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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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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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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Tax Credit Marketplace, LLC announces $10 million 2017 Fund closing

  February 7, 2018

. Greenville, SC-based Tax Credit Marketplace, LLC (“TCM”) announces the successful closing of the 2017 SC Revitalization Tax Credit Fund, LLC (“2017 Fund”). The 2017 Fund invested in 13 qualifying development projects…

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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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United Community Banks, Inc. announces fourth quarter earnings

  January 24, 2018

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) announced its fourth quarter financial results. Although re-measurement of United’s deferred tax assets following December’s historic tax reform legislation led to a net loss for…

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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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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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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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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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United Community Banks and Navitas Credit Corp. announce merger agreement

  January 9, 2018

GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. and NLFC Holdings Corp. announced a definitive agreement for United to acquire NLFC, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Navitas Credit Corp. Headquartered in Ponte…

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Countybank supports Anderson Sheriff’s Department

  January 2, 2018

Gift Made in Memory of Kip Burrell to Support Search and Rescue Equipment Countybank reinforced its reputation for philanthropy in the communities where its team live and work with a…

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FinTrust releases research report

  December 21, 2017

FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a new research report entitled ARE STOCKS TOO HIGH TO BUY? A BENJAMIN GRAHAM ANALYSIS OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE. Partner Allen Gillespie states,…

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FinTrust releases research report

  December 21, 2017

FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a new research report entitled ARE STOCKS TOO HIGH TO BUY? A BENJAMIN GRAHAM ANALYSIS OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE. Partner Allen Gillespie states,…

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Countybank announces promotion of Jim Fowler in Greenville

  December 20, 2017

Countybank announced Jim Fowler has been named to the position of Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking and Strategic Initiatives. He is a second-generation banker with over 34 years of…

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CresCom Bank introduces new team members throughout the Carolinas

  December 13, 2017

CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, welcomes new team members throughout its North Carolina and South Carolina branches. New team members include: Cayce, S.C. ·      Andrew Duke has…

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Dustin Green named Greenville market executive

  December 11, 2017

Countybank Promotes Green to Senior Vice President in Greenville GREENVILLE, S.C. – Countybank announced Dustin Green’s promotion to Senior Vice President, Greenville Marketing Executive. Dustin’s 15 years of experience in…

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Countybank announces promotion of Jim Fowler in Greenville

  December 11, 2017

Fowler named EVP of Corporate Banking and Strategic Initiatives GREENVILLE, S.C. – Countybank announced that Jim Fowler has been named to the position of Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking…

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Countybank announces promotion of Crystal Peterson

  December 11, 2017

Peterson named Treasury Services Officer in Greenville GREENVILLE, S.C. – Countybank announced the promotion of Crystal Peterson to the position of Treasury Services Officer. “Crystal’s high level of personal service,…

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Countybank announces promotion of Chris Roberts

  December 11, 2017

Roberts named Senior Vice President of Countybank Mortgage GREENVILLE, S.C. – Countybank announced the promotion of Chris Roberts to the position of Senior Vice President. With over 20 years of…

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Founders pays $5 million Loyalty Bonus to members

  December 4, 2017

Founders Federal Credit Union distributed a $5 million Loyalty Bonus to its members on December 1, 2017. The Loyalty Bonus posted to approximately 125,000 qualified member accounts, based on their…

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Peter Shand promoted to President of Business Development Corporation

  November 15, 2017

Peter G. Shand is the new President of Business Development Corporation (BDC) of SC, the non-bank, small-business lender created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1958. Shand joined BDC…

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Southern First Bank expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead market

  November 15, 2017

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Atlanta, Georgia and the Buckhead and North Atlanta market. The Bank is operating as a…

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Southern First Bank expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead market

  November 14, 2017

Sandy Bowen, Fielding Troutman and Katherine Wall Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Atlanta, Georgia and the Buckhead and North…

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Southern First Bank expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead market

  November 14, 2017

Sandy Bowen, Fielding Troutman and Katherine Wall Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Atlanta, Georgia and the Buckhead and North…

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