CresCom Bank sponsors Walk for Autism for 6th year
February 22, 2016
CresCom Bank announces that it once again will be sponsoring the annual Walk for Autism on April 16. This marks the 6th year the bank has sponsored the event. Starting…
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Ryan Funke joins CresCom Bank as Vice President, Commercial Lender
February 22, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes Ryan Funke as the newest vice president/commercial lender. Funke joins the CresCom Bank team from First Reliance Bank, where he held…
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First Reliance 4Q15 Pre-tax Income more than doubles to $944,100 from 4Q14
February 22, 2016
First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), reported fourth quarter 2015 pre-tax profits of 944,100. This is the 8th consecutive…
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Wagner Wealth Management named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
February 22, 2016GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for February 2016. Wagner Wealth Management services include financial planning, asset management, insurance…
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Wagner Wealth Management opens doors at Verdae office
February 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management has officially opened its doors at their new office location on Verdae Blvd. The firm celebrated the company’s milestone alongside friends and representatives from…
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Synovus Wins 26 Greenwich Excellence Awards
February 22, 2016
Synovus has won 26 awards in the 2015 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking. Among more than 600 U.S. banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, 34…
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Synovus Wins 26 Greenwich Excellence Awards
February 22, 2016
Synovus has won 26 awards in the 2015 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking. Among more than 600 U.S. banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, 34…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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Talking about money can help couples live happily ever after
February 14, 2016By Kathy Heffley, Wells Fargo Region President for South Carolina According to a 2014 Wells Fargo study, only about half (54 percent) Americans feel it’s important to know their…
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Ameris Bank announces Peggy Small as Mt. Pleasant Branch Manager
February 8, 2016
Ameris Bank has named Peggy Small as branch manager of the Mt. Pleasant location. In this role she will build and maintain banking relationships in the Mt. Pleasant area and…
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Deborah McKetty named to Federal Reserve Bank Community Investment Council
February 8, 2016
Deborah McKetty, the executive director of CommunityWorks, was recently named to the Community Investment Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. McKetty was selected based on her expertise and…
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Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC closes acquisition of three Florida properties, launches syndicated portfolio for accredited investors
February 8, 2016
Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC (“Sandlapper”) announced today it has closed three mixed-use office and industrial properties in Longwood, Lakeland and Melbourne, Florida for an undisclosed price. The properties are made…
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United Community Bank Honors Greenville Bankers for 4th Quarter Performance
February 8, 2016
United Community Bank is honoring six individuals and nine United teams for their outstanding performance during the fourth quarter of 2015. This recognition is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales…
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What is your role in the family business?
February 3, 2016
By Edward W. Kramer, CFP® Family businesses often have competing goals of the family and the business because the family side of the company (i.e., members of the family)…
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Pure Power Technologies becomes leading independent supplier of diesel fuel-injection systems
February 3, 2016
Pure Power Technologies delivers high-performance diesel fuel-injection systems and products to commercial vehicle OEMs and aftermarket. Company offers full “original equipment” design, engineering, manufacturing and remanufacturing capabilities for components used…
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Travis Wright joins Columbia, South Carolina Branch of Mortgage Network
January 27, 2016
Travis Wright (NMLS# 642981) has joined Mortgage Network Inc., one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the eastern U.S., as a loan officer in the company’s Columbia, South Carolina…
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John Bankson to lead Business Advisory Services for Wells Fargo Private Bank
January 27, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – Wells Fargo Private Bank announced John Bankson has been named head of its Business Advisory Services group. This unit works with business owners and their advisors to develop a…
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Wells Fargo names Jack Marchette Pee Dee Market President and Business Banking Manager
January 27, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named Jack Marchette Pee Dee Market President and Business Banking Manager. Based in Florence, he is responsible for leading the Florence…
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South State Corporation reports 33.8% increase in net income
January 22, 2016
South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and twelve-month period ended December 31, 2015. Annual (2015) highlights include the…
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South Carolina Federal unveils 2016 80th Anniversary Celebration
January 20, 2016
South Carolina Federal Credit Union, the oldest, locally-owned financial institution in the tri-county, is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2016. The year’s festivities will include member appreciation events at each…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds wealth advisor
January 20, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Brian Todd as the firm’s Director of Client Services. Brian Todd brings 15 years of investment advisory experience to Wagner Wealth Management. Prior to his…
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First Community Corporation announces annual and fourth quarter results and increased cash dividend
January 20, 2016
Highlights Net income of $ 6.1 million in 2015, a 19.6% increase over 2014 earnings Diluted EPS of $0.91 per common share in 2015, compared to $0.78 in 2014, an…
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South Carolina Federal announces Sixth Annual Scholarship Competition
January 18, 2016
South Carolina Federal Credit Union announces its Sixth Annual smpl. Scholarship Competition. The smpl. program provides financial education and community engagement opportunities for 15 to 25 year olds. The scholarship…
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New banking program launched by City
January 15, 2016
The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department has kicked off “Bank On” Columbia and three revamped financial empowerment initiatives. Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, City staff and partnering…
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Sutherland joins NBSC as branch manager
January 13, 2016
NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, today announced that George S. Sutherland has been named branch manager for the Greenville Main office located at 201 East McBee Avenue. Sutherland will…
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United Community Bank executive re-elected to board of National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders
January 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Richard Bradshaw, president of specialized lending at United Community Bank, has been re-elected to the Board of Directors for the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL).…
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Eric Teal joins Queens Oak as CIO and managing partner
January 12, 2016
Brings Track Record as Value Investor to Boutique Asset Management Firm CHARLOTTE, NC – Queens Oak Advisors LLC, a boutique wealth management firm providing comprehensive wealth and investment management…
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City launches new banking program and financial empowerment initiatives
January 7, 2016
Community Development is partnering up with BB&T, South State Bank and TD Bank to introduce “Bank On” Columbia. “Bank On” Columbia is a new program that will provide Columbia’s un-banked…
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The Affordable Care Act brings change for employers in 2016
January 7, 2016
By Molly A. Thomas, RP® Becoming familiar with the proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act and its rules and regulations will help employers understand how the Affordable Care…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces agreement to acquire Congaree Bancshares, Inc.
