United Community Banks, Inc. announces second quarter earnings
July 26, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) announced strong second quarter results with disciplined expense management, sound credit quality and meaningful margin expansion. Net income was $28.3 million, or 39 cents per…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2017
July 26, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2017
July 26, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the…
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United Community Banks, Inc. expands into renewable energy lending
July 24, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) today announced the addition of Clayton Summers who joins United’s lending team to focus on the renewable energy sector. Summers has more than 18 years…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses
July 21, 2017
First Community Bank was recently recognized as the number one third-party lender at the South Carolina Salute to Small Business. The event takes place annually during National Small Business Week…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses
July 21, 2017
First Community Bank was recently recognized as the number one third-party lender at the South Carolina Salute to Small Business. The event takes place annually during National Small Business Week…
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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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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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United Community Banks, Inc. and Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. announce merger agreement
July 6, 2017
Expands franchise footprint into the attractive Raleigh, NC MSA Partnership with 105-year-old community bank with significant operations in North Carolina’s fastest-growing MSA; consistent with United growth strategy Strategically and financially…
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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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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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BB&T announced as title sponsor of 2017 and 2018 Fall for Greenville
June 24, 2017
Fall for Greenville board members today announced BB&T, one of the largest financial services companies in the U.S., as the 2017 and 2018 title sponsor of the festival scheduled for…
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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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A Child’s Haven receives generous donation through BB&T’s Lighthouse Project
June 13, 2017
Recently, a caravan of vehicles arrived at A Child’s Haven carrying a group of volunteers from BB&T and an incredibly generous amount of donation items. Snack food, pull-ups, and new…
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Countybank partners with Infinity Marketing
June 6, 2017
Infinity Marketing announced its new client partnership with Countybank, located in Greenville, Greer, Anderson, and Greenwood. Infinity is developing integrated marketing strategies including digital and social media solutions, creative direction,…
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United Community Bank executive speaks at Risk Management Association CEO panel
June 6, 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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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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Shellhorse elected to board of South Carolina Community Capital Alliance
May 18, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Doris Shellhorse, program manager of The Innovate Fund, has been elected to the board of directors of the South Carolina Community Capital Alliance. The Alliance is a non-profit…
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Lima One Capital appoints Michael Adams Chief Sales Officer
May 16, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Lima One Capital, an institutionally-backed, specialty finance company that focuses on investment property lending, has hired Michael Adams as Chief Sales Officer. Adams will have an integral role in creating vision, developing corporate lending…
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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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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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The Silverfern Group makes follow-on investment into Broad River Power Holdings
May 10, 2017
The Silverfern Group, a leader in global direct investment, announced that it has completed a follow-on investment into Silverfern portfolio company Broad River Power Holdings, an 878MW dual-fuel, simple-cycle gas…
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TD Bank announces continued commitment as presenting sponsor of Artisphere
May 10, 2017
TD Bank has announced their commitment to continue as the presenting sponsor of Artisphere for another three years. The bank has been the presenting sponsor of Artisphere since the festival’s…
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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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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, 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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GrandSouth Bancorporation reports earnings for the first quarter of 2017
May 7, 2017
GrandSouth Bancorporation (OTCQB: GRRB), the holding company for GrandSouth Bank, announced that net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 was $95 thousand compared to $1.5 million during the…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC engaged by HC Government Realty Trust, Inc. for $30 million Capital Raise
April 29, 2017
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC has been engaged by HC Government Realty Trust, Inc. to raise up to $30 million for their public real estate investment trust (“REIT”). The REIT is focused…
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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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Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s Bob Nachman named Top 1200 Financial Advisor by Barron’s
April 24, 2017
Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s (NNP) managing director Bob Nachman (pictured) was ranked among Barron’s Top 1200 Financial Advisors in the country for 2017. “It’s a true honor to be recognized…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s Bob Nachman named Top 1200 Financial Advisor by Barron’s
April 24, 2017
Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s (NNP) managing director Bob Nachman (pictured) was ranked among Barron’s Top 1200 Financial Advisors in the country for 2017. “It’s a true honor to be recognized…
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Furman Capital Advisors recent transaction
April 23, 2017SALES Greenville, South Carolina: Edward Wingate of Furman Capital Advisors represented the seller, 1613 EastNorth Street, LLC, in the sale of an 8,209 SF office investment property located at 1613…
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United Community Bank expands Greenville team
April 20, 2017
Michele Roark Joins as Community Banking Sales and Service Manager United Community Bank is pleased to welcome Michele Roark to the team as a Vice President and Community Banking Sales…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces appointment of Jefferson Harralson as CFO
April 20, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. announced today the appointment of Jefferson L. Harralson as executive vice president and chief financial officer of both the parent company and its banking subsidiary, United…
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United Community Bank expands Greenville team
April 20, 2017
Michele Roark Joins as Community Banking Sales and Service Manager United Community Bank is pleased to welcome Michele Roark to the team as a Vice President and Community Banking Sales…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces appointment of Jefferson Harralson as CFO
April 20, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. announced today the appointment of Jefferson L. Harralson as executive vice president and chief financial officer of both the parent company and its banking subsidiary, United…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union opens branch in Spartanburg
April 19, 2017
Sharonview Federal Credit Union, one of the nation’s top 200 credit unions, is excited to announce that its new Spartanburg location is now open. A full-service branch, it offers a variety…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC helps raise more than $45,000 in latest philanthropic efforts
April 19, 2017
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“SANDLAPPER”) announced helping raise over $33,000 for Center for Developmental Services (“CDS”) at the 2017 Cornhole Derby and $12,000 for T.E.A.R.S (True Evangelism Always Requires Sacrifice) during…
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Paige Siniard joins FinTrust Investment Advisors
April 19, 2017
FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Paige Siniard has joined the firm as Director of Marketing and Client Engagement. Siniard has a B.A., Journalism from the University of Georgia, Athens, and…
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Paige Siniard joins FinTrust Investment Advisors
April 19, 2017
FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Paige Siniard has joined the firm as Director of Marketing and Client Engagement. Siniard has a B.A., Journalism from the University of Georgia, Athens, and…
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CommunityWorks opens 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards nominations
April 13, 2017
Today, CommunityWorks (CW) announced the opening of its nominations for the 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurship awards. Awards will be presented at the annual Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Reception on Tuesday,…
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VentureSouth announces first quarter investments
April 13, 2017
VentureSouth announced several investments the network executed in the first quarter of 2017. The network of angel groups and funds made its largest investment last quarter in TiO Home. TiO…
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VentureSouth announces first quarter investments
April 13, 2017
VentureSouth announced several investments the network executed in the first quarter of 2017. The network of angel groups and funds made its largest investment last quarter in TiO Home. TiO…
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First Community Bank to expand Upstate South Carolina presence
April 12, 2017
First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger…
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Countybank announces Upstate expansion
April 3, 2017
Developing New Full-Service Banking Branches In Greer And Anderson. New Greer and Anderson Locations Focus on Comprehensive Financial Solutions for the Upstate Community. Countybank announced the expansion of its branch…
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United Community Banks announces annual meeting of shareholders
March 31, 2017United Community Banks, Inc. announced that it will host its annual shareholders’ meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at The Ridges Resort in Young Harris, Georgia. United’s…
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2017 Community Banking Month
March 28, 2017
By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…
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2017 Community Banking Month
March 28, 2017
By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, headlines, on-the-move, op-ed
