Melissa D. Bane joins Greenwood Capital ownership team
October 8, 2020
Greenwood Capital is pleased to announce that Melissa D. Bane, Senior Private Client Advisor, joined the ranks of Greenwood Capital employee ownership on October 1, 2020. “This opportunity and honor…
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Countybank Foundation completes $23,000 donation to Anderson Interfaith Ministries
October 6, 2020
The Countybank Foundation recently made its final donation installment of $6,500 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM), fulfilling the pledged amount of $23,000 over the course of three years. Michael Wooles,…
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City of Charleston, Charleston LDC announce COVID-19 small business relief fund
October 2, 2020
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and Charleston LDC CEO Steve Saltzman announced an $850,000 revolving loan fund to aid Charleston businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds were authorized by…
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Regional Management Corp. announces appointment of Harp Rana as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
October 1, 2020
Promotes Brian Fisher to EVP and Chief Strategy and Development Officer Elevates Catherine Atwood to SVP, General Counsel, and Secretary Further Strengthens Senior Team to Execute on Omni-Channel Growth Strategy…
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First Reliance Bank adds new Deposit Operations Manager to Charleston team
September 29, 2020
First Reliance Bank recently welcomed new Deposit Operations Manager, Tiffany Kiminski, to join their Charleston-area branch in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. While providing guidance and direction for deposit operation team, Kiminski…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott continues growth with new wealth planner
September 29, 2020
Nachman Norwood & Parrott (NNP), an independent wealth management consultancy, recently welcomed Tyler Boswell as a wealth planner. In this role, Boswell will work with the planning department to build…
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United Community Bank welcomes Brian Goff as Director of Portfolio Management
September 28, 2020
United Community Bank announced the addition of Brian Goff as Director of Portfolio Management. In this new role, Goff will be responsible for the management and oversight of the bank’s…
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South Carolina Federal named a Best Credit Union to Work For by Credit Union Journal
September 28, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2020 Best Credit Unions to Work For by Credit Union Journal. South Carolina Federal ranked No. 6 overall and…
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Countybank’s Laura Beth Brooks receives officer appointment
September 23, 2020
Countybank announced that Laura Beth Brooks has been appointed Assistant Vice President by the Board of Directors. Additionally, Brooks has been promoted to a new role, Corporate Governance Manager. In…
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Earnnest appoints Russell Smith as General Manager of Earnnest Enterprise
September 22, 2020
Leading Real Estate Payments Company Strengthens Leadership Team with Industry Innovator Earnnest, the largest digital earnest money service in the U.S., today announced the launch of its new Earnnest Enterprise…
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TD Bank selects local nonprofit MIRCI as the recipient of TD Bank Touchdowns Program
September 21, 2020
This football season, TD Bank will partner with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks to help support, local nonprofit, MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. The TD Bank Touchdowns…
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Tax tips and reminders for extension filers: returns due October 15
September 17, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds taxpayers who filed for an extension that their Individual Income Tax returns are due October 15. Here are some tips and reminders…
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United Community Bank launches commercial real estate lending division in Florida
September 14, 2020
United Community Bank is expanding its commercial real estate (CRE) lending division in Florida with the announcement of Chris Willman as Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager. In…
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FinTrust hires Donna Rasile as Senior Vice President, Investment Advisor
September 14, 2020
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Donna Rasile has joined the FinTrust team as Senior Vice President, Investment Advisor. Throughout her 30 years of experience, Donna has become a trusted advisor…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union
September 11, 2020
Connect with South Carolina Federal Credit Union for products, services and financial literacy. More than 165,000 members and $2 billion strong, the member-owned cooperative operates 24 offices in five major…
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Southern First Bank announces new headquarters to be built in Greenville
September 11, 2020Southern First Bank (NASDAQ: SFST), the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, has announced plans to build a new corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. The new headquarters, situated at the…
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South Carolina Federal appoints new Chair, Vice Chair to Supervisory Committee
September 10, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has appointed Michelle Kelley to serve as Supervisory Committee Chair and Matthew Alexander to serve as Vice Chair following the credit union’s 2020 membership meeting.…
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Synovus announces quarterly dividends
September 4, 2020
The Board of Directors of Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) has declared the following quarterly dividends: $0.33 per share on the company’s common stock, payable on October 1, 2020, to…
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2020 Official SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies
September 1, 2020
The Official 2020 SC TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies are Announced Now in its 19th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to…
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2020 Official SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies
September 1, 2020
The Official 2020 SC TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies are Announced Now in its 19th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to…
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2020 Official SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies
September 1, 2020
The Official 2020 SC TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies are Announced Now in its 19th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar When I Grow Up Sweepstakes for $529 grants
August 31, 2020
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, is celebrating national College Savings Month with a fun social media photo contest. Families can…
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Leaving a Legacy – Using a Retirement Account Beneficiary Designation to Gift to Charity
August 31, 2020
By J. Abigail Mason, CFP® Designating a charity through a retirement account beneficiary designation is a great option for those who are philanthropic and who also want to ensure money…
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United Community Bank welcomes David Kershaw as Vice President, Legal Counsel
August 31, 2020
United Community Bank recently announced the addition of David Kershaw as Vice President, Legal Counsel. In this role, Kershaw will work with the bank’s Special Assets and Commercial Credit Counsel…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 27, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This survey-and-awards program, created by SC Biz News, the South Carolina Chamber…
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Resource Financial Services makes Inc. Magazine’s list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for third time
