CresCom Bank expands team with new hires this November
November 29, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, introduces new team members to its branches this month. These new members include: Myrtle Beach, S.C. Geordan Miller joins CresCom Bank…
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CresCom Bank expands team with new hires this November
November 29, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, introduces new team members to its branches this month. These new members include: Myrtle Beach, S.C. Geordan Miller joins CresCom Bank…
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Elizabeth Duquette is new manager at SAFE Federal Credit Union Bishopville branch
November 29, 2016Elizabeth Duquette has been named branch manager at the Bishopville branch of SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. She now leads the staff of…
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Elizabeth Duquette is new manager at SAFE Federal Credit Union Bishopville branch
November 29, 2016
Elizabeth Duquette has been named branch manager at the Bishopville branch of SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. She now leads the staff of…
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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 Inudstries
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 Inudstries
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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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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SAFE FCU adds on-site Personal Teller Machine at Continental Tire plant in Sumter
November 15, 2016
SAFE FCU Adds On-Site Personal Teller Machine at Continental Tire Plant in Sumter The Sumter tire production facility of Continental, one of the top automotive suppliers in the world, is…
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Intra-family loans: Lending money to family and friends
November 14, 2016
By Abigail Mason, CFP® Lending money to family and friends is a delicate subject. With the current economy and tight credit standards, people are often turning to friends and family…
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SAFE FCU adds on-site Personal Teller Machine at Continental Tire plant in Sumter
November 14, 2016SAFE FCU Adds On-Site Personal Teller Machine at Continental Tire Plant in Sumter The Sumter tire production facility of Continental, one of the top automotive suppliers in the world, is…
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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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Bank of America grant supports Meals on Wheels program
November 7, 2016
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, a longtime community partner with Senior Resources, has continued its generous support of the Meals on Wheels program with a $12,500 donation. The funds…
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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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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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South State Bank announces disaster recovery programs
November 2, 2016
South State Bank will provide assistance to individuals affected by Hurricane Matthew by introducing new disaster recovery programs for customers. The Disaster Relief Personal Loan and Catastrophe Savings Account (CSA)…
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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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First Reliance reports record 3Q16 pre-tax income of $1.6 million
October 31, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), reported third quarter 2016 pre-tax profits of $1,592,616. This is…
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First Reliance reports record 3Q16 pre-tax income of $1.6 million
October 31, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), reported third quarter 2016 pre-tax profits of $1,592,616. This is…
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Longstanding local advisor looks to build his practice on relationships
October 31, 2016Fred Quattlebaum has affiliated with Good Life Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Pennsylvania and is branding his firm as Modern Family Asset Management here in South…
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Longstanding local advisor looks to build his practice on relationships
October 31, 2016
Fred Quattlebaum has affiliated with Good Life Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Pennsylvania and is branding his firm as Modern Family Asset Management here in South…
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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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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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Local 13+ year financial services veteran launches Modern Family Asset Management
October 27, 2016Johnathan Stackhouse has affiliated with one of LPL Financials Largest Hybrid RIA’s, Good Life Advisors. Johnathan brings with him more than 13 years of experience working with local banks NBSC…
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Local 13+ year financial services veteran launches Modern Family Asset Management
October 27, 2016
Johnathan Stackhouse has affiliated with one of LPL Financials Largest Hybrid RIA’s, Good Life Advisors. Johnathan brings with him more than 13 years of experience working with local banks NBSC…
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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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Ashley Rogers named CresCom Bank’s Assistant Branch Manager/Bank Officer for its Summerville Branch
October 26, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, is pleased to name Ashley Rogers assistant branch manager/ bank officer for its Summerville branch. Rogers began her career with CresCom Bank…
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Quarterly earnings grow 37 ercent at South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. third quarter performance best in company’s history
October 26, 2016
These figures represent the company’s best quarterly performance in its nine-year history, and a 37.1 percent increase in net income when compared to the third quarter 2015. Net income for…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces third quarter earnings
October 26, 2016
Diluted earnings per share up 33 percent to 36 cents from third quarter 2015 Excluding merger-related charges, diluted operating EPS up 18 percent to 39 cents Return on assets of…
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FinTrust presents the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Owners Forum
October 26, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors is the presenting sponsor of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Owners Forum. The bimonthly forum provides small business owners with the opportunity to enhance their…
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Southern First reports results reported third quarter of 2016
October 25, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the…
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Southern First reports results reported third quarter of 2016
October 25, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the…
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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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Ameris Bank supports Columbia City Ballet as ticket sponsor of 2016-2017 season
October 21, 2016Ameris Bank announced its ticket sponsorship of the 2016 – 2017 Columbia City Ballet season. Since its founding in 1961, the Columbia City Ballet has integrated the world of dance…
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Bank of America marks flood anniversary with ongoing flood donations during “Rebuild Blitz” volunteer event
October 20, 2016
Today, Kim Wilkerson, President of Bank of America in Columbia and SC, announced a new round of financial support to United Way of the Midlands, Central South Carolina Habitat for…
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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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Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for third quarter of 2016
October 19, 2016
Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2016. Highlights at and for the three months ended September 30, 2016, include: Net income for…
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CresCom Bank launches CresCom Financial Services through a partnership with LPL Financial
October 17, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, now offers access to financial advising as a service to its customers through a partnership with LPL Financial, the largest independent broker/dealer…
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CresCom Bank launches CresCom Financial Services through a partnership with LPL Financial
October 17, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, now offers access to financial advising as a service to its customers through a partnership with LPL Financial, the largest independent broker/dealer…
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Survey: Financial Self Reliance More Than Age Defines
October 17, 2016Bank of America/USA TODAY Better Money Habits Report Shows Job Growth, Student Debt Are Top Campaign Issues for Young Voters in the Area COLUMBIA, S.C. – A newly released Bank…
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Survey: Financial Self Reliance More Than Age Defines
October 17, 2016
Bank of America/USA TODAY Better Money Habits Report Shows Job Growth, Student Debt Are Top Campaign Issues for Young Voters in the Area COLUMBIA, S.C. – A newly released Bank…
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South Carolina Federal celebrates 80th anniversary with free member event
October 14, 2016
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has spent 2016 celebrating 80 years of member service. To top off the festivities, the credit union is inviting members to join them on October…
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