McDonnell and Associates PA voted “Best Law Firm” by The State
November 10, 2020
McDonnell and Associates PA was announced the winner of The State’s following categories: Best Law Firm Best Estate Planning Law Firm Best Family Law Firm McDonnell and Associates, P.A., founded…
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John Stadsvold joins Countybank as Senior Trust Officer
November 10, 2020
Countybank welcomes John Stadsvold as Senior Vice President, Senior Trust Officer in Greenville. Stadsvold comes to Countybank with more than 40 years of trust and investments management experience. In his…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds families about perfect one-size-fits-all gift this holiday season
November 9, 2020
Future Scholar contributions enhance college savings, provide tax benefits State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to remind South Carolina families about the perfect one-size-fits-all gift suggestion this holiday season – a…
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United Community Bank to Participate in Angel Tree Gift Giving This Holiday Season
November 3, 2020
United Community Bank is proud to announce its Upstate branches will be providing Christmas gifts to local children through its annual Angel Tree program. Participating branches will place Christmas trees…
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West Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 29th year
November 2, 2020
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Columbia by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy completes acquisition of majority of Dominion Energy’s gas transmission and storage business
November 2, 2020
DES MOINES, Iowa – Berkshire Hathaway Energy announced it has completed the purchase of Dominion Energy’s natural gas transmission and storage business, exclusive of Questar Pipeline Group. The transaction consideration…
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South Carolina Federal completes third merger of 2020
November 2, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to announce its completed merger with Charleston County Teachers Federal Credit Union. This is South Carolina Federal’s third merger this year after merging…
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Beneficiary Designations: Why your Will and Trusts Aren’t Enough
October 29, 2020
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® When developing a comprehensive estate plan, it is critical to understand which, if any, of your assets have (or could have) a beneficiary designated.…
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VentureSouth recognized as a Top 10 angel group in North America
October 28, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it has been recognized as one of the top 10 angel investment groups in North America for the 3rd time. The ranking comes from the Angel Capital…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,000 to Gateway
October 28, 2020
The Countybank Foundation recently donated $1,000 to Gateway, a Clubhouse Model rehabilitation program. Marko Huttunen, Vice President of Professional and Executive Banking for Countybank, presented the check on behalf of…
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Liberty Hall Capital Partners appoints Michael J. Warren as Partner
October 27, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC – Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced today the appointment of Michael…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2020
October 27, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three- and nine-month period ended September 30, 2020. “I am proud…
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Commonwealth Financial Group
October 23, 2020
Commonwealth Financial Group is a comprehensive financial planning firm built on a vision to reinvent the way clients receive financial services. We are committed to serving our clients’ vision through…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports third quarter results
October 21, 2020United Community Banks, Inc. reported third quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth and record operating efficiency. United delivered net income of $47.6 million and pre-tax pre-provision…
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First Community Corporation announces third quarter results and cash dividend
October 21, 2020First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company for First Community Bank, reported net income for the third quarter of 2020 of $2.652 million as compared to $2.898 million in the third quarter of…
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Countybank’s Pam Taylor and Patrick Craven receive officer appointments
October 21, 2020
Countybank is pleased to announce that Pam Taylor has been elected as a Banking Officer and Patrick Craven promoted to an Assistant Vice President by the Countybank Board of Directors.…
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United Community Bank honors Ronald McDonald Charities of the Carolinas
October 15, 2020
United Community Bank is proud to have recently presented the Ronald McDonald Charities of the Carolinas with a donation. The contribution was made in partnership with FOX Carolina and their…
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South Carolina Federal’s insurance subsidiary opens new office in Seneca
October 15, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s wholly owned subsidiary, SCF Solutions, LLC*, has opened a new Insurance Solutions office at 1598 Sandifer Blvd., Unit F, in Seneca, South Carolina. Insurance Advisors…
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International African American Museum receives New Markets Tax Credits from TD Community Development Corporation
October 14, 2020
TD Community Development Corporation (TDCDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TD Bank, N.A., announced its allocation of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to the International African American Museum in Charleston, South…
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County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
October 13, 2020
The County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…
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SC investment firm earns place in Top 300 Registered Investment Advisors by Financial Times
October 11, 2020
Verity Investment Partners (VIP), a boutique investment advisory firm serving individual investors and their families, has been named as one of the nation’s Top 300 Registered Investment Advisors (RIA) by…
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South Carolina Federal hires SVP of Marketing
October 9, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has hired Kristy Vasquez to serve as its new senior vice president of marketing. Vasquez joins the credit union with 28 years of experience in…
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Greenville Financial Empowerment Center announces 2 new certified counselors
October 9, 2020
Greenville Financial Empowerment Center (Greenville FEC), a program of the Greenville County Human Relations Commission, announces Sheryl Hanshaw and James Cooley as its newest certified Financial Empowerment Counselors. Sheryl Hanshaw…
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Melissa D. Bane joins Greenwood Capital ownership team
October 8, 2020
Greenwood Capital is pleased to announce that Melissa D. Bane, Senior Private Client Advisor, joined the ranks of Greenwood Capital employee ownership on October 1, 2020. “This opportunity and honor…
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Countybank Foundation completes $23,000 donation to Anderson Interfaith Ministries
October 6, 2020
The Countybank Foundation recently made its final donation installment of $6,500 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM), fulfilling the pledged amount of $23,000 over the course of three years. Michael Wooles,…
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City of Charleston, Charleston LDC announce COVID-19 small business relief fund
October 2, 2020
