South Carolina Federal begins construction on Cane Bay Financial Center
June 25, 2019South Carolina Federal Credit Union has broken ground on construction of its newest financial center in the Cane Bay area of Berkeley County. Located at 1736 State Rd. in Summerville,…
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Wells Fargo promotes Thomas Anderson to lead commercial banking in South Carolina
June 24, 2019Wells Fargo Commercial Banking announced that Thomas Anderson has been tapped to lead commercial banking operations for South Carolina where it has offices in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville serving business…
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Jackson Bailey joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
June 20, 2019Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Jackson Bailey as a residential agent to its Greenville office. Joining Caine from another Upstate firm, Jackson has been a Realtor® for 5 years, but…
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Coastal States Bank announces new website and redesigned brand
June 20, 2019Coastal States Bank (“CSB”) unveiled a new website and redesigned brand. The new website (www.coastalstatesbank.com) features user-friendly navigation, enhanced functionality, personalized tools and resources, and a modern design that emphasizes…
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South Carolina Federal CEO Scott Woods named a Glassdoor top CEO in 2019
June 19, 2019Scott Woods, South Carolina Federal President and CEO, has been selected by Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award as one of the Top CEOs of 2019. Woods was ranked #5 out of 50 CEOs,…
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Access to Capital Symposium: practical financing options for small businesses
June 19, 2019Are you looking for capital to start or expand your business? Are you trying to determine which bank has the best package for you? Have you already been to the bank,…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine May 2019 transactions
June 18, 2019Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions GREENVILLE, S.C. – June 13, 2019 – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently…
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Upcoming Origin SC’s workshops in July 2019
June 18, 2019FREE Workshops focusing on Homeownership, Credit, and Budgeting Begin believing in achieving your goals today! Origin SC offers workshops around the tri-county area of Charleston, SC. We also offer one-on-one appointments with…
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JEDA bonds fund The Muffin Mam, Inc.’s expansion into Laurens County
June 18, 2019The Muffin Mam, Inc. is leveraging a $10 million tax-exempt industrial revenue bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to open a second location for producing wholesale…
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South Carolina federal hosting financial workshop for single income households
June 18, 2019South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a complimentary financial wellness workshop for single income households from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 22. Attendees will learn money…
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Bank of America to be title sponsor of 2019 Fall for Greenville
June 17, 2019Fall for Greenville board members announced Bank of America, one of the largest financial services companies in the U.S., as the 2019 title sponsor of the festival scheduled for October…
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Elliott Davis and Columbia Fireflies team up to host “Light Up Business Downtown”
June 17, 2019Elliott Davis, a business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, and the Columbia Fireflies partnered to host the inaugural “Light Up Business Downtown” celebration on Tuesday, June 4…
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CBL Foundation gives $5,000 to support Quick Jobs at Greenville Technical College
June 13, 2019The Citizens Building and Loan (CBL) Charitable Foundation has given $5,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to support Greenville Technical College’s Quick Jobs with a Future program. The gift will…
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TD Bank names Chris Fincher regional vice president
June 12, 2019TD Bank has named Chris Fincher as regional vice president for the Upstate market. He will be responsible for managing a team of commercial bankers to expand TD’s market share…
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CresCom Bank introduces Jill Whisonant as Vice President and Branch Manager
June 11, 2019CresCom Bank welcomed Jill Whisonant as Vice President and Branch Manager of the Meeting Street branch in Charleston, South Carolina. In her new position at CresCom Bank, Whisonant will oversee…
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AllSouth Forest Acres location now open
June 6, 2019AllSouth Federal Credit Union has opened their new full-service branch located in Forest Acres at 2121 N. Beltline Boulevard in Columbia. The new location, designed by Lambert Architecture + Construction…
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AllSouth annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament raises $7,500
June 6, 2019AllSouth Federal Credit Union raised $7,500.00 for Friends of Fisher House, Columbia, South Carolina. The funds were raised during their 23rd annual Soldiers & Vets Charity Golf Tournament which took…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes new members to S.C. Board of Financial Institutions
June 6, 2019State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomed two new appointees to the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions as part of the board’s monthly meeting. Billy Byrd and Charles “Chuck” H. Stuart…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union begins construction on new Red Bank branch
June 5, 2019SAFE Federal Credit Union broke ground on their newest branch located in the Red Bank community of Lexington, South Carolina on May 29th. Located on Brevard Parkway, the 2,825 square…
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FinTrust Capital Advisors hosts third annual FinTrust Financial Forum
June 4, 2019On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FinTrust Capital Advisors hosted an informative, collaborative conference focused on innovation and intellectual property at Zen in downtown Greenville. The FinTrust Financial Forum featured eight…
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FinTrust Capital Advisors hosts third annual FinTrust Financial Forum
June 4, 2019On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FinTrust Capital Advisors hosted an informative, collaborative conference focused on innovation and intellectual property at Zen in downtown Greenville. The FinTrust Financial Forum featured eight…
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FinTrust Capital Advisors hosts third annual FinTrust Financial Forum
June 4, 2019On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FinTrust Capital Advisors hosted an informative, collaborative conference focused on innovation and intellectual property at Zen in downtown Greenville. The FinTrust Financial Forum featured eight…
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BB&T gift benefits Lexington District One International Baccalaureate students
June 4, 2019Lexington County School District One held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lexington High School on Thursday, May 30, 2019, to commemorate BB&T’s investment in the district’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.…
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Leaving the Nest: Financial Strategies for Life After College
June 4, 2019By Ann J. Beckwith, CFP® With spring upon us, nearly 3 million college students are preparing to proudly accept their hard-earned college diplomas and storm the “real world.” With…
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Paul Simpson appointed Data Scientist at Elliott Davis
