VentureSouth continues investing despite pandemic
July 9, 2020
VentureSouth, one of the largest angel investment groups in the United States, announced its investment activity for the first half of 2020. Despite health and economic challenges brought on by…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union awards scholarships to area students
July 7, 2020
SAFE Federal Credit Union has awarded 14 high school students with $1,000 each towards their college education. The scholarships were awarded to public and private school students within SAFE’s service area.…
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How to Complete the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Webinar – July 8
July 2, 2020
NEW WEBINAR: HOW TO COMPLETE THE PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS APPLICATION Wednesday, July 8th @1pm EST Sign up here – https://www.ergpayroll.com/how-to-complete-the-ppp-loan-forgiveness-application/ During this webinar, we will cover the most recent updates…
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Partnership brings $1 million loan relief program to aid businesses during COVID-19
July 2, 2020
A partnership between First Reliance Bank and The Town of Lexington has led to the creation of a $1 million dollar loan program to aid in-town businesses impacted during the…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes acquisition of Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. and its wholly owned bank subsidiary, Seaside National Bank & Trust
July 1, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 1, 2020, with Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. Also, effective July 1, 2020, Three Shores’ bank subsidiary, Seaside National Bank &…
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What to Consider in a Buy-Sell Agreement
June 30, 2020
By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® If your business has more than one owner, having a buy-sell agreement in place is vital. A buy-sell agreement is used to determine in advance…
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United Community Bank announces plans to begin reopening branch lobbies
June 30, 2020
United Community Bank has announced they are reopening lobbies for additional branch locations across their four-state footprint, effective this week. United closed its lobbies on March 24 in response to…
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First Reliance Bank and MUSC Health Florence Division establish innovative partnerships to keep patients and health providers connected
June 25, 2020
First Reliance Bank announced a partnership with MUSC Health Florence Division, in conjunction with MUSC’s Florence Office of External Affairs, to donate 26 Apple iPad’s to its medical centers. This…
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United Community Bank donates $10,000 to United Way
June 22, 2020
United Community Bank is proud to announce gifts totaling $10,000 to four United Way chapters throughout the bank’s southeastern footprint. The donations, which will help United Way further its mission…
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Rhiannon Poore joins Southern First, leading marketing and communications efforts
June 22, 2020
Southern First Bank welcomes Rhiannon Poore as Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications. Previously at Elliott Davis and FGP International, Rhiannon will be focused on helping the bank grow in…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union invests $3.7 million in new banking technology
June 17, 2020
A $3.7 million total contract investment in new banking technology is complete at SAFE Federal Credit Union, following the replacement of the organization’s core banking software. Provided by the Symitar…
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David Renaker joins First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker
June 9, 2020
David Renaker has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker in Lexington. In his new role, Renaker will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with business customers and…
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First Reliance Bank collects over 3,400 pounds of food in “You Can Make A Difference” Food Bank Drive
June 8, 2020
During the month of May, First Reliance Bank held its “You Can Make A Difference” Food Bank Drive to assist those in need during the COVID-19 health crisis by restocking its local…
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John Lindley joins First Reliance Bank as Vice President, Bank Operations Manager
June 4, 2020
John Lindley has joined First Reliance Bank as Vice President, Bank Operations Manager. Lindley is responsible for overseeing multiple aspects of the bank’s operations, and he will provide senior management…
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United Community Bank named No. 1 Large Workplace on list of 2020 Top Workplaces in South Carolina
May 28, 2020United Community Bank is honored to have been named the number one large company on the 2020 list of Top Workplaces in South Carolina by Integrated Media Publishing and its…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces annual PalmettoBaby Grant Program
May 18, 2020
Babies born on May 29 eligible to receive $529 for college savings State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has been a passionate advocate of the importance of saving for college, as administrator…
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Transferring the Ownership of Your Business as You Approach Retirement: an ESOP may be the answer
May 14, 2020
By Ann J. Beckwith, CFP® As the owner of a business, you have worked tirelessly to build a profitable company in which you take pride. Now, as you approach…
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4-star Morningstar Rating for Wallick Investments Fidelis
May 13, 2020
Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM among 452 Large-Cap Value products for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as of March 31, 2020. This is the…
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Wells Fargo and Felix Sabates Lincoln sponsor vehicle donation to Military Warriors Support Foundation for combat-wounded veteran
May 8, 2020
Retired U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Aubrey Hand awarded with a payment-free vehicle at local dealership As part of the ongoing commitment to support the Wells Fargo Championship Military…
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South State commits $600,000 to COVID-19 relief
April 29, 2020
Offers Support for Communities and Small Businesses through SBA Paycheck Protection Program COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank announced that it will donate $600,000 to the South State Emergency Relief…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2020
April 28, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020. “As we find ourselves in the…
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Michael Baker named President and Chief Executive Officer for SAFE Federal Credit Union
April 27, 2020
Baker will succeed Darrell Merkel, who has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2017. In December 2019, Merkel announced his plans to retire from SAFE during the…
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United Community Bank resumes accepting applications for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP)
April 22, 2020
In anticipation of additional funding for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act, United Community Bank will resume accepting applications for small businesses interested in participating in the…
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Maintaining Good Financial Habits in a Time of COVID-19
April 20, 2020
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis It’s no secret that money has a significant influence on our lives. While this is frequently made obvious in our daily routines, nothing underscores…
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United Community Bank reserves $960 million for small business customers
April 17, 2020
United Community Bank announced it has successfully processed 6,918 applications through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act, reserving more than $960 million for small business applicants. As…
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Wells Fargo donates $100,000 to South Carolina’s COVID-19 Response
April 16, 2020
Wells Fargo Foundation made a $100,000 donation to the One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response to support the community response to COVID-19 in South Carolina. The funding will help support food,…
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USDA opens second application window for Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program funding
April 15, 2020
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that USDA has opened a second application window for funding under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT)…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds Future Scholar 529 participants of need to reinvest recent college refunds
April 13, 2020
New IRS Guidance Provides Extended Relief due to COVID-19 State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that participants in Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, now have until July 15,…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses and residents of South Carolina effected by severe storms and tornadoes
April 13, 2020
South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes on Feb. 6 – 7, 2020 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator…
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Helping your Child Purchase a Business
April 8, 2020
By Eddie W. Kramer, CFP®, EA Highly driven children often have a desire to own their own business, especially when they have grown up in a family of successful business…
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Countybank supports small businesses and communities during COVID-19
April 8, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus has been on supporting small businesses that are suffering an unexpected negative financial impact. With a mission to serve its clients and communities, Countybank…
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United Community Bank prepared to assist small business customers obtain relief through Federal CARES Act
April 1, 2020
United Community Bank has announced its plans to support communities and help small businesses obtain funding relief through the Paycheck Protection Program under the federal CARES Act. As one of…
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Aging and Eldercare – What’s Your Plan?