August 27, 2020
Resource Financial Services, South Carolina’s largest privately owned mortgage banker, was recently named to Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 500/5000 list for 2020. This list is an exclusive ranking of the…
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United Community Bank announces Sherry Brock as Assistant Branch Manager in Pendleton
August 26, 2020
United Community Bank in Pendleton is pleased to announce that Sherry Brock has joined its team. Born and raised in the Pendleton area, Brock has been a member of United’s…
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Resource Financial Services receives Fannie Mae approval
August 25, 2020
Resource Financial Services, South Carolina’s largest privately owned mortgage banker, today announced it has been approved by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae). This distinction allows the mortgage bank…
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South Carolina-based Verity Investment Partners named 2020 Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers
August 20, 2020Verity Investment Partners (VIP), a boutique investment advisory firm serving individual investors and their families, is pleased to announce that it has been named to the Financial Times 2020 edition…
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First Community names Chief Mortgage Banking Officer
August 19, 2020
First Community Bank announced that Narin Seera has joined the bank as Chief Mortgage Banking Officer. In his new role, Mr. Seera will be responsible for leading First Community’s mortgage…
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Abacus Planning Group named to Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers
August 18, 2020
Abacus Planning Group announced it has been named, once again, to the 2020 edition of the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms…
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AgFirst Farm Credit Bank ~ Featured Listing
August 18, 2020
THE AGFIRST DIFFERENCE AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is committed to helping our Association partners fulfill the Farm Credit mission of supporting rural communities and agriculture every day. The relationship we…
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United Community Bank Promotes Lisa Shelnutt to Commercial Real Estate Division Manager
August 17, 2020
United Community Bank announced the promotion of Lisa Shelnutt to Commercial Real Estate Division Manager. In this expanded role, Shelnutt will manage all Commercial Real Estate efforts throughout the bank’s…
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Fourteen college students join Northwestern Mutual’s nationally recognized internship program
August 14, 2020
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services firm, has selected fourteen college seniors to gain valuable financial planning experience in the firm’s nationally recognized internship program in Greenville, Spartanburg and Asheville…
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First National Bank adds Meg Peavey to South Carolina commercial banking team
August 12, 2020
First National Bank Adds Meg Peavey to South Carolina Commercial Banking Team First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), announced that it has hired Meg Peavey…
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Will Aiken joins Southern First Bank, expanding Southern First credit leadership
August 11, 2020Southern First Bank, the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, welcomes Will Aiken, who will carry the title of Executive Vice President with the company. Will brings extensive leadership experience…
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Moryah Jackson joins United Community Bank as Vice President, Director of Community Development and Engagement
August 10, 2020
United Community Bank welcomed Moryah Jackson as Vice President, Director of Community Development and Engagement. In this newly created leadership role, Jackson will be responsible for oversight of the bank’s…
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SC banks close $5.7 billion in PPP loans, protect more than 650,000 jobs
August 10, 2020
South Carolina banks participating in the Paycheck Protection Program closed $5.7 billion in loans in a little more than 90 days, assisting in the protection of better than one in…
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Greystar closes $600 million Greystar Credit Partners II
August 10, 2020
CHARLESTON, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development and management of high-quality purpose-built rental housing properties, announced the launch and funding of Greystar…
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4-star Morningstar rating continues for Wallick Investments Fidelis
August 5, 2020
1 of only 7 RIA firms in South Carolina to receive Morningstar ratings, Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM among 458 Large-Cap Value products for 3-year,…
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Countybank Foundation donates $25,000 to Piedmont Technical College Foundation
August 5, 2020The Countybank Foundation recently donated $25,000 to the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation for the William H. “Billy” O’Dell Upstate Center for Manufacturing Excellence. “We could not be more grateful…
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RealOp Investments acquires Oates Crossing, a 235K SF Class A office-warehouse portfolio in Charlotte, NC for $31.75M
August 4, 2020
RealOp Investments has expanded its Southeastern footprint with the acquisition of a four building, 234,400-square-foot office-warehouse portfolio located in the flourishing Charlotte MSA. Strategically positioned along I-77, Oates Crossing is…
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South Carolina Federal merges with Spartanburg City Employees Credit Union
August 4, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to announce its completed merger with Spartanburg City Employees Credit Union following a member vote in June. The financial center located in City…
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Palmetto closes on $29 million Series B raise
August 3, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto, a software company focused on simplified energy savings for homeowners, announced that it has completed a $29 Million Series B raise. Investors from a wide range of…
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Celebrating ABLE to Save Month with our partners
August 3, 2020
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Because our citizens living with disabilities deserve the same chance to achieve financial independence and stability as all South Carolinians do, I’m proud to serve…
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Charitable Considerations When Selling a Business
July 30, 2020
By Bethany M. Griffith, CFP®, EA Running a business is full of decision points, strategy planning, and opportunities. All of these factors remain when it is time to sell…
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First Reliance Bank named Best Places to Work in South Carolina for fifteenth consecutive year
July 29, 2020
First Reliance Bank was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. The fifteenth annual program was created by SC Biz News in partnership with…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2020
July 28, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2020. “In this current environment,…
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South Carolina Federal opens Cane Bay Financial Center
July 28, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that its Cane Bay financial center, located at 1736 State Rd. in Summerville, is now open. The Cane Bay financial center…
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Lincoln Stewart joins First Reliance Bank as Vice President and Portfolio Manager
July 27, 2020
Lincoln Stewart has joined First Reliance Bank as a Vice President and Portfolio Manager in Greenville, SC. In his new role, he will be responsible for underwriting and portfolio management…
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