United Community Bank increases American Cancer Society Relay for Life contribution in 2016
January 23, 2017
United Community Bank is proud to share that their 2016 contribution to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life was $172,787, an increase of nearly 40 percent from their 2015…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces proposed offering of common stock
January 20, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced that it has commenced an underwritten offering of approximately $40 million of its common stock. The underwriters will…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces proposed offering of common stock
January 20, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced that it has commenced an underwritten offering of approximately $40 million of its common stock. The underwriters will…
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The Greenville Swamp Rabbits host 2nd annual Business Power Play presented by South State Bank
January 17, 2017
A night of hockey and networking for Upstate businesses The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are excited to host the second annual Business Power Play event, presented by South State Bank. The…
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NAI Earle Furman announces rebranding of its investment division
January 9, 2017
NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in the office, industrial, investment, land, multifamily and retail sectors announced it has rebranded one of its top-performing divisions.…
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Carolina Alliance Bank to form Holding Company
January 4, 2017
The Board of Directors of Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) announced its intent to form a bank holding company, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval. If approved, Carolina Alliance Bank will become…
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A Conversation with Mary Beth Gillis, Midland Mortgage
December 14, 2016
By Alan Cooper The incredible story behind Midland Mortgage, a woman-owned company that has been in business for 34 years. All said and done, Mary Beth Gillis has been…
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Donnell Drummond joins United Community Mortgage Services in Greenville
December 13, 2016
United Community Mortgage Services welcomes mortgage professional Donnell Drummond to its team in Upstate South Carolina. In his role as CRA Mortgage Loan Originator, Drummond will focus on generating Community…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union reveals its updated “personal” branding platform
December 9, 2016
Sharonview Federal Credit Union, one of the nation’s top 200 credit unions, is excited to share the grand reveal of its updated branding platform. The new vibrant rebranding emphasizes Sharonview’s…
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Founders pays $4.5 million Loyalty Dividend to members
December 1, 2016
Founders Federal Credit Union distributed a $4.5 Million Loyalty Dividend to its members on December 1. The Loyalty Dividend posted to approximately 117,000 qualified member accounts, based on their relationship…
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The Capital Corporation advises Bradford Industries
November 25, 2016The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of Bradford Industries, Inc., a Lowell, Massachusetts based producer of coated fabrics and textiles to Wembley Enterprises. Terms of the sale…
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The Capital Corporation advises Bradford Industries
November 25, 2016
The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of Bradford Industries, Inc., a Lowell, Massachusetts based producer of coated fabrics and textiles to Wembley Enterprises. Terms of the sale…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes customer conversion with Tidelands Bank
November 21, 2016
Following the merger with Tidelands Bancshares completed July 1, 2016, United Community Bank is pleased to announce that the conversion process for all Tidelands Bank customers is now complete. All…
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Brittany Chester joins FinTrust Investment Advisors
November 17, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that Brittany Chester has joined the firm as Vice President of Operations. Chester has a B.S., Business Administration, Finance from…
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Brittany Chester joins FinTrust Investment Advisors
November 17, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that Brittany Chester has joined the firm as Vice President of Operations. Chester has a B.S., Business Administration, Finance from…
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SBA approves over $14 million disaster loans in South Carolina
November 16, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $14 million in low-interest disaster loans for businesses and residents in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Matthew from Oct. 4 –…
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SBA approves over $14 million disaster loans in South Carolina
November 16, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $14 million in low-interest disaster loans for businesses and residents in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Matthew from Oct. 4 –…
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New Lewis Plaza branch grand opening
November 14, 2016
Tuesday, November 15 with ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:00 AM The Augusta Street Branch Also Celebrates Last Day of American Bankers Association’s “Get Smart About Credit” Initiative While Wells Fargo team…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces agreement to acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated
November 8, 2016
Carolina Financial Corporation announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Carolina Financial will acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated (OTC Pink: GRBS) (“Greer Bancshares”). Upon completion of the…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces agreement to acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated
November 8, 2016
Carolina Financial Corporation announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Carolina Financial will acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated (OTC Pink: GRBS) (“Greer Bancshares”). Upon completion of the…
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Carolina Alliance reports its third quarter 2016 results
November 7, 2016
Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) today reported its third quarter 2016 financial results. Net income available to common shareholders of $3.1 million, or $0.47 per diluted common share, was reported for…
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Southern First Bank announces executive promotions
November 3, 2016Southern First Bank announced two recent executive promotions. Fred Gilmer, III, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Senior Lender of the Bank. Fred’s leadership role will expand to…
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Southern First Bank announces executive promotions
November 3, 2016Southern First Bank announced two recent executive promotions. Fred Gilmer, III, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Senior Lender of the Bank. Fred’s leadership role will expand to…
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Founders Federal Credit presents Mad City Money at Boiling Springs High School
November 2, 2016
Founders Federal Credit Union will present Mad City Money, a real life money simulation, to 9th grade students at Boiling Springs High School on November 10th, 2016. During the over…
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USDA invests in infrastructure improvements in rural South Carolina
November 1, 2016U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah highlighted an innovative public-private partnership in which USDA is investing $10 million to build and improve infrastructure in some…
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USDA invests in infrastructure improvements in rural South Carolina
