2020
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Donna Rasile has joined the FinTrust team as Senior Vice President, Investment Advisor. Throughout her 30 years of experience, Donna has become a trusted advisor…
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Southern First Bank announces new headquarters to be built in Greenville
September 11, 2020Southern First Bank (NASDAQ: SFST), the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, has announced plans to build a new corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. The new headquarters, situated at the…
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Synovus announces quarterly dividends
September 4, 2020
The Board of Directors of Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) has declared the following quarterly dividends: $0.33 per share on the company’s common stock, payable on October 1, 2020, to…
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2020 Official SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies
September 1, 2020
The Official 2020 SC TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies are Announced Now in its 19th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar When I Grow Up Sweepstakes for $529 grants
August 31, 2020
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, is celebrating national College Savings Month with a fun social media photo contest. Families can…
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Leaving a Legacy – Using a Retirement Account Beneficiary Designation to Gift to Charity
August 31, 2020
By J. Abigail Mason, CFP® Designating a charity through a retirement account beneficiary designation is a great option for those who are philanthropic and who also want to ensure money…
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United Community Bank welcomes David Kershaw as Vice President, Legal Counsel
August 31, 2020
United Community Bank recently announced the addition of David Kershaw as Vice President, Legal Counsel. In this role, Kershaw will work with the bank’s Special Assets and Commercial Credit Counsel…
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Resource Financial Services makes Inc. Magazine’s list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for third time
August 27, 2020
Resource Financial Services, South Carolina’s largest privately owned mortgage banker, was recently named to Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 500/5000 list for 2020. This list is an exclusive ranking of the…
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Resource Financial Services receives Fannie Mae approval
August 25, 2020
Resource Financial Services, South Carolina’s largest privately owned mortgage banker, today announced it has been approved by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae). This distinction allows the mortgage bank…
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First Community names Chief Mortgage Banking Officer
August 19, 2020
First Community Bank announced that Narin Seera has joined the bank as Chief Mortgage Banking Officer. In his new role, Mr. Seera will be responsible for leading First Community’s mortgage…
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Abacus Planning Group named to Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers
August 18, 2020
Abacus Planning Group announced it has been named, once again, to the 2020 edition of the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms…
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AgFirst Farm Credit Bank ~ Featured Listing
August 18, 2020
THE AGFIRST DIFFERENCE AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is committed to helping our Association partners fulfill the Farm Credit mission of supporting rural communities and agriculture every day. The relationship we…
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United Community Bank Promotes Lisa Shelnutt to Commercial Real Estate Division Manager
August 17, 2020
United Community Bank announced the promotion of Lisa Shelnutt to Commercial Real Estate Division Manager. In this expanded role, Shelnutt will manage all Commercial Real Estate efforts throughout the bank’s…
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Will Aiken joins Southern First Bank, expanding Southern First credit leadership
August 11, 2020Southern First Bank, the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, welcomes Will Aiken, who will carry the title of Executive Vice President with the company. Will brings extensive leadership experience…
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Moryah Jackson joins United Community Bank as Vice President, Director of Community Development and Engagement
August 10, 2020
United Community Bank welcomed Moryah Jackson as Vice President, Director of Community Development and Engagement. In this newly created leadership role, Jackson will be responsible for oversight of the bank’s…
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SC banks close $5.7 billion in PPP loans, protect more than 650,000 jobs
August 10, 2020
South Carolina banks participating in the Paycheck Protection Program closed $5.7 billion in loans in a little more than 90 days, assisting in the protection of better than one in…
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4-star Morningstar rating continues for Wallick Investments Fidelis
August 5, 2020
1 of only 7 RIA firms in South Carolina to receive Morningstar ratings, Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM among 458 Large-Cap Value products for 3-year,…
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Celebrating ABLE to Save Month with our partners
August 3, 2020
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Because our citizens living with disabilities deserve the same chance to achieve financial independence and stability as all South Carolinians do, I’m proud to serve…
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Charitable Considerations When Selling a Business
July 30, 2020
By Bethany M. Griffith, CFP®, EA Running a business is full of decision points, strategy planning, and opportunities. All of these factors remain when it is time to sell…
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First Reliance Bank named Best Places to Work in South Carolina for fifteenth consecutive year
July 29, 2020
First Reliance Bank was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. The fifteenth annual program was created by SC Biz News in partnership with…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2020
July 28, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2020. “In this current environment,…
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VentureSouth leads investment in Altis Biosystems
July 27, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it has led the oversubscribed $3.1 million Series Seed investment round for Altis Biosystems, a Chapel Hill, NC-based biotechnology company. Altis Biosystems makes drug discovery faster, cheaper,…
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Countybank approves more than $61 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans
July 23, 2020
Countybank has taken a significant leadership role in helping Upstate businesses deal with the financial implications of the COVID-19 crisis by approving more than $61 million in Paycheck Protection Program…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports second quarter results
July 22, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (United) reported second quarter financial results, with record year-over-year loan and deposit growth. United delivered net income of $25.1 million and pre-tax pre-provision income…
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Ellison Kibler & Associates make premiere on prestigious Barron’s Private Wealth Management Teams list
July 18, 2020Barron’s named Ellison Kibler & Associates, a Merrill Lynch Wealth Management team in the Carolinas, to its 2020 Top 50 Private Wealth Management Teams list. Although firm advisors are consistently…
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Brook Moore joins First Reliance Banks as Senior Vice President and Sr. Credit Administrator
July 16, 2020
Brook Moore has joined First Reliance Bank as a Senior Vice President and Sr. Credit Administrator. In his new role, Moore will be responsible for providing support, direction, analysis, credit…
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First Reliance Bank hosts roundtable discussion at Learning Center in Florence
July 15, 2020Participants included Congressman Tom Rice, Fred Green with the SCBA, and 13 other small business owners On July 14, First Reliance Bank hosted a roundtable discussion led by Rick Saunders,…
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Countybank Foundation supports Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity
July 14, 2020
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation is part of a five-year plan to donate…
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United Community Bank awarded 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts
July 14, 2020
United Community Bank is pleased to have been recognized by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) as a 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts award recipient. The…
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