United Community Bank Ice on Main reveals new logo
May 20, 2016
As its 6th season approaches later this year, United Community Bank Ice on Main revealed a new, refreshed logo. The City of Greenville and United Community Bank worked with Crawford…
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United Community Bank honors top performers for first quarter
May 16, 2016
United Community Bank recently honored ten individuals and six branch teams for their outstanding performance during the first quarter of 2016. This recognition is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales…
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Willis Fortson named store manager at TD Bank
May 9, 2016
CLINTON, SC – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Willis Fortson Store Manager for its Clinton, S.C. Store. He is responsible for developing and managing business and customer relations,…
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Riley returns to First Citizens Bank as commercial banking manager for Columbia, Upstate SC
May 5, 2016
Chris Riley has returned to First Citizens Bank as manager of commercial banking for the Columbia and Greenville/Spartanburg areas. He leads First Citizens’ commercial banking teams for these markets, focusing…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2015
May 2, 2016
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.0 million, or $0.45 per diluted share for the first…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2015
May 2, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.0 million, or $0.45 per diluted share for the first…
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GreenWood, Inc. receives prestigious BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award for sixth consecutive year
April 28, 2016
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the Lighthouse Beam Safety Award by BB&T Insurance Services. The award is designed to emphasize safety…
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GreenWood, Inc. receives prestigious BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award for sixth consecutive year
April 28, 2016
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the Lighthouse Beam Safety Award by BB&T Insurance Services. The award is designed to emphasize safety…
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United Community Banks reports net operating income of $23.9 M for Q1 2016
April 27, 2016
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) reported first quarter results reflecting strong credit quality, capital management, profitability and growth. Net operating income was $23.9 million, or 33…
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Greenco Beverage receives $8.3 million in new markets tax credits for new distribution center
April 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has allocated $8.3 million…
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United Community Bank adds experienced local banker Russ Williams to Greenville team
April 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to welcome Russ Williams to the Greenville team as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. Williams joins United Community Bank with more…
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United Community Bank adds experienced local banker Russ Williams to Greenville team
April 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to welcome Russ Williams to the Greenville team as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. Williams joins United Community Bank with more…
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South Carolina legal assistance group receives $6.2M under Bank of America Mortgage Settlement
April 15, 2016
BOSTON, MA – Eric D. Green, independent Monitor of Bank of America’s August 20, 2014, mortgage settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and six states, announced the distribution of $6,203,412…
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South Carolina legal assistance group receives $6.2M under Bank of America Mortgage Settlement
April 15, 2016
BOSTON, MA – Eric D. Green, independent Monitor of Bank of America’s August 20, 2014, mortgage settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and six states, announced the distribution of $6,203,412…
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Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC partners with 4Balance Fitness, makes expansion plans
April 12, 2016
Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC (“Sandlapper”) has made a strategic investment in FitnessNinja, LLC, the parent company for 4Balance Fitness, an original CrossFit Affiliate and premier fitness facility in the Upstate.…
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United Community Bank announced as sponsor of 2016 Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend
April 12, 2016
United Community Bank announced today its role as the 2016 title sponsor of the Antiques, Fine Art & Design (AFAD) Weekend held at the Greenville County Museum of Art (GCMA).…
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United Community Bank announced as sponsor of 2016 Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend
April 12, 2016
United Community Bank announced today its role as the 2016 title sponsor of the Antiques, Fine Art & Design (AFAD) Weekend held at the Greenville County Museum of Art (GCMA).…
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SANDLAPPER Securities adds Financial Advisor
April 7, 2016
The award winning independent broker dealer, SANDLAPPER Securities, has added financial advisor Susan Greene Lockwood to their broker dealer network. Lockwood joins SANDLAPPER Securities with 25 years of financial advising…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces acquisition of Tideland Bancshares, Inc.
April 5, 2016
Strategic purchase completes a two-step plan, accelerating growth in attractive coastal South Carolina markets Additional organic growth from lift-out of an experienced lending team Compelling acquisition that is immediately accretive…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces acquisition of Tideland Bancshares, Inc.
