SAFE Federal Credit Union taps Drew Huckeba to lead mortgage team
March 12, 2018
Drew Huckeba has been named Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Services at SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. Huckeba has been with SAFE for…
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Following another record year in 2017, VentureSouth kicks off 2018 with a portfolio company exit
March 8, 2018
VentureSouth announced record-setting results for a fourth consecutive year in 2017. The South Carolina based angel investment firm invested $4.5 million in 20 Southeastern startups and closed its second co-investment…
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The Capital Corporation advises THG Corporation on its sale to KLX, Inc.
March 7, 2018Transaction: The Capital Corporation announced the sale of THG Corporation (“THG”, headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts) to KLX, Inc. (“KLX”, headquartered in Wellington, Florida). THG is one of the premier “Tri-Technology”…
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The Capital Corporation advises THG Corporation on its sale to KLX, Inc.
March 7, 2018
Transaction: The Capital Corporation announced the sale of THG Corporation (“THG”, headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts) to KLX, Inc. (“KLX”, headquartered in Wellington, Florida). THG is one of the premier “Tri-Technology”…
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United Community Bank welcomes Nathan Pennoyer as Mortgage Loan Originator
March 6, 2018
United Community Bank welcomes Nathan Pennoyer as a Mortgage Loan Originator in Greer, S.C. Pennoyer will work with customers to achieve their goals of home ownership through the various mortgage…
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Annemarie Murphy named President of United Community Bank SBA Division
March 1, 2018
United Community Bank announced that lending veteran Annemarie Murphy has been promoted to President of SBA. Murphy has more than 22 years of experience in SBA lending and has been…
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Jacob D. Wallick of Wallick Investments, LLC passes Level I CFA® exam
February 28, 2018
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Jacob (Jake) Wallick, junior portfolio manager and managing partner associate, passed the Level I exam of…
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J Earle Financial, LLC, financial administrative services firm, launches in Greenville
February 28, 2018
J Earle Financial, LLC, opened recently in Greenville under the leadership of F. Jordan Earle. Earle brings more than 25 years of expertise in the financial services industry. Over the…
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United Community Bank named to Forbes List of America’s Best 100 Banks
February 27, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) was recently recognized as one of America’s best performing banks by Forbes magazine for the fifth consecutive year. “America’s Best Banks 2018,” an article written…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union creates new position overseeing Electronic Services
February 21, 2018In a move to streamline the management of its many electronic services for members, SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Mandy Baibak Assistant Vice President of Electronic Services. Baibak, who…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union creates new position overseeing Electronic Services
February 21, 2018
In a move to streamline the management of its many electronic services for members, SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Mandy Baibak Assistant Vice President of Electronic Services. Baibak, who…
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BCDCOG revolving loan fund grows jobs, local economy
February 20, 2018A more than quarter-million dollar loan made by the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments Revolving Loan Fund has produced 45 local jobs — and was recently paid off by the borrower.…
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South State Bank earns National Greenwich Excellence awards
February 16, 2018
South State Bank is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2017 Greenwich Excellence Award in five categories for small business banking. South State received two national awards for…
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South State Bank earns National Greenwich Excellence awards
February 16, 2018
South State Bank is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2017 Greenwich Excellence Award in five categories for small business banking. South State received two national awards for…
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You Started When?
February 16, 2018
When reading about the accomplishments some people make in business, sports, and personal lives, you find one common point. They all started their journey. They never just mulled it over,…
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You Started When?
February 15, 2018When reading about the accomplishments some people make in business, sports, and personal lives, you find one common point. They all started their journey. They never just mulled it over,…
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CresCom Bank promotes Carmel Dodds to vice president and operations manager
February 14, 2018
CresCom Bank promoted Carmel Dodds to vice president and operations manager of CresCom Bank. As operations manager, Dodds oversees deposit operations, branch operations, electronic banking operations and card services. Dodds joined…
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Oconee Federal establishes Loan Production Office in Greenville/Greer
February 14, 2018
GREER, S.C.- Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association (“Oconee Federal”) has expanded its service footprint by opening a Loan Production Office in Greer, South Carolina. The office is located at…
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Southern First promotes executives in Columbia
February 13, 2018Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the following promotions in the Columbia market. Scott Bailey to Executive Vice President, Senior Mortgage Executive Andrew Kirkpatrick to…
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Southern First promotes executives in Columbia
February 13, 2018
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the following promotions in the Columbia market. Scott Bailey to Executive Vice President, Senior Mortgage Executive Andrew Kirkpatrick to…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Erik Gray as Commercial Loan Officer and Vice President
February 12, 2018
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to introduce Erik Gray as a commercial loan office and vice president. Based at the Wilmington branch, Gray…
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Founders Federal Credit Union opens Killian Road Office
February 12, 2018
Founders Federal Credit Union proudly announces the opening of its new Killian Road Office in Richland County. Located at 80 Tulip Oak Drive, the Killian Road Office is the…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
February 11, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per common share. The dividend is payable April 5,…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
February 11, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per common share. The dividend is payable April 5,…
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Wallick Investments’ Fidelis separate account receives 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
February 9, 2018Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 398 large-cap value products as of December 31, 2017 – Morningstars’ highest rating for risk-adjusted performance. This is…
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Wallick Investments’ Fidelis separate account receives 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
February 9, 2018
Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 398 large-cap value products as of December 31, 2017 – Morningstars’ highest rating for risk-adjusted performance. This is…
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Are you Protecting your Biggest Asset?
