Coastal Banking Company Inc. named to OTCQX Best 50

  February 5, 2018

Coastal Banking Company Inc. (OTCQX: CBCO) announced it has been named to the 2018 OTCQX® Best 50, a ranking of top performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market last…

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Southern First reports results for 2017

  January 24, 2018

  Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…

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Southern First reports results for 2017

  January 23, 2018

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…

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Southern First reports results for 2017

  January 23, 2018

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…

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CresCom Bank introduces new team members throughout S.C.

  January 14, 2018

 CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, introduces Zebeth Fowler, Mary McGrouary and Jennifer Smith to its South Carolina branches. New team members include: Charleston, S.C. Jennifer Smith has…

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United Community Banks and Navitas Credit Corp. announce merger agreement

  January 9, 2018

GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. and NLFC Holdings Corp. announced a definitive agreement for United to acquire NLFC, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Navitas Credit Corp. Headquartered in Ponte…

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FinTrust releases research report

  December 21, 2017

FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a new research report entitled ARE STOCKS TOO HIGH TO BUY? A BENJAMIN GRAHAM ANALYSIS OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE. Partner Allen Gillespie states,…

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FinTrust releases research report

  December 21, 2017

FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a new research report entitled ARE STOCKS TOO HIGH TO BUY? A BENJAMIN GRAHAM ANALYSIS OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE. Partner Allen Gillespie states,…

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South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. to acquire Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.

  December 14, 2017

South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of Atlantic Community Bank, under which South Atlantic…

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CresCom Bank introduces new team members throughout the Carolinas

  December 13, 2017

CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, welcomes new team members throughout its North Carolina and South Carolina branches. New team members include: Cayce, S.C. ·      Andrew Duke has…

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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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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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First Reliance reports 3Q17 net income of $733,000

  November 7, 2017

First 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, 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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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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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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Wells Fargo Pledges $500,000 to International African American Museum

  September 28, 2017

Wells 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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