International African American Museum receives $250,000 pledge from BB&T
December 13, 2017
One of the primary goals of the International African American Museum (IAAM) is to illuminate African American history, and in the process, elevate diversity and inclusion, a mission shared by…
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Bank of America employees partner with Lowcountry Food Bank to donate $20,000
December 11, 2017Bank of America employees packed food for the coastal Carolina community that the Lowcountry Food Bank at the Lowcountry Food Bank. In addition to providing hands-on support, the…
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CBC National Bank holds grand opening for new Mount Pleasant mortgage lending office
December 6, 2017
CBC National Bank, headquartered in Fernandina Beach and with branches in Fernandina Beach, Ocala and The Villages, Fla., and Beaufort and Port Royal, S.C., held a Holiday Grand Opening for…
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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions expands to Charleston
December 4, 2017
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a well-known M&A firm serving business owners in the Southeast, announced their expansion to Charleston. As part of this effort, they have partnered with Ben Knight to open a…
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National ranking for Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis Composites
December 1, 2017Morningstar® and Money Manager Review have recognized Wallick Investments’ performance with high national rankings. In addition to receiving a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 155 mid-cap blend products as of…
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National ranking for Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis Composites
December 1, 2017Morningstar® and Money Manager Review have recognized Wallick Investments’ performance with high national rankings. In addition to receiving a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 155 mid-cap blend products as of…
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Peter Shand promoted to President of Business Development Corporation
November 15, 2017
Peter G. Shand is the new President of Business Development Corporation (BDC) of SC, the non-bank, small-business lender created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1958. Shand joined BDC…
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South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. announces stock dividend
November 15, 2017
The board of directors of South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, declared a 10 percent stock dividend payable on November 28, 2017, to shareholders of record at the…
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CresCom Bank introduces new team members to South Carolina locations
November 14, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading bank within North and South Carolina communities, welcomes new members to its banking team with the addition of Deborah Josephson, Tatiana Wheatcraft, Faith Neumann and Justin Miller. Charleston,…
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CresCom Bank promotes Amanda Diehl to Senior Vice President
November 14, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to announce that Amanda Diehl has been promoted to senior vice president. Diehl joined the bank in 2015…
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Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis portfolios receive 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
November 13, 2017Wallick Investments, LLC continues to deliver consistently exceptional performance. WI Fidelis composite received a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 495 large-cap blend products as of September 30, 2017. This is…
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Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis portfolios receive 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
November 13, 2017
Wallick Investments, LLC continues to deliver consistently exceptional performance. WI Fidelis composite received a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 495 large-cap blend products as of September 30, 2017. This is…
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Edwin Lesley promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors at Business Development Corporation
November 10, 2017
Edwin O. Lesley has been promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation of SC (BDC). Lesley has served as President and CEO of BDC for…
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First Reliance reports 3Q17 net income of $733,000
November 7, 2017First Reliance Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for First Reliance Bank, reported third quarter 2017 net income of $733,000, down 30% from third quarter 2016 net income of $1.04 million.…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend
November 6, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of ten cents per common share. The dividend is payable January 5, 2018, to shareholders…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2017
October 24, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $4.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2017
October 24, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $4.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the…
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Seasoned CPA joins board of directors for Pattison’s Academy
October 23, 2017
Penny Lewis has joined the board of directors for Pattison’s Academy, which provides support to children with multiple and severe disabilities. Services include a private therapy practice, family support services with…
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Entrepreneurs who need to claim their business, relationships invited to free Perfect Day Connect Workshop – October 20
October 18, 2017Entrepreneurs who find themselves constantly overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list and long workdays may be in need of a lifestyle reboot. Charleston area entrepreneur Helen “Cokie” Berenyi is inviting…
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CresCom Bank welcomes new team members to North and South Carolina Locations
October 17, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading bank within North and South Carolina communities, welcomes new members to its talented team with the addition of Chelsea Champaigne, Connor Van Sickle, Mikayla White, Nicole…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Ginger Eaton as vice president and branch manager in Greenville
October 17, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, introduced Ginger Eaton as the new vice president and branch manager in Greenville, S.C. Prior to joining CresCom Bank,…
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CresCom Bank promotes Michelle Blower to Vice President
October 17, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, announced the promotion of Michelle Blower as the new vice president of CresCom Bank at its Poinsett Branch in Greer,…
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John Noble Golding joins First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager
October 12, 2017John Noble Golding has joined First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager. His responsibilities include leading a team of commercial bankers and serving the financial needs of commercial clients and…
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John Noble Golding joins First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager
October 12, 2017
John Noble Golding has joined First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager. His responsibilities include leading a team of commercial bankers and serving the financial needs of commercial clients and…
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CresCom Bank promotes new branch manager and banking officer in Mount Pleasant
October 5, 2017
CresCom Bank, a community-banking leader within the Carolinas, introduced Aubrey Smith as the new branch manager and banking officer at the Mount Pleasant, South Carolina branch. Earlier this year, Smith…
