Lender Matchmaker: Access to Capital Symposium
September 9, 2015Thursday, September 24, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Attention Small Business Owners Are you looking for capital to start or expand your business? Then plan…
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First Citizens completes systems conversion of merged South Carolina bank
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank B. Holding, Jr. announced that effective today (Tuesday, Sept. 8) customer accounts and the systems of the former First Citizens Bank…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and the Palmetto Bank
September 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the closing of its merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) (“Palmetto”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank (“Palmetto Bank”) effective today. The merger…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC named to Inc. 5,000 list for Third Year
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC was recently named number 1,163 on the Inc. 5,000 list for outstanding growth and business. The only financial services firm in South Carolina to be…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and the Palmetto Bank
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the closing of its merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) (“Palmetto”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank (“Palmetto Bank”) effective today. The merger…
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Medicare Prescription Drug Plans: Annual review
September 1, 2015
by Molly A. Thomas Most Medicare recipients who have a prescription drug plan fail to understand the importance of an annual review. Knowing when to review, what you need…
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SC HELP prevents 9,611 South Carolina homeowners from foreclosure
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program (SC HELP), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through…
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SC HELP prevents 9,611 South Carolina homeowners from foreclosure
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program (SC HELP), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through…
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Security Federal Bank moves forward with new web presence
August 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Since opening its first location in Aiken, SC in 1922, Security Federal Bank has grown into a strong community bank with 13 branches throughout South Carolina and Georgia…
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Security Federal Bank moves forward with new web presence
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Since opening its first location in Aiken, SC in 1922, Security Federal Bank has grown into a strong community bank with 13 branches throughout South Carolina and Georgia…
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Edward W. Kramer, CFP ® recognized as “10 Young Advisors to Watch”
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Financial Advisor magazine has recognized Edward W. Kramer, CFP®, as one of the “10 Young Advisors to Watch.” Abacus is particularly proud of this acknowledgement among the…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces shareholder merger election results
August 18, 2015
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the approval of the merger and the results of the elections made by the shareholders of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT)…
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James C. Mabry IV joins South State Corporation as Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Mergers/Acquisitions
August 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Robert R. Hill, Jr., CEO for South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) announced that James C. Mabry IV has been named executive vice president of Investor Relations and Mergers/Acquisitions…
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David H. Harper Joins South Carolina Federal Credit Union
August 17, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC – David Harper has joined South Carolina Federal Credit Union as Senior Business Services Officer. Harper brings over 15 years of business lending and banking experience to South…
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United Community Bank Recognizes Greenville Team for Excellence in Second Quarter
August 17, 2015BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 15 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…
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Wallick Investments celebrates tenth anniversary
August 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, an SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, celebrated its ten year anniversary Tuesday, June 23rd at Stone River in West Columbia. Family, clients and…
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Wallick Investments celebrates tenth anniversary
August 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, an SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, celebrated its ten year anniversary Tuesday, June 23rd at Stone River in West Columbia. Family, clients and…
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World Economic Forum Selects Columbia Man to Join Global Initiative
August 12, 2015
Founder of Know Money Inc. to Represent Capital City in Switzerland COLUMBIA, SC – When is the last time you updated your LinkedIn profile? Earlier this year, Steven Hughes, 28, of…
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McGowan Appointed to SCBA Credit Committee
August 10, 2015WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank’s Eva McGowan has been appointed by David M. Lominack, Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA), to serve a two-year term on the…
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Stewart joins Reverse Funding as a Reverse Mortgage Specialist
August 10, 2015Stewart will focus on HECM business in the Charleston, SC area CHARLESTON, SC – Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC announced that it has hired George Stewart as a Reverse Mortgage Loan…
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South State Corporation Reports Second Quarter Operating EPS of $1.09; Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC —South State Corporation released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2015. Highlights of the second quarter…
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South State Bank Donates $12,000 to SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance
August 4, 2015
WALTERBORO, SC – South State Bank donated $12,000 to the SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance (SCA) in a presentation made on July 15th at USC- Salkehatchie in Walterboro. “South State Bank…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015
August 1, 2015
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015
August 1, 2015
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…
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Richard Muncaster named a Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Top 10 Advisor in Organic Growth
July 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Founder and Principal of Muncaster Financial Services Richard Muncaster has been named a Top 10 Advisor with Organic Growth among Transamerica Financial Advisors. This award is given…
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First Reliance announces strong 2nd quarter results
July 31, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL) announced that it had net income of $7.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. This compares to a net…
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First Reliance announces strong 2nd quarter results