November 1, 2016U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah highlighted an innovative public-private partnership in which USDA is investing $10 million to build and improve infrastructure in some…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports Hope Center for Children with donation
October 30, 2016
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $5,500 to Hope Center for Children as part of the…
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JEDA Bonds assist with new student housing at Converse College
October 30, 2016NCCD-Spartanburg Properties LLC, in cooperation with Converse College, is using $10,225,000 in bond funding from the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to finance new student housing on the campus…
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Clemson Young Alumni Council honors Lexington banker as one of ‘Roaring 10’
October 30, 2016
The Clemson University Young Alumni Council has recognized Lexington resident Manning Crapps one of the 2016 “Roaring 10” – young alumni who have made an impact in business, leadership, community,…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2016
October 26, 2016
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the third…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports the Urban League of the Upstate with donation
October 26, 2016
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $10,000 to the Urban League of the Upstate as part…
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John Henry Oil announces closing date on Trenton – Black River I, LP Capital Campaign
October 24, 2016
John Henry Oil Corporation (“JHO”) the sponsor of the 2015 Trenton-Black River I, LP exploration and drilling partnership and SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“SLS”) the placement agent for the offering have…
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Wells Fargo donates $225,000 to South Carolina nonprofits for Hurricane Matthew relief
October 24, 2016
Customers may also contribute through ATMs, GoFarTM Rewards Wells Fargo & Company announced today that the company will donate $1.1 million to Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in the U.S. and…
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Wells Fargo donates $225,000 to South Carolina nonprofits for Hurricane Matthew relief
October 24, 2016
Customers may also contribute through ATMs, GoFarTM Rewards Wells Fargo & Company announced today that the company will donate $1.1 million to Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in the U.S. and…
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VentureSouth announces fall education events
October 19, 2016
VentureSouth, a leading early-stage investment firm that develops and manages angel investment groups and funds in the Southeast, announced its fall schedule of educational events for early stage investors and…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated reports increased profit in third quarter
October 13, 2016
Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, today reported net income attributable to common shareholders of $850,000 or $0.34 per diluted common share for the quarter ended…
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Ameris Bank announces Dustin Morris as Greenville business banker
October 12, 2016
Ameris Bank Greenville Market President David Charpia is excited to announce that Dustin Morris has joined the Greenville banking team as a commercial lender. In this role, Morris will be…
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JB Schwiers named President & CEO of GrandSouth Bank
October 5, 2016
The board of directors of GrandSouth Bank has named JB Schwiers President and CEO. Schwiers follows Ronald Earnest who recently announced his retirement from these leadership roles. “JB has tremendous…
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Clemson financial planning program cited by industry publication
October 5, 2016
Clemson University has been recognized by Financial Planning magazine as having one of the top 75 programs in the nation for students pursuing financial planning careers. Clemson has been on…
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Wagner Wealth Management expands to Atlanta
September 26, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Robert Goggin as the firm’s first financial advisor based in Atlanta. Goggin comes to Wagner Wealth Management from Peachtree Capital in Atlanta. Additionally, he worked…
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Wagner Wealth Management expands to Atlanta
September 26, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Robert Goggin as the firm’s first financial advisor based in Atlanta. Goggin comes to Wagner Wealth Management from Peachtree Capital in Atlanta. Additionally, he worked…
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Clemson study shows fracking resulted in lower mortgage defaults
September 22, 2016
Despite the negativity many associate with fracking, the controversial technique for extracting oil and natural gas from the earth had a positive impact on mortgage defaults in areas where fracking…
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Lima One Capital names Alex McNair Director of Correspondent Lending
September 15, 2016
Lima One Capital, the premier lender for residential real estate investors, has hired Alex McNair for the newly created position of Director of Correspondent Lending. In this role, McNair will…
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Don S. Clardy elected to the Board of the Greenville Estate Planning Council
September 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Don S. Clardy, CFP®, a wealth management advisor with Northwestern Mutual, was recently elected to the Board of the Greenville Estate Planning Council (GEPC). As a GEPC…
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VentureSouth Announces Formation of “VentureSouth Angel Fund II”
September 8, 2016
VentureSouth is excited to announce the formation of its latest sidecar investment fund, VentureSouth Angel Fund II. VentureSouth is an early stage investment firm that operates angel groups and funds in the Carolinas.…
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Three SANDLAPPER companies named to the Inc. 500/5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America
August 22, 2016SANDLAPPER Securities makes its 4th appearance in 2016 on the Inc. 500/5000 ranking of America’s Fastest Growing Companies in America (at 3,579) while Sandlapper Capital Investments (“SLC”), and SLC venture…
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Greenville Technical College receives $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo
August 18, 2016
Grant will support scholarships for students enrolled in Quick Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College announced a $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo & Company. The donation will be used…
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Greer State Bank announces Paul Pickhardt as Senior Vice President, SBA Lending Manager
August 16, 2016
Greer State Bank welcomes Paul Pickhardt as Senior Vice President, SBA Lending Manager. Paul joins the bank bringing a wealth of experience in SBA program business development, originations and packaging. …
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The Capital Corporation advises Rowley Company on the acquisition of Fleuron Enterprises, Inc.
August 15, 2016Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce that Rowley Company (“Rowley”) acquired Fleuron Enterprises, Inc. (“Fleuron”), a portfolio company of Ancor Partners. Headquartered in Gastonia, North Carolina, Rowley is…
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The Capital Corporation advises Rowley Company on the acquisition of Fleuron Enterprises, Inc.
August 15, 2016
Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce that Rowley Company (“Rowley”) acquired Fleuron Enterprises, Inc. (“Fleuron”), a portfolio company of Ancor Partners. Headquartered in Gastonia, North Carolina, Rowley is…
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