South State Corporation announces merger with Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation
June 17, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC & AUGUSTA, GA  – South State Corporation (NASDAQ:SSB) and Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation (OTCQB:SBFC) jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The combination of these two…
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14 Tips for Stopping Elder Financial Abuse in its Tracks
June 15, 2016Every year, millions of seniors fall victim to financial fraud. Studies show elder financial abuse costs seniors approximately $2.9 billion each year. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day…
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14 tips for stopping elder financial abuse in its tracks
June 15, 2016
Every year, millions of seniors fall victim to financial fraud. Studies show elder financial abuse costs seniors approximately $2.9 billion each year. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day…
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Carolina Financial Corporation completes merger with Congaree Bancshares, Inc.
June 14, 2016
Charleston, SC –  Carolina Financial Corporation announced the completion of its previously announced merger with Congaree Bancshares, Inc. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Congaree shareholders will have the right to…
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Carolina Financial Corporation completes merger with Congaree Bancshares, Inc.
June 14, 2016
Charleston, SC –  Carolina Financial Corporation announced the completion of its previously announced merger with Congaree Bancshares, Inc. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Congaree shareholders will have the right to…
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South Carolina Federal COO, Troy Hall PhD, named Lowcountry Orphan Relief Chairman
June 13, 2016
N. CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce, Chief Operating Officer, Troy Hall PhD’s appointment to board chairman of Lowcountry Orphan Relief (LOR). The Charleston…
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BofA expands cardless ATM technology to SC
June 9, 2016
1st bank to widely adopt this new mobile banking platform At the Google I/O Conference last month, Bank of America unveiled its new Cardless ATM technology and announced plans to…
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BofA expands cardless ATM technology to SC
June 9, 2016
1st bank to widely adopt this new mobile banking platform At the Google I/O Conference last month, Bank of America unveiled its new Cardless ATM technology and announced plans to…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred and notices intent to redeem all remaining shares outstanding
June 4, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announced that it made a partial redemption of 4,000 shares, or…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred and notices intent to redeem all remaining shares outstanding
June 4, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announced that it made a partial redemption of 4,000 shares, or…
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First Reliance Bank offers 7 tips to avoid online fraud
May 25, 2016Every year, millions of consumers fall victim to cybercrime. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, in 2014, consumers lost more than $800 million from scams initiated through the…
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First Reliance Bank offers 7 tips to avoid online fraud
May 25, 2016
Every year, millions of consumers fall victim to cybercrime. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, in 2014, consumers lost more than $800 million from scams initiated through the…
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CresCom Bank Announces Danita Eldridge as Electronic Banking Manager/Assistant Vice-President
May 23, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Danita Eldridge as its new electronic banking manager and assistant vice president. In her new position, Eldridge will be based…
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United Community Bank honors top performers for first quarter
May 16, 2016
United Community Bank recently honored ten individuals and six branch teams for their outstanding performance during the first quarter of 2016. This recognition is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales…
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Wells Fargo donates $50,000 to Trident Technical College Foundation
May 11, 2016
Grants will support workforce development programs and student scholarships The Wells Fargo Foundation recently awarded Trident Technical College Foundation $40,000 to support job training in high demand fields and…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union awards $10,000 in scholarships
May 4, 2016
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union awarded $10,000 in scholarship prizes to eight area students. The sixth annual South Carolina Federal Scholarship Competition winners are: 1st place…
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Investing In Education
April 26, 2016First Reliance Bank is now accepting applications for its annual Francis Marion Scholarship through May 31, 2016. The First Reliance Bank Scholarship recognizes and assists outstanding students who are pursuing…
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Investing In Education
April 26, 2016
First Reliance Bank is now accepting applications for its annual Francis Marion Scholarship through May 31, 2016. The First Reliance Bank Scholarship recognizes and assists outstanding students who are pursuing…
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TD Bank names Henry Givens Area Executive for Berkeley and Dorchester Counties
April 20, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has hired Henry Givens, Senior Commercial Relationship Manager, and has named him Area Executive for Berkeley and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina.…
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Net income shows improvement for South Atlantic Bancshares
April 19, 2016
South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: SABK), parent of South Atlantic Bank, reported net income of $496,913 or $0.14 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared…
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South Carolina legal assistance group receives $6.2M under Bank of America Mortgage Settlement
April 15, 2016
BOSTON, MA –Â Eric D. Green, independent Monitor of Bank of America’s August 20, 2014, mortgage settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and six states, announced the distribution of $6,203,412…
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South Carolina legal assistance group receives $6.2M under Bank of America Mortgage Settlement
April 15, 2016
BOSTON, MA –Â Eric D. Green, independent Monitor of Bank of America’s August 20, 2014, mortgage settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and six states, announced the distribution of $6,203,412…
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South Carolina Angel Network announces two new investments
April 1, 2016
The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announces investments in two new companies, Crowdr.tv and Target PharmaSolutions, Inc. Crowdr.tv is a Charleston-based crowdfunding platform that is the first of its kind to…
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South Carolina Angel Network announces two new investments
April 1, 2016
The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announces investments in two new companies, Crowdr.tv and Target PharmaSolutions, Inc. Crowdr.tv is a Charleston-based crowdfunding platform that is the first of its kind to…
