The Palmetto Bank Hires New Small Business Administration Specialized Lending Officer
May 9, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 8, 2012 – The Palmetto Bank is announces the hiring of John A. Bickley as Senior Vice President, Specialized Lending. Mr. Bickley brings to the Bank…
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TD Bank Lends $15.1 Million in SBA-Backed Loans to South Carolina Small Businesses
May 7, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 7, 2012 – Through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) first two quarters of 2012, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, approved $15.1 million in SBA…
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TD Bank Kicks Off May Campaign to Discuss Borrowing Needs with 30,000 Small Businesses
May 7, 2012CHERRY HILL, NJ – May 1, 2012 – TD Bank, America’s Most ConvenientBank®, launched today its second annual small business outreachcampaign. Throughout May, teams of local lenders and bank employees…
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TD Bank Partners with US Handcycling Federation
May 2, 2012$2,500 Prize Purse Awarded During Roger C. Peace US Rehabilitation Hospital US Handcycling National Criterium Championships GREENVILLE, SC – May 1, 2012 – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, today…
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SBA Seeks Applications from Fund Managers for Early Stage Capital Program
May 1, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – May 1, 2012 – The U.S. Small Business Administrationis inviting experienced early stage investment fund managers to applyfor licensing as Early Stage Innovation Funds as part of…
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The Palmetto Bank Reports Improved First Quarter Financial Results
April 30, 2012Credit Quality Trends Continue to ImproveGREENVILLE, SC – April 30, 2012 – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT) reported a reduced consolidated net loss for the first quarter 2012 of $587…
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CertusBank, N.A. Formally Launches CertusBank.com/reo
April 25, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 25, 2012 – CertusBank, N.A. has launched www.certusbank.com/reo , a website featuring bank-owned commercial and residential properties, building lots and land for sale located throughout North Carolina,…
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SCBT Completes Acquisition of Peoples Bancorporation
April 25, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 24, 2012 – SCBT Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:SCBT) (“SCBT”) announced the completion of its acquisition of PeoplesBancorporation, Inc. (“Peoples”). Under the terms of the mergeragreement, Peoples shareholders…
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CertusBank, N.A. Formally Launches CertusWealth and CertusWealth.com
April 11, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 10, 2012 – CertusBank, N.A. is pleased to announce the formal rollout of their full service wealth management platform, CertusWealth. The CertusWealth model is centered on…
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AgSouth Farm Credit Borrowers to Receive Nearly $48 Million in 2012
April 11, 2012STATESBORO, GA – April 9, 2012 – Current and former members ofAgSouth Farm Credit will receive nearly $48 million in two separatedistributions this spring. On March 29 the cooperative returned…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Announces Nearly $1 Million in Annual Bank Fee Savings for SC
April 4, 2012Treasurer’s Office first phase of reviewing business practices examines banking services and identifies numerous cost savings. COLUMBIA, SC – April 4, 2012 – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis hasannounced an extensive…
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Wells Fargo’s Philanthropic Giving in South Carolina Exceeds $3.1 million
March 27, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 27, 2012 – Wells Fargo & Company hasannounced that it invested over $3.1 million in more than 375 nonprofitsin South Carolina in 2011. In addition, Wells…
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Nachman, Norwood and Parrott again Earn the “Premier Advisor” Designation from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
March 14, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 13, 2012 – Wells Fargo Advisors has for the seventh consecutive year designated A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood II and John F. Parrott, Managing…
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PNC Expands in Southeast with Conversion of RBC Bank (USA)
March 12, 2012PITTSBURGH, PA – March 12, 2012 – The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) today announced it has completed the conversion of 900,000 customers and more than 400 branches…
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The Palmetto Bank Hires New Human Resources Benefits Manager
March 7, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 7, 2012 – The Palmetto Bank (the “Bank”) is pleased to announce the hiring of Darlene L. Cole as Vice President, Human Resources Benefits Manager. Ms.…
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Serrus Capital Partners Receives $10 Million Upgrade In Line Of Credit
March 2, 2012Innovative Greenville, SC, Real Estate Firm Helps People During Distressed TimesGREENVILLE, SC – February 27, 2012 – Serrus Capital Partners, an investment firm in Carolina real estate, has received a…
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TD Bank Regional President Rob Hoak To Lead Expanded Territory in Carolinas
February 2, 2012Hoak’s New Territory Includes All of North Carolina GREENVILLE, SC – February 2, 2012 – Rob Hoak, Regional President, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has been promoted and now…
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The Palmetto Bank Announces Agreement to Sell Two Branches
January 31, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 30, 2012 – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company) (NASDAQ: PLMT) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank, entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement (the…
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The Palmetto Bank Reports Improved Fourth Quarter Financial Results
January 29, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 27, 2012 – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT) reported a reduced consolidated net loss for the fourth quarter 2011 of $2.3 million, compared to a consolidated net loss…
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Southern First Reports Results for Fourth Quarter of 2011; Announces 10% Stock Dividend
January 24, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 24, 2011 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, N.A. (also doing business as Greenville First Bank), today announced that…
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The Palmetto Bank Hires New Spartan Centre Branch Manager
January 21, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 21, 2011 – The Palmetto Bank announced the hiring of Lynne C. Monroe as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of its Spartan Centre Branch located in…
