NBSC Names Sease to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Steven A. Sease to its Anderson Advisory Board. “We are pleased to have Steve join our board. As…
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NBSC Names Mowlajko to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Patti Phillips Mowlajko to its Anderson Advisory Board. A native of Anderson, Mowlajko is owner and manager of…
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NBSC Names Jewell to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Darryl Jewell to its Anderson Advisory Board. “We are pleased to welcome Darryl to our board. His experience…
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Wells Fargo sponsors 329th Habitat Greenville Home Build
June 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Construction started this week on the first Wells Fargo-sponsored Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County Home Build. Wells Fargo and Habitat representatives were on site in the…
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Ameris Bancorp Acquires 18 Banking Locations In Florida And Georgia
June 16, 2015
COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – Ameris Bancorp, the parent company of Ameris Bank, announces that the acquisition of 18 Bank of America banking centers throughout southern Georgia and northern Florida has…
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Pacolet Milliken Announces Heather Juve as Director of Asset Management
June 15, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. announces the addition of Heather Juve as director of asset management for the real estate division where she will oversee the management and leasing of…
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CresCom Bank Opens First Branch in Greenville, S.C.
June 15, 2015
CHARLESTON & GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank, the wholly-owned bank subsidiary of Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), has announced plans to open its first branch within theGreenville, S.C. market. The full-service branch…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports Change in Executive Leadership
June 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greer Bancshares, Incorporated reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports Change in Executive Leadership
June 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greer Bancshares, Incorporated reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary…
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CresCom Bank Opens First Branch in Greenville, S.C.
June 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank, the wholly-owned bank subsidiary of Carolina Financial Corporation, has announced plans to open its first branch within the Greenville, S.C. market. The full-service branch will be…
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GNMO II Deploys $10 Million In New Markets Tax Credits In Greenville County
June 10, 2015Funds Bring Sweet Street Bakery to Former Sara Lee Facility. 100 New Jobs Expected. GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup…
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The Palmetto Bank Recognized for Small Business Lending Efforts Three Years in a Row
June 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), recently received two awards for small business lending efforts from the Business Development Corporation (BDC)…
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Blue Ridge Bank Announces New Branch Managers
June 4, 2015
WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank has announced the recent promotions of three employees, Chase Todd, Donna Martuccio, and Kay Moore, as new branch managers of the Bank’s three locations. Chase…
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Bank of America Donation to Tri-County Technical College
June 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bank of America Charitable Foundation made a $3,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College (C2C) program. The funds are designated for textbooks for students in…
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Greene Joins Private Wealth Management Group
June 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Lauren D. Greene has joined the Private Wealth Management Group as a Private Wealth Advisor. In her new role, Greene…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from April
June 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg…
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Franseen Joins Greer State Bank Mortgage
June 2, 2015
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank Mortgage welcomes Brad Franseen as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer. Brad brings over 14 years of experience in the mortgage industry and will…
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Franseen Joins Greer State Bank Mortgage
June 2, 2015
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank Mortgage welcomes Brad Franseen as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer. Brad brings over 14 years of experience in the mortgage industry and will…
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Lamkin Joins FINTRUST Investment Advisors
May 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust announces that Sarah Lamkin has joined the FinTrust team. Lamkin is a graduate of Georgia College and State University with a B.A. in Mass Communications. She…
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Heady Promoted to Branch Manager
May 27, 2015
TAYLORS, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Sara Beth Heady has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Wade Hampton office located at 2800 Wade Hampton…
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Queen Promoted to Branch Manager
May 27, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Mechelle Denise Queen has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Spartanburg Main office located at 150 East Henry…
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Wagner Wealth’s Herman joins Chamber Small Business Council
May 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Herman, an Equity Partner in Wagner Wealth Management, has joined the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council. Herman has more than 25 years of experience…
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Bank of America Awards $10,000 Grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to Fund Training for Advanced Manufacturing
May 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to provide for advanced manufacturing training specific to the plastics sector.…
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Wagner Wealth’s Herman joins Chamber Small Business Council
May 20, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Herman, an Equity Partner in Wagner Wealth Management, has joined the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council. Herman has more than 25 years of experience…
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Pacolet Milliken and Partners Close on Sale of New York Office Building
May 18, 2015
Bank of China purchases 7 Bryant Park …
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South Carolina Angel Network Announces Investments in ActivEd, Inc.
