United Community expands small business focus, names Jami Bucy as Director of Business Banking
September 23, 2025
United Community is enhancing its commitment to small businesses by appointing Jami Bucy as Director of Business Banking to lead segment expansion. “The additional focus and investment in business banking…
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Ever.green partners with Wells Fargo to support new 28MW solar project in Bishopville, SC
September 22, 2025Headwater Energy expands its IPP portfolio with Bishopville project, reinforcing commitment to clean energy and environmental integrity BISHOPVILLE, SC – Ever.green announced their support for a 28-megawatt (MW) solar project…
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BofA raises U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25, increasing starting salary to more than $50K
September 21, 2025CHARLOTTE, NC – Bank of America announced it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in…
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Charleston County School District achieves ‘AA+’ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings
September 16, 2025
Highest Among School Districts in SC Charleston County School District (CCSD) has earned the highest credit rating issued to a public school district in South Carolina, with S&P Global Ratings…
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The Southern Bank invests in Myrtle Beach: Local branch now open with executive Diane Platt at the helm
September 16, 2025
The Southern Bank, a trusted South Carolina- and Georgia-based community bank for more than 80 years, announce the opening of its newest branch in Myrtle Beach, located at 1312 Professional…
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The Southern Bank appoints Jessica Takach to expand support for local businesses and communities
September 15, 2025
The Southern Bank, a South Carolina- and Georgia-based community bank, announced the appointment of Jessica Takach as vice president, commercial lender. In this role, she will evaluate business loan applications,…
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Coastal States Bank appoints Rhonda Thornton as Chief Retail and Experience Officer
September 9, 2025
Brian Smith as Coastal Regional President, and Jeremy Summerell as Savannah Market President Coastal States Bank (“CSB”) has announced changes to its senior leadership team. The Bank has appointed Rhonda…
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Kris Wild named Chief Investment Officer of Prospera Funds Inc.
September 9, 2025
Industry veteran brings 15 years’ experience to role, overseeing Prospera’s investment platform CHARLESTON, SC – Prospera Funds Inc., a newly formed asset management firm founded by veteran industry executive Michael…
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Coastal States Bank appoints Laura Fraser as Lowcountry Market President
September 8, 2025
Coastal States Bank (“CSB”) has announced the promotion of Laura Fraser to Lowcountry Market President. Laura brings more than 15 years of commercial banking experience to her new role, previously…
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Palmetto Citizens partners with Gamecock Athletics for third annual Teacher of the Game
September 3, 2025
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, in partnership with the University of South Carolina’s Gamecock Athletics, announced the return of the Teacher of the Game program for the 2025 football season.…
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The Southern Bank announces Jaclyn Port as Vice President, Finance Officer
September 2, 2025
The Southern Bank, a South Carolina- and Georgia-based community bank, announced the appointment of Jaclyn Port as Vice President, Finance Officer. In this role, she will oversee the bank’s financial…
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3 year performance and $100M AUM for faith and factor ETF replicating Fidelis 100 Index
August 29, 2025
As of August 26, 2025 Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF (ticker: FDLS), mandated to replicate Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis 100 Index, has over $100M in assets under management and an…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union promotes Randy Blanchette to Vice President of Electronic Services
August 27, 2025
AFE Federal Credit Union announces the promotion of Randy Blanchette to Vice President of Electronic Services. Blanchette, who joined SAFE in 2022, previously served as Director of Payments. Blanchette has…
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Truliant and Easley High School launch Student-Athlete Assistance Program
August 27, 2025Truliant Federal Credit Union and Easley High School announced the launch of a Student-Athlete Assistance Program for the school’s Green Wave sports teams. Truliant is providing financial support for clothing…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Managing Shareholder, Jay Swearingen, named among SC Biz News’ 2025 Most Influential Leaders Columbia
August 27, 2025
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, a leading accounting and consulting firm in South Carolina, announced that Managing Shareholder Jay Swearingen has been recognized by SC Biz News as one of its…
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Position Your Business for Fall Success: A Financial Checklist for Columbia Entrepreneurs
August 26, 2025
By Charlie Griffin, South Carolina Business Banking Market Executive, Bank of America For many entrepreneurs, fall marks a key transition point that can set the tone for year-end performance. It’s a crucial…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union celebrates 70 years of community impact
