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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First Community Bank welcomes new financial advisors
January 20, 2017
First Community Bank announce that Craig and Brandon Caldwell have joined its financial planning and investment advisory division, First Community Financial Consultants (FCFC). In their role as financial advisors, they…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union gives back more than $1 million to members
January 5, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union members received extra benefits December 31, 2016 when bonus dividends and loan interest rebates totaling more than $1 million were posted to accounts. Deposit accounts, including…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union gives back more than $1 million to members
January 5, 2017
SAFE Federal Credit Union members received extra benefits December 31, 2016 when bonus dividends and loan interest rebates totaling more than $1 million were posted to accounts. Deposit accounts, including…
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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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First Community Bank expands its executive leadership team
January 3, 2017
First Community Bank is pleased to announce that Tanya Butts has joined its executive leadership team in the newly created position of Chief Operations Officer & Chief Risk Officer. With…
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FinTrust Investment Advisors acquires ERISA Plan Services
December 23, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors announced the merger of ERISA Plan Services into FinTrust Investment Advisors. Mike Cruce, the owner and founder of ERISA Plan Services, Inc. has a B.S. from North…
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FinTrust Investment Advisors acquires ERISA Plan Services
December 22, 2016FinTrust Investment Advisors announced the merger of ERISA Plan Services into FinTrust Investment Advisors. Mike Cruce, the owner and founder of ERISA Plan Services, Inc. has a B.S. from North…
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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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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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Harvest Hope & Bank of America employee volunteers working to feed the hungry this holiday season
December 11, 2016$45,000 grant from the Bank to Harvest Hope will aid families of military service members Bank of America state president and Columbia employee volunteers presented Harvest Hope Food Bank with…
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Richland Northeast High School now boasts its own SAFE Federal Credit Union debit card
December 7, 2016There’s a new way to show school pride at Richland Northeast High School. Students, teachers, and others can now get their own student-designed SAFE Federal Credit Union debit card. The…
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Richland Northeast High School now boasts its own SAFE Federal Credit Union debit card
December 7, 2016
There’s a new way to show school pride at Richland Northeast High School. Students, teachers, and others can now get their own student-designed SAFE Federal Credit Union debit card. The…
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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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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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U.S. Rep. Mulvaney pays visit to SAFE Federal Credit Union
December 1, 2016In a visit to SAFE Federal Credit Union this week, U.S. Rep Mick Mulvaney said that with Republican control of both houses of Congress and an incoming Republican president, “we…
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U.S. Rep. Mulvaney pays visit to SAFE Federal Credit Union
December 1, 2016
In a visit to SAFE Federal Credit Union this week, U.S. Rep Mick Mulvaney said that with Republican control of both houses of Congress and an incoming Republican president, “we…
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CresCom Bank Promotes Bill Langfitt to Senior Vice President
November 30, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, is pleased to announce the promotion of Bill Langfitt to senior vice president. Langfitt joined CresCom Bank in March of 2012 as…
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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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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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