March 27, 2020
By Molly Thomas FPQP® at Abacus Planning Group Benjamin Franklin wisely said, “When you fail to plan you are planning to fail”. Many of us and most of our parents…
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McDonnell and Associates PA proudly introduces “McDonnell Sonic Signings”
March 26, 2020
McDonnell and Associates has proudly introduced the implementation of “McDonnell’s Sonic Signings”, providing a “drive thru” closing experience and safe alternative to in-office closings for the borrower, the attorney, and…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union adjusting operational services
March 18, 2020
In the interest of employee and member health, South Carolina Federal Credit Union will limit member service to its drive-thru lanes beginning Thursday, March 19. Effective March 19, financial center…
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Centaurus Financial blazes new trails with Friends of Harbison State Forest
March 15, 2020
Employees of Centaurus Financial were out in force last weekend for the construction of a new trail in Harbison State Forest in Columbia, South Carolina. On hand was registered representative Matt Hawkins,…
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United Community Banks, Inc. and Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc., the parent of Seaside National Bank & Trust, announce merger agreement
March 10, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. and Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. announced a definitive agreement for UCBI to acquire Three Shores, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Seaside National Bank & Trust. Headquartered in…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union announces Financing Relief Program for First Time Homebuyers
March 9, 2020
With many South Carolina families priced out of today’s housing market, SAFE Federal Credit Union has introduced their First Time Home Buyer Plus Program that allows qualifying members to purchase…
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The Ultimate Gift: A Road Map for Funeral Wishes
March 9, 2020
By Laird W. Green CFP® from Abacus Planning Group “Facing death with a sense of practicality, equanimity, and clarity is the ultimate gift you can leave your children, friends, and…
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Countybank Foundation makes “over the top” gift to Self Regional Healthcare Foundation
March 9, 2020
Just six weeks after the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation celebrated its 35th anniversary, Countybank Foundation, on behalf of Countybank and Greenwood Capital Associates, has made a gift of $150,000 to…
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Countybank Foundation completes $100,000 pledge to The Greenwood Promise
March 9, 2020
The Countybank Foundation recently made its final donation installment of $20,000 to The Greenwood Promise, fulfilling the pledged amount of $100,000 over the course of five years. Countybank and Greenwood…
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South State Bank and CenterState Bank select core provider
March 6, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC & WINTER HAVEN, FL – South State Corporation and CenterState Bank Corporation announced that as part of the integration efforts related to the pending merger, the companies have…
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South Carolina Federal merges with Health Facilities Federal Credit Union
March 4, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union officially announced the acquisition of Health Facilities Federal Credit Union in Florence after a member-approved merger in November. South Carolina Federal now boasts 22 locations…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union
March 3, 2020
Originally begun in 1960 as Fort Jackson Federal Credit Union, AllSouth Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative. We proudly serve 8 counties with 23 branches in the Midlands…
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United Community Banks, Inc. appoints Melinda Davis Lux as General Counsel
March 3, 2020
United Community Bank announced that Melinda Davis Lux has joined the company’s executive leadership team as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Davis Lux will serve as a…
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TD Bank names Steven Hicks Senior Relationship Manager
February 28, 2020
TD Bank has named Steven Hicks as Senior Relationship Manager, serving the Midlands, S.C. market. As Senior Relationship Manager, Hicks is responsible for enhancing existing commercial client relationships by providing…
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South State Bank expands S.C. Private Wealth team
February 27, 2020
South State Bank announced two new team members who will expand the Private Wealth team with their expertise and insight. “Since 1934, South State has been providing customized financial solutions…
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South Carolina Federal CUSO adds insurance agent in Columbia
February 26, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s CUSO, SCF Solutions, LLC*, has hired a new insurance agent to serve clients in the midlands region. Todd Pelfrey has joined SCF Solutions as a…
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United Community Bank adds Jonathan Strauss to Columbia team
February 26, 2020
United Community Bank welcomed Jonathan Strauss as a Vice President/Commercial Relationship Manager to its growing Columbia team. “We are happy to have Jonathan join us as we continue to expand…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union opens new branch in Lexington
February 24, 2020SAFE Federal Credit Union celebrated the opening of their newest branch in the Red Bank community of Lexington on February 19. The branch is SAFE’s second in Lexington and expands…
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