South State Corporation Announces the Acquisition of 13 Branches
April 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 12 South Carolina branch locations and one Georgia branch location from Bank of…
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The Palmetto Bank Promotes Commercial Banker in the Greenwood, South Carolina Market
April 21, 2015
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 Heritage Federal Credit Union Receives CDFI Certification
April 16, 2015
Promotes financial inclusion in Greenville County GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Heritage FCU is pleased to announce its certification by the US Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. There…
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CresCom Bank Announces New Team Members and Promotions for April
April 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – In order to continue striving to towards providing superior quality service in all of its branch locations, CresCom Bank is pleased to welcome four new team members and announce the…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from February
April 6, 2015
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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Wagner Wealth Management adds wealth advisor
April 6, 2015
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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Loftis to host Trump, Ashcroft, Fiorina at SFO conference
April 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) today announced that businessman and investor Donald Trump, and author Travis Brown, will deliver keynote addresses at its spring meeting on…
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Loftis to host Trump, Ashcroft, Fiorina at SFO conference
April 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) today announced that businessman and investor Donald Trump, and author Travis Brown, will deliver keynote addresses at its spring meeting on…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis Returns $300,000 to State General Fund
March 27, 2015
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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Treasurer Curtis Loftis Returns $300,000 to State General Fund
March 26, 2015
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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Santee Cooper kicks off spring Mini-Bond sale
March 25, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper begins its spring 2015 Mini-Bond sale April 1, offering investors the opportunity to purchase municipal bonds throughout April for as little as $200. Santee…
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Wells Fargo Names Kathy Heffley Regional President for South Carolina
March 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named Kathy Heffley the regional president for Community Banking in South Carolina. Heffley will report to Community Banking Lead Regional President for…
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United Community Bank Small Business Lending Expert to Testify Before Congress
March 25, 2015Rich 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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Synovus Receives 19 Greenwich Excellence Awards
March 24, 2015
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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Carolina Alliance Bank and Pinnacle Bank Announce Merger
March 24, 2015SPARTANBURG, 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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Samantha Strain Joins United Community Bank Specialized Lending Team
March 23, 2015
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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FinTrust Initiates ScanSource Coverage
March 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors has recently initiated coverage on Greenville South Carolina-based ScanSource (SCSC). FinTrust has now initiated coverage on 12 companies, 8 of which are headquartered in…
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Harmon Joins Synovus Securities in Spartanburg
March 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that L. Craig Harmon has joined Synovus Securities as a Financial Consultant in the Spartanburg Main Office. Harmon comes to Synovus…
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Jeff Herman, Wagner Wealth Management
March 4, 2015UpstateBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: Jeff Herman, Wagner Wealth Management, talks…
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Greer State Bank Welcomes Ben Horner as BSA Specialist
March 3, 2015
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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The Palmetto Bank Appoints Roy Jones as Treasurer
February 25, 2015
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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Coldwell Banker Caine Announces Annual Top Producing Agents and Awards
February 16, 2015
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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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions
February 16, 2015
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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SANDLAPPER Companies – 2014 – A Year in Review
February 15, 2015GREENVILLE, 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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United Community Banks, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
February 15, 2015BLAIRSVILLE, 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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Looby and Carroll Join Greer State Bank Mortgage
February 9, 2015
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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The Palmetto Bank Receives Chairman’s Award from United Way of Greenville County
February 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), and its teammates have been recognized by the United Way of Greenville County with another…
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The Palmetto Bank Promotes Experienced Commercial Banker
February 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), announced that Kimberly Mode has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Regional Executive serving…
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First Citizens Selects Peggy Chamblee to Lead Anderson’s East Greenville Street Office
January 28, 2015ANDERSON, 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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United Community Banks, Inc. Announces Hiring of Rob Edwards as Chief Credit Officer
January 27, 2015BLAIRSVILLE, 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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Julie Newman joins United Community Bank as Mortgage Sales Manager
January 23, 2015
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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United Community Bank Ice on Main Closes Fourth Season
January 20, 2015GREENVILLE, 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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Pinnacle Bank Opens Third Bank Branch
January 19, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Pinnacle Bank has announced the opening of a new branch in Easley, South Carolina. Located at 6501 Calhoun Memorial Highway, the new branch will feature ATM, drive…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Presents $10,000 Contribution to Salvation Army
January 18, 2015
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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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Presents $10,000 Contribution to Salvation Army
January 18, 2015
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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Al Cannon and Carter Hall Receive their CFP® Certification
January 12, 2015GREENVILLE, 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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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions
January 7, 2015
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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Sandlapper Securities, LLC Raises $29.3 Million to Close Out 2014 and Acquire $42.8 Million for Investors in Five Real Estate Deals
January 6, 2015GREENVILLE, 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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Hardy Joins FINTRUST
January 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that Chip Hardy has joined the FinTrust team. Hardy comes to FinTrust from the ERISA advisory firm, PrimeTrust Advisors, where…
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Coldwell Banker Affiliates appoint Stephen Edgerton as Large Office Group Chairman
December 29, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Members of the Coldwell Banker Large Office Group (LOG), consisting of 20 leaders of top Coldwell Banker affiliates, recently appointed Stephen Edgerton, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine, as…
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December 22, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – First Citizens today announced that six business leaders have joined its Anderson Advisory Board. Advisory Board members are selected to represent a cross-section of the community and…
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Lamar Hilley Named Community Relationship Manager of New Commercial and Small Business Office in Clemson
December 17, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank announces Lamar Hilley as the Community Relationship Manager for their new Commercial and Small Business Lending Office in the Tri-county area. Hilley will join Art Wray,…
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John Warren, President of Lima One Capital
December 1, 2014
UpstateBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. John Warren is the President of Lima One Capital, a Greenville-based residential real…
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SC Hispanic Chamber Announces New Micro-Loan Program for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
December 1, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced Axeso, a new micro-loan program for Hispanic entrepreneurs, at the Chamber’s annual ¡Impacto! Awards event last Thursday in Greenville. Axeso…
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TD Bank Survey Finds Homeowners use HELOCs for Expenses Beyond Home Renovations
November 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Research from the TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, inaugural Consumer Borrowing Index found that while half of consumers who currently have a Home Equity Line of…
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TD Bank Survey Finds Homeowners use HELOCs for Expenses Beyond Home Renovations
November 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Research from the TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, inaugural Consumer Borrowing Index found that while half of consumers who currently have a Home Equity Line of…
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Horse Creek Academy Construction Possible with JEDA Bonds
November 17, 2014
Created 11 New Jobs, Retained 24 Jobs ~ AIKEN, SC – Horse Creek Academy (formerly Midland Valley Preparatory School) is using $5,530,000, issued as series 2014A $5.335 million tax-exempt and…
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First Citizens Announces New South Carolina Leadership Team for Combined Company
November 17, 2014Bryant Named South Carolina Regional Executive Vice President COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens announced that Sharon Bryant has been named South Carolina Regional Executive Vice President for the combined bank.…
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United Community Bank Executive Elected to National RMA Board of Directors
November 13, 2014BLAIRSVILLE, GA – Lynn Harton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of United Community Banks, Inc., and President and Chief Operating Officer of the company’s subsidiary bank, United Community Bank,…
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TD Bank Names Hugh Allen Commercial Real Estate Regional Director for the Carolinas
November 12, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Hugh Allen Commercial Real Estate Regional Director for the Carolinas. He is responsible for leading a team of lenders who…
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