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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Abacus Planning Group announces that Eileen M. Stevens completes equirements for the CFP® credential.
June 30, 2016
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Eileen M. Stevens has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience…
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Daria M. Ali completes requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential
June 30, 2016
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces that Daria M. Ali has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of…
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CresCom Bank announces nine new team members for its Carolina Markets
June 29, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes nine new team members throughout the Carolinas. These include: Charleston, S.C. Michele Binkowski, joining CresCom Bank as the deposit operations…
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CresCom Bank announces nine new team members for its Carolina Markets
June 29, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes nine new team members throughout the Carolinas. These include: Charleston, S.C. Michele Binkowski, joining CresCom Bank as the deposit operations…
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Eileen M. Stevens earns CFP® designation
June 29, 2016Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Eileen M. Stevens has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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Daria M. Ali earns RP® designation
June 29, 2016Abacus Planning Group announces that Daria M. Ali has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of study…
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Eileen M. Stevens earns CFP® designation
June 29, 2016
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Eileen M. Stevens has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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Daria M. Ali earns RP® designation
June 29, 2016
Abacus Planning Group announces that Daria M. Ali has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of study…
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Southern First Bancshares, Inc. added to Russell 2000® Index
June 27, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced today that it was added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opened on…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Kevin Adams as Commercial Market Leader and SVP for Columbia, S.C.
June 20, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Kevin Adams as its commercial market leader and senior vice president for the Columbia, S.C. market. In his new role,…
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CommunityWorks receives nearly $1 million from Wells Fargo to support diverse small businesses
June 18, 2016
CommunityWorks one of 15 organizations nationwide to receive loan, grant funds as part of Wells Fargo’s $22.3 Million Diverse Capital program GREENVILLE, SC – CommunityWorks is excited to announce that it…
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South State Corporation announces merger with Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation
June 17, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC & AUGUSTA, GA – South State Corporation (NASDAQ:SSB) and Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation (OTCQB:SBFC) jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The combination of these two…
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South State Corporation announces merger with Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation
June 17, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC & AUGUSTA, GA – South State Corporation (NASDAQ:SSB) and Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation (OTCQB:SBFC) jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The combination of these two…
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David Marlowe named Store Manager at TD Bank
June 16, 2016
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named David Marlowe Store Manager for its Travelers Rest store in S.C. He is responsible for overseeing operations within the store, assisting with…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC launches 1031 Replacement Property Solutions (1031RPS.com)
June 15, 2016
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“Sandlapper”) has launched a new focused venture 1031 Replacement Property Solutions and its website, www.1031RPS.com as an on-line marketplace for “Accredited Investors” to access an inventory of…
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Workforce development & flood relief major focus of Bank of America grants
June 15, 2016
Bank’s Community Support Has Major Impact in State w/ $3M in Total SC Giving Last Year Bank of America is honored to be a part of the South Carolina community for…
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14 Tips for Stopping Elder Financial Abuse in its Tracks
June 15, 2016Every year, millions of seniors fall victim to financial fraud. Studies show elder financial abuse costs seniors approximately $2.9 billion each year. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day…
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14 tips for stopping elder financial abuse in its tracks
June 15, 2016
Every year, millions of seniors fall victim to financial fraud. Studies show elder financial abuse costs seniors approximately $2.9 billion each year. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day…
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Carolina Financial Corporation completes merger with Congaree Bancshares, Inc.
June 14, 2016
Charleston, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation announced the completion of its previously announced merger with Congaree Bancshares, Inc. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Congaree shareholders will have the right to…
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Carolina Financial Corporation completes merger with Congaree Bancshares, Inc.
