New executive team completes reorganization of Serrus Capital Partners
October 5, 2015
Industry veterans bring unrivaled operational experience to SC’s premier real estate investment firm GREENVILLE, SC – Serrus Capital Partners, a Greenville‐based real estate investment and management company, is pleased to announce…
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Timmons joins Greer State Bank
October 1, 2015
Mortgage Department Continues to Grow GREER, SC – Greer State Bank welcomes Scott Timmons as Branch Manager/Private Banker and Assistant Vice President for the bank. Scott joins the team with…
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United Community Bank commits to growing SBA manufacturing lending with new manager
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank continues to strengthen their specialized lending division by welcoming Paul Pickhardt as SBA Manufacturing Vertical Manager. Pickhardt, a veteran SBA lender with manufacturing experience, will…
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United Community Bank commits to growing SBA manufacturing lending with new manager
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank continues to strengthen their specialized lending division by welcoming Paul Pickhardt as SBA Manufacturing Vertical Manager. Pickhardt, a veteran SBA lender with manufacturing experience, will…
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Rhett Baker named Market President for South State Bank
September 21, 2015
GREENWOOD, SC – South State Bank announced that Rhett M. Baker has been named market president for Greenwood and the surrounding counties. “Rhett’s extensive experience within and knowledge of these markets…
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CresCom Bank welcomes long-time banker Susan Clark to its new Greenville branch
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, brings Susan Clark on board as its branch manager for the bank’s new Greenville location. Clark, a familiar…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and the Palmetto Bank
September 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the closing of its merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) (“Palmetto”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank (“Palmetto Bank”) effective today. The merger…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC named to Inc. 5,000 list for Third Year
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC was recently named number 1,163 on the Inc. 5,000 list for outstanding growth and business. The only financial services firm in South Carolina to be…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and the Palmetto Bank
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the closing of its merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) (“Palmetto”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank (“Palmetto Bank”) effective today. The merger…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces shareholder merger election results
August 18, 2015
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the approval of the merger and the results of the elections made by the shareholders of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT)…
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United Community Bank Recognizes Greenville Team for Excellence in Second Quarter
August 17, 2015BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 15 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…
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United Community Bank Recognizes Greenville Team for Excellence in Second Quarter
August 17, 2015BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 15 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…
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McGowan Appointed to SCBA Credit Committee
August 11, 2015WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank’s Eva McGowan has been appointed by David M. Lominack, Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA), to serve a two-year term on the…
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McGowan Appointed to SCBA Credit Committee
August 10, 2015WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank’s Eva McGowan has been appointed by David M. Lominack, Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA), to serve a two-year term on the…
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Carolina Alliance Reports Its Second Quarter Results
August 3, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) reported to its shareholders its second quarter 2015 financial results. Net income available to common shareholders of $0.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted common…
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Rick Watson Joins FinTrust
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is proud to announce Rick Watson has joined FinTrust Investment Advisors as Sr. Vice President Institutional Fixed Income. Prior to joining FinTrust, Rick served…
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UCBI announces senior note offering
July 31, 2015
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”), the holding company of United Community Bank, announced its plans to issue senior notes due 2022 and senior notes due…
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Richard Muncaster named a Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Top 10 Advisor in Organic Growth
July 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Founder and Principal of Muncaster Financial Services Richard Muncaster has been named a Top 10 Advisor with Organic Growth among Transamerica Financial Advisors. This award is given…
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Richard Muncaster named a Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Top 10 Advisor in Organic Growth
July 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Founder and Principal of Muncaster Financial Services Richard Muncaster has been named a Top 10 Advisor with Organic Growth among Transamerica Financial Advisors. This award is given…
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Southern First Reports Results for Second Quarter 2015
July 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $2.6 million, or $0.39 per diluted share for the…
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Synovus Announces 2015 Jack Parker Scholarships
July 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Synovus, the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, announced its 2015 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 104 scholarships totaling $132,000 were awarded to children of Synovus team members…
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SC Angel Network Makes Three New Investments
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announced three new investments made by the organization’s statewide network of angel groups. SCAN, a professionally-managed network of over 200 angel…
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TD Bank names Cal Hurst Regional Vice President for Upstate Market
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Cal Hurst regional vice president for Upstate, S.C. He will be responsible for managing a team of commercial bankers to…
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United Community Bank Adds Experienced Financial Advisor in Greenville
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes financial advisor Kevin Mertens as a member of the United Community Advisory Services group. Mertens has an extensive background in the financial services…
