Charleston Metro Chamber names Elizabeth Burwell 2025 Board Chair
January 30, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the selection of Elizabeth Burwell as 2025 Board Chair for the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Burwell joined Southern…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jordan Fowler, Shaw Circle
January 28, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Southern First reports fourth quarter 2024 results
January 28, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. “Our financial performance this quarter…
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South Carolina Federal now accepting applications for $45,000 in scholarships
January 14, 2025
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 15th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine outstanding students attending a traditional or technical…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
January 7, 2025
myMechanic, The After Cancer, and Volare Boats were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Brokerbase, NovaVia Spine & Biologics, Rapid Title, and Zitles received new grant funding. All…
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South Carolina Federal opens new financial center in Greenville
December 17, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has opened its fifth financial center in Greenville located at 111 The Parkway. Designed with convenience in mind, the credit union’s Thornblade location features a…
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Credit One Charleston Open celebrates third consecutive WTA 500 Tennis Tournament of the Year award
December 16, 2024
Charleston’s professional tennis tournament awarded top honors from the Hologic WTA Tour for the third year in a row The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament and…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
December 10, 2024
Bio Streamline, Brokerbase, Ducklinks, Graphio, Marine Diagnostic Tools, Politexts, and VayuClear were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Imagine Home Digital, Go Fig AI, Qatalyst Health, and…
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Credit One Charleston Open announces two former champions to play 2025 tennis tournament
December 10, 2024
2019 Charleston champion Madison Keys and 2022 Charleston champion Belinda Bencic have joined next year’s player field The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s premier women’s-only tennis event, has announced two…
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VentureSouth launching early stage investment group in Savannah
December 9, 2024
VentureSouth, one of the largest early stage investment firms in the country, announced the launch of their most recent expansion group—912 Angels. Savannah will become VentureSouth’s 23rd community, which brings…
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United Bankshares, Inc. receives final regulatory approval for Piedmont Bancorp Acquisition
December 3, 2024
United Bankshares, Inc. (“United”) (NASDAQ: UBSI), the parent company of United Bank, announced it has received all requisite regulatory approvals for its proposed merger with Piedmont Bancorp, Inc. (“Piedmont”), the…
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TD Bank recommits to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s prostate cancer awareness program, SC AMEN
November 19, 2024
TD Bank has committed $100,000 to support the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s SC AMEN program, a community outreach initiative that brings education, screenings and health services assistance to Black men…
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How much can store brands save consumers for Thanksgiving this year?
November 18, 2024
Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute reveals $17 savings for party of 10 Although food inflation continues to slow, budgeting for Thanksgiving might be challenging for consumers still acclimating to historic food…
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Charleston tech companies raise combined $100 million
November 12, 2024Over the past six months, multiple tech companies in the Charleston region have together raised just under $100 million in capital to fund their growth and expansion. The companies include:…
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Pope Flynn achieves Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in Chambers and Partners USA 2024 guide
November 11, 2024
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 2024 USA Chambers and…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
November 7, 2024
Atticus Pharma, Blotting Innovations, GreenCape Health, and Tikvah Health & Wellness were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Health Evolve Technologies received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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Southern First names Jimmy Bailey Regional President in Charleston
November 4, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Jimmy Bailey to Regional President in Charleston, SC. Bailey has served as a Team Leader in…
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Sequoia Financial Group acquires Charleston-based Family Asset Management
October 31, 2024
Sequoia Financial Group, LLC (Sequoia Financial), an SEC-registered wealth manager with $21.5 billion in assets under management as of Sept. 30, 2024, and Family Asset Management (FAM), a Charleston, South Carolina-based investment advisory firm,…
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Southern First promotes Kevin Lee to Executive Director of Market Support
October 30, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Kevin Lee to Executive Director of Market Support. Lee has over 25 years of…
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Southern First names Julie Fairchild Chief Accounting Officer
October 28, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Julie Fairchild to Chief Accounting Officer. Fairchild has over 25 years of accounting and finance experience…
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US Open quarterfinalists & former World No. 2 enters Charleston Open player field
October 22, 2024
Spaniard Paula Badosa commits to Charleston in 2025 after impressive comeback season US Open quarterfinalist and former World No. 2 Paula Badosa will return to play the Credit One Charleston Open, the largest…
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Bank of America awards CLIMB Fund grant for statewide economic mobility initiative
October 22, 2024
CLIMB Fund announced that it has been awarded an Economic Mobility grant from Bank of America in support of the 2025 Fundraising Enablement Project. Bank of America’s grant is funding…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2024
October 22, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024. “Our third quarter results continued…
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Abacus Planning Group celebrates another Certified Financial Planner Professional
October 16, 2024
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announced that Carolyn A. Stewart has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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Wells Fargo donates more than $1 million for Hurricane Helene disaster relief
October 2, 2024
Funding to benefit communities across the region with support for temporary shelter, supplies and other recovery needs As communities across the Southeast grapple with the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,…
