Business leader will oversee 40 banking stores and 490 team members in the Upstate   GREENVILLE, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named Justin Hawkins the Community Banking Area…

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GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is recognizing 12 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited sales and service excellence during the first quarter. The recognition is part of the…

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GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $2.0 million, or $0.31 per diluted share for…

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Fast-growing credit union unveils new look, new website to meet changing tastes GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has announced the refresh of its logo and branding, and the…

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GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (“United,” NASDAQ: UCBI) the holding company for United Community Bank, and Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (“Palmetto,” NASDAQ: PLMT) the holding company for The Palmetto…

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– Earnings per diluted share of 29 cents, up 16 percent from first quarter of 2014 – Loans up $116 million, or 10 percent annualized – Core transaction deposits up $206…

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GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), announced that Matt Babb has been promoted to Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager serving Greenwood…

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GREENVILLE, 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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SENECA, SC – Wagner Wealth Management has added Eddie Duncan as its newest wealth advisor. Duncan has worked in the investment advisory industry for nine years providing investment advice and developing…

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Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ belief in efficiency and saving taxpayers’ money has converged into a strategic partnership with Wells Fargo & Company. This partnership has helped the State Treasurer’s Office (STO)…

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Rich Bradshaw, President of Specialized Lending, to Address Small Business Subcommittee GREENVILLE, SC – Rich Bradshaw, president of specialized lending with United Community Bank, has been asked to testify before the…

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COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, recently announced that Synovus has received 19 national Greenwich Customer Service Excellence awards in Middle Market and Small Business Banking from Greenwich…

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SPARTANBURG, SC and GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (“CAB”) (OTCQX:CRLN), PBSC Financial Corporation (“PBSC”), and PBSC’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank of South Carolina (“Pinnacle Bank”), jointly announced that they have signed a…

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Banker to lead small business lending team in the medical and dental fields nationally GREENVILLE, SC  –  United Community Bank welcomes experienced banker Samantha J. Strain to its Specialized Lending Team…

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GREER , SC – Greer State Bank welcomes Ben Horner as BSA Specialist. Ben will be responsible for ensuring the bank remains compliant with all BSA requirements, as well as…

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GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (collectively, the “Bank”) (NASDAQ: PLMT), appointed Roy D. Jones as Treasurer of the Bank. Mr.…

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GREENVILLE, SC – Each year, Coldwell Banker Caine recognizes its top producing agents with honors.  This year, the company awarded over 60 agents across the Upstate for producing within the…

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GREENVILLE, SC – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions:   Sales George Zimmerman, CCIM and Robert Zimmerman represented GrandSouth…

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GREENVILLE, SC – The Sandlapper branded firms, led by Trevor Gordon and Jack Bixler and headquartered in Greenville, saw continued substantial growth in 2014. As a recap, in May 2014 Sandlapper…

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BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (Nasdaq:UCBI), reported that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of five cents per common share. The dividend is payable April 1, 2015, to shareholders…

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GREENVILLE, SC – Greer State Bank Mortgage welcomes Bill Looby as Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer, and Ellie Carroll as Mortgage Loan Processor. With over 18 years in lending…

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ANDERSON, SC – First Citizens today announced that Peggy Chamblee has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager for the company’s East Greenville Street branch, located at 1508 East…

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BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (Nasdaq:UCBI) announced that veteran credit manager Rob Edwards has joined the company as executive vice president and chief credit officer for United Community…

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GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes veteran mortgage banker Julie Newman to its team as mortgage sales manager for the Upstate. Newman brings 30 years of mortgage banking experience to…

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GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank Ice on Main hosted the closing ceremony for its 9-week season on January 20. During this year-end wrap up, the team highlighted several key accomplishments…

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GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union recently presented a check for $10,000.00 to Major Kent Davis and The Salvation Army as part of the rapidly-growing credit union’s community…

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GREENVILLE, SC – Al Cannon and Carter Hall of Nachman Norwood & Parrott received their CFP® (Certified Financial Planner™) certification. A CFP® certification is a professional designation that is the standard…

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GREENVILLE, SC – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Rick Cauthen, P.E. represented Ameripride Services, Inc. (Seller) in…

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GREENVILLE, SC –  SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raised $21.7 million to acquire four securitized land deals on behalf of investors in offerings sponsored by Rome, GA-based Webb Creek Management Group, LLC.…

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