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and Charleston LDC CEO Steve Saltzman announced an $850,000 revolving loan fund to aid Charleston businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds were authorized by…
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Regional Management Corp. announces appointment of Harp Rana as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
October 1, 2020
Promotes Brian Fisher to EVP and Chief Strategy and Development Officer Elevates Catherine Atwood to SVP, General Counsel, and Secretary Further Strengthens Senior Team to Execute on Omni-Channel Growth Strategy…
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First Reliance Bank adds new Deposit Operations Manager to Charleston team
September 29, 2020
First Reliance Bank recently welcomed new Deposit Operations Manager, Tiffany Kiminski, to join their Charleston-area branch in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. While providing guidance and direction for deposit operation team, Kiminski…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott continues growth with new wealth planner
September 29, 2020
Nachman Norwood & Parrott (NNP), an independent wealth management consultancy, recently welcomed Tyler Boswell as a wealth planner. In this role, Boswell will work with the planning department to build…
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United Community Bank welcomes Brian Goff as Director of Portfolio Management
September 28, 2020
United Community Bank announced the addition of Brian Goff as Director of Portfolio Management. In this new role, Goff will be responsible for the management and oversight of the bank’s…
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South Carolina Federal named a Best Credit Union to Work For by Credit Union Journal
September 28, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2020 Best Credit Unions to Work For by Credit Union Journal. South Carolina Federal ranked No. 6 overall and…
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Countybank’s Laura Beth Brooks receives officer appointment
September 23, 2020
Countybank announced that Laura Beth Brooks has been appointed Assistant Vice President by the Board of Directors. Additionally, Brooks has been promoted to a new role, Corporate Governance Manager. In…
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Earnnest appoints Russell Smith as General Manager of Earnnest Enterprise
September 22, 2020
Leading Real Estate Payments Company Strengthens Leadership Team with Industry Innovator Earnnest, the largest digital earnest money service in the U.S., today announced the launch of its new Earnnest Enterprise…
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TD Bank selects local nonprofit MIRCI as the recipient of TD Bank Touchdowns Program
September 21, 2020
This football season, TD Bank will partner with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks to help support, local nonprofit, MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. The TD Bank Touchdowns…
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Tax tips and reminders for extension filers: returns due October 15
September 17, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds taxpayers who filed for an extension that their Individual Income Tax returns are due October 15. Here are some tips and reminders…
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United Community Bank launches commercial real estate lending division in Florida
September 14, 2020
United Community Bank is expanding its commercial real estate (CRE) lending division in Florida with the announcement of Chris Willman as Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager. In…
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FinTrust hires Donna Rasile as Senior Vice President, Investment Advisor
September 14, 2020
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Donna Rasile has joined the FinTrust team as Senior Vice President, Investment Advisor. Throughout her 30 years of experience, Donna has become a trusted advisor…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union
September 11, 2020
Connect with South Carolina Federal Credit Union for products, services and financial literacy. More than 165,000 members and $2 billion strong, the member-owned cooperative operates 24 offices in five major…
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Southern First Bank announces new headquarters to be built in Greenville
September 11, 2020Southern First Bank (NASDAQ: SFST), the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, has announced plans to build a new corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. The new headquarters, situated at the…
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South Carolina Federal appoints new Chair, Vice Chair to Supervisory Committee
September 10, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has appointed Michelle Kelley to serve as Supervisory Committee Chair and Matthew Alexander to serve as Vice Chair following the credit union’s 2020 membership meeting.…
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Synovus announces quarterly dividends
September 4, 2020
The Board of Directors of Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) has declared the following quarterly dividends: $0.33 per share on the company’s common stock, payable on October 1, 2020, to…
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2020 Official SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies
September 1, 2020
The Official 2020 SC TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies are Announced Now in its 19th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to…
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2020 Official SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies
September 1, 2020
The Official 2020 SC TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies are Announced Now in its 19th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to…
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2020 Official SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies
September 1, 2020
The Official 2020 SC TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies are Announced Now in its 19th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar When I Grow Up Sweepstakes for $529 grants
August 31, 2020
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, is celebrating national College Savings Month with a fun social media photo contest. Families can…
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Leaving a Legacy – Using a Retirement Account Beneficiary Designation to Gift to Charity
August 31, 2020
By J. Abigail Mason, CFP® Designating a charity through a retirement account beneficiary designation is a great option for those who are philanthropic and who also want to ensure money…
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United Community Bank welcomes David Kershaw as Vice President, Legal Counsel
August 31, 2020
United Community Bank recently announced the addition of David Kershaw as Vice President, Legal Counsel. In this role, Kershaw will work with the bank’s Special Assets and Commercial Credit Counsel…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 27, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This survey-and-awards program, created by SC Biz News, the South Carolina Chamber…
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Resource Financial Services makes Inc. Magazine’s list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for third time
August 27, 2020
Resource Financial Services, South Carolina’s largest privately owned mortgage banker, was recently named to Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 500/5000 list for 2020. This list is an exclusive ranking of the…
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United Community Bank announces Sherry Brock as Assistant Branch Manager in Pendleton
August 26, 2020
United Community Bank in Pendleton is pleased to announce that Sherry Brock has joined its team. Born and raised in the Pendleton area, Brock has been a member of United’s…
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