August 26, 2025
Sharonview Federal Credit Union celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, marking seven decades of unwavering commitment to empowering its members and giving back to communities across North and South Carolina.…
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Richland County earns top credit ratings from Moody’s, S&P Global agencies
August 26, 2025
Richland County recently earned top ratings from two of the nation’s premier credit rating bureaus, a nod to the County’s sound financial practices and policies. Moody’s Ratings assigned its Aaa rating…
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HUB International purchases Midlands-based Clarke & Company Benefits
August 22, 2025
HUB International, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, recently announced the purchase of Clarke & Company Benefits. Headquartered in Columbia, this acquisition follows recent Midlands acquisitions of the…
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Charleston County School District earns national recognition for budget excellence
August 19, 2025
Becomes the Largest SC Public Agency Recipient Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), marking the first…
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ScanSource’s Mary Gentry honored as one of 50 Women to Watch for Boards
August 19, 2025
Gentry recognized by prestigious program as a qualified board-ready leader ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced that Mary Gentry, Senior Vice President,…
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United Community expands access to homeownership with up to $10,000 in down payment assistance
August 18, 2025
United Community is strengthening its commitment for a path to homeownership through expanded down payment assistance and grant offerings, highlighted by a bank-funded program that provides up to $10,000 in…
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The Southern Bank names Jamie Parfrey Vice President and Branch Manager in Greenville
August 18, 2025
The Southern Bank, a South Carolina- and Georgia-based community bank, announced the appointment of Jamie Parfrey as Vice President and Branch Manager, leading the bank’s strategic efforts to strengthen client…
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Pope Flynn achieves Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in Chambers and Partners USA 2025 Guide
August 18, 2025
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has achieved a Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in the 2025 USA Chambers and…
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Ameris Bank ribbon cutting at 300 East McBee Avenue
August 16, 2025
Ameris Bank held a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday at its new branch at 300 East McBee Avenue, a premier location in Greenville’s growing North of Broad District. The bank occupies…
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Failing to Plan in Family Business Succession: Planning to Fail?
August 15, 2025
By Brittany M. Midgette, CFP® Abacus Anyone who has watched the HBO series Succession has seen the challenges of passing along a family business to the next generation. While most…
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Truliant Foundation names Upstate Mini Grants award recipients
August 13, 2025
Truliant Foundation Awards 30 Mini Grants to Community Nonprofits The Truliant Foundation is awarding a total of $45,000 in Community Mini Grant funds to 30 nonprofit organizations across Truliant Federal…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union welcomes Michelle Hardy and Matthew Maynard to executive team
August 13, 2025
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announced the addition of two new senior leaders to its executive team: Michelle Hardy as general counsel and chief administrative officer and Matthew Maynard as…
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Kara Nalbone joins Greenwood Capital team
August 12, 2025
Greenville Office Hires New Private Client Administrator Greenwood Capital announced the addition of Kara Nalbone to the client service team as a Private Client Administrator and Office Manager for the…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Theresa Raleigh Vice President of Human Resources
August 11, 2025
SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Theresa Raleigh as its new Vice President of Human Resources. Raleigh brings more than 35 years of experience in human resources leadership to the…
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Sixty-three bankers graduate after three-year intensive program at South Carolina Bankers School
August 11, 2025The South Carolina Bankers School (SCBS), hosted by the South Carolina Bankers Association, would like to recognize the graduates of the Class of 2025, who received their diplomas in a…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis proclaims August as ‘Palmetto ABLE Savings Month’
August 8, 2025
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis proclaimed August as Palmetto ABLE Savings Month to remind South Carolinians about the value and impact of the state’s Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. As part of…
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MUSC launches two new venture funds
August 7, 2025
$30 million to drive health innovation The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), through the MUSC Foundation and MUSC Health supporting organizations, has announced the launch of two funds—1824 Health…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces high credit ratings for South Carolina
