SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
August 6, 2024
Go Fig, Little Beeings, Sphere, Strata Platforms, RFIDKNOW, and Tabbi were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Imagine Home Digital, MyUI, MyVoluntier Operations, SafeMedWaste, and Virtual Business 360 received…
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Alexandra Chastain of Abacus Planning Group earns Family Business Advising Certificate
July 29, 2024
Alexandra (Alex) Chastain of Abacus Planning Group earned the Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA) from the Family Firm Institute’s Global Education Network (FFI GEN). The Global Education Network is…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Osgood honored with a SC Women in Business award
July 23, 2024
Jennifer Osgood, the President of Wagner Wealth Management, has been named by Greenville Business Magazine as an SC Women in Business honoree. The SC Women in Business Awards are for…
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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Michael Holt to its Financial Planning Team
July 22, 2024
Abacus Planning Group welcomed Michael Holt to its financial planning team as a Support Advisor. As a member of the financial planning team, Michael works closely with senior advisors to…
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Greenwood Capital
July 22, 2024
Greenwood Capital is a premier wealth management and asset management firm headquartered in South Carolina. The company serves families, financial advisors, and institutional investors such as foundations and endowments, by…
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Greenwood Capital celebrates 40 years of service
July 19, 2024
On June 30, 2024, Greenwood Capital marked 41 years of business and officially wrapped up a year of celebrating four decades of client service to South Carolina. Greenwood Capital is…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2024
July 18, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024. “We reported solid performance in…
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South Carolina Bankers Association announces 2024 Outstanding Young Bankers Award recipient
July 16, 2024
The South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) announced Rufus T. “Wells” Dunlap V as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Young Banker Award. Wells, who serves as Senior Vice President and…
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VentureSouth invests over $5.5 million in early-stage companies in the Southeast during first half of 2024
July 15, 2024
VentureSouth, one of the top 10 angel groups in North America, is excited to announce investments totaling $5.5 million into 24 early-stage companies in the first half of 2024. In…
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Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator
July 2, 2024
Civil Rights & Title IX Coordinator University of South Carolina Upstate STA00514PO24 Spartanburg, SC The Civil Rights & Title IX Coordinator is responsible for ensuring USC Upstate’s monitoring and compliance…
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United Community to open newly renovated West Main Street branch mid-July
July 2, 2024
This summer, United Community is reopening its West Main Street branch after undergoing extensive renovations as part of its commitment to investing in the Laurens community. The new branch offers…
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Countybank Foundation presents $5,000 to Greer Community Ministries
June 26, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to Greer Community Ministries (GCM). The donation will support more than 650 meals for residents in need.…
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Countybank Foundation donates $15K to Church of God Home for Children
June 18, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $15,000 to the SC Church of God Home for Children. The SC Church of God Home for Children…
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Countybank announces strategic commercial banking transitions
June 11, 2024
Countybank announced several strategic commercial banking transitions and shares that David Trent and Dustyn Attaway will transition to the commercial banking team, and Joe Hubbard will transition to the SBA…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Chris Peebles, K2 Capital
June 6, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Countybank Foundation donation supports Terrific Kids program
June 6, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $1,000 to the Kiwanis Club of Simpsonville. The donation will be used to purchase supplies to support the…
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Countybanc Insurance’s Tammy Hendrix receives officer appointment
May 30, 2024
Countybanc Insurance announced that Tammy Hendrix has been appointed Assistant Vice President by the Countybanc Insurance Board of Directors. Hendrix has an extensive background in customer service with more than…
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Shareholders of Dogwood State Bank and Community First Bancorporation approve merger
May 23, 2024
At separate shareholder meetings, shareholders of Dogwood State Bank (OTC: DSBX) and Community First Bancorporation (OTC: CFOK), the parent holding company of Community First Bank, Inc., approved the previously announced…
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Countybank promotes Patrice Freeman to Financial Center Manager
May 21, 2024
Countybank announced that Patrice Freeman has been promoted to Financial Center Manager. She will be responsible for managing Countybank’s Calhoun financial center in Greenwood as well as building relationships with…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,000 to Next Level Lifestyles
May 15, 2024
David Tompkins, Commercial Banking Manager for Countybank, recently presented a check for $1,000 to Next Level Lifestyles to support their operation. The donation was given on behalf of the Countybank…
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Regional Finance raises over $50,000 in support of the American Heart Association Upstate Heart Walk
May 14, 2024
Regional Finance, a subsidiary of Regional Management Corp., raised $52,000 in support of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Upstate Heart Walk through its community outreach program, Regional Reach. The company…
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TD Bank renews support to help expand Prisma Health’s Black Doula Program
May 13, 2024
Prisma Health’s Black Doula Program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing maternal and birth outcomes for Black mothers, has been renewed after a successful pilot year in which it provided…
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Countybank Foundation awards scholarship to PTC student
May 7, 2024The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently awarded a scholarship to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student Royondia Ross, who is currently studying business administration. A…
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Southern First appoints Chris Zych as Chief Financial Officer
May 6, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Zych as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Zych…
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Truliant opens new branch office in Greer
May 3, 2024
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced that it opened a new branch location on May 1 in Greer, S.C. The branch is located at 901 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. The branch…
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Marc Oberdorff, Senior Tax Counsel with Pope Flynn, elected fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel
