Distinguished South Carolina Banking Executive Craig Robinson Joins CresCom Bank
July 21, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015WALHALLA, 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, 2015WALHALLA, 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015By 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, 2015By 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, 2015SPARTANBURG, 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, 2015WALHALLA, 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015Popular 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015SPARTANBURG, 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, 2015CHARLESTON, 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, 2015CHARLESTON, 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, 2015Grant 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, 2015Grant 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, 2015ANDERSON, 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, 2015ANDERSON, 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, 2015ANDERSON, 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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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Ameris Bancorp Acquires 18 Banking Locations In Florida And Georgia
June 16, 2015COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – Ameris Bancorp, the parent company of Ameris Bank, announces that the acquisition of 18 Bank of America banking centers throughout southern Georgia and northern Florida has…
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Pacolet Milliken Announces Heather Juve as Director of Asset Management
June 15, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. announces the addition of Heather Juve as director of asset management for the real estate division where she will oversee the management and leasing of…
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CresCom Bank Opens First Branch in Greenville, S.C.
June 15, 2015CHARLESTON & GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank, the wholly-owned bank subsidiary of Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), has announced plans to open its first branch within theGreenville, S.C. market. The full-service branch…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports Change in Executive Leadership
June 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greer Bancshares, Incorporated reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports Change in Executive Leadership
June 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greer Bancshares, Incorporated reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary…
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CresCom Bank Opens First Branch in Greenville, S.C.
June 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank, the wholly-owned bank subsidiary of Carolina Financial Corporation, has announced plans to open its first branch within the Greenville, S.C. market. The full-service branch will be…
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GNMO II Deploys $10 Million In New Markets Tax Credits In Greenville County
June 10, 2015Funds Bring Sweet Street Bakery to Former Sara Lee Facility. 100 New Jobs Expected. GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup…
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The Palmetto Bank Recognized for Small Business Lending Efforts Three Years in a Row
June 8, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), recently received two awards for small business lending efforts from the Business Development Corporation (BDC)…
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Blue Ridge Bank Announces New Branch Managers
June 4, 2015WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank has announced the recent promotions of three employees, Chase Todd, Donna Martuccio, and Kay Moore, as new branch managers of the Bank’s three locations. Chase…
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Bank of America Donation to Tri-County Technical College
June 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Bank of America Charitable Foundation made a $3,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College (C2C) program. The funds are designated for textbooks for students in…
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Greene Joins Private Wealth Management Group
June 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Lauren D. Greene has joined the Private Wealth Management Group as a Private Wealth Advisor. In her new role, Greene…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from April
June 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg…
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Franseen Joins Greer State Bank Mortgage
June 2, 2015GREER, SC – Greer State Bank Mortgage welcomes Brad Franseen as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer. Brad brings over 14 years of experience in the mortgage industry and will…
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Franseen Joins Greer State Bank Mortgage
June 2, 2015GREER, SC – Greer State Bank Mortgage welcomes Brad Franseen as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer. Brad brings over 14 years of experience in the mortgage industry and will…
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Lamkin Joins FINTRUST Investment Advisors
May 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust announces that Sarah Lamkin has joined the FinTrust team. Lamkin is a graduate of Georgia College and State University with a B.A. in Mass Communications. She…
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Heady Promoted to Branch Manager
May 27, 2015TAYLORS, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Sara Beth Heady has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Wade Hampton office located at 2800 Wade Hampton…
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Queen Promoted to Branch Manager
May 27, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Mechelle Denise Queen has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Spartanburg Main office located at 150 East Henry…
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Wagner Wealth’s Herman joins Chamber Small Business Council
May 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Herman, an Equity Partner in Wagner Wealth Management, has joined the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council. Herman has more than 25 years of experience…
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Bank of America Awards $10,000 Grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to Fund Training for Advanced Manufacturing
May 20, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to provide for advanced manufacturing training specific to the plastics sector.…
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Wagner Wealth’s Herman joins Chamber Small Business Council
May 20, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Herman, an Equity Partner in Wagner Wealth Management, has joined the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council. Herman has more than 25 years of experience…
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Pacolet Milliken and Partners Close on Sale of New York Office Building
May 18, 2015Bank of China purchases 7 Bryant Park …
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South Carolina Angel Network Announces Investments in ActivEd, Inc.
May 13, 2015Angel Investors Across South Carolina Back SC-based Education Technology Company GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) and its affiliated angel groups have successfully completed a coordinated investment…
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Carolina Alliance Reports Its First Quarter Results
May 13, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) today reported to its shareholders its first quarter 2015 financial results. Net income available to common shareholders of $508,000, or $0.11 per diluted common share, was reported for…
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Pacolet Milliken Hires Colliers International for Brokerage Services
May 11, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. has retained Colliers International for brokerage services in the Upstate, recently listing five major tracts for sale consisting of approximately 2,900 acres with the…
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Chapman Joins NBSC as Community Banker
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, today announced that R. Mark Chapman has been named Senior Vice President and Community Banker. Chapman comes to NBSC from Wells Fargo. A…
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