January 6, 2016
Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, and Congaree Bancshares, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRB), the parent company of Congaree State Bank, announced the signing of a…
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CresCom Bank names Joel Foster South End Market Executive and VP/Commercial Loan Officer
January 5, 2016
CresCom Bank has added Joel Foster, a well-known local commercial lending expert, to its team. Foster will assume the role of south end market executive, as well as vice president/commercial loan…
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Todd Coleman joins United Community Mortgage Services
January 5, 2016
United Community Bank welcomes veteran mortgage banker Todd Coleman to the United Community Mortgage Services team as a Senior Loan Officer and Assistant Vice President. Coleman will serve the entire…
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George Stewart joins Yadkin Bank as Reverse Mortgage Consultant
December 30, 2015RALEIGH, NC — Yadkin Bank announces the addition of George Stewart as Reverse Mortgage Consultant at Yadkin Mortgage, a division of Yadkin Bank. In this role, he will serve reverse…
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9 Tips: Financial safety online
December 17, 2015
By Stephen J. Scott We continue to hear about major retailers and governments having large data breaches. Security threats are growing as we continue to spend more of our…
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Ameris Bank announces appointment of Laurens C. Nicholson to South Carolina Community Board of Directors
December 17, 2015
Ameris Bank Regional President Richard Sturm is excited to announce the recent appointment of Laurens C. Nicholson to the Ameris Bank – South Carolina Community Board of Directors. In making…
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HRP Associates honored by BB&T Risk Management Group
December 16, 2015
HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental health and safety engineering and consulting firm in Greenville, was recently honored by the BB&T Risk Management Group at the bank’s 10th annual BB&T…
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James Al Cannon designated a “Premier Advisor” by Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
December 15, 2015
Leading independent financial advisory firm, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has designated James Al Cannon, managing director, as a member of the firm’s Premier Advisors Program, a distinction that reflects…
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NBSC names Stewart to Greenville Advisory Board
December 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC, – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, today announced the appointment of Givens B. Stewart to its Greenville Advisory Board of Directors. “We are pleased that Givens has…
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NBSC names Patterson to Greenville Advisory Board
December 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Jacqueline “Jackie” H. Patterson to its Greenville Advisory Board of Directors. “We are pleased that Jackie has…
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NBSC names Miller to Greenville Advisory Board
December 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, today announced the appointment of Valerie Miller to its Greenville Advisory Board of Directors. “We are pleased to welcome Valerie to…
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Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC launches SL Opportunity Finance, LLC
December 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC (“Sandlapper”) has launched its latest investment opportunity, SL Opportunity Finance, LLC (“SL Opportunity Finance”). Sandlapper developed the product after recognizing a need for…
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Wallick Investments hosts private Georgia O’Keeffe tour
December 7, 2015Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, continued its series of events connecting art and science by hosting a private tour on Thursday, November 19th of…
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Wallick Investments hosts private Georgia O’Keeffe tour
December 7, 2015
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, continued its series of events connecting art and science by hosting a private tour on Thursday, November 19th of…
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AgFirst Farm Credit Bank announces results of 2015 Director elections
December 3, 2015
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank has elected William Robinson of St. Matthews, S.C., as its newest Director. He will serve a four-year term, which will expire Dec. 31, 2019. Directors John…
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CresCom Bank expands, adds three new team members
December 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC– CresCom Bank, the community bank leader within the Carolinas, has added three new team members to its Charleston and North Myrtle Beach markets. Charleston, S.C. Marie Hartwell joins…
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Amanda Diehl joins CresCom Bank as Vice President and Internal Auditor
December 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the community bank leader within the Carolinas, continues its growth with the addition of Amanda Diehl as the bank’s newest vice president/internal auditor. Diehl joins the…
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TD Bank contributes to the Achieving the Dream initiative at Greenville Technical College
December 2, 2015
The TD Charitable Foundation has contributed $10,000 to the Achieving the Dream initiative at Greenville Technical College (GTC). Through the initiative, GTC is finding ways to help students succeed by…
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Carly Fiorina Town Hall hosted by Low Country Chapter of Credit Unions
November 30, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Low country Chapter of Credit Unions is pleased to announce it will be hosting presidential candidate Carly Fiorina for a town hall discussion. The event…
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Understanding your Job Offer
November 24, 2015
By Eileen Stevens While a large salary may seem like the most important thing for you to consider, the additional benefits offered can be equally important. A job offer…
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