July 31, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL) announced that it had net income of $7.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. This compares to a net…
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Synovus Announces 2015 Jack Parker Scholarships
July 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Synovus, the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, announced its 2015 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 104 scholarships totaling $132,000 were awarded to children of Synovus team members…
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Synovus announces 2015 Jack Parker Scholarships
July 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Synovus (NYSE: SNV), the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, announced its 2015 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 104 scholarships totaling $132,000 were awarded to children of…
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SC Angel Network Makes Three New Investments
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announced three new investments made by the organization’s statewide network of angel groups. SCAN, a professionally-managed network of over 200 angel…
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SC Angel Network Makes Three New Investments
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announced three new investments made by the organization’s statewide network of angel groups. SCAN, a professionally-managed network of over 200 angel…
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Wells Fargo donates $1.8 million YTD to nonprofit organizations in South Carolina Company has invested more than $32 million in state since 2005
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced that it has invested $1,834,150 in 277 nonprofit organizations and schools across South Carolina through the first six months of 2015. Overall,…
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TD Bank names Cal Hurst Regional Vice President for Upstate Market
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Cal Hurst regional vice president for Upstate, S.C. He will be responsible for managing a team of commercial bankers to…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union Awards $7,500 in Scholarships
July 27, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union awarded $7,500 in scholarship prizes to three area students. Megan Hunt received the 1st place prize of $4,000. Hunt is a…
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Cheryl R. Holland, CFP ® named to the Clemson University Foundation Board
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc., proudly announces that Clemson University has named Cheryl R. Holland, CFP ®, Founder and President of Abacus, to its Foundation Board. The mission…
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United Community Bank Adds Experienced Financial Advisor in Greenville
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes financial advisor Kevin Mertens as a member of the United Community Advisory Services group. Mertens has an extensive background in the financial services…
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Rogers Townsend Shareholder Elected To National Default Industry Group Board Of Directors
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, announces that attorney John J. Hearn, a shareholder in the Firm’s Columbia office, was elected to the Board of Directors of the American…
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Abacus Planning Group Congratulates Sarah Young
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group announces that Sarah E. Young has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP ®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed…
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A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood III and John F. Parrott Again Earn Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network’s “Premier Advisor” Designation
July 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For the tenth consecutive year, leading independent financial advisory firm, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has designated A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood III and John…
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Ellenburg Appointed to SCBA Bank Operations Committee
July 16, 2015
WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank’s Vice President and Network Administrator, William Christopher Ellenburg, has been appointed to serve a two-year term on the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) Bank Operations…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union hosting free document shredding event
July 15, 2015
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, July 18th, from 9 a.m. – 1p.m., at its Glenn McConnell financial center, located at 3460…
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Financial Technology Industry Veteran Mike Gianoni Joins SnapCap Board of Advisors
July 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – SnapCap, a web-based provider of alternative business loans headquartered in Charleston, announced today that Blackbaud Chief Executive Officer Mike Gianoni will serve on SnapCap’s board of advisors to help…
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Southcoast announces 2015 second quarter results
July 12, 2015MT. PLEASANT, SC – Southcoast Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:SOCB) announced that it had unaudited net income of $873,000, or $0.12 per basic share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. This compares…
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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Kevin Draudt to its investment team
July 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group welcomes Kevin Draudt to its investment team as a portfolio administrator and support advisor. Mr. Draudt is a 2015 graduate of Virginia Tech, where…
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CresCom Bank names Jean Chestnut Vice President of the Collections Department
July 8, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, has named Jean Chestnut the vice president of its Collections Department. Chestnut has been with CresCom Bank…
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What financial documents should you keep, and for how long?
July 6, 2015
By J. Abigail Mason Many of us are not sure how long to retain certain financial records; consequently, we often end up keeping boxes of documents that take up…
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What financial documents should you keep, and for how long?
July 6, 2015
By J. Abigail Mason Many of us are not sure how long to retain certain financial records; consequently, we often end up keeping boxes of documents that take up…
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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Awards $150,000 in Grants to Nonprofits Providing Workforce and Educational Programming in Columbia
July 6, 2015
Grant recipients provide skills training and education-focused initiatives to help individuals build stronger financial lives COLUMBIA, SC – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced over $150,000 in grants…
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Blue Ridge Bank Hires New Marketing Coordinator
July 1, 2015
WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank announces the addition of Holleigh Evans who recently joined the team as Marketing Coordinator working out of the Seneca office. In this position, Holleigh will…
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The Palmetto Bank Promotes Experienced Lender
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), announced that Scott Tollison has been promoted to Vice President, Indirect Lending. Mr. Tollison has…
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