April 29, 2024
Marc Oberdorff, senior tax counsel at Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel in…
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Robert F. Dozier elected to Prisma Health Board of Directors
April 24, 2024
Prisma Health is proud to announce the election of Robert F. Dozier to its board of directors. With an extensive background in financial services and a lifelong commitment to community…
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South Carolina Federal announces 2024 Scholarship Winners
April 23, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of its 14th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine students attending a traditional or…
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Southern First reports results for First Quarter 2024
April 23, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024. “Our team generated excellent performance…
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Countybank Foundation donates $5K to Upstate American Heart Association
April 23, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to Upstate American Heart Association (AHA). The donation will support the continuation of CPR trainings for Upstate…
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Greenwood Capital adds First Trust Capital Management’s product offerings to lineup of alternative investments
April 16, 2024
Greenwood Capital today announced a strategic alliance with First Trust Capital Management L.P., helping to expand access to alternative investment strategies to its financial advisors. The new relationship marks a…
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Laura Blanton, Ben Clauss, and Craigen Schoen named to Forbes’ 2024 list of best-in-state wealth advisors
April 16, 2024
Three local Raymond James-affiliated financial advisors, Laura Blanton, Ben Clauss, CFA®, and Craigen Schoen, CFP®, were recently named to the 2024 Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. “I am excited…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,000 to rebuild Upstate
April 16, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $1,000 to Rebuild Upstate. Rebuild Upstate focuses on home preservation and repair to keep residents in their own…
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Provident Business Financial Services named top SBA 504 Lender by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the seventh consecutive year
April 11, 2024
Provident Business Financial Services, Inc. (Provident), a statewide Certified Development Company and SBA commercial real estate lender, has been named #1 SBA 504 Lender in South Carolina by the U.S.…
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Joanne Brady joins First Reliance as Branch Manager
April 4, 2024
First Reliance announced that Joanne Brady has joined the company as Branch Manager for the West Columbia branch in South Carolina. She will oversee the daily branch operations and be…
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Synovus introduces Accelerate Pay for business payments
April 3, 2024
Synovus has launched AccelerateTM Pay, a new payment solution that enables commercial banking clients to initiate account payable payments in several different payment types while minimizing the use of checks. The…
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World Finance awarded on Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 list
March 27, 2024
World Finance (parent company World Acceptance Corporation) has been awarded on Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc.,…
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Countybank & Greenwood Capital introduce Women’s Leadership Award
March 26, 2024
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently introduced the Hazel B. Allin Women’s Leadership Award and announced its first recipient, Laura Beth Brooks, Corporate Governance Manager for Countybank. Newly established in 2023,…
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Countybanc Insurance renews focus on life insurance
March 20, 2024
Countybank announced that Kenny Price has joined its insurance division as Personal Lines Sales and Life Consultant. Countybanc Insurance, an entity of Countybank, has been providing exceptional insurance services and…
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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Charlotte and Columbia
March 19, 2024
Also One Tier 2 Public Finance National Ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2024 Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and…
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Countybank promotes Peggy Chamblee to Retail Banking Manager
March 14, 2024
Countybank announced that Peggy Chamblee has been promoted to Vice President, Retail Banking Manager. In this leadership position, she will be responsible for managing Countybank’s financial centers. Chamblee will also…
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Countybank Foundation donates $5,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries
March 7, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM), a non-profit organization that meets the needs of under-resourced individuals and families…
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Wallick Investments now offers holistic financial planning
March 6, 2024
South Carolina-based RIA firm Wallick Investments, LLC announced the addition of a new financial planning service line to complement its long-standing investment advisory and portfolio management services. This new service…
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Focusing on Cash Flows in a Climate of Higher Interest Rates
February 28, 2024
By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Back to the Basics of Cash Flow Management In the decade following the 2008 financial crisis, the Fed kept…
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Countybank Foundation donates $2,500 to Multiplying Good
February 27, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $2,500 to Multiplying Good, an organization that helps people reach their full potential and discover their power to…
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Private lending industry veteran Stephan Leccese joins Lima One Capital’s senior management team
February 21, 2024
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has added Stephan Leccese as Managing Director of Operations. In this newly created role, Leccese oversees core operational functions…
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South Carolina Federal opens new financial center in Five Forks
February 21, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has opened its fourth financial center in the Greenville area at 2536 Woodruff Road in Simpsonville. The credit union’s Five Forks location features two teller…
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Countybank Foundation donates $25,000 to Self Regional Healthcare Foundation
February 20, 2024The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $25,000 to Self Regional Healthcare Foundation. This most recent donation will go toward supporting Self Regional Healthcare Foundation’s…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brice Smith, InvestiNet
February 19, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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VentureSouth celebrates 10 years & announces 2023 results
February 16, 2024
VentureSouth, the Southeast’s largest early-stage investment organization, is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of an unwavering commitment to “make money, have fun, and do good.” VentureSouth began…
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