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United Community Bank Adds Experienced Financial Advisor in Greenville
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes financial advisor Kevin Mertens as a member of the United Community Advisory Services group. Mertens has an extensive background in the financial services…
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Distinguished South Carolina Banking Executive Craig Robinson Joins CresCom Bank
July 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, announced Craig Robinson has joined the organization as vice president and business development officer for its Upstate…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Investments
July 21, 2015SC Launch Board Finalizes Investments for Two South Carolina Companies SUMMERVILLE, SC & GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Board recently finalized investments for two South Carolina-based companies. Charleston-area…
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A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood III and John F. Parrott Again Earn Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network’s “Premier Advisor” Designation
July 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For the tenth consecutive year, leading independent financial advisory firm, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has designated A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood III and John…
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A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood III and John F. Parrott Again Earn Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network’s “Premier Advisor” Designation
July 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For the tenth consecutive year, leading independent financial advisory firm, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has designated A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood III and John…
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Ellenburg Appointed to SCBA Bank Operations Committee
July 16, 2015
WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank’s Vice President and Network Administrator, William Christopher Ellenburg, has been appointed to serve a two-year term on the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) Bank Operations…
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Ellenburg Appointed to SCBA Bank Operations Committee
July 16, 2015
WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank’s Vice President and Network Administrator, William Christopher Ellenburg, has been appointed to serve a two-year term on the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) Bank Operations…
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Hodge Joins FinTrust Investment Advisors
July 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust announced that Clifford P. Hodge, III has joined the FinTrust Investment Advisors team as a Portfolio Manager. FinTrust Partner Philip Brice stated, “Cliff brings with him…
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What financial documents should you keep, and for how long?
July 6, 2015
By J. Abigail Mason Many of us are not sure how long to retain certain financial records; consequently, we often end up keeping boxes of documents that take up…
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What financial documents should you keep, and for how long?
July 6, 2015
By J. Abigail Mason Many of us are not sure how long to retain certain financial records; consequently, we often end up keeping boxes of documents that take up…
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Bank of America Supports the Arts Through Chapman Cultural Center
July 6, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Bank of America Charitable Foundation presented The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg (TAP), which is located at Chapman Cultural Center (CCC), with an $8,000 check recently to…
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Blue Ridge Bank Hires New Marketing Coordinator
July 1, 2015
WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank announces the addition of Holleigh Evans who recently joined the team as Marketing Coordinator working out of the Seneca office. In this position, Holleigh will…
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The Palmetto Bank Promotes Experienced Lender
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), announced that Scott Tollison has been promoted to Vice President, Indirect Lending. Mr. Tollison has…
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City Celebrates July 4th With Annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue Festival
July 1, 2015
Popular festival to honor local military veteran GREENVILLE, SC – The annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue festival, which features one of the state’s largest fireworks display, continues to…
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Pinnacle Bank Hires New Bank Officer
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Pinnacle Bank of SC, a Greenville-based community bank, has added Kyle Yongue to their team as a cash management banking officer. A Spartanburg, S.C. native, Yongue graduated from…
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Carolina Alliance Bank, PBSC Financial Corporation, and Pinnacle Bank Announce Shareholder Approval of Merger
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN), PBSC Financial Corporation (PBSC), and PBSC’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank of South Carolina (Pinnacle) jointly announced today that the previously announced merger, under…
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South State Bank Announces $100,000 in Support of Families and Charleston Community
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – South State Bank announced today that it is donating $100,000 toward efforts supporting the Mother Emanuel AME Church victims’ families and the future of the Charleston community.…
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South State Bank Announces $100,000 in Support of Families and Charleston Community
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – South State Bank announced today that it is donating $100,000 toward efforts supporting the Mother Emanuel AME Church victims’ families and the future of the Charleston community.…
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Wells Fargo Donates $100,000 to Support Victims, Families and Emanuel AME Church
June 25, 2015
Grant to Palmetto Project will also support local initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion CHARLESTON, SC – Wells Fargo announced that the company will donate $100,000 to the Palmetto Project in…
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Wells Fargo Donates $100,000 to Support Victims, Families and Emanuel AME Church
June 25, 2015
Grant to Palmetto Project will also support local initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion CHARLESTON, SC – Wells Fargo announced that the company will donate $100,000 to the Palmetto Project in…
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Upstate Organization Receives $35 Million New Markets Tax Credit Allocation
June 25, 2015GREENVILLE, 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 received a $35…
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Upstate Organization Receives $35 Million New Markets Tax Credit Allocation
June 24, 2015GREENVILLE, 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 received a $35…
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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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