Cornerstone Bancorp shareholders approve merger with First Community Corporation
September 20, 2017
First Community Corporation, the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, announced that the previously announced merger under which First Community…
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CresCom Bank welcomes new talent to South Carolina banking teams
September 13, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading bank within South Carolina communities, has expanded its talented team with the addition of Amber Jenkins, Stefanie Norman and Gail Bradford. Charleston, South Carolina Amber Jenkins has…
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Wells Fargo donates $1.1 million for Hurricane Irma relief
September 12, 2017
Bank to Offer Fee, Credit Relief to Customers MIAMI, September 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane…
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Wells Fargo donates $1.1 million for Hurricane Irma relief
September 12, 2017
Bank to Offer Fee, Credit Relief to Customers MIAMI, September 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane…
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Abacus announces merger with Beckwith Financial Advisors in Greenville
September 7, 2017
Abacus Planning Group is proud to announce its merger with Greenville-based Beckwith Financial Advisors. Professional colleagues and friends for more than 25 years, Beckwith founder Cary Beckwith and Cheryl Holland…
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Abacus announces merger with Beckwith Financial Advisors in Greenville
September 7, 2017
Abacus Planning Group is proud to announce its merger with Greenville-based Beckwith Financial Advisors. Professional colleagues and friends for more than 25 years, Beckwith founder Cary Beckwith and Cheryl Holland…
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FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announce merger
September 6, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announced merger. On a combined basis, the firm serves as a fiduciary advisor to over $1.2 billion in client assets and advises…
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United Community Bank named as one of the Best Banks to Work For in United States
September 6, 2017
United Community Bank is proud to have been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2017. The Best Banks to Work For program, which was initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Companies Group,…
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FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announce merger
September 6, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announced merger. On a combined basis, the firm serves as a fiduciary advisor to over $1.2 billion in client assets and advises…
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CBL Charitable Foundation donates $15,000 to Greer Community Ministries
September 5, 2017CBL Teller Vickie Staggs presents a check to Greer Community Ministries Executive Director Stephen Smith. CBL Charitable Foundation has donated $15,000 to Greer Community Ministries (GCM). A 501(c)(3) nonprofit,…
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Founders Federal Credit Union opens Richburg branch
September 5, 2017
Founders Federal Credit Union announces the opening of its new Richburg office in Chester County. Located at 2915 Lizzie Melton Road, the Richburg office will help to serve those members…
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Wells Fargo dedicates latest Habitat Home
August 27, 2017
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and corporate partner Wells Fargo dedicated the latest home Thursday to be built in Habitat’s Grace Point community, the final step in a Habitat…
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Gene Gibson named Vice President of Community Banking at United Community Bank
August 23, 2017
United Community Bank has recently named Gene Gibson vice president of Community Banking. In this role, Gibson will work with the president of Community Banking in assisting with the management…
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Lloyd Hendricks named to Business Development Corporation’s Executive Committee
August 23, 2017
Lloyd I. Hendricks, a longtime banker, attorney, legislator and civic leader, has been named to the Executive Committee of the Business Development Corporation of South Carolina (BDC). Hendricks began his…
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Lloyd Hendricks named to Business Development Corporation’s Executive Committee
August 23, 2017
Lloyd I. Hendricks, a longtime banker, attorney, legislator and civic leader, has been named to the Executive Committee of the Business Development Corporation of South Carolina (BDC). Hendricks began his…
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Carolina Alliance announces 5% stock dividend
August 23, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a 5% stock dividend. The stock dividend will be payable September 19, 2017 to shareholders of record…
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Lynn Harton named CEO of United Community Bank
August 17, 2017
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – The board of directors of United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) announced that Lynn Harton has been named chief executive officer of United Community Ban, UCBI’s banking subsidiary.…
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Todd G. Buddin awarded the 2017 Independent Banker of the Year
August 14, 2017Mr. Todd G. Buddin, Executive Vice President of Heritage Community Bank, Hartsville SC, was named Independent Banker of the Year by the Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) at…
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Tammie Taylor receives the 2017 IBSC Leadership Award
August 14, 2017Mrs. Tammie Taylor of First National Bank in Summerville, SC, received the Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) Leadership Award at the IBSC Convention on July 28, 2017, at…
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Countybank welcomes new team member in Greenville: R. Charles Eldridge Jr. named Business Development Executive
August 13, 2017
Countybank welcomes Charles Eldridge as Business Development Executive. With 45 years of experience in corporate banking, commercial real estate lending, and private wealth management, Eldridge brings an abundance of industry…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
August 9, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to ten cents per common share. The dividend is…
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United Community Bank welcomes Barry Roe as mortgage loan officer
August 3, 2017
ANDERSON, SC – United Community Bank Mortgage Services is pleased to welcome veteran banker Barry Roe to its team as a mortgage loan officer. Roe is based in Pendleton, S.C.,…
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United Community Bank welcomes Barry Roe as mortgage loan officer
August 3, 2017
ANDERSON, SC – United Community Bank Mortgage Services is pleased to welcome veteran banker Barry Roe to its team as a mortgage loan officer. Roe is based in Pendleton, S.C.,…
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Josh Roach joins 1st & Main Investment Advisors
August 2, 2017
Josh Roach has joined 1st & Main Investment Advisors as a Partner in the firm’s Greenville, SC office. Roach brings over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, focusing…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with HCSB Financial Corporation
August 1, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 31, 2017, with Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based HCSB Financial Corporation. Also effective July 31, 2017, HCFB’s bank subsidiary, Horry County…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with HCSB Financial Corporation