May 13, 2015
Angel Investors Across South Carolina Back SC-based Education Technology Company GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) and its affiliated angel groups have successfully completed a coordinated investment…
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Carolina Alliance Reports Its First Quarter Results
May 13, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) today reported to its shareholders its first quarter 2015 financial results. Net income available to common shareholders of $508,000, or $0.11 per diluted common share, was reported for…
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Pacolet Milliken Hires Colliers International for Brokerage Services
May 11, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. has retained Colliers International for brokerage services in the Upstate, recently listing five major tracts for sale consisting of approximately 2,900 acres with the…
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Chapman Joins NBSC as Community Banker
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, today announced that R. Mark Chapman has been named Senior Vice President and Community Banker. Chapman comes to NBSC from Wells Fargo. A…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Kate Brady of Wren High School, Ashley Collins of Hannah-Pamplico High School and Cassidy Tallman of Daniel High School as…
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Wells Fargo Names Justin Hawkins Community Banking Area President of Upstate Market
May 11, 2015Business leader will oversee 40 banking stores and 490 team members in the Upstate GREENVILLE, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named Justin Hawkins the Community Banking Area…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships
May 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Kate Brady of Wren High School, Ashley Collins of Hannah-Pamplico High School and Cassidy Tallman of Daniel High School as winners…
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United Community Bank Announces Top Performers for First Quarter
May 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is recognizing 12 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited sales and service excellence during the first quarter. The recognition is part of the…
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First Citizens Announces New Regional Leadership Roles
May 5, 2015RALEIGH, NC – First Citizens Bank announced today new regional leadership positions for four of its top executives. “These veteran bankers bring many years of exemplary service and experience to their new roles…
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Wells Fargo announces winners of Succeeding Together contest
May 5, 2015Four winners, including a student from Spartanburg, will attend the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship SPARTANBURG, SC – Wells Fargo announced the winners of Succeeding TogetherSM, an essay contest that celebrates the…
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TNS Names TD Bank 2015 TNS Choice Award Winner for Best Small Business Bank
May 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – TD Bank announced that it is the recipient of the 2015 TNS Choice Award for Small Business Banking nationwide. The category includes financial institutions that provide small business products…
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Southern First Reports Results For First Quarter 2015
April 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $2.0 million, or $0.31 per diluted share for…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Freshens Branding, Re-launches Website
April 23, 2015
Fast-growing credit union unveils new look, new website to meet changing tastes GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has announced the refresh of its logo and branding, and the…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Freshens Branding, Re-launches Website
April 23, 2015
Fast-growing credit union unveils new look, new website to meet changing tastes GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has announced the refresh of its logo and branding, and the…
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United Community Banks and Palmetto Bancshares Announce Merger Agreement
April 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (“United,” NASDAQ: UCBI) the holding company for United Community Bank, and Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (“Palmetto,” NASDAQ: PLMT) the holding company for The Palmetto…
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United Community Banks, Inc. Reports Net Income of $17.7 Million for First Quarter 2015, Up 15 Percent From a Year Ago
April 22, 2015
– Earnings per diluted share of 29 cents, up 16 percent from first quarter of 2014 – Loans up $116 million, or 10 percent annualized – Core transaction deposits up $206…
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South State Corporation Announces the Acquisition of 13 Branches
April 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 12 South Carolina branch locations and one Georgia branch location from Bank of…
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The Palmetto Bank Promotes Commercial Banker in the Greenwood, South Carolina Market
April 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), announced that Matt Babb has been promoted to Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager serving Greenwood…
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Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Receives CDFI Certification
April 16, 2015
Promotes financial inclusion in Greenville County GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Heritage FCU is pleased to announce its certification by the US Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. There…
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CresCom Bank Announces New Team Members and Promotions for April
April 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – In order to continue striving to towards providing superior quality service in all of its branch locations, CresCom Bank is pleased to welcome four new team members and announce the…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from February
April 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg –…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds wealth advisor
April 6, 2015
SENECA, SC – Wagner Wealth Management has added Eddie Duncan as its newest wealth advisor. Duncan has worked in the investment advisory industry for nine years providing investment advice and developing…
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Loftis to host Trump, Ashcroft, Fiorina at SFO conference
April 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) today announced that businessman and investor Donald Trump, and author Travis Brown, will deliver keynote addresses at its spring meeting on…
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Loftis to host Trump, Ashcroft, Fiorina at SFO conference
April 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) today announced that businessman and investor Donald Trump, and author Travis Brown, will deliver keynote addresses at its spring meeting on…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis Returns $300,000 to State General Fund
March 27, 2015
Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ belief in efficiency and saving taxpayers’ money has converged into a strategic partnership with Wells Fargo & Company. This partnership has helped the State Treasurer’s Office (STO)…
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