August 6, 2025
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina has once again had its strong credit ratings reaffirmed by S&P Global, Moody’s, and Fitch Rating Services. “Safeguarding our state’s credit ratings…
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The Southern Bank announces Nathan Sullivan as Vice President and Credit Administration Manager
August 5, 2025
The Southern Bank, a South Carolina- and Georgia-based community bank, announced the appointment of Nathan Sullivan as Vice President and Credit Administration Manager. In this role, he will oversee the…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
August 5, 2025
IOVue and Sharpvue were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Qatalyst Health, Tikvah Health and Wellness, Treblehook, Realize Ascent Labs, and Ripple Two received new grant…
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AgFirst welcomes new CIO, CHRO
August 4, 2025
AgFirst recently welcomed two members to its executive team. Michael Lehmbeck was named Chief Information Officer, and Sharmequa Franklin was appointed to the Chief Human Resources Officer role. Lehmbeck will…
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Marion Harris named President and Chief Executive Officer of AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
August 4, 2025
Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Credit Company to lead the wholesale lender and business-service provider to a network of local farm credit associations across 15 southern…
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Greenwood Capital expands employee ownership
August 1, 2025
Bond, Cooper, and Pyles are New Principals of the Firm Greenwood Capital announced three additional employee owners to the firm. Claud W. (Will) Bond IV, John W. Cooper, and Dr.…
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Beemok launches start-up pitch competition offering $1M for local companies
July 31, 2025
Applications open today due by September 30 Today, Beemok Capital launched Catalyst, a new initiative designed to fuel early-stage companies across Charleston’s Tri-county area. At its core, Catalyst, is…
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Charleston Southern University announces banking partnership with The Huntington National Bank
July 28, 2025
Collaboration underscores shared commitment to education and community impact Charleston Southern University announced a new partnership with The Huntington National Bank to provide strategic financing, institutional banking services and access…
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Unpacked Leadership Conference announces powerhouse 2025 speaker lineup
July 28, 2025
Global Core Strategies & Consulting, today announced the speaker lineup for the 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference, featuring Major General Patricia R. Wallace, Colonial Life CEO Tim Arnold, and other transformational…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Brandon Williams
July 23, 2025
Wallick Investments, LLC announced that Mr. Brandon Williams, a 2021 honors graduate of Presbyterian College, has joined the firm as an Investment Advisor Representative. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science…
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Southern First reports second quarter 2025 results
July 22, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. “Our second quarter results reflect…
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529 updates in ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ give South Carolina families even more flexibility for educational savings
July 21, 2025
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As administrator of South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan, I’m happy to share that recent passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act spells good…
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Are You Financially Prepared for Hurricane Season?
July 17, 2025
By Ellie Perry Market Executive for Bank of America Upstate South Carolina During what is predicted to be a dynamic hurricane season, many residents in the Upstate may have an…
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United Community completes transition of American National Bank
July 17, 2025
United Community has officially completed the transition of all accounts and services from American National Bank (ANB), following its merger with United on May 1, 2025. ANB’s single branch, located…
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TD Bank awards $100,000 to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
July 17, 2025MUSC Hollings Cancer Center was awarded a $100,000 grant from TD Bank to expand two initiatives aimed at reducing cancer disparities in South Carolina. Both programs are led by Marvella…
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South Carolina Bankers Association announces 2025 Outstanding Young Banker Award recipient
July 11, 2025
The South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) announced Oneal Staples as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Young Banker Award. Oneal, who serves as Senior Vice President and Market President for…
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Sturm elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
July 9, 2025
H. Richard Sturm, regional president of the Carolina’s for Ameris Bank, Mt. Pleasant, SC, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a…
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