August 1, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 31, 2017, with Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based HCSB Financial Corporation. Also effective July 31, 2017, HCFB’s bank subsidiary, Horry County…
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United Community Bank to anchor new Main and Pine multi-use development
July 28, 2017SPARTANBURG, SC – United Community Bank announced its plans to locate its Spartanburg main office at the corner of East Main Street and Pine Street in downtown Spartanburg…
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Wagner’s Osgood named to Leadership Greenville’s Class 44
July 27, 2017
Wagner Wealth Management’s Jennifer Osgood has been named to Leadership Greenville’s Class 44. Leadership Greenville is the Chamber’s flagship leadership program and is designed to help develop informed, committed and…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces second quarter earnings
July 26, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) announced strong second quarter results with disciplined expense management, sound credit quality and meaningful margin expansion. Net income was $28.3 million, or 39 cents per…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces second quarter earnings
July 26, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) announced strong second quarter results with disciplined expense management, sound credit quality and meaningful margin expansion. Net income was $28.3 million, or 39 cents per…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2017
July 26, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2017
July 26, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the…
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United Community Banks, Inc. expands into renewable energy lending
July 24, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) today announced the addition of Clayton Summers who joins United’s lending team to focus on the renewable energy sector. Summers has more than 18 years…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses
July 21, 2017
First Community Bank was recently recognized as the number one third-party lender at the South Carolina Salute to Small Business. The event takes place annually during National Small Business Week…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses
July 21, 2017
First Community Bank was recently recognized as the number one third-party lender at the South Carolina Salute to Small Business. The event takes place annually during National Small Business Week…
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U.S. venture capital investment rises to second highest total in 10 years
July 13, 2017Venture capital (VC) investment rose substantially with $21.8B invested contributing significantly to the global resurgence, according to Venture Pulse, a quarterly report on global VC trends published by KPMG. Activity…
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U.S. venture capital investment rises to second highest total in 10 years
July 13, 2017Venture capital (VC) investment rose substantially with $21.8B invested contributing significantly to the global resurgence, according to Venture Pulse, a quarterly report on global VC trends published by KPMG. Activity…
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United Community Banks, Inc. and Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. announce merger agreement
July 6, 2017
Expands franchise footprint into the attractive Raleigh, NC MSA Partnership with 105-year-old community bank with significant operations in North Carolina’s fastest-growing MSA; consistent with United growth strategy Strategically and financially…
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Anderson Chamber names Osgood its YP of the Year
June 27, 2017
The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce honored Wagner Wealth Management’s Jennifer Osgood with its 2017 Athena Young Professional Award. A 2001 graduate of Clemson University, Osgood has served as a…
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Anderson Chamber names Osgood its YP of the Year
June 27, 2017
The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce honored Wagner Wealth Management’s Jennifer Osgood with its 2017 Athena Young Professional Award. A 2001 graduate of Clemson University, Osgood has served as a…
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BB&T announced as title sponsor of 2017 and 2018 Fall for Greenville
June 24, 2017
Fall for Greenville board members today announced BB&T, one of the largest financial services companies in the U.S., as the 2017 and 2018 title sponsor of the festival scheduled for…
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Commonwealth Commercial promotes Alex Crouch as Managing Director of its North and South Carolina operations
June 20, 2017
Commonwealth Commercial Partners, LLC, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, has promoted Alex C. Crouch to a new position overseeing the company’s business interests in Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh/Durham, NC,…
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A Child’s Haven receives generous donation through BB&T’s Lighthouse Project
June 13, 2017
Recently, a caravan of vehicles arrived at A Child’s Haven carrying a group of volunteers from BB&T and an incredibly generous amount of donation items. Snack food, pull-ups, and new…
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Countybank partners with Infinity Marketing
June 6, 2017
Infinity Marketing announced its new client partnership with Countybank, located in Greenville, Greer, Anderson, and Greenwood. Infinity is developing integrated marketing strategies including digital and social media solutions, creative direction,…
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United Community Bank executive speaks at Risk Management Association CEO panel
June 6, 2017The Upper South Carolina Chapter of The Risk Management Association held a roundtable discussion on Thursday, June 1, 2017 to spotlight the current state of banking and to discuss challenges…
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United Community Bank executive speaks at Risk Management Association CEO panel
June 5, 2017The Upper South Carolina Chapter of The Risk Management Association held a roundtable discussion on Thursday, June 1, 2017 to spotlight the current state of banking and to discuss challenges…
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Shellhorse elected to board of South Carolina Community Capital Alliance
May 18, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Doris Shellhorse, program manager of The Innovate Fund, has been elected to the board of directors of the South Carolina Community Capital Alliance. The Alliance is a non-profit…
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Lima One Capital appoints Michael Adams Chief Sales Officer
May 16, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Lima One Capital, an institutionally-backed, specialty finance company that focuses on investment property lending, has hired Michael Adams as Chief Sales Officer. Adams will have an integral role in creating vision, developing corporate lending…
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United Community Bank recognizes sales and service champions for first quarter
May 15, 2017United Community Bank recently recognized employees for their outstanding performance in meeting customers’ needs throughout the first quarter of 2017. This acknowledgement is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales and…
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United Community Bank recognizes sales and service champions for first quarter
May 15, 2017United Community Bank recently recognized employees for their outstanding performance in meeting customers’ needs throughout the first quarter of 2017. This acknowledgement is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales and…
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