First Community Bank adds veteran banker to Business Services Team
October 26, 2017First Community Bank announced Teresa K. “T.K.” Woods has joined the bank as Assistant Vice President, Business Services Specialist. T.K. brings more than 25 years of experience in business banking…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds financial assistant
October 24, 2017Wagner Wealth Management has added Mimi Edwards as the firm’s newest financial administrative assistant. Edwards comes to Wagner Wealth from BNC Wealth Services. In 2016, she received her Insurance License…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2017
October 24, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $4.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2017
October 24, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $4.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2017
October 24, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $4.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the…
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Security Federal Corporation announces increase in quarterly and nine month earnings
October 23, 2017Security Federal Corporation (“Company”) (OTCBB:SFDL), the holding company for Security Federal Bank (“Bank”), today announced results for the quarter and nine month periods ended September 30, 2017. Net income available…
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Entrepreneurs who need to claim their business, relationships invited to free Perfect Day Connect Workshop – October 20
October 18, 2017Entrepreneurs who find themselves constantly overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list and long workdays may be in need of a lifestyle reboot. Charleston area entrepreneur Helen “Cokie” Berenyi is inviting…
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Frank Abagnale featured at FinTrust Financial Forum
October 18, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors held its second annual financial forum on Thursday, October 5, at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, South Carolina. This year, the forum featured keynote speaker was Frank…
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Frank Abagnale featured at FinTrust Financial Forum
October 18, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors held its second annual financial forum on Thursday, October 5, at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, South Carolina. This year, the forum featured keynote speaker was Frank…
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CresCom Bank welcomes new team members to North and South Carolina Locations
October 17, 2017CresCom Bank, a leading bank within North and South Carolina communities, welcomes new members to its talented team with the addition of Chelsea Champaigne, Connor Van Sickle, Mikayla White, Nicole…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Ginger Eaton as vice president and branch manager in Greenville
October 17, 2017CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, introduced Ginger Eaton as the new vice president and branch manager in Greenville, S.C. Prior to joining CresCom Bank,…
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Drew Schiavone joins First Citizens Bank as commercial relationship manager
October 17, 2017Drew Schiavone has joined First Citizens Bank as a commercial relationship manager and vice president. His responsibilities include serving the financial needs of commercial clients and key corporate customers in…
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How to Make Credit Card Rewards Work for You
October 17, 2017By Louis DeFelice Abacus 72% of Americans have a credit card, and chances are you’re among them. Like many of your fellow cardholders, you’ve probably found yourself frustrated by…
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How to Make Credit Card Rewards Work for You
October 17, 2017By Louis DeFelice Abacus 72% of Americans have a credit card, and chances are you’re among them. Like many of your fellow cardholders, you’ve probably found yourself frustrated by…
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Drew Schiavone joins First Citizens Bank as commercial relationship manager
October 17, 2017Drew Schiavone has joined First Citizens Bank as a commercial relationship manager and vice president. His responsibilities include serving the financial needs of commercial clients and key corporate customers in…
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Capitalizing on rising interest rates in your small business
October 12, 2017by Kevin R. Draudt Much of the last few years’ time has been filled with markets’ concern over the Federal Reserve’s raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve raises interest…
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John Noble Golding joins First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager
October 12, 2017John Noble Golding has joined First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager. His responsibilities include leading a team of commercial bankers and serving the financial needs of commercial clients and…
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Capitalizing on rising interest rates in your small business
October 12, 2017by Kevin R. Draudt Much of the last few years’ time has been filled with markets’ concern over the Federal Reserve’s raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve raises interest…
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Campus-wide partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union announced
October 5, 2017Clemson University, Founders Federal Credit Union and JMI Sports announced a comprehensive seven-year partnership that expands Founders’ commitment to Clemson Athletics and Clemson University. As part of this agreement, Founders…
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Jennings Craft joins Nachman Norwood & Parrott
October 5, 2017Jennings Craft has joined Nachman Norwood & Parrott Wealth Management Consultancy as a Client Service Associate. Jennings graduated in May 2017 from University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business…
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New Charles Schwab branch in Columbia invites investors to take ownership of their future
October 4, 2017Charles Schwab, one of the largest full-service investment services firms in the country and ranked “Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Full Service Brokerage Firms, Two Years In a Row” in…
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AgFirst, CoBank donate $300,000 to hurricane relief
