UPSTATE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. announced that Kenneth L. Daniels has been elected to the boards of directors of United Community Banks, Inc. and its subsidiary, United Community Bank.…

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GREENVILLE, SC –  SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC has been engaged by John Henry Oil Corporation of Knoxville, TN to raise $6.5 million for the Trenton – Black River I, LP, a…

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GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that Trish Springfield has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Retail Banking. Springfield has 22 years…

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WALHALLA, SC –According to a recent news report from 101.7 FM WGOG, Blue Ridge Bank continues to be the fastest growing bank in Oconee County, South Carolina. This information was compiled…

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GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, has been named by Sandler O’Neill + Partners as one of the nation’s top performing…

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GREENVILLE, SC –  Leading independent financial advisory firm, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has designated Gary C. Davis, Managing Director, as a member of the firm’s Premier Advisors Program, a distinction…

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  GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raised approximately $4.6 million for two land deals on behalf of Webb Creek Management Group, LLC, a Georgia-based firm that provides consultative services…

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GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Herman, an Equity Partner in Wagner Wealth Management, has been named a Greenville Health Medical Scholar for the fall 2015 term. The five-week program is designed…

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GREENVILLE, SC – The Wells Fargo Foundation has given $42,500 to support education at Greenville Technical College in several different areas. The college’s Quick Jobs With a Future program will…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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BLAIRSVILLE, 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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WALHALLA, 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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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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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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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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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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