February 8, 2018By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP Financially speaking, your biggest asset is your ability to earn an income. Your income enables you to pay for your everyday living costs. It…
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Are you Protecting your Biggest Asset?
February 8, 2018
By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP Financially speaking, your biggest asset is your ability to earn an income. Your income enables you to pay for your everyday living costs. It…
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Do you really want Mom’s vacation home?
February 6, 2018By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® Many times when financial planners are working with families to create an estate plan, we hit a sticking point: What is to be done…
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Do you really want Mom’s vacation home?
February 6, 2018
By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® Many times when financial planners are working with families to create an estate plan, we hit a sticking point: What is to be done…
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Net income grows 31.1 percent at South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.
January 31, 2018
South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, reported net income of $3,414,260 for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $2,603,928 for the same period a year…
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Two directors elected to AgFirst Farm Credit Bank board
January 31, 2018
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank has elected two new directors and re-elected two current directors to four-year terms, all of whom will serve on the Board of Directors for the Columbia-based…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis sets new record in returning unclaimed property
January 31, 2018
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the Unclaimed Property Program returned nearly $33 million in 2017, bringing the total amount of money returned during his administration to $137 million, more than…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis sets new record in returning unclaimed property
January 30, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the Unclaimed Property Program returned nearly $33 million in 2017, bringing the total amount of money returned during his administration to $137 million, more than…
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Lima One Capital appoints Jeff Tennyson Chief Executive Officer
January 29, 2018
Lima One Capital, an institutionally-backed, specialty finance company that focuses on investment property lending, has hired industry-veteran Jeff Tennyson as Chief Executive Officer. Lima One Capital Founder, John Warren will remain Chairman and devote…
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Wallick Investments, LLC moves to the corner of Lady & Main
January 29, 2018Wallick Investments’ has moved to 1122 Lady Street, Suite 810 in downtown Columbia. Glass doors and large panels throughout provide a birds eye view of West Columbia from the 8th…
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Wallick Investments, LLC moves to the corner of Lady & Main
January 29, 2018Wallick Investments’ has moved to 1122 Lady Street, Suite 810 in downtown Columbia. Glass doors and large panels throughout provide a birds eye view of West Columbia from the 8th…
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Southern First reports results for 2017
January 24, 2018
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…
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Ashley Reddick named manager at SAFE Federal Credit Union Branch in Bishopville
January 24, 2018Ashley Reddick has been named branch manager at the Bishopville branch of SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. She leads a staff of seven…
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Ashley Reddick named manager at SAFE Federal Credit Union Branch in Bishopville
January 24, 2018
Ashley Reddick has been named branch manager at the Bishopville branch of SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. She leads a staff of seven…
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Southern First reports results for 2017
January 23, 2018Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…
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Southern First reports results for 2017
January 23, 2018
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Robin Kelly its Director of Compliance
January 23, 2018
SUMTER, SC – Robin Kelly, who has worked at SAFE Federal Credit Union for 18 years, has been named the credit union’s Director of Compliance. Kelly was SAFE’s Card Services…
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South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches Diaper Dash Facebook Sweepstakes
January 18, 2018Two Young Future Scholars to Win $529 Savings Plan Contribution Calling all parents of young children: the Future Scholar 529 Savings plan is giving you the opportunity to show off…
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South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches Diaper Dash Facebook Sweepstakes
January 18, 2018Two Young Future Scholars to Win $529 Savings Plan Contribution Calling all parents of young children: the Future Scholar 529 Savings plan is giving you the opportunity to show off…
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South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches Diaper Dash Facebook Sweepstakes
January 18, 2018
Two Young Future Scholars to Win $529 Savings Plan Contribution Calling all parents of young children: the Future Scholar 529 Savings plan is giving you the opportunity to show off…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union gives more than $1 million to members
January 12, 2018Members of SAFE Federal Credit Union received annual bonus dividends and interest rebates on December 31 totaling more than $1 million, based on their account usage. The payments were based…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union gives more than $1 million to members
January 12, 2018
Members of SAFE Federal Credit Union received annual bonus dividends and interest rebates on December 31 totaling more than $1 million, based on their account usage. The payments were based…
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David Barksdale joins First Reliance Bank as President of North Carolina
January 10, 2018
David Barksdale has joined First Reliance Bank as President of North Carolina. Barksdale is responsible for the strategic market expansion of First Reliance Bank’s footprint in North Carolina. He will oversee sales management…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces Subordinated Notes Offering
January 9, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”), the holding company of United Community Bank, today announced its plans to issue $85,000,000 aggregate principal amount of subordinated notes due January 2028 (collectively,…
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