First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred
July 13, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…
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TD Bank adds three to team on coast
July 12, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – TD Bank announced three new hires to their team on the coast. Aaron Brewer joins TD Bank as Charleston city executive, Scott Warren as senior commercial relationship…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 12, 2016
First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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Feeling Stumped? Use the Decision Tree
July 11, 2016
By Aaron E. Graham, CFP® We make decisions constantly. Where do I eat? What should I buy? Should I attend an event? We often make many decisions on the…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 11, 2016First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2016First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2016
First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with Tidelands
July 1, 2016
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger with Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina-based Tidelands Bancshares, Inc. Also effective today, Tidelands’ bank subsidiary, Tidelands Bank, merged into United’s…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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CresCom Bank announces nine new team members for its Carolina Markets
June 29, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes nine new team members throughout the Carolinas. These include: Charleston, S.C. Michele Binkowski, joining CresCom Bank as the deposit operations…
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United Community Bank adds middle market lending team in South Carolina
June 29, 2016
Tommy DeMint to Lead Bankers Based in Greenville and Charleston GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to welcome three new members to its Corporate Banking platform. The newly…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation declares dividend
June 24, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – 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…
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Construction to start on South Atlantic Bank Mount Pleasant headquarters
June 17, 2016
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – As crews prepare to clear the lot on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, work will be underway on South Atlantic Bank’s new home base in Mount Pleasant. The building site…
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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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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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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