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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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2017
July 26, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2017
July 26, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the…
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U.S. venture capital investment rises to second highest total in 10 years
July 13, 2017Venture capital (VC) investment rose substantially with $21.8B invested contributing significantly to the global resurgence, according to Venture Pulse, a quarterly report on global VC trends published by KPMG. Activity…
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U.S. venture capital investment rises to second highest total in 10 years
July 13, 2017Venture capital (VC) investment rose substantially with $21.8B invested contributing significantly to the global resurgence, according to Venture Pulse, a quarterly report on global VC trends published by KPMG. Activity…
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Sandlapper Securities, LLC welcomes two new members to their Charleston team
July 10, 2017
Sandlapper recently welcomed Paul S. Martin and Ilya Falkovich to their Charleston team. They will primarily handle Sandlapper’s Fixed Income transactions. Martin was named Head of Sales, and Falkovich was…
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Questis and TRI-AD enter joint business relationship for digital financial wellness
July 6, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC & SAN DIEGO, CA – Questis, a digital financial wellness platform, announced its joint business relationship with TRI-AD, a total benefits administration firm. TRI-AD will offer the Questis platform…
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Questis and TRI-AD enter joint business relationship for digital financial wellness
July 5, 2017CHARLESTON, SC & SAN DIEGO, CA – Questis, a digital financial wellness platform, announced its joint business relationship with TRI-AD, a total benefits administration firm. TRI-AD will offer the Questis platform…
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MTAG Services expanding Charleston County operations
May 24, 2017
Financial Asset Servicer Locating Corporate Headquarters In Mount Pleasant MTAG Services, one of the nation’s leading providers of specialized financial asset servicing, is expanding operations in Charleston County by locating…
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S.C. Community Loan Fund CEO Michelle Mapp joins BDC board
May 23, 2017
Michelle Mapp, CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), has joined the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC). The SCCLF raises and pools capital from public…
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S.C. Community Loan Fund CEO Michelle Mapp joins BDC board
May 23, 2017
Michelle Mapp, CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), has joined the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC). The SCCLF raises and pools capital from public…
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FCP And WECCO announce $50M refinancing of Cigar Factory in Charleston
May 22, 2017
Federal Capital Partners® (FCP) announces the $50 million refinancing of The Cigar Factory, a mixed-use historic redevelopment in downtown Charleston, SC. FCP with Charleston-based joint venture partner WECCO Development and…
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United Community Bank recognizes sales and service champions for first quarter
May 15, 2017United Community Bank recently recognized employees for their outstanding performance in meeting customers’ needs throughout the first quarter of 2017. This acknowledgement is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales and…
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United Community Bank recognizes sales and service champions for first quarter
May 15, 2017United Community Bank recently recognized employees for their outstanding performance in meeting customers’ needs throughout the first quarter of 2017. This acknowledgement is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales and…
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South Carolina Federal hosts Adopt-a-Pet event & donation drive
May 8, 2017
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is going to the dogs (and cats)! We are pleased to team up with the Charleston Animal Society to find forever homes for pets in…
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The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.
May 8, 2017Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…
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The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.
May 8, 2017
Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union hosting free document shredding event
May 3, 2017
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 9 a.m. – 1p.m., at its James Island financial center, located at…
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CresCom Bank’s Katie Skeen named branch manager for Conway
April 24, 2017
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has promoted Katie Skeen as branch manager for its Conway, South Carolina location. Previously, Skeen served as branch manager for the Elizabethtown…
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CresCom bank welcomes new branch manager in Elizabethtown
April 24, 2017
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Debbie Earl as the new branch manager for its Elizabethtown branch. Earl, who is an active leader in the Elizabethtown…
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Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for first quarter of 2017
April 24, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2017. Operational highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2017 include: On January 25, 2017, the Company…
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Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for first quarter of 2017
April 24, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2017. Operational highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2017 include: On January 25, 2017, the Company…
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VentureSouth announces first quarter investments
April 13, 2017
VentureSouth announced several investments the network executed in the first quarter of 2017. The network of angel groups and funds made its largest investment last quarter in TiO Home. TiO…
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VentureSouth announces first quarter investments
April 13, 2017
VentureSouth announced several investments the network executed in the first quarter of 2017. The network of angel groups and funds made its largest investment last quarter in TiO Home. TiO…
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2017 Community Banking Month
March 28, 2017
By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…
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2017 Community Banking Month
March 28, 2017
By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…
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First Reliance Bank announces new Board Chair
March 20, 2017FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank has announced the appointment of J. Munford Scott, Jr. as Chairman of the Board. Scott has served as a Director of First Reliance Bank…
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