June 14, 2016
Charleston, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation announced the completion of its previously announced merger with Congaree Bancshares, Inc. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Congaree shareholders will have the right to…
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United Community Bank awards scholarships to local companies
June 14, 2016As part of their ongoing commitment to promoting business growth in their communities, United Community Bank has announced the recipients of the inaugural United Community Bank Scholarship at Greenville Technical…
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Order of Contributions
June 13, 2016
By Corinne Hannah, CFP® Whether you are an employee deciding about your annual benefits at election time or an employer deciding which benefits to offer, make your workplace benefits…
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Ameris Bank board member Bill Stern honored with the Israel Bonds Star of David Award
June 13, 2016
Ameris Bancorp Director and Ameris Bank – SC Community Board Member Bill Stern was recently given the Israel Bonds Star of David Award. Stern, along with his wife Linda, was…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott releases first perspective paper on wealth management insights
June 9, 2016
Nachman Norwood & Parrott (NNP), a wealth management consultancy, is releasing a perspective paper highlighting wealth management, tax, legal, real estate and insurance planning insights for high net worth individuals…
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BofA expands cardless ATM technology to SC
June 9, 2016
1st bank to widely adopt this new mobile banking platform At the Google I/O Conference last month, Bank of America unveiled its new Cardless ATM technology and announced plans to…
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BofA expands cardless ATM technology to SC
June 9, 2016
1st bank to widely adopt this new mobile banking platform At the Google I/O Conference last month, Bank of America unveiled its new Cardless ATM technology and announced plans to…
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Lexington One honors 1,500 graduates
June 4, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One honored 1,500 graduates from the district’s five high schools on Friday, June 3, 2016, and Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the University…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred and notices intent to redeem all remaining shares outstanding
June 4, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announced that it made a partial redemption of 4,000 shares, or…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred and notices intent to redeem all remaining shares outstanding
June 4, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announced that it made a partial redemption of 4,000 shares, or…
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Ameris Bank’s Mze Wilkins honored with Midlands Technical College Foundation’s Distinguished Volunteer Award
June 3, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Ameris Bank Columbia Market President Mze Wilkins was recently recognized by the Midlands Technical College Foundation with its 2016 Distinguished Volunteer Award. The Distinguished Volunteer Award is presented…
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TD Bank names Shannon Stephens Regional Vice President for Midlands Market
June 2, 2016
TD Bank has named Shannon Stephens regional vice president for the Midlands of S.C. He will be responsible for managing a team of commercial bankers and ensuring TD Bank’s legendary…
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United Community Bank selects Greenville bankers for inaugural Leadership Academy
May 31, 2016
United Community Bank has selected fifteen of its emerging leaders for its Leadership Academy, a professional development program. Four Greenville-based team members have been selected for the 2016-2017 class, which…
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John Bozard joins First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker
May 26, 2016John Bozard has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for the Lexington, S.C. area. In his new role, he will be reaching out to businesses throughout the area…
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Columbia RIA firm Wallick Investments’ 4-star Morningstar® Ratings continue
May 26, 2016
Morningstar® continues to recognize Wallick Investments’ chief equity strategy, WI Core Growth Composite, awarding the portfolio a 4-star Morningstar Rating among mid-cap core/blend managers for 3-year, 5-year and overall performance…
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John Bozard joins First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker
May 26, 2016
John Bozard has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for the Lexington, S.C. area. In his new role, he will be reaching out to businesses throughout the area…
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Columbia RIA firm Wallick Investments’ 4-star Morningstar® Ratings continue
May 25, 2016Morningstar® continues to recognize Wallick Investments’ chief equity strategy, WI Core Growth Composite, awarding the portfolio a 4-star Morningstar Rating among mid-cap core/blend managers for 3-year, 5-year and overall performance…
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First Reliance Bank offers 7 tips to avoid online fraud
May 25, 2016Every year, millions of consumers fall victim to cybercrime. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, in 2014, consumers lost more than $800 million from scams initiated through the…
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First Reliance Bank offers 7 tips to avoid online fraud
May 25, 2016
Every year, millions of consumers fall victim to cybercrime. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, in 2014, consumers lost more than $800 million from scams initiated through the…
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South State Bank makes $10,000 gift to CommunityWorks
May 23, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – CommunityWorks (CW) is excited to announce that they have received a gift of $10,000 from South State Bank. This is the eighth year that South State Bank…
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CresCom Bank Announces Danita Eldridge as Electronic Banking Manager/Assistant Vice-President
May 23, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Danita Eldridge as its new electronic banking manager and assistant vice president. In her new position, Eldridge will be based…
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Lynn Harton, President & COO, United Community Banks
May 23, 2016
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Lynn…
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Tripp Whitener joins South State Bank
May 22, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank announced that Tripp Whitener has joined the company as a senior commercial lender. A native of Columbia, Whitener will be responsible for growing the…
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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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Liquidity: easy to buy dangerous to sell
May 13, 2016
By Charles B. Flowers A popular saying in the world of finance is that liquidity, or the ability to sell something, exists until you need it. Understanding the liquidity…
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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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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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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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