U.S. venture capital investment rises to second highest total in 10 years
July 13, 2017Venture capital (VC) investment rose substantially with $21.8B invested contributing significantly to the global resurgence, according to Venture Pulse, a quarterly report on global VC trends published by KPMG. Activity…
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Moody’s assigns Aa3 issuer rating to West Columbia, SC W&S Ent.
July 11, 2017
The City of West Columbia’s SC Water and Sewer Enterprise (SC W&S Ent.) has received a positive credit rating of Aa3 from Moody’s Investors Service. SC W&S Ent. services 19,700…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union’s Toby Hayes named to national member loyalty panel
July 11, 2017SUMTER, SC – Toby Hayes, vice president of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union, has been named to a national committee of credit union marketers that is addressing the issue…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union’s Toby Hayes named to national member loyalty panel
July 11, 2017
SUMTER, SC – Toby Hayes, vice president of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union, has been named to a national committee of credit union marketers that is addressing the issue…
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Financial Gifts – and Tips – for New Graduates
July 6, 2017
By David Wallace Edward Jones Investments It’s Graduation Season again. If your child is graduating from high school or college, you have reason to celebrate. But what should you…
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Questis and TRI-AD enter joint business relationship for digital financial wellness
July 5, 2017CHARLESTON, SC & SAN DIEGO, CA – Questis, a digital financial wellness platform, announced its joint business relationship with TRI-AD, a total benefits administration firm. TRI-AD will offer the Questis platform…
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First Community Bank expands its commercial banking team
June 28, 2017First Community Bank announced Kris Whitley and Ryan Barnes have joined the commercial banking team as vice presidents/Commercial Bankers. Each with more than 10 years of lending experience, Kris and…
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First Community Bank expands its commercial banking team
June 28, 2017First Community Bank announced Kris Whitley and Ryan Barnes have joined the commercial banking team as vice presidents/Commercial Bankers. Each with more than 10 years of lending experience, Kris and…
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Anderson Chamber names Osgood its YP of the Year
June 27, 2017
The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce honored Wagner Wealth Management’s Jennifer Osgood with its 2017 Athena Young Professional Award. A 2001 graduate of Clemson University, Osgood has served as a…
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First Community Bank expands its commercial banking team
June 21, 2017LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank is pleased to announce Kris Whitley and Ryan Barnes have joined the commercial banking team as vice presidents/Commercial Bankers. Each with more than 10…
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Jay Montgomery named vice president of operations at SAFE Federal Credit Union
June 21, 2017Jay Montgomery, who has been with SAFE Federal Credit Union for nine years, has been named vice president of operations at the credit union. Montgomery succeeds Michael Baker, who recently…
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Jay Montgomery named vice president of operations at SAFE Federal Credit Union
June 21, 2017
Jay Montgomery, who has been with SAFE Federal Credit Union for nine years, has been named vice president of operations at the credit union. Montgomery succeeds Michael Baker, who recently…
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Commonwealth Commercial promotes Alex Crouch as Managing Director of its North and South Carolina operations
June 20, 2017
Commonwealth Commercial Partners, LLC, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, has promoted Alex C. Crouch to a new position overseeing the company’s business interests in Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh/Durham, NC,…
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Anne Marie Ashworth earns CFP® credential
June 13, 2017Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Anne Marie E. Ashworth has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous…
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Diane M. Cook earns Registered Paraplanner credential
June 13, 2017Abacus Planning Group announces that Diane M. Cook has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of study…
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Eileen M. Stevens CFP®, earns Enrolled Agent license
June 13, 2017Abacus Planning Group announces that Eileen M. Stevens, CFP® has met all requirements to become an Enrolled Agent. Enrolled Agents demonstrate special competence in tax matters, adhere to ethical standards…
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Cheryl R. Holland, CFP ® Abacus Planning Group ranked #1 Advisor in South Carolina
June 13, 2017Barron’s has ranked Cheryl R. Holland, CFP® as the #1 financial advisor in South Carolina in 2017. The annual America’s Top 1,000 list comprises data from over 4,000 of the…
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Anne Marie Ashworth earns CFP® credential
June 13, 2017Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Anne Marie E. Ashworth has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous…
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Diane M. Cook earns Registered Paraplanner credential
June 13, 2017Abacus Planning Group announces that Diane M. Cook has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of study…
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Eileen M. Stevens CFP®, earns Enrolled Agent license
June 13, 2017Abacus Planning Group announces that Eileen M. Stevens, CFP® has met all requirements to become an Enrolled Agent. Enrolled Agents demonstrate special competence in tax matters, adhere to ethical standards…
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Cheryl R. Holland, CFP ® Abacus Planning Group ranked #1 Advisor in South Carolina
June 13, 2017Barron’s has ranked Cheryl R. Holland, CFP® as the #1 financial advisor in South Carolina in 2017. The annual America’s Top 1,000 list comprises data from over 4,000 of the…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union hosts Easy Street Dinner June 20
June 12, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union will host its semi-annual Easy Street Dinner event June 20. The event, at the Sumter Civic Center, is for members of the Easy Street Club, holders…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union hosts Easy Street Dinner June 20
June 12, 2017
SAFE Federal Credit Union will host its semi-annual Easy Street Dinner event June 20. The event, at the Sumter Civic Center, is for members of the Easy Street Club, holders…
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Jessica Smith of CalmWater Financial earns CFP®
June 7, 2017
Jessica L. Smith of CalmWater Financial, a leading provider of financial services in Lexington, SC, has earned the Certified Financial Planner™ designation. The award was bestowed by the Certified Financial…
