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…
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Amy Grace joins Homestar Team as Greenville Branch Manager
March 20, 2017
Homestar Financial Corporation recently welcomed Amy J. Grace to their team as Branch Manager and Mortgage Loan Originator of their newly established Greenville branch. In her new role, she manages…
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Watrous joins Southern First
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that Emily Watrous has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to Watrous…
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United Community Bank welcomes Commercial Relationship Manager
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to announce the newest addition to its Greenville team, Commercial Relationship Manager, Laura Hodge. Hodge brings more than 15 years of experience in…
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United Community Bank welcomes Commercial Relationship Manager
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to announce the newest addition to its Greenville team, Commercial Relationship Manager, Laura Hodge. Hodge brings more than 15 years of experience in…
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Watrous joins Southern First
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that Emily Watrous has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to Watrous…
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TD Charitable Foundation gives $250,000 to International African American Museum
February 27, 2017
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank® has provided $250,000 to the International African American Museum’s Center for Family History, where African…
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Furman Capital Advisors, a division of NAI Earle Furman, announces the following transactions: Sales
February 21, 2017
Peter Couchell, CCIM and Robert Schmidt of Furman Capital Advisors, the investment division of NAI Earle Furman, represented the purchaser in acquiring Knox Abbott Village, a 6,300 SF retail investment…
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BB&T expanding its Greenville County operations
February 16, 2017
Financial Services Company Investing $30 Million In New Mauldin Facility BB&T, one of the largest financial services holding companies in the United States, today announced the construction of a new…
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United Community Bank awards sales and service champions for fourth quarter
February 14, 2017
United Announces Fourth Quarter Winners United Community Bank awarded eight individuals and six branch teams for their outstanding performance during the fourth quarter of 2016. This recognition is part of…
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United Community Bank awards sales and service champions for fourth quarter
February 14, 2017
United Announces Fourth Quarter Winners United Community Bank awarded eight individuals and six branch teams for their outstanding performance during the fourth quarter of 2016. This recognition is part of…
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United Community Bank named to Forbes list of Best 100 Banks in America
February 7, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) was recently recognized as one of America’s best performing banks by Forbes magazine for the fourth consecutive year. The article ranked 100 of…
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Carolina Alliance reports its 2016 annual and fourth quarter results
February 1, 2017
Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) today reported its 2016 annual and fourth quarter financial results. Net income available to common shareholders of $4.1 million, or $0.63 per diluted common share, was…
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Ameris Bank Mortgage Services welcomes Craig Benton as new Upstate Regional Mortgage Manager
February 1, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Ameris Bank Mortgage Services is pleased to announce that Craig Benton has joined the Ameris Bank team. As the Upstate Regional Mortgage Manager, Benton will be responsible…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raises $40.34 million for six land acquisitions for Webb Creek Management Group, LLC
February 1, 2017
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“SANDLAPPER”) raised $40.34 million for six land acquisitions syndications (“Companies”) sponsored by Webb Creek Management Group, LLC (“Webb Creek”) in 2016. Webb Creek Management Group, LLC, is…
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The Capital Corporation advises Southeastern Dock & Door, LLC on its sale to ASSA ABLOY
February 1, 2017Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of Southeastern Dock & Door (headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) to ASSA ABLOY (headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden). Southeastern Dock &…
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The Capital Corporation advises Southeastern Dock & Door, LLC on its sale to ASSA ABLOY
February 1, 2017
Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of Southeastern Dock & Door (headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) to ASSA ABLOY (headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden). Southeastern Dock &…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces Fourth Quarter Earnings
January 30, 2017
Diluted earnings per share up 52 percent, to 38 cents, from fourth quarter 2015 excluding merger-related and other non-operating charges, diluted operating EPS up 21 percent, to 40 cents Return…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Sandra McCall honored by Seneca Rotary Club
January 26, 2017
Wagner Wealth Management’ Market President Sandra McCall received the Governor’s Award Pin from the Seneca Rotary Club. The prestigious honor is awarded to members who bring in a new member…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raises over $3 million for Trenton Black River I, LP
January 25, 2017
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“SANDLAPPER”) raised more than $3 million for the Trenton-Black River I, LP (“Trenton-Black River”) a 40 Well Drilling Program sponsored by John Henry Oil Corporation (“John Henry”). …
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Southern First reports results for 2016
January 24, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for…
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Southern First reports results for 2016
January 24, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for…
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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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