South State Bank and CenterState Bank select core provider
March 6, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC & WINTER HAVEN, FL – South State Corporation and CenterState Bank Corporation announced that as part of the integration efforts related to the pending merger, the companies have…
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United Community Banks, Inc. appoints Melinda Davis Lux as General Counsel
March 3, 2020
United Community Bank announced that Melinda Davis Lux has joined the company’s executive leadership team as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Davis Lux will serve as a…
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Regional Management Corp. announces fourth quarter 2019 results
February 26, 2020
Net income of $15.7 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.38 17.0% revenue growth, driven by 17.4% average finance receivables growth GREENVILLE, SC – Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM),…
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A Roadmap to Your Savings Journey
February 24, 2020
By Curtis Loftis South Carolina State Treasurer Saving money can be like driving a car. Your desired destination may be near or far, the direction you choose might change,…
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Brent Williams named Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Strategies for United Community Bank
February 17, 2020
United Community Bank announced Brent Williams has been promoted to Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Strategies. In this newly created role, Williams will be responsible for the planning and…
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Highest Morningstar Rating for Wallick Investments’ Fidelis
February 16, 2020
Only the top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars.* 1 of only 7 RIA firms in SC to receive Morningstar Separate Account Ratings, Wallick Investments, LLC’s…
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United Community Bank Ranks in Top 25 on Forbes List of America’s Best 100 Banks
February 5, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. was recently recognized as one of America’s best banks by Forbes magazine for the seventh consecutive year. “America’s Best Banks 2020,” an article written by Antoine…
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Southern First reports 2019 financial results
January 28, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three-month period and year ended December 31, 2019. 2019 Fourth Quarter Highlights…
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United Community Bank strengthens community banking operations with addition of Keri Wise
January 28, 2020
United Community Bank has announced the addition of Keri Wise as Head of Retail Sales as part of their community banking leadership team. In this newly created role, Wise will…
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South State and CenterState to combine in merger of equals to create leading southeast regional bank
January 27, 2020
Merger Creates the 8th Largest Bank Headquartered in the Southeast WINTER HAVEN, FL & COLUMBIA, SC – CenterState Bank Corporation, the parent company of CenterState Bank, and South State Corporation,…
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Lima One Capital appoints Josh Craig as Chief Revenue Officer
January 23, 2020
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has expanded its executive leadership team and appointed industry veteran Josh Craig as its Chief Revenue Officer. In this…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports fourth quarter results
January 22, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. announced its fourth quarter financial results, including strong year-over-year loan and deposit growth, operating efficiency and asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.61, an increase…
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Robert Dozier joins First Reliance Bank as Chief Banking Officer
January 7, 2020
Robert Dozier has joined First Reliance Bank as Chief Banking Officer. Dozier is responsible for corporate strategy and the strategic market expansion of First Reliance Bank’s footprint throughout the Carolinas.…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces new statewide Financial Literacy initiative
January 6, 2020
Goal is to energize and increase number of South Carolina teachers offering personal finance education in their classrooms South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the launch of the South…
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Regional Management Corp. announces appointment of Manish Parmar as new Chief Credit Risk Officer
January 6, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC -Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM), a diversified consumer finance company, announced that it has appointed Manish Parmar as its new Chief Credit Risk Officer. His predecessor, Daniel J.…
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Countybank Foundation presents $2,500 to Daily Bread Ministries
January 2, 2020Kevin Duncan, Greer City Executive for Countybank, and Candice Good, Greer Market Administrator, recently presented a check for $2,500 to Daily Bread Ministries during the Merle State Hunger walk event.…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Moody’s has affirmed the State’s Aaa credit rating
December 18, 2019
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that Moody’s Investment Services has affirmed South Carolina’s Aaa credit rating. Further the outlook for the state’s rating was deemed stable, given the expectation that…
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SC Community Loan Fund earns $500,000 grant from Wells Fargo to spark small business growth
December 13, 2019
Wells Fargo announced a new boost to diverse small businesses in South Carolina with a $500,000 grant to South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), focusing on helping small-business owners with…
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WomenInc. Magazine recognizes UCBI Board Members on 2019 Most Influential Corporate Directors list
December 13, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. announced two members of its Board of Directors – Jennifer Mann and Cathy Cox – were named to WomenInc. Magazine’s 2019 list of Most Influential Corporate…
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COO Kevin Blair appointed Synovus president
December 12, 2019
Synovus Financial Corp. announced Kevin Blair as president, effectively immediately. He will continue in his role as chief operating officer (COO), reporting directly to Synovus Chairman and CEO Kessel Stelling.…
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TD Bank ranks no. 1 in SBA lending in its Maine-to-Florida footprint
December 12, 2019
TD Bank helped more than 2,900 businesses grow in 2019 through its U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lending program. TD Bank ranked No.1 for the third consecutive year in total…
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‘Solutiant, a Division of TELECO’ is now TELECO
December 12, 2019
TELECO dissolves the sub-brand to better serve their customers Founded in 1981, TELECO, a Greenville, SC based company with a branch office in Deerfield Beach, FL has been a recognized…
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Diversified Trust names Michael Gragnani as managing principal
December 11, 2019
Comprehensive Wealth Management Firm Expands Leadership Team ATLANTA, GA – Diversified Trust, an independent comprehensive wealth management firm with offices throughout the Southeast and over $7 billion of client assets…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $47,002 to United Way Greenville
December 6, 2019
Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated 47,002 as part of their annual campaign to United Way of Greenville County. Associates from both organizations made personal pledge donations totaling $37,002 as part…
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Mark Freeman joins Synovus as senior middle market banker
December 5, 2019