April 5, 2016
Strategic purchase completes a two-step plan, accelerating growth in attractive coastal South Carolina markets Additional organic growth from lift-out of an experienced lending team Compelling acquisition that is immediately accretive…
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FinTrust releases white paper on new Department of Labor Fiduciary Standards
March 30, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a white paper on the new Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Standards. The new standards impact all retirement accounts held by investors and address conflicts…
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FinTrust releases white paper on new Department of Labor Fiduciary Standards
March 30, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a white paper on the new Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Standards. The new standards impact all retirement accounts held by investors and address conflicts…
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MTC Federal Credit Union announces $1,000,000 Relationship Dividend
March 24, 2016
MTC Federal Credit Union announced Wednesday, March 23, 2016 that its Board of Directors has approved a $1,000,000 Relationship Dividend to its member-owners. The Relationship Dividend is to reward and…
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Syncarpha Capital and Pacolet Milliken recycle land to complete 12 megawatt solar project
March 23, 2016
The projects, combined of clean, renewable energy and contaminated land, will provide cost-saving benefits for Massachusetts towns Syncarpha Capital and Pacolet Milliken announce the addition of three solar projects, located…
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Southern First Bank creates endowment to benefit Greenville Technical College students with scholarships
March 21, 2016
A $20,000 gift from Southern First Bank will be used to create an endowment funding scholarships for students attending Greenville Technical College. Once fully funded, the endowment will provide one…
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TSWR Development, LLC launches Securitized Saltwater Disposal Portfolio for 1031 exchange buyers
March 21, 2016
TSWR Development, LLC (“TSWR Development”) has launched its TSWR Development SWD Portfolio I, DST (“SWD 1”) investment program offering accredited investors with the ability to acquire undivided fractional beneficial interests…
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Muncaster Financial Services hires Private Wealth Services Coordinator
March 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Muncaster Financial Services recently welcomed Connor Masterson as a Private Wealth Services Coordinator working within the firm’s Private Client Wealth Services department. Masterson brings fresh experience to…
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Muncaster Financial Services hires Private Wealth Services Coordinator
March 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Muncaster Financial Services recently welcomed Connor Masterson as a Private Wealth Services Coordinator working within the firm’s Private Client Wealth Services department. Masterson brings fresh experience to…
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Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC – Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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Seasoned Upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for Lexington-based First Community Bank
March 16, 2016
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David…
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Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016
Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC – Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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Seasoned Upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for Lexington-based First Community Bank
March 16, 2016
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David…
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Lewis Named CFO at FinTrust
March 15, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors is proud to announce that David E. Lewis has been named as Chief Financial Officer at FinTrust Investment Advisors. Lewis will be assuming the role effective immediately.…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated names President and Chief Executive Officer
March 14, 2016
Greer Bancshares Incorporated today reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary Greer State Bank.…
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What The New Social Security Rules Mean To You
March 8, 2016
By Susan A. McCants, CFP ® The new Social Security law that passed late last year, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, helped buoy the Social Security system by…
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What The New Social Security Rules Mean To You
March 8, 2016
By Susan A. McCants, CFP ® The new Social Security law that passed late last year, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, helped buoy the Social Security system by…
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Greer Bancshares incorporated announces meeting of shareholders and payment of cash dividend
March 2, 2016
The board of directors of Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, has announced an annual cash dividend of $.20 (twenty cents) per share to be paid…
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Carter Hall named Associate Financial Advisor with Nachman Norwood & Parrott
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Nachman Norwood & Parrott announced that registered associate Carter R. Hall has been named Associate Financial Advisor. In his new role, Hall will have increased responsibility for…
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Carter Hall named Associate Financial Advisor with Nachman Norwood & Parrott
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Nachman Norwood & Parrott announced that registered associate Carter R. Hall has been named Associate Financial Advisor. In his new role, Hall will have increased responsibility for…
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TD Bank names Michael Cooper Deployment Director, New Markets Tax Credit Program
February 24, 2016
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Michael Cooper Deployment Director of the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC) for TD Community Development Corporation. He will cover a national…
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Wagner Wealth Management named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
February 22, 2016GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for February 2016. Wagner Wealth Management services include financial planning, asset management, insurance…
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Wagner Wealth Management opens doors at Verdae office
February 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management has officially opened its doors at their new office location on Verdae Blvd. The firm celebrated the company’s milestone alongside friends and representatives from…
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Synovus Wins 26 Greenwich Excellence Awards
February 22, 2016
Synovus has won 26 awards in the 2015 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking. Among more than 600 U.S. banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, 34…
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Synovus Wins 26 Greenwich Excellence Awards
February 22, 2016
Synovus has won 26 awards in the 2015 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking. Among more than 600 U.S. banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, 34…
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Wagner Wealth Management named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
February 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for February 2016. Wagner Wealth Management services include financial planning, asset management, insurance…
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Wagner Wealth Management opens doors at Verdae office
February 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management has officially opened its doors at their new office location on Verdae Blvd. The firm celebrated the company’s milestone alongside friends and representatives from…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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GrandSouth Bancorporation announces annual and fourth quarter results, increased cash dividend and successful completion of $12 million capital raise
February 17, 2016
– Net Income of $6.0 million for 2015, a 38% increase over the results of 2014 – Earnings Per Common Share, Diluted equaled $1.67 for 2015 versus $1.23 for 2014…
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Liberty Tax Service honors military and veterans with free tax preparation
February 15, 2016
Liberty Tax Service once again salutes veterans, active military and their immediate family members with free tax preparation during “Military and Veterans Appreciation Week.” At participating offices during the week…
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