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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United Community Banks, Inc. appoints two new board members, David Shaver and David Wilkins
August 10, 2016
United Community Banks, Inc. (Nasdaq:UCBI) (“United”) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed David C. Shaver, founder and CEO of Cost Segregation Advisors, LLC, and David H. Wilkins,…
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Foster Victor Wealth Advisors launches in Greenville
August 4, 2016
New independent firm introduces innovative client resources to reshape the planning and investment experience GREENVILLE, SC – Foster Victor Wealth Advisors, a new independent financial planning firm led by wealth…
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Green Cloud wraps Up $7.5mm financing package
August 1, 2016
Green Cloud Technologies, a channel only Cloud technology solutions provider, has announced the closing of $7.5mm of new financing. The package consists of a $5 million senior line of credit…
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South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College program
July 27, 2016
South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to support Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College (C2C) program, which provides academically capable youth between the ages of 17 and 20 the…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2016
July 26, 2016Southern 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 second quarter of 2016
July 26, 2016Southern 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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Founders Federal Credit Union holds ribbon cutting at John B. White Sr. Boulevard location
July 20, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Lancaster-based Founders Federal Credit Union and the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 20th at the new John B. White Sr. Boulevard Founders…
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RBC extends commitment to RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open
July 20, 2016
The PGA TOUR, RBC, Golf Canada and the Heritage Classic Foundation jointly announced that RBC has signed six-year extensions as title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds Director of Client Services
July 20, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Allison Holland as the firm’s Director of Client Services. Holland holds the Series 7, Series 63, and Series 9/10 Securities Licenses and is a Clemson…
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SC Angel Network expands rapidly, launches VentureSouth
July 20, 2016
The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN), one of the largest angel investment organizations in the United States with more than 200 investors, announces the launch of VentureSouth, a new corporate…
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SC Angel Network expands rapidly, launches VentureSouth
July 20, 2016
The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN), one of the largest angel investment organizations in the United States with more than 200 investors, announces the launch of VentureSouth, a new corporate…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds Director of Client Services
July 20, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Allison Holland as the firm’s Director of Client Services. Holland holds the Series 7, Series 63, and Series 9/10 Securities Licenses and is a Clemson…
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Feeling Stumped? Use the Decision Tree
July 11, 2016
By Aaron E. Graham, CFP® We make decisions constantly. Where do I eat? What should I buy? Should I attend an event? We often make many decisions on the…
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Sandlapper Student Housing, LLC launches latest program for 1031 exchange buyers
July 8, 2016
Sandlapper Acquires West Georgia Asset GREENVILLE, SC – A new investment opportunity for real estate investors seeking a 1031 exchange property has just been released by Sandlapper Student Housing (“Sandlapper”). Sandlapper…
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United Community Bank honored as Georgia Exceptional Lender by USDA
July 5, 2016
United Community Bank has received the Georgia Exceptional Lender award from the United States Department of Agriculture. This award was presented by USDA Rural Development Georgia State Director Jill Stuckey…
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FINTRUST hires Director of Operations
July 5, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Rogers has joined their team as Director of Operations. Rogers will be assuming the role effective immediately. Prior to joining FinTrust, he…
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FINTRUST Hires Director of Operations
July 5, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Rogers has joined their team as Director of Operations. Rogers will be assuming the role effective immediately. Prior to joining FinTrust, he served as…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with Tidelands
July 1, 2016
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger with Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina-based Tidelands Bancshares, Inc. Also effective today, Tidelands’ bank subsidiary, Tidelands Bank, merged into United’s…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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New JEDA bonds help Spartanburg Preparatory School growth
June 29, 2016
Spartanburg Preparatory School is financing construction of its new middle school with a $5.81 bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA). In addition to construction and rehabilitation…
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