Mark Freeman has joined Synovus as senior vice president, senior middle market banker. Freeman has more than three decades of banking experience and will focus on meeting the financial needs…
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Four Northwestern Mutual wealth advisors receive CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification
December 3, 2019Northwestern Mutual wealth advisors Luke Brooks, Joe Funderburk, Thiago Pinheiro and Machaka Young have earned the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification – one of the most respected certifications in financial…
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Ramon Nieves-Lugo elected Associate Board Member for CPM Federal Credit Union
November 18, 2019
Ramon Nieves-Lugo, Principal of UniComm Media Group (UMG), was elected in October to serve as an Associate Board Member for CPM Federal Credit Union, which has two branches in Greenville…
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WellSpent conference will focus on linking business and healthcare leaders this February
November 13, 2019
WellSpent, the first conference in a much larger statewide initiative to bring together business and healthcare leaders, will be held this February as a major step toward solving many of…
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United Community Bank to participate in Angel Tree Gift Giving This Holiday Season
November 11, 2019
United Community Bank announced its Upstate branches will be providing Christmas gifts to local children through its annual Angel Tree program. Participating branches will place Christmas trees in their lobbies…
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta announces results of 2019 Board of Directors’ election
November 10, 2019
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced the results of the 2019 director election. The Bank conducted an election to fill the member directorship for South Carolina, and…
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United Community Bank launches new website
November 7, 2019
As part of its ongoing effort to provide a high level of service to all customers, United Community Bank is proud to announce the launch of its new website. Still…
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Kalisse L. Evert joins Greenwood Capital team
November 4, 2019
Greenwood Capital announced the addition of Kalisse L. Evert to the client service team as a Private Client Administrator and Office Manager for the Downtown Greenville office, located at 201…
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TreesUpstate selected to partner with TD Tree Days
November 1, 2019
TD Bank selected TreesUpstate to participate in TD Tree Days, a community-based program that expands urban forests and green spaces in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Staff and volunteers of TreesUpstate…
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GrandSouth Bank announces new board member and two new commercial bankers in Greenville
October 30, 2019
GrandSouth Bank has added a new board member, J. Randolph Potter, as well as two new Senior Vice Presidents of Commercial Banking, Chris Robinson and Jill Waters. J. Randolph Potter is a former bank CEO. His…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports Third Quarter Results
October 23, 2019
EPS of $0.60 and ROA of 1.51%; Operating ROA reaches 1.58% United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) today reported strong third quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and…
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2019 official SC Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies
October 23, 2019
South Carolina’s Fastest Growing Companies competition is the annual ranking of the Palmetto State’s 25 most dynamic and successful companies. This event is presented by The Capital Corporation and co-sponsored…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports Third Quarter Results
October 23, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. reported strong third quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, record operating efficiency and strong asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.60,…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2019
October 22, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2019. 2019 Third Quarter Highlights •…
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United Community Bank welcomes Liza Brethouwer as Director of Retail Product Management
October 21, 2019
United Community Bank welcomed Liza Brethouwer as Vice President/Director of Retail Product Management. Brethouwer has nearly two decades of experience and was previously employed by ING Group in the Netherlands.…
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South State Bank hires experienced lawyer and financial advisor for Greenville Private Wealth Team
October 19, 2019
South State Bank announced Joe Beach, wealth advisor, has joined the company’s Private Wealth team. Beach comes to South State with an extensive knowledge of estate planning, business planning and…
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Rebuild Upstate received $7,500 from the Countybank Foundation
October 16, 2019The Countybank Foundation recently made a major donation of volunteer time and funds to Rebuild Upstate. Countybank and Greenwood Capital employees did a blitz repair of three houses in Anderson,…
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First Community Corporation announces third quarter results and cash dividend third quarter highlights
October 16, 2019
Highlights Net income of $2.898 million. Diluted EPS of $0.39 per common share. Net loan growth of $8.4 million during the quarter, an annualized growth rate of 4.6%. Pure deposit…
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Countybank adds new associate to Greer market team
October 9, 2019
Jack Lucas joins Countybank as SVP, Senior Commercial Banker Countybank welcomed Jack Lucas as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Banker in Greer. Lucas comes to Countybank with more than 30…
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United Community Bank Senior Care Lending grows under new leadership
October 9, 2019
United Community Bank has promoted Dennis Rowlen to Team Leader of its Senior Care Lending Group. Rowlen has been with United since the launch of its Senior Care Lending division…
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VentureSouth closes Angel Fund III at record pace
October 8, 2019
VentureSouth announced that it has closed its third sidecar investment fund, the VentureSouth Angel Fund III, at a record pace, reaching its maximum target size of $5 million. Raised during…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For
October 3, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2019 Best Credit Unions to Work For in a survey by Credit Union Journal. South Carolina Federal ranked #2 on the list,…
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Southern First named a top performing bank by Sandler O’Neill
October 2, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, has been named by Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. as one of the nation’s top performing small-cap banks and thrifts,…
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G. Neal Kyber named Greenville market president of First Reliance Bank
October 1, 2019
First Reliance Bank announces the addition of G. Neal Kyber as market executive for the Greenville, S.C. market. Kyber’s extensive banking experience spans more than 30 years. Kyber has held…
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Beth Hallock named President SBA at United Community Bank
September 30, 2019
United Community Bank announced the promotion of Beth Hallock to President of SBA. Hallock has over 35 years of industry experience, 18 of which have been dedicated to various areas…
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T Cox joins Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine in Greenville
September 23, 2019
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recently welcomed T Cox as a commercial sales associate to its Greenville office. T joins Caine with years of sales experience in technology, insurance and most…
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