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Rushmark Properties secures financing to develop Berkeley Commerce Center in Charleston
September 19, 2024
The largest speculative industrial project in the market to break ground this year Rushmark Properties announced it has closed on a construction loan with United Bank to develop Berkeley Commerce…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, William Jeter, elected as President for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity Board
September 11, 2024
Abacus Planning Group announces the election of William Jeter CFA, CAIA, CFP® to President of the Board for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity. William was elected to the…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 27, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union was again named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina by SC Biz News, ranking No. 5 in the large employee category.…
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Wells Fargo Foundation grants $200,000 to Hope For The Warriors to benefit programs supporting veterans in South Carolina
August 27, 2024The Wells Fargo Foundation recently awarded Hope For The Warriors (HOPE), a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 military families, a…
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United Community refreshes look across South Carolina
August 26, 2024
United Community, the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, is getting a fresh new look. Every United branch in the Lowcountry and Midlands is updating its signage to the refreshed…
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Financial Planning Association of South Carolina to host Annual Symposium on October 1 in Columbia
August 13, 2024
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina is excited to announce its Annual Symposium, taking place on October 1, 2024, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This premier event…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
August 6, 2024
Go Fig, Little Beeings, Sphere, Strata Platforms, RFIDKNOW, and Tabbi were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Imagine Home Digital, MyUI, MyVoluntier Operations, SafeMedWaste, and Virtual Business 360 received…
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Alexandra Chastain of Abacus Planning Group earns Family Business Advising Certificate
July 29, 2024
Alexandra (Alex) Chastain of Abacus Planning Group earned the Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA) from the Family Firm Institute’s Global Education Network (FFI GEN). The Global Education Network is…
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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Michael Holt to its Financial Planning Team
July 22, 2024
Abacus Planning Group welcomed Michael Holt to its financial planning team as a Support Advisor. As a member of the financial planning team, Michael works closely with senior advisors to…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2024
July 18, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024. “We reported solid performance in…
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South Carolina Bankers Association announces 2024 Outstanding Young Bankers Award recipient
July 16, 2024
The South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) announced Rufus T. “Wells” Dunlap V as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Young Banker Award. Wells, who serves as Senior Vice President and…
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VentureSouth invests over $5.5 million in early-stage companies in the Southeast during first half of 2024
July 15, 2024
VentureSouth, one of the top 10 angel groups in North America, is excited to announce investments totaling $5.5 million into 24 early-stage companies in the first half of 2024. In…
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Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator
July 2, 2024
Civil Rights & Title IX Coordinator University of South Carolina Upstate STA00514PO24 Spartanburg, SC The Civil Rights & Title IX Coordinator is responsible for ensuring USC Upstate’s monitoring and compliance…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and Bank of America partner to provide students and families with food for summer
June 25, 2024
Bank of America grant supports broader community access to healthy food, especially for children and families while school is not in session Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced it has received…
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Terryn Patterson joins First Reliance as Vice President Residential Lending Specialist
June 12, 2024
Terryn Patterson has joined First Reliance Bank’s Charleston market as Vice President, Residential Lending Specialist. In this role, she will establish and maintain mortgage banking relationships with referral partners and…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Chris Peebles, K2 Capital
June 6, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Southern First appoints Chris Zych as Chief Financial Officer
May 6, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Zych as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Zych…
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Marc Oberdorff, Senior Tax Counsel with Pope Flynn, elected fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel
April 29, 2024
Marc Oberdorff, senior tax counsel at Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel in…
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South Carolina Federal announces 2024 Scholarship Winners
April 23, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of its 14th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine students attending a traditional or…
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Southern First reports results for First Quarter 2024
April 23, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024. “Our team generated excellent performance…
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Provident Business Financial Services named top SBA 504 Lender by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the seventh consecutive year
April 11, 2024
Provident Business Financial Services, Inc. (Provident), a statewide Certified Development Company and SBA commercial real estate lender, has been named #1 SBA 504 Lender in South Carolina by the U.S.…
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Joanne Brady joins First Reliance as Branch Manager
April 4, 2024
First Reliance announced that Joanne Brady has joined the company as Branch Manager for the West Columbia branch in South Carolina. She will oversee the daily branch operations and be…
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Synovus introduces Accelerate Pay for business payments
April 3, 2024
Synovus has launched AccelerateTM Pay, a new payment solution that enables commercial banking clients to initiate account payable payments in several different payment types while minimizing the use of checks. The…
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Justin Strickland, First Reliance Bank President, joins Lexington Medical Center as Vice Chair
April 2, 2024
Justin Strickland, President of First Reliance, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Lexington Medical Center Board of Directors. The Lexington Medical Center Board of Directors shares a commitment to…
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