United Community Banks, Inc. announces first quarter earnings
April 26, 2018Earnings per diluted share up 42 percent to 47 cents from first quarter 2017 Excluding merger-related and other non-operating charges, diluted operating earnings per share up 28 percent, to 50 cents…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces first quarter earnings
April 26, 2018Earnings per diluted share up 42 percent to 47 cents from first quarter 2017 Excluding merger-related and other non-operating charges, diluted operating earnings per share up 28 percent, to 50 cents…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2018
April 24, 2018Greenville, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2018
April 24, 2018Greenville, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for…
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Bob Eno joins United Community Bank as Mortgage Loan Officer
April 20, 2018United Community Bank welcomes Bob Eno as a Mortgage Loan Officer in Greenville, S.C. In this role, Eno will be responsible for origination through closing of mortgage products United offers.…
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Bob Eno joins United Community Bank as Mortgage Loan Officer
April 20, 2018United Community Bank welcomes Bob Eno as a Mortgage Loan Officer in Greenville, S.C. In this role, Eno will be responsible for origination through closing of mortgage products United offers.…
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First Community Corporation announces first quarter results and cash dividend
April 18, 2018First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company for First Community Bank, reported net income for the first quarter of 2018 of $2.71 million as compared to $1.76 million in the first quarter of…
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Elizabeth Burwell named leader for Wells Fargo’s Business Banking Team in Charleston
April 17, 201815-year industry veteran named Business Banking Manager Growing its presence in Charleston and the Lowcountry is part of Wells Fargo’s ongoing strategy to expand its Business Banking Group (BBG) presence…
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Southern First Bank expands to Greensboro/Triad market
April 17, 2018Joe DePasquale, Melissa Beane and Justin Combs Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Greensboro, North Carolina and the greater Triad…
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Southern First Bank expands to Greensboro/Triad market
April 17, 2018Joe DePasquale, Melissa Beane and Justin Combs Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Greensboro, North Carolina and the greater Triad…
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Jason Humphries named Executive Director of Insurance Solutions for South Carolina Federal Credit Union
April 11, 2018Jason Humphries has been named the Executive Director of Insurance Solutions for South Carolina Federal Credit Union. In his new role, Humphries will lead the Insurance Solutions division of SCF…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation announces first quarter earnings & dividend
April 11, 2018The Bank of South Carolina Corporation, announced earnings of $1,612,230 or $0.32 basic and diluted per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 – an increase of 31.49% from earnings for the quarter ended March 31,…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation announces first quarter earnings & dividend
April 11, 2018The Bank of South Carolina Corporation, announced earnings of $1,612,230 or $0.32 basic and diluted per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 – an increase of 31.49% from earnings for the quarter ended March 31,…
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FinTrust’s Reynolds awarded designation
April 11, 2018FinTrust’s Jennifer Reynolds has been awarded with the CES™ (Certified Estate and Trust Specialist™) designation by the Institute of Business & Finance (IBF). This graduate-level designation is conferred upon candidates…
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FinTrust’s Reynolds awarded designation
April 11, 2018FinTrust’s Jennifer Reynolds has been awarded with the CES™ (Certified Estate and Trust Specialist™) designation by the Institute of Business & Finance (IBF). This graduate-level designation is conferred upon candidates…
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FinTrust’s Reynolds awarded designation
April 10, 2018FinTrust’s Jennifer Reynolds has been awarded with the CES™ (Certified Estate and Trust Specialist™) designation by the Institute of Business & Finance (IBF). This graduate-level designation is conferred upon candidates…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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First Reliance Bank names Ben Brazell President South Carolina
April 6, 2018Rapidly growing First Reliance Bank promotes one of its top executives to the position of President of South Carolina. Banking executive Ben Brazell has been promoted to the role of…
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FPA of South Carolina to Host Session on Quantitative Hedge Funds and Machine Learning – April 26
April 6, 2018The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina, along with Little Harbor Advisors, is offering an opportunity for those in the financial industry to learn about quantitative hedge funds and machine…
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FPA of South Carolina to host session on quantitative hedge funds and machine learning – April 26
April 6, 2018The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina, along with Little Harbor Advisors, is offering an opportunity for those in the financial industry to learn about quantitative hedge funds and machine…
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First Reliance Bank names Ben Brazell President South Carolina
April 6, 2018Rapidly growing First Reliance Bank promotes one of its top executives to the position of President of South Carolina. Banking executive Ben Brazell has been promoted to the role of…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces CEO succession plan
April 2, 2018United Community Banks, Inc. announced that, after almost 35 years of service, its Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Tallent, will retire from his current position effective June 30, 2018. Mr. Tallent will…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces CEO succession plan
April 2, 2018United Community Banks, Inc. announced that, after almost 35 years of service, its Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Tallent, will retire from his current position effective June 30, 2018. Mr. Tallent will…
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18 area students awarded scholarships by SAFE Federal Credit Union
April 2, 2018SAFE Federal Credit Union named 18 Midlands high school students as recipients of its yearly college scholarships at its annual meeting March 19. The scholarships, worth $1,000 each toward tuition,…
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18 area students awarded scholarships by SAFE Federal Credit Union
April 2, 2018SAFE Federal Credit Union named 18 Midlands high school students as recipients of its yearly college scholarships at its annual meeting March 19. The scholarships, worth $1,000 each toward tuition,…
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New Corporate headquarters for Greenwood Capital
March 30, 2018Reinvestment in Uptown Greenwood Continues Greenwood Capital announced its relocation to its newly renovated offices on the first floor of 425 Main St., in the heart of Uptown Greenwood. An…
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TD launches The Ready Commitment to open doors for an inclusive March 30
