Midlands Technical College Vice President elected to regional office
May 29, 2025
Midlands Technical College Vice President for Business Affairs Debbie M. Walker has been elected president of the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO). Her one-year term starts…
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Blythewood High School’s Debbie Sweat named Youth Financial Educator of the Year by Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
May 28, 2025
Award presented during Teacher Appreciation Night at Columbia Fireflies baseball game Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has named Debbie Sweat of Blythewood High School the 2025 Youth Financial Educator of the…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union names Blythewood teacher the Youth Financial Educator of the Year
May 28, 2025
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has named Debbie Sweat of Blythewood High School the 2025 Youth Financial Educator of the Year. She received the honor — and a $1,000 cash…
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Southern First welcomes Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support
May 15, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, welcomed Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support and Senior Vice President. Rich has over 25 years of experience…
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Michael Edens of First Reliance Bank named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2025 Light The Night
May 7, 2025
Michael Edens of First Reliance Bank Named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2025 Light The Night The South Carolina/Georgia Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society…
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Southern First reports first quarter 2025 results
April 22, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. “We are pleased to report our…
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Anchor Investment Management welcomes Laura Culler as new controller
April 17, 2025
Seasoned financial management expert joins expanding team of wealth management advisors Anchor Investment Management, a leading asset management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, welcomes longtime finance professional, Laura Culler,…
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Southern First Founder & CEO Art Seaver awarded Order of the Palmetto
April 15, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its Founder and CEO Art Seaver was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor…
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Lee Roberts joins SAFE Investment Services
April 11, 2025
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the addition of Lee Roberts, Financial Advisor, to SAFE Investment Services. Roberts has over nine years of experience in the investment services industry including prior…
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Southern First promotes Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer
April 10, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the promotion of Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice President. Wilbanks joined the Southern First team…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, Ann Beckwith, appointed to the Board of Directors for Sistercare
April 8, 2025
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Ann Beckwith, CFP® to the board of directors of Sistercare. Sistercare’s philosophy is to empower survivors of domestic violence and their children…
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Wallick Investments celebrates 10-year partnership with Wade Stinnette
March 28, 2025
Wallick Investments, LLC celebrated Principal and Senior Portfolio Manager Wade Stinnette’s 10-year anniversary with the firm, and the 3-year anniversary of the firm’s Fidelis 100 Index, with dinner at the…
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CEO Andy Westbrook leads Palmetto State Bank as it welcomes new opportunities
March 11, 2025
Andy Westbrook is the new president and CEO of Palmetto State Bank. In this position he will lead a venerable community bank that has faithfully and effectively served customers in…
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Founders Federal Credit Union names Ray Tanner to Board of Directors
February 28, 2025
The Founders Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has appointed Ray Tanner to serve as a director, effectively immediately. Bruce Brumfield, Chief Executive Officer made the announcement this morning following…
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VentureSouth and Vicinity announce joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing
February 26, 2025
VentureSouth and Vicinity announced a powerful new joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing – Vicinity Ventures. Vicinity Ventures combines the strengths of VentureSouth and Vicinity…
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Emily Tarney named to Pacesetter’s Club at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
February 20, 2025
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Emily Tarney, CFP®, a Vice President and Financial Advisor in its Wealth Management office in Columbia, SC has been named to the Firm’s…
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CREW Midlands-SC announces 2025 Board of Directors
February 5, 2025
CREW Midlands-SC announced its 2025 Board of Directors to lead the local chapter of CREW Network, the leading global business network in commercial real estate. Marie Dieckmann, Senior Associate with…
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The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley named to Forbes Magazine’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
February 4, 2025Morgan Stanley announced that The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group based in Columbia, SC has been named to Forbes Magazine’s 2025 list of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams. Forbes Best-In-State…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
February 4, 2025
Jaya Biosciences and OrthoTract Innovations were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. ElectroWire received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits and Startup Resources,…
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Wallick Investments relocates
January 30, 2025
Wallick Investments, LLC has relocated in downtown Columbia to 2118 Lincoln Street in historic Elmwood Park— “Columbia’s front porch”—established in 1904. December 2024, the SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm purchased…
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Southern First reports fourth quarter 2024 results
January 28, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. “Our financial performance this quarter…
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Founders Federal Credit Union
January 15, 2025
The Founders Difference began in 1950 when a group of Springs Mills employees decided to do something to protect their colleagues from predatory loan sharks and moneymen, and improve the…
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Founders President and CEO announces retirement date, names successor
January 15, 2025
After more than 20 distinguished years as President and CEO of Founders Federal Credit Union, Bruce Brumfield has announced his upcoming retirement effective December 31, 2025. This announcement comes after…
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South Carolina Federal now accepting applications for $45,000 in scholarships
January 14, 2025
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 15th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine outstanding students attending a traditional or technical…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
January 7, 2025
myMechanic, The After Cancer, and Volare Boats were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Brokerbase, NovaVia Spine & Biologics, Rapid Title, and Zitles received new grant funding. All…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union donates $22,200 to support Hurricane Helene disaster relief
December 18, 2024
Families facing hardships from Hurricane Helene are receiving more than $22,000 in relief from SAFE Federal Credit Union ahead of the Christmas season. The credit union’s “SAFE After the Storm”…
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Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park
December 12, 2024
Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
December 10, 2024
Bio Streamline, Brokerbase, Ducklinks, Graphio, Marine Diagnostic Tools, Politexts, and VayuClear were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Imagine Home Digital, Go Fig AI, Qatalyst Health, and…
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VentureSouth launching early stage investment group in Savannah
December 9, 2024
VentureSouth, one of the largest early stage investment firms in the country, announced the launch of their most recent expansion group—912 Angels. Savannah will become VentureSouth’s 23rd community, which brings…
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United Bankshares, Inc. receives final regulatory approval for Piedmont Bancorp Acquisition
December 3, 2024
United Bankshares, Inc. (“United”) (NASDAQ: UBSI), the parent company of United Bank, announced it has received all requisite regulatory approvals for its proposed merger with Piedmont Bancorp, Inc. (“Piedmont”), the…
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How much can store brands save consumers for Thanksgiving this year?