September 29, 2017AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, headquartered in Columbia, has donated $200,000 to the American Red Cross’ hurricane relief efforts in support of those impacted by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. CoBank,…
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Frank Abagnale to keynote at FinTrust financial forum – October 5
September 26, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors announced it will host its second annual financial forum featuring keynote speaker Frank Abagnale Thursday, October 5 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville South Carolina Keynote speaker…
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Frank Abagnale to keynote at FinTrust financial forum – October 5
September 26, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors announced it will host its second annual financial forum featuring keynote speaker Frank Abagnale Thursday, October 5 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville South Carolina Keynote speaker…
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Peace Center names Lynn Harton board chairman; announces new members
September 25, 2017The Peace Center’s Board of Trustees has named Lynn Harton chairman of the board and elected 11 new members. Harton serves as the president of United Community Banks, Inc. and is…
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Cornerstone Bancorp shareholders approve merger with First Community Corporation
September 20, 2017First 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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Cornerstone Bancorp shareholders approve merger with First Community Corporation
September 20, 2017First 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, 2017CresCom 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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CresCom Bank welcomes new talent to South Carolina banking teams
September 13, 2017CresCom 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, 2017Bank 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, 2017Bank 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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Local advisor building his practice on quality relationships
September 7, 2017Christian Depret-Bixio has affiliated with Good Life Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Pennsylvania and has joined Modern Family Asset Management here in South Carolina. Christian brings…
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Abacus announces merger with Beckwith Financial Advisors in Greenville
September 7, 2017Abacus 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, 2017Abacus 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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Local advisor building his practice on quality relationships
September 7, 2017Christian Depret-Bixio has affiliated with Good Life Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Pennsylvania and has joined Modern Family Asset Management here in South Carolina. Christian brings…
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Abacus announces merger with Beckwith Financial Advisors in Greenville
September 7, 2017Abacus 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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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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Wallick Investments welcomes Jacob D. Wallick, Managing Partner Associate
September 6, 2017Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Jacob (Jake) Wallick, long-time contributor to Wallick Investments, has joined the firm as junior portfolio…
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Finance Department receives top award for 4th Consecutive Year
September 6, 2017The City of Columbia has earned the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Government Financial Officers Association of the United States and Canada issues…
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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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Wallick Investments welcomes Jacob D. Wallick, Managing Partner Associate
September 6, 2017Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Jacob (Jake) Wallick, long-time contributor to Wallick Investments, has joined the firm as junior portfolio…
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First Community Bank welcomes new mortgage lenders
September 5, 2017Matthew Klosterman and Jacob Cook First Community Bank announced Matthew Klosterman and Jacob Cook have joined the mortgage division as lenders. With previous experience in the banking industry, both…
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First Community Bank welcomes new mortgage lenders
September 5, 2017Matthew Klosterman and Jacob Cook First Community Bank announced Matthew Klosterman and Jacob Cook have joined the mortgage division as lenders. With previous experience in the banking industry, both…
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W. Bruce Wrenn joins Ameris Bank as Commercial Banker
August 31, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Ameris Bank Columbia Market President Mze Wilkins is excited to announce that W. Bruce Wrenn has joined the Columbia banking team as a commercial lender. He will…
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Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
August 30, 2017Susan Bankson (Wells Fargo), Holt Chetwood (Wells Fargo), Sara Fawcett (UWM) Wells Fargo today presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local…
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Gene Gibson named Vice President of Community Banking at United Community Bank
August 23, 2017United 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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Scott Woods elected to Credit Union National Association Class C Board Seat
August 23, 2017Scott Woods, President and CEO of the $1.6 billion South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been elected to the open Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Class C Board Seat. Class C…
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Lloyd Hendricks named to Business Development Corporation’s Executive Committee
August 23, 2017Lloyd 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, 2017Lloyd 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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