Countybank Foundation donates $2,500 to Pendleton Place Youth Resource Center
April 26, 2022
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $2,500 to Pendleton Place for the expansion of its Youth Resources Center. Leadership Greenville recently identified a need…
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Regional Finance raises more than $100,000 in support of the American Heart Association Upstate Heart Walk
April 26, 2022
Regional Finance, a subsidiary of Regional Management Corp., raised more than $100,000 in support of the American Heart Association (AHA) Upstate Heart Walk through its community outreach program, Regional Reach.…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2022
April 26, 2022
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022. “The first quarter represents the…
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Charner Creecy joins United Home Loan Services, Inc. as Director of Communications
April 25, 2022
Company drives growth with addition of first marketing executive United Home Loan Services, Inc. named Charner Creecy as the company’s first director of communications. “Charner is our first executive who…
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Synovus announces strategic investment in Qualpay to help deliver new embedded finance platform
April 21, 2022
Qualpay’s payments technology is a key part of Maast, Synovus’ new money-as-a-service offering that will combine payment processing, banking, and lending solutions Synovus Bank today announced that it has signed…
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Synovus announces earnings for the first quarter 2022
April 21, 2022
Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.11 vs. $1.19 in 1Q21 Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.08 vs. $1.21 in 1Q21 Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) today reported financial results for…
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United Community Bank ranked in top ten on Forbes list of World’s Best Banks
April 21, 2022
United Community Bank has been ranked in the top 10 of the “World’s Best Banks” according to the 2022 list published by Forbes in collaboration with market research firm Statista.…
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Society of CIC honors Rudy Painter for 35 years of dedicated leadership
April 19, 2022
Rudy Painter, CIC, Division Executive for Countybanc Insurance was recently recognized for professional leadership and advanced knowledge by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. Painter was awarded a certificate of…
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Schoen and Martin named to Forbes’ list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
April 18, 2022
Craigen Schoen, CFP®, and Trey Martin, CRPS®, AIF®, WMS, were among the Raymond James-affiliated advisors named to the Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. The list, which recognizes advisors from…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union selects new Vice President of Human Resources
April 14, 2022
SAFE Federal Credit Union selected Thomas Galloway as its new Vice President of Human Resources. “Thomas Galloway’s strong organizational leadership and team building skills will be a perfect fit for…
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First Reliance Bank announces leadership changes in the Midlands market
April 13, 2022
First Reliance Bank announced the promotion of Michael Edens to Market President of Columbia; the relocation of Brent Mackie, Regional Executive, to the Lexington market; and the hiring of Casey…
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Zach Brown promoted to Vice President, Director of Customer Solutions and Asset Management
April 13, 2022
Zach Brown has been promoted to Vice President, Director of Customer Solutions and Asset Management. He joined the bank in 2017 where he served as Vice President, Default Management and…
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United Community Bank ranks #1 in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Southeast, 8 out of 9 Years
April 12, 2022
United Community Bank announced it once again ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Southeast according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study℠. This…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Perry Breazeale as Director of Treasury Management
April 12, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that Perry Breazeale recently joined the agency as the Director of Treasury Management. During his career, Perry has served in several financial leadership roles…
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World Finance executive Lindsay Caulder named one of HRO Today’s CHRO of the Year Award finalists
April 6, 2022
Lindsay Caulder, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at World Finance, was selected as a finalist for HRO Today’s 2022 CHRO of the Year Award. The award recognizes chief human…
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Countybank’s Jimmy Fowler promoted to Anderson Market Executive
April 6, 2022
Countybank is pleased to announce the promotion of James R. Fowler, Jr. to Executive Vice President, Anderson Market Executive. Fowler has served Countybank for more than 24 years in various…
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Julie Shull promoted into critical new role of Client Success Specialist at Paysmart Payroll Services
April 4, 2022
Paysmart Payroll Services, a sister company of Stokes & Company, CPAs based in Greenville, has promoted Julie Shull into a new position the firm has established – Client Success Specialist.…
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United Community Bank celebrates groundbreaking of new company headquarters
March 31, 2022
United Community Bank celebrated the groundbreaking of its new corporate headquarters in downtown Greenville yesterday with approximately 200 attendees, including South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. During the ceremony, Gov. McMaster…
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Countybank Foundation donation supports Greer Elementary School students
March 31, 2022The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $2,500 to the Greer Centennial Lions Club, which the organization matched for a total contribution of $5,000.…
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Charitable Gifting with Appreciated Securities
March 31, 2022
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® A charitable gift can be in the form of time, money, or in-kind donation. Whichever the case, the goal is to have the most…
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State Credit Union groundbreaking
March 30, 2022
State Credit Union has partnered with the best of the best for construction of their brand new, 50,000 sq. ft., three-story building in downtown Columbia. The team of LCK, LLC.,…
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Spero Financial contributes $250,000 to Unity Park in honor of Greenville community leader Mary Duckett
March 30, 2022Mary F. Duckett Plaza by Spero Financial is dedicated to Southernside Neighborhood in Action president, longtime resident Spero Financial announced a $250,000 donation to sponsor the plaza at the center…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union promotes Drew Huckeba to Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer
March 24, 2022
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Drew Huckeba to Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. “Drew Huckeba’s strong leadership skills combined with his expertise in all areas…
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First Reliance Bank promotes three to SVP
March 23, 2022
First Reliance Bank announced three top-level executive promotions to Senior Vice President. Ross Foshee, Senior Vice President and Controller, John Lindley, Senior Vice President, Director of Operations, and Robert Mayhue,…
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Countybank holds Simply Rolling Out the Arts in Simpsonville
March 16, 2022
Countybank recently partnered with the City of Simpsonville and the Simpsonville Arts Foundation to co-sponsor an event celebrating the grand opening of Countybank’s commercial loan office in Simpsonville. The “Simply…
