F.N.B. Corporation announces key local leadership positions for new markets in Southeastern U.S.
August 25, 2016
PITTSBURGH, PA – F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) (“FNB”) announced plans regarding leadership of its new markets in North and South Carolina, which it will enter through its planned merger with…
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Toby Hayes named VP of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union
August 24, 2016
Toby Hayes has been named vice president of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union. Hayes’ role will be to continue to drive the credit union’s strong and steady growth, said…
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Toby Hayes named VP of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union
August 23, 2016Toby Hayes has been named vice president of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union. Hayes’ role will be to continue to drive the credit union’s strong and steady growth, said…
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CresCom Bank’s Litchfield branch welcomes Jackie Black as branch manager/banking officer
August 23, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank welcomed Jackie Black as the new branch manager/banking officer for its Litchfield Branch. Black joins the CresCom Bank team from TD Bank (previously Carolina First Bank)…
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Local reverse mortgage firm rebrands with new Reverse Mortgage USA
August 22, 2016
Local Reverse Mortgage Firm Rebrands with New Reverse Mortgage USA CHARLESTON, SC – As part of a rebranding and name change, David Heilman has been named director of sales…
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Southern First Bank expands to Raleigh Triangle region
August 22, 2016Jonathan Taylor, Mike Stellar, and Monica Navarro will Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Raleigh, North Carolina and…
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Southern First Bank expands to Raleigh Triangle region
August 22, 2016Jonathan Taylor, Mike Stellar, and Monica Navarro will Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Raleigh, North Carolina and…
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CresCom Bank’s Cayce Branch welcomes Elizabeth Dunham as Branch Manager/Assistant Vice President
August 21, 2016
CAYCE, SC – CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomed Elizabeth Dunham as the new branch manager/assistant vice president for its Cayce branch, reporting to Kevin Adams. Dunham…
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Richland County receives top credit ratings
August 21, 2016
Richland County taxpayers will save money on future building and construction projects after two national credit rating firms gave the County top marks for smart financial practices and policies. The…
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Wallick Investments’ Small-Cap Portfolio earns 4-star Morningstar Rating
August 18, 2016Wallick Investments’ Small-Cap (Aggressive) Composite portfolio is the latest WI equity strategy to be recognized by Morningstar®, earning 4 Stars for 3-year and overall performance among 209 Small-Cap Blend managers…
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Wallick Investments’ Small-Cap Portfolio earns 4-star Morningstar Rating
August 18, 2016
Wallick Investments’ Small-Cap (Aggressive) Composite portfolio is the latest WI equity strategy to be recognized by Morningstar®, earning 4 Stars for 3-year and overall performance among 209 Small-Cap Blend managers…
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First Citizens Bank and Blue Flour Bakery announce alliance on Main Street
August 17, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens Bank announced it has formed an alliance with Blue Flour Bakery, based in Irmo, S.C. Teri Pringle, owner of Blue Flour Bakery, will become a…
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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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South Carolina Federal hosts school supply drive for Lowcountry Orphan Relief
August 15, 2016
South Carolina Federal Credit Union will be hosting a school supply drive to benefit Lowcountry Orphan Relief. Charleston-area financial centers will be outfitted with bins for community donations until August…
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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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Are KPIs Right for YOUR Business?
August 14, 2016
By Larry Ventimiglio Periodic financial reporting is generally the foundation for reporting performance results for most businesses. Corporate management teams, hopefully, pay close attention to this information, and utilize the information…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP Preferred
August 10, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announces that it redeemed the final 4,349 shares of its…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP Preferred
August 10, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announces that it redeemed the final 4,349 shares of its…
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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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Daniel Wallick named Chairman, Columbia Chapter, SC Christian Chamber of Commerce
August 7, 2016The South Carolina Christian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Daniel Wallick has accepted the position of Chairman of the Board for the Columbia Chapter. Dan is the…
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Daniel Wallick named Chairman, Columbia Chapter, SC Christian Chamber of Commerce
August 7, 2016
The South Carolina Christian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Daniel Wallick has accepted the position of Chairman of the Board for the Columbia Chapter. Dan is the…
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First Community Bank’s Jan Hadder appointed to Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Board of Directors
August 2, 2016
First Community Bank senior vice president and director of mortgage banking Jan Hadder has been appointed to the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council (CRC) board of directors. The Columbia Chamber…
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First Community Bank’s Jan Hadder appointed to Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Board of Directors
August 1, 2016First Community Bank senior vice president and director of mortgage banking Jan Hadder has been appointed to the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council (CRC) board of directors. The Columbia Chamber…
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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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South State Corporation releases second quarter earnings
July 22, 2016
South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2016. Highlights of the second quarter…
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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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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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First Community Corporation announces record earnings
July 20, 2016
Second Quarter Results and Cash Dividend Highlights Record earnings of $1.745 million in the second quarter of 2016, a 20.9% increase in net income year-over-year Diluted EPS of $.26 per…
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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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Farm Credit, AgFirst celebrate 100 years of service to farming, rural America
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Farm Credit System is celebrating 100 years of service to agriculture and rural communities this month. As one of four funding banks in the nationwide system,…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred
July 13, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred
July 13, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2016-2017 executive officers, new Board Members
July 13, 2016
COLUMBIA,SC – As United Way of the Midlands kicks off a new campaign season, the organization is also welcoming its 2016-2017 Executive Officers and Board Members. Holt Chetwood, Senior VP and…
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Wells Fargo commits $4.1 million to boost Columbia, S.C.-area homeownership
July 13, 2016
Eligible homebuyers can make an appointment now to apply for a matching down payment assistance grant up to $7,500 on July 29-30 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center COLUMBIA, SC…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 12, 2016
First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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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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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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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 11, 2016First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2016First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2016
First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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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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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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