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Wells Fargo Pledges $500,000 to International African American Museum
September 28, 2017Wells Fargo & Company has pledged $500,000 to the forthcoming International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina. The generous leadership investment illustrates Wells Fargo’s deep-rooted commitment not only…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union ranked #2 Nationally
September 26, 2017
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2017 Best Credit Unions to Work For. Credit Union Journal has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled…
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Frank Abagnale to keynote at FinTrust financial forum – October 5
September 26, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors announced it will host its second annual financial forum featuring keynote speaker Frank Abagnale Thursday, October 5 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville South Carolina Keynote speaker…
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Frank Abagnale to keynote at FinTrust financial forum – October 5
September 26, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors announced it will host its second annual financial forum featuring keynote speaker Frank Abagnale Thursday, October 5 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville South Carolina Keynote speaker…
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CresCom Bank welcomes new talent to South Carolina banking teams
September 13, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading bank within South Carolina communities, has expanded its talented team with the addition of Amber Jenkins, Stefanie Norman and Gail Bradford. Charleston, South Carolina Amber Jenkins has…
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Wells Fargo donates $1.1 million for Hurricane Irma relief
September 12, 2017
Bank to Offer Fee, Credit Relief to Customers MIAMI, September 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane…
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Wells Fargo donates $1.1 million for Hurricane Irma relief
September 12, 2017
Bank to Offer Fee, Credit Relief to Customers MIAMI, September 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane…
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FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announce merger
September 6, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announced merger. On a combined basis, the firm serves as a fiduciary advisor to over $1.2 billion in client assets and advises…
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CresCom Bank welcomes new vice president and commercial loan officer
September 6, 2017
CresCom Bank, a community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes banking professional Brandon Poe as its new vice president and commercial loan officer. Poe brings a distinguished banking background from Grandsouth…
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CresCom Bank introduces new talent to growing banking team
September 6, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading bank within North and South Carolina communities, has expanded its talented team with the addition of client service professionals, Nick Moore, Ashley Myers, Natalie Turner and…
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FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announce merger
September 6, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announced merger. On a combined basis, the firm serves as a fiduciary advisor to over $1.2 billion in client assets and advises…
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Scott Woods elected to Credit Union National Association Class C Board Seat
August 23, 2017
Scott Woods, President and CEO of the $1.6 billion South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been elected to the open Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Class C Board Seat. Class C…
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Lloyd Hendricks named to Business Development Corporation’s Executive Committee
August 23, 2017
Lloyd I. Hendricks, a longtime banker, attorney, legislator and civic leader, has been named to the Executive Committee of the Business Development Corporation of South Carolina (BDC). Hendricks began his…
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Lloyd Hendricks named to Business Development Corporation’s Executive Committee
August 23, 2017
Lloyd I. Hendricks, a longtime banker, attorney, legislator and civic leader, has been named to the Executive Committee of the Business Development Corporation of South Carolina (BDC). Hendricks began his…
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Todd G. Buddin awarded the 2017 Independent Banker of the Year
August 14, 2017Mr. Todd G. Buddin, Executive Vice President of Heritage Community Bank, Hartsville SC, was named Independent Banker of the Year by the Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) at…
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Tammie Taylor receives the 2017 IBSC Leadership Award
August 14, 2017Mrs. Tammie Taylor of First National Bank in Summerville, SC, received the Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) Leadership Award at the IBSC Convention on July 28, 2017, at…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union named #6 among 2017 Best Places to Work
August 11, 2017
South Carolina Federal Credit Union was recognized for the 5th year as one of the 2017 Best Places to Work in South Carolina. In the Large Employer (250+ employees) category, South…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
August 9, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to ten cents per common share. The dividend is…
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Resource Financial Services expands with new mortgage bankers and locations
August 5, 2017Resource Financial Services, an independently owned full-service mortgage company serving the southeast, is pleased to announce the addition of nine mortgage bankers and four new locations in the Carolinas to…
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Resource Financial Services expands with new mortgage bankers and locations
August 5, 2017
Resource Financial Services, an independently owned full-service mortgage company serving the southeast, is pleased to announce the addition of nine mortgage bankers and four new locations in the Carolinas to…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with HCSB Financial Corporation
August 1, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 31, 2017, with Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based HCSB Financial Corporation. Also effective July 31, 2017, HCFB’s bank subsidiary, Horry County…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with HCSB Financial Corporation
August 1, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 31, 2017, with Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based HCSB Financial Corporation. Also effective July 31, 2017, HCFB’s bank subsidiary, Horry County…
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CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. completes $61.9 million securities offering
July 31, 2017
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for CoastalStates Bank, announced that it has concluded a concurrent offering of common stock and a newly issued series…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces second quarter earnings
July 26, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) announced strong second quarter results with disciplined expense management, sound credit quality and meaningful margin expansion. Net income was $28.3 million, or 39 cents per…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces second quarter earnings
July 26, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) announced strong second quarter results with disciplined expense management, sound credit quality and meaningful margin expansion. Net income was $28.3 million, or 39 cents per…
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