November 18, 2024
Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute reveals $17 savings for party of 10 Although food inflation continues to slow, budgeting for Thanksgiving might be challenging for consumers still acclimating to historic food…
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Pope Flynn achieves Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in Chambers and Partners USA 2024 guide
November 11, 2024
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has achieved a Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in the 2024 USA Chambers and…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
November 7, 2024
Atticus Pharma, Blotting Innovations, GreenCape Health, and Tikvah Health & Wellness were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Health Evolve Technologies received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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Over 200 SC educators attend personal finance conference
October 31, 2024
On Monday, October 28, over 200 dedicated educators from across South Carolina gathered at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center for the annual South Carolina Finance Forum, a premier event dedicated…
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Southern First names Julie Fairchild Chief Accounting Officer
October 28, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Julie Fairchild to Chief Accounting Officer. Fairchild has over 25 years of accounting and finance experience…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2024
October 22, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024. “Our third quarter results continued…
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AgFirst welcomes Runkle, Calhoun to executive team
October 21, 2024
AgFirst welcomed two new executives Oct. 1. Brian Runkle was named Chief Operating Officer, and Pat Calhoun was appointed to the Chief Credit Officer role. Both will serve on the…
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Palmetto Public Deposits Coalition launches to strengthen South Carolina’s financial ecosystem
October 17, 2024
Palmetto Public Deposits Coalition to Focus on Creating Competition for Public Deposits, Delivering Better Returns for Taxpayers Community leaders across South Carolina have come together to announce the launch of…
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Abacus Planning Group celebrates another Certified Financial Planner Professional
October 16, 2024
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announced that Carolyn A. Stewart has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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2024 First Responders of the Year announced by SAFE Federal Credit Union
October 10, 2024
South Carolina’s first responders were honored before a 77,000-person sellout crowd as SAFE Federal Credit Union announced its 2024 First Responders of the Year during the University of South Carolina’s…
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AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District join in Hurricane Helene relief effort
October 4, 2024
AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District have joined together to provide $315,000 in relief aid for those hard hit by Hurricane Helene. These entities share a…
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Wells Fargo donates more than $1 million for Hurricane Helene disaster relief
October 2, 2024
Funding to benefit communities across the region with support for temporary shelter, supplies and other recovery needs As communities across the Southeast grapple with the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,…
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Celebrating 2 years of Fidelis 100 Index and Inspire Fidelis ETF
September 13, 2024
The Fidelis 100 Index manager, Wallick Institutional, celebrates the 2-year mark for the Inspire Fidelis Multi-Factor ETF (NYSE: FDLS). Licensed by Inspire Investing with a replication mandate for their FDLS…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, William Jeter, elected as President for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity Board
September 11, 2024
Abacus Planning Group announces the election of William Jeter CFA, CAIA, CFP® to President of the Board for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity. William was elected to the…
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Rock Hill charter school uses $26.3 million in JEDA Bonds for educational facilities
September 9, 2024
The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has facilitated $26,270,000 in Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds for Riverwalk Academy, a public charter school in Rock Hill. The new financing will refund…
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Sixty-three bankers graduate after three-year intensive program
September 9, 2024
The South Carolina Bankers School (SCBS), hosted by the South Carolina Bankers Association, would like to recognize the graduates of the Class of 2024, who received their diplomas in a…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 27, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union was again named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina by SC Biz News, ranking No. 5 in the large employee category.…
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Bank of America honors eight South Carolina Student Leaders
August 27, 2024
Bank of America selected eight Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders) for an eight-week paid summer internship connecting students to employment, skills development, and service. These community-minded students gained practical work and leadership…
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Wells Fargo Foundation grants $200,000 to Hope For The Warriors to benefit programs supporting veterans in South Carolina
August 27, 2024The Wells Fargo Foundation recently awarded Hope For The Warriors (HOPE), a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 military families, a…
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Meeting & Events Planner
August 26, 2024
As a Meetings and Events Planner you will have the opportunity be apart of a dynamic team that is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of meetings, conferences, and…
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