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First Community Bank names Laura McKinney as Community Development Officer
March 16, 2022
First Community Bank announced Laura McKinney as the Bank’s inaugural Community Development Officer. The new role signifies a continuing commitment to the Bank’s values as a community bank impacting lives…
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S.C. Treasurer’s Office facilitates bond issuances for Coastal Carolina and University of South Carolina
March 11, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that his office recently facilitated transactions for Coastal Carolina University and the University of South Carolina issuing $129,445,000 (par) in Higher Education Refunding Revenue Bonds…
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South Carolina tax tips for college students
March 9, 2022
With new Name, Image, and Likeness legislation taking effect this tax year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) knows that many collegiate student-athletes are filing an Individual Income Tax…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces selection of Kathy L. Bickham as New Commissioner of Banking
March 9, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Chairman of the State Board of Financial Institutions, announced that Kathy L. Bickham has been selected to serve as the next Commissioner of Banking for…
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Countybank’s Jessica Gidewall and Lori Robertson receive officer appointments
March 9, 2022
Countybank announced that Jessica Gidewall and Lori Robertson have been elected as Banking Officers by the Countybank Board of Directors. Gidewall, Senior Financial Accountant, began her career with Countybank in…
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TD Charitable Foundation grants $325,000 to two Upstate organizations
March 8, 2022
Homes of Hope, a local non-profit focused on developing affordable housing in South Carolina and connecting housing clients with local resources to aid economic mobility, was recently awarded a $175,000…
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Pension plan shortfall demands lawmakers’ attention
March 8, 2022
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller It definitely doesn’t get the attention it deserves, but it’s among the most severe financial problems facing South Carolina today: The state retiree pension plan…
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United Community Bank names Ron Fox as Chief Compliance Officer
March 4, 2022
United Community Bank is pleased to add industry veteran Ron L. Fox as the company’s new Chief Compliance Officer. In this newly expanded role, Ron will be responsible for leading…
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First Community Bank expands to Rock Hill, South Carolina region with team of veteran local bankers
March 1, 2022
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding to York County, South Carolina with the intent to open a loan production office in Rock Hill. Catherine H. Faircloth,…
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Does Medicare cover Home Health Care? The answer is “it depends.”
February 28, 2022
By Molly Thomas, FPQP® The answer to this question is truly “it depends.” Medicare draws a line in the important distinction between medically necessary home health care and personal care…
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Tax credits for SC homeowners – check to see if you qualify
February 23, 2022
Did you know qualifying South Carolina homeowners may be able to save money on their tax bill? If you’re remodeling, making your home more energy efficient, or paying casualty insurance,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – John Warren, GEM Mining
February 17, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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TCB Corporation and Countybank add new Board Member
February 17, 2022
TCB Corporation and Countybank are proud to welcome W. Wesley McMullan to the TCB Corporation Board of Directors and Countybank Board of Directors. His responsibilities in joining the Board of…
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CUNA Brokerage selects Rick Addy as Financial Advisor for SAFE Federal Credit Union
February 16, 2022
CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. selects Rick Addy as their newest Financial Advisor for SAFE Federal Credit Union. A graduate of Furman University, Addy has over 20 years of experience in…
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10-year performance & 4-star Morningstar Overall rating for faith- & factor-based WI Fidelis
February 14, 2022
Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith- and factor-based separately managed account strategy, WI Fidelis, has received yet again a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year, 5-year, Overall, and now 10-year risk-adjusted performance among…
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First Reliance Bank associates named among Most Influential business leaders
February 10, 2022
First Reliance Bank is pleased to announce that Justin Strickland, president, and Frank Bullard, corporate community relations developer, were recognized among the 2021 50 Most Influential business leaders by Columbia…
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So Much to Love About 529 Plans
February 9, 2022
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Around this time of year, it seems every store I enter is full of heart-covered cards, rose bouquets or some other symbol of love. Whether…
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Assurance Financial welcomes two new lenders, Abi Snyder and Merrell Johnson
February 9, 2022
Loan Officers Abi Snyder and Merrell Johnson join Assurance Financials’ Columbia branch. The two will provide expert guidance for individuals and families navigating the mortgage process. “We are happy to…
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Going Into Business with your Loved One? Four Tips for Starting and Running a Successful Business Together
February 7, 2022
By Justin Hawkins, South Carolina Regional Banking Director, Wells Fargo For nearly all small business owners, business ownership is a labor of love. Yet running a business with your loved…
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Senator Scott introduces bill to expand access to capital for community banks
February 3, 2022
This week, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced a bill to improve the ability of smaller community banks to meet the credit needs of the local…
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Countybank Foundation makes $25,000 donation toward new YMCA Fitness Center
February 3, 2022
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $25,000 to the Lakelands Region YMCA. This donation represents an ongoing partnership with the Lakelands Region YMCA…
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World Finance named a 2022 Top Workplaces USA winner
February 1, 2022
Award gives national recognition of company’s culture, employee satisfaction GREENVILLE, SC – World Finance, a people-focused finance company providing personal installment loan solutions and personal tax preparation services, has been…
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United Community Bank names Holly Hawse Berry as new Chief Human Resources Officer
February 1, 2022
United Community Bank is proud to announce the addition of Holly Hawse Berry as the company’s new Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Berry will help recruit and nurture…
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Fighting for the Truth: Investor Misinformation
January 29, 2022
By Stephen J. Scott, CFP® Within the past decade, the term “fake news” has entered into our lexicon. While most people associate the term with politics, the idea of misleading…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Lindsay Cox, Financial Advisor
January 27, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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