March 29, 2018Only one-in- three North Americans feel confident about the future and ready to embrace change, TD survey finds The Ready Commitment targets $1 billion in total by 2030 towards areas…
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TD launches The Ready Commitment to open doors for an inclusive tomorrow
March 29, 2018TD launched The Ready Commitment, a new multi-year program to help individuals and communities prosper. As part of The Ready Commitment, TD will target CDN $1 billion (US $775 million)…
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TD Community Development Corporation receives $60 million New Markets Tax Credits allocation from U.S. Treasury
March 28, 2018The TD Community Development Corporation (TDCDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TD Bank, N.A., announced that it received a $60 million New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) allocation from the U.S. Department…
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First Reliance Bank names Ben Brazell President of South Carolina
March 27, 2018Rapidly growing First Reliance Bank promotes one of its top executives to the position of President of South Carolina. Banking executive Ben Brazell has been promoted to the role of…
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First Reliance Bank names Ben Brazell President of South Carolina
March 27, 2018Rapidly growing First Reliance Bank promotes one of its top executives to the position of President of South Carolina. Banking executive Ben Brazell has been promoted to the role of…
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United Community Bank gives back to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas
March 22, 2018Donation facilitated through sales of gloves and socks at United Community Bank Ice on Main United Community Bank has donated $2,185 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas’ “Adopt-A-Room”…
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Santee Cooper approves $3 million industrial development loan to benefit Oconee County
March 21, 2018Santee Cooper has approved a $3 million loan to the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) for a 50,000-square-foot industrial speculative building to help Oconee County attract new businesses and jobs. The…
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Wells Fargo names new relationship managers in Charleston Business Banking Group
March 20, 2018Dedicated to serving the financial needs of its Business Banking Group (BBG) customers in Charleston, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) recently announced that Dita Meholli-Brown and Dan Zuar…
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New American Funding celebrates branch opening in Columbia
March 20, 2018New American Funding, a leader in the mortgage industry, will celebrate the opening of its Columbia, SC branch with a Spring Fling Open House. Along with the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the branch will mark…
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NAIFA-SC President-Elect Evelyn Butler of Greenville receives LACP designation
March 19, 2018The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that NAIFA-SC President-Elect, Evelyn Butler, LUTCF, CLTC, has received the NAIFA national Life and Annuity Certified Professional (LACP) certification. The LACP certification recognizes highly…
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NAIFA-SC President-Elect Evelyn Butler of Greenville receives LACP designation
March 19, 2018The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that NAIFA-SC President-Elect, Evelyn Butler, LUTCF, CLTC, has received the NAIFA national Life and Annuity Certified Professional (LACP) certification. The LACP certification recognizes highly…
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Countybank welcomes three new team members in the Upstate
March 14, 2018Tony Lawton, Michael Wooles, and April Prince Join Countybank Countybank announced the addition of three new team members. Tony Lawton has been named Commercial Relationship Manager, Michael Wooles as Senior…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union taps Drew Huckeba to lead mortgage team
March 12, 2018Drew Huckeba has been named Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Services at SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. Huckeba has been with SAFE for…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union taps Drew Huckeba to lead mortgage team
March 12, 2018Drew Huckeba has been named Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Services at SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. Huckeba has been with SAFE for…
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Following another record year in 2017, VentureSouth kicks off 2018 with a portfolio company exit
March 8, 2018VentureSouth announced record-setting results for a fourth consecutive year in 2017. The South Carolina based angel investment firm invested $4.5 million in 20 Southeastern startups and closed its second co-investment…
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United Community Bank expands Myrtle Beach team with Lynn Kornita and Cathy Turner
March 7, 2018United Community Bank announced the continued expansion of its team in Myrtle Beach, with the recent addition of veteran bankers Lynn Kornita and Cathy Turner. Both women will work closely…
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The Capital Corporation advises THG Corporation on its sale to KLX, Inc.
March 7, 2018Transaction: The Capital Corporation announced the sale of THG Corporation (“THG”, headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts) to KLX, Inc. (“KLX”, headquartered in Wellington, Florida). THG is one of the premier “Tri-Technology”…
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The Capital Corporation advises THG Corporation on its sale to KLX, Inc.
March 7, 2018Transaction: The Capital Corporation announced the sale of THG Corporation (“THG”, headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts) to KLX, Inc. (“KLX”, headquartered in Wellington, Florida). THG is one of the premier “Tri-Technology”…
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United Community Bank welcomes Nathan Pennoyer as Mortgage Loan Originator
March 6, 2018United Community Bank welcomes Nathan Pennoyer as a Mortgage Loan Originator in Greer, S.C. Pennoyer will work with customers to achieve their goals of home ownership through the various mortgage…
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United Community Bank welcomes Nathan Pennoyer as Mortgage Loan Originator
March 6, 2018United Community Bank welcomes Nathan Pennoyer as a Mortgage Loan Originator in Greer, S.C. Pennoyer will work with customers to achieve their goals of home ownership through the various mortgage…
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Annemarie Murphy named President of United Community Bank SBA Division
March 1, 2018United Community Bank announced that lending veteran Annemarie Murphy has been promoted to President of SBA. Murphy has more than 22 years of experience in SBA lending and has been…
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Jacob D. Wallick of Wallick Investments, LLC passes Level I CFA® exam
February 28, 2018Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Jacob (Jake) Wallick, junior portfolio manager and managing partner associate, passed the Level I exam of…
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United Community Bank breaks ground at Main & Pine intersection
February 28, 2018United Community Bank has broken ground for their new multi-use development at the major intersection of East Main & South Pine in downtown Spartanburg. The development, which will be anchored…
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