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United Community Bank executive speaks at Risk Management Association CEO panel
June 5, 2017The Upper South Carolina Chapter of The Risk Management Association held a roundtable discussion on Thursday, June 1, 2017 to spotlight the current state of banking and to discuss challenges…
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Fast growing firm strengthens resources by adding ultimate people person
June 2, 2017Modern Family Asset Management (http://www.modernfamilyam.com) announced today that Susan Danna has joined the firm to further develop their growing practice and help in client relationship management. Susan Danna comes with…
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Fast growing firm strengthens resources by adding ultimate people person
June 2, 2017
Modern Family Asset Management (http://www.modernfamilyam.com) announced today that Susan Danna has joined the firm to further develop their growing practice and help in client relationship management. Susan Danna comes with…
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1Q2017 National Ranking for Wallick Investments
May 25, 2017Wallick Investments, LLC is pleased to be recognized once again for consistency and high level performance across a number of its portfolios over multiple time periods. Wallick Investments’ Fidelis Composite…
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Shene named Charlotte Metro area executive at First Citizens Bank
May 25, 2017
RALEIGH, NC – First Citizens Bank has named Andy Shene as its Charlotte Metro area executive. Most recently, he served as the bank’s York County, S.C., market executive. His responsibilities…
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1Q2017 National Ranking for Wallick Investments
May 25, 2017Wallick Investments, LLC is pleased to be recognized once again for consistency and high level performance across a number of its portfolios over multiple time periods. Wallick Investments’ Fidelis Composite…
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S.C. Community Loan Fund CEO Michelle Mapp joins BDC board
May 23, 2017
Michelle Mapp, CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), has joined the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC). The SCCLF raises and pools capital from public…
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S.C. Community Loan Fund CEO Michelle Mapp joins BDC board
May 23, 2017
Michelle Mapp, CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), has joined the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC). The SCCLF raises and pools capital from public…
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Ed Tarver elected to First Community Board of Directors
May 18, 2017First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina and the holding company of First Community Bank, announced that longtime Augusta attorney and former Georgia lawmaker Edward J. Tarver has been…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Jennifer Michaels VP of Risk Management
May 17, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Jennifer Michaels its vice president of risk management, a new position at the credit union. Michaels is a lawyer who most recently served as…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Jennifer Michaels VP of Risk Management
May 17, 2017
SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Jennifer Michaels its vice president of risk management, a new position at the credit union. Michaels is a lawyer who most recently served as…
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United Community Bank recognizes sales and service champions for first quarter
May 15, 2017United Community Bank recently recognized employees for their outstanding performance in meeting customers’ needs throughout the first quarter of 2017. This acknowledgement is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales and…
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South Carolina Federal hosts Adopt-a-Pet event & donation drive
May 8, 2017
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is going to the dogs (and cats)! We are pleased to team up with the Charleston Animal Society to find forever homes for pets in…
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The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.
May 8, 2017Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…
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United Community Bank recognized for highest customer satisfaction in Southeast by J.D. Power
May 8, 2017
United receives award for fourth consecutive year United Community Bank has been recognized for the highest customer satisfaction score in the Southeast by the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Retail Banking…
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The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.
May 8, 2017Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…
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Security Federal Corporation announces cash dividend
May 8, 2017
Security Federal Corporation (OTCBB:SFDL), parent company of Security Federal Bank, announced that a quarterly dividend of $ .09 per share will be paid on or about June 15, 2017 to…
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Local Edward Jones team participates in advanced training
May 8, 2017Tina Warner and David Wallace David Wallace, a financial advisor with the financial services firm Edward Jones in St. Andrews / Irmo community, and Tina Warner, a branch office…
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The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.
May 8, 2017
Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union hosting free document shredding event
May 3, 2017
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 9 a.m. – 1p.m., at its James Island financial center, located at…
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Michael Baker named executive VP at SAFE Federal Credit Union
May 3, 2017Michael Baker, who has worked at SAFE Federal Credit Union for more than 16 years, has been named SAFE’s executive vice president. Baker, most recently vice president of operations, now…
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Michael Baker named executive VP at SAFE Federal Credit Union
May 3, 2017
Michael Baker, who has worked at SAFE Federal Credit Union for more than 16 years, has been named SAFE’s executive vice president. Baker, most recently vice president of operations, now…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2017
April 26, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.1 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the first…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2017
April 25, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.1 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the first…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2017
April 25, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.1 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the first…
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CresCom Bank’s Katie Skeen named branch manager for Conway
April 24, 2017
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has promoted Katie Skeen as branch manager for its Conway, South Carolina location. Previously, Skeen served as branch manager for the Elizabethtown…
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