May 31, 2019Elliott Davis announces that Paul Simpson has been hired for the newly formed position of data scientist. In his role, Simpson will lead data research and analysis for the entire…
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Pinnacle Financial Partners and United Community Bank executives discuss current financial risks
May 30, 2019The Upper South Carolina Chapter of the Risk Management Association (RMA) held a panel discussion with three prominent financial services executives on Wednesday, May 29 in Greenville, S.C. to discuss…
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4-star Morningstar Ratings Overall continue for Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis composites
May 28, 2019Wallick Investments, LLC’s chief equity composite strategy, WI Core Growth, received a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM among 162 mid-cap blend products as of March 31, 2019 for 3-year, 5-year,…
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The Innovate Fund wins $60 million in New Markets Tax Credits
May 28, 2019The Innovate Fund announced it was awarded a $60 million allocation of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) by the Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI Fund) of the U.S. Department…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicks off National 529 Day observance with $529 College Savings grants
May 21, 2019State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would once again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program.…
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Amy Whitney joins Countybank as Retail Banking Sales Manager
May 21, 2019Countybank welcomed Amy Whitney as Retail Banking Sales Manager. Whitney comes to Countybank with more than 16 years in the financial services industry. Whitney’s prior banking expertise includes operational accuracy,…
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CresCom Bank and World Affairs Council of Charleston reward students for analysis of hot topics in global issues
May 20, 2019At an award ceremony on April 17, 2019, Joe Bonacci, Senior Vice President for CresCom Bank, presented three Charleston County Public High School students with 2019 John M Settle, Sr./World…
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Local Lowcountry Wells Fargo team members participate in Community Service Super Saturday
May 20, 2019More than 1,300 Wells Fargo team members celebrated National Volunteer Month in April by volunteering 5,000 hours with nearly 90 nonprofits across the Southeast. The mass volunteer effort is part…
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Local Upstate Wells Fargo team members participate in Community Service Super Saturday
May 20, 2019More than 1,300 Wells Fargo team members celebrated National Volunteer Month in April by volunteering 5,000 hours with nearly 90 nonprofits across the Southeast. The mass volunteer effort is part…
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Local Midlands Wells Fargo team members participate in Community Service Super Saturday
May 20, 2019More than 1,300 Wells Fargo team members celebrated National Volunteer Month in April by volunteering 5,000 hours with nearly 90 nonprofits across the Southeast. The mass volunteer effort is part…
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United Community Bank donates to the Soup Kitchen of Spartanburg
May 16, 2019United Community Bank recently presented the Soup Kitchen of Spartanburg with a $250 donation. The donation was organized by United’s Spartanburg team members due to the positive impact the Soup…
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South Carolina Federal announces new Board Chairman
May 16, 2019South Carolina Federal Credit Union has named Richard Buckner Chairman of the Board following its 2019 membership meeting. This is Buckner’s second term leading the credit union’s Board of Directors,…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Bruce Copeland VP of Marketing
May 15, 2019SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Bruce Copeland their new Vice President of Marketing. Copeland joins SAFE Federal Credit Union from the Charleston, SC area where he most recently operated his…
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Elliott Davis and Columbia Fireflies to host “Light Up Business Downtown”
May 15, 2019Elliott Davis, a leading business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, and the Columbia Fireflies announce the two organizations are partnering to host the inaugural “Light Up Business…
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South Carolina Federal awards $50,000 in scholarships
May 13, 2019South Carolina Federal CEO Scott Woods and former Board Chairman Mary L. Whited pose with this year’s scholarship winners. South Carolina Federal Credit Union awarded $50,000 in scholarships…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
May 13, 2019United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.17 per common share. The dividend is…
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First Community announces executive retirements and promotion
May 13, 2019First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company for First Community Bank, announced that two members of the company and the bank’s Executive Leadership Team, Chief Credit Officer, David Proctor, and…
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H. Lynn Harton to succeed Jimmy Tallent as Chairman of United Community Banks, Inc.’s Board of Directors
May 13, 2019United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed H. Lynn Harton, Chief Executive Officer (pictured), to serve as United’s Chairman of the…
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United Community Bank expands North Carolina presence with Charlotte team
May 8, 2019United Community Bank has announced it will strengthen its North Carolina presence with the recent hire of two experienced Charlotte-based bankers that will lead operations in the growing metro region.…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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KeyMark hosts inaugural Insights intelligent automation conference
May 1, 2019KeyMark, Inc., a leading reseller of intelligent automation solutions, will be hosting its first-ever intelligent automation conference, called Insights, on May 15, 2019 in downtown Greenville, SC. The conference will…
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Select Bancorp reports first quarter 2019 earnings
April 30, 2019Select Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Select Bank & Trust Company, reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 of $3.3 million with basic and diluted earnings…
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Choosing a Health Care or Durable Power of Attorney
April 29, 2019by Laird W. Green While no one wants to think about incapacity, everyone should have a plan to handle his or her incapacity, whether physical or mental. Who would…
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Ace Financial Literacy Month with Three Easy Steps
April 26, 2019By Curtis Loftis Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month? It’s a good time to remind individuals regardless of their age the importance of making good financial…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports EPS of $0.55 and ROA of 1.44% for Q1 2019
April 24, 2019United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) announced its first quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, improved operating efficiency and continued strong asset quality. Reported diluted…
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United Community Bank names John Golding head of Commercial Banking Solutions
April 23, 2019United Community Bank announced veteran commercial banker John Golding as its new Head of Commercial Banking Solutions (CBS). Golding has more than 25 years of industry experience offering customer-focused solutions…
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