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FinTrust releases white paper on new Department of Labor Fiduciary Standards
March 30, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a white paper on the new Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Standards. The new standards impact all retirement accounts held by investors and address conflicts…
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FinTrust releases white paper on new Department of Labor Fiduciary Standards
March 30, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a white paper on the new Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Standards. The new standards impact all retirement accounts held by investors and address conflicts…
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Cameron Smith Joins CresCom Bank as Mortgage Loan Originator
March 29, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community banking leader within the Carolinas, has added Cameron Smith to its team as its newest mortgage loan originator. Smith will operate out of the bank’s Meeting…
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CresCom Bank’s appoints Kristen Hopson as Mt. Pleasant Branch Manager
March 29, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Kristen Hopson as its branch manager for its Mount Pleasant location, reporting to Nancy Bergin. As branch manager, Hopson will…
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CresCom Bank expands team with new hires
March 29, 2016
 CresCom Bank, the community banking leader within the Carolinas, has added to its staff this month, including:  Charleston, S.C. April Hewett has rejoined the bank as an administrative assistant…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation declares dividend
March 24, 2016
The Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation, (NASDAQ: BKSC) the parent Company for The Bank of South Carolina, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.13 per share…
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Five world ranked PGA Tour pros commit to the RBC Heritage
March 21, 2016
Branden Grace, Kevin Na, Marc Leishman, Russell Knox and Danny Lee have all committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is…
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Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC –Â Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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Jessica Spinks joins First Reliance Bank as Customer Service Specialist
March 16, 2016Spinks Is Dedicated To Providing Exceptional Service To Customers CHARLESTON, SC –Â Jessica Spinks has joined First Reliance Bank as a Customer Service Specialist, for the Charleston market. In her…
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Jessica Spinks joins First Reliance Bank as Customer Service Specialist
March 16, 2016
Spinks Is Dedicated To Providing Exceptional Service To Customers CHARLESTON, SC –Â Jessica Spinks has joined First Reliance Bank as a Customer Service Specialist, for the Charleston market. In her…
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Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016
Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC –Â Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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Robert Haile named CresCom Bank’s Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer
March 15, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Robert Haile as the bank’s chief investment officer and treasurer. Haile was one of the bank’s first employees, joining CresCom…
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Kevin Kisner highlights the latest commitments by Clemson, UGA, and Wofford graduates
March 14, 2016
Lucas Glover, Chris Kirk, Kevin Kisner, Ben Martin, William McGirt, Hudson Swafford and Brendon Todd are all competing in the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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Joseph S. Kassim named CresCom Bank’s Chief Accounting Officer
March 10, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Joseph S. Kassim as the bank’s Chief Accounting Officer. Kassim has been CresCom Bank’s Senior Vice President of Finance since…
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Jim Hutto Joins CresCom Bank as VP/Commercial Loan Officer
March 10, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Jim Hutto as vice president and commercial loan officer. Hutto will be based out of the bank’s Meeting Street branch…
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Crescent Mortgage Company’s Board of Directors names Fowler Williams CEO
March 9, 2016
Crescent Mortgage Company, an Atlanta-based mortgage company owned and operated by Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), recently announced that its Board of Directors has named current President Fowler Williams its…
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NBSC’s Frances Anderson presented with award
March 8, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Synovus, the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, recently announced the winners of its annual Chairman’s Awards. Frances Anderson, assistant branch manager of the Charlestowne Square branch of NBSC,…
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What The New Social Security Rules Mean To You
March 8, 2016
By Susan A. McCants, CFP ® The new Social Security law that passed late last year, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, helped buoy the Social Security system by…
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What The New Social Security Rules Mean To You
March 8, 2016
By Susan A. McCants, CFP ® The new Social Security law that passed late last year, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, helped buoy the Social Security system by…
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FinTrust opens Charleston office
March 2, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors announces the opening of their first office in Charleston, South Carolina Partner Philip Brice stated, “As we continue to expand our Southeast footprint, it is with…
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CresCom Bank announces new promotions and hires
February 22, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community banking leader within the Carolinas, has promoted team members and added to its staff this month, including: Charleston, S.C. Natasha Weston has officially joined CresCom…
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CresCom Bank sponsors Walk for Autism for 6th year
February 22, 2016
CresCom Bank announces that it once again will be sponsoring the annual Walk for Autism on April 16. This marks the 6th year the bank has sponsored the event. Starting…
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Ryan Funke joins CresCom Bank as Vice President, Commercial Lender
February 22, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes Ryan Funke as the newest vice president/commercial lender. Funke joins the CresCom Bank team from First Reliance Bank, where he held…
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Synovus Wins 26 Greenwich Excellence Awards
February 22, 2016
Synovus has won 26 awards in the 2015 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking. Among more than 600 U.S. banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, 34…
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Synovus Wins 26 Greenwich Excellence Awards
February 22, 2016
Synovus has won 26 awards in the 2015 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking. Among more than 600 U.S. banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, 34…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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