United Community Bank launches not-for-profit financing

  July 18, 2018

United Community Bank announced Steve Fenlon as Vice President – Head of 501(c)3 Finance. Fenlon has an extensive background in handling tax-exempt private activity bonds and will spearhead a new…

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United Community Bank launches not-for-profit financing

  July 18, 2018

United Community Bank announced Steve Fenlon as Vice President – Head of 501(c)3 Finance. Fenlon has an extensive background in handling tax-exempt private activity bonds and will spearhead a new…

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Princeton Mortgage launches national call center in Charleston

  July 5, 2018

35-year-old New Jersey based residential mortgage banker, Princeton Mortgage, has launched a national call center in Charleston, SC. This latest development comes only months after Princeton Mortgage launched their wholesale division in Pittsburgh, PA in October…

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Harton embraces leadership role at United Community Banks, Inc.

  July 3, 2018

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced today that H. Lynn Harton has assumed the role of United’s CEO, succeeding longtime company leader Jimmy Tallent. In addition to this new…

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Bank of South Carolina Corporation declares dividend

  June 28, 2018

The Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation, the parent company for The Bank of South Carolina, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share to shareholders…

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Santee Cooper extends economic development revolving loan program

  June 28, 2018

The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the extension of the utility’s Economic Development Revolving Loan Program at its meeting on Monday, June 25. The extension of the loan program…

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United Community Banks, Inc. announces first quarter earnings

  April 26, 2018

Earnings per diluted share up 42 percent to 47 cents from first quarter 2017  Excluding merger-related and other non-operating charges, diluted operating earnings per share up 28 percent, to 50 cents…

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United Community Banks, Inc. announces first quarter earnings

  April 26, 2018

Earnings per diluted share up 42 percent to 47 cents from first quarter 2017  Excluding merger-related and other non-operating charges, diluted operating earnings per share up 28 percent, to 50 cents…

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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2018

  April 24, 2018

Greenville, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for…

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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2018

  April 24, 2018

Greenville, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for…

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Southern First Bank expands to Greensboro/Triad market

  April 17, 2018

  Joe DePasquale, Melissa Beane and Justin Combs   Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Greensboro, North Carolina and the greater Triad…

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Southern First Bank expands to Greensboro/Triad market

  April 17, 2018

  Joe DePasquale, Melissa Beane and Justin Combs   Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Greensboro, North Carolina and the greater Triad…

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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo

  April 10, 2018

Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…

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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo

  April 10, 2018

Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…

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United Community Banks, Inc. announces CEO succession plan

  April 2, 2018

United Community Banks, Inc. announced that, after almost 35 years of service, its Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Tallent, will retire from his current position effective June 30, 2018.  Mr. Tallent will…

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NAIFA-SC President-Elect Evelyn Butler of Greenville receives LACP designation

  March 19, 2018

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that NAIFA-SC President-Elect, Evelyn Butler, LUTCF, CLTC, has received the NAIFA national Life and Annuity Certified Professional (LACP) certification. The LACP certification recognizes highly…

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The Capital Corporation advises THG Corporation on its sale to KLX, Inc.

  March 7, 2018

Transaction: The Capital Corporation announced the sale of THG Corporation (“THG”, headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts) to KLX, Inc. (“KLX”, headquartered in Wellington, Florida). THG is one of the premier “Tri-Technology”…

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The Capital Corporation advises THG Corporation on its sale to KLX, Inc.

  March 7, 2018

Transaction: The Capital Corporation announced the sale of THG Corporation (“THG”, headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts) to KLX, Inc. (“KLX”, headquartered in Wellington, Florida). THG is one of the premier “Tri-Technology”…

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BCDCOG revolving loan fund grows jobs, local economy

  February 20, 2018

A more than quarter-million dollar loan made by the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments Revolving Loan Fund has produced 45 local jobs — and was recently paid off by the borrower.…

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CresCom Bank introduces new team members and announces promotions

  February 19, 2018

  CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, promotes and welcomes new team members throughout its North Carolina and South Carolina branches. New team members and promotions include:…

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South State Bank earns National Greenwich Excellence awards

  February 16, 2018

South State Bank is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2017 Greenwich Excellence Award in five categories for small business banking. South State received two national awards for…

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South State Bank earns National Greenwich Excellence awards

  February 16, 2018

South State Bank is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2017 Greenwich Excellence Award in five categories for small business banking. South State received two national awards for…

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CresCom Bank promotes Carmel Dodds to vice president and operations manager

  February 14, 2018

CresCom Bank promoted Carmel Dodds to vice president and operations manager of CresCom Bank. As operations manager, Dodds oversees deposit operations, branch operations, electronic banking operations and card services. Dodds joined…

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CresCom Bank announces promotions throughout the Carolinas

  February 14, 2018

CresCom Bank promotes team members throughout its North Carolina and South Carolina branches. New team members and promotions include: Charleston, S.C. Bailey Cooper has been promoted to assistant vice president.…

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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase

  February 11, 2018

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per common share.  The dividend is payable April 5,…

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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase

  February 11, 2018

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per common share.  The dividend is payable April 5,…

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