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SCBT Financial Corporation and Peoples Bancorporation to Merge
December 20, 2011Ranks 6th in deposit market share in South Carolina;In-market acquisition bodes well for the creation of synergies and economies of scale;Strategically connects Greenville, SC to northeastern Georgia market;Cultural alignment reduces…
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World Acceptance Corporation Reports Record Second Quarter
October 27, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 27, 2011 – World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported record financial results for its second fiscal quarter and six months ended September 30, 2011. Net income…
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Elliott Davis to Sell Anderson Office to SuggsJohnson
October 27, 2011ANDERSON, SC – October 27, 2011 – SuggsJohnson, LLC and Elliott Davis, LLC jointly announce the sale of Elliott Davis’ Anderson office to SuggsJohnson, effective December 1, 2011. The shareholders…
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Southern First Reports Results for Third Quarter of 2011
October 26, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 25, 2011 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, NA (also doing business as Greenville First Bank), announced that net…
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The Palmetto Bank Adds Two New Members to the Team
October 21, 2011GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Palmetto Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Patricia Riddle as the new Vice President, Branch Manager, Easley and Bryce Solomon as Senior Vice President,…
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Blue Ridge Holdings, Inc., Parent Company Of CertusBank, Announces Acquisition Of Broker-Dealer Sage Southeastern Securities, Inc.
September 28, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – September 23, 2011 – Blue Ridge Holdings Inc., the parent company of CertusBank, announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase Sage Southeastern Securities, Inc., a…
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Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC Hires Sales and Marketing Associate
September 19, 2011GREENWOOD, SC – September 5, 2011 – GreenwoodCapital Associates, LLC announced the hiring of Sandy G. Muncaster asthe Sales and Marketing Associate for the firm. Muncaster bringsextensive experience in sales…
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U.S. Treasury Announces Carolina Alliance Bank Receives $5.0 Million to Help Small Businesses Access Capital, Create New Jobs
August 31, 2011WASHINGTON, DC – August 31, 2011 – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that Carolina Alliance Bank (Spartanburg, South Carolina) has received $5.0 million through the Small Business…
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Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. Announces NASDAQ Stock Exchange Listing
August 16, 2011GREENVILLLE, SC – August 16, 2011 – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc., the bank holding company of The Palmetto Bank, announced that shares of its common stock will begin trading on the…
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A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood III And John F. Parrott Designated “Premier Advisors” By Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
August 8, 2011GREEVILLE, SC – August 4,2011 – Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network has designated A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood III and John F. Parrott of Nachman Norwood & Parrott…
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Southern First Reports Results for Second Quarter of 2011
July 26, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – July 26, 2011 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, NA (also doing business as Greenville First Bank), today announced that…
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TD Bank Treats 13,500 Carolinians to a Free Meal to Celebrate Its Move Into the Carolinas
July 15, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – July 15, 2011 – Yesterday, TD Bank celebrated its move into the Carolinas by surprising and delighting consumers with a free Subway meal on America’s Most Convenient…
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The Palmetto Bank Announces Terms of Reverse Stock Split
June 29, 2011A Component of Plans for Listing on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange GREENVILLE, SC – June 29, 2011 – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of The Palmetto Bank, today announced…
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Small Business Banker Appointment Announced at The Palmetto Bank
June 23, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – June 23, 2011 – The Palmetto Bank announced today the hiring of Terry D. Nation as Vice President and Small Business Banker for Anderson, Oconee and Pickens…
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Creative Financial Strategies Welcomes Mason Hardy
May 20, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – May 20, 2011 – Creative Financial Strategies welcomes Mason B. Hardy to the firm as Associate Vice President. Mr. Hardy will provide financial planning services to individuals, families and…
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Local Wells Fargo Advisors Office Hosted Shredding Event
May 17, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – May 17, 2011 – The Greenville office of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC hosted a complimentary shredding event for their clients, to provide them with a safe and…
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The Palmetto Bank Hosted 7th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon
May 16, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – May 16, 2011 – The Palmetto Bank’s seventh annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon was held at The Palmetto Bank Corporate Headquarters in Greenville, SC on May 9,…
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Kyber Named Regional Executive for NBSC
May 9, 2011Moore promoted to City Executive COLUMBIA, SC – May 9, 2011 – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announcedthe selection of G. Neal Kyber to the position of Executive VicePresident…
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Advance America Announces Appointment of James A. Ovenden as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
May 9, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – May 9, 2011- Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. (NYSE: AEA), announced that its Board of Directors has appointed James A. Ovenden as Chief Financial Officer and…
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The Palmetto Bank Hires Chief Information Officer
May 7, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – May 6, 2011 – The Palmetto Bank announced today that Mark A. Terry has been hired as the Chief Information Officer with overall responsibility for managing all…
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Wells Fargo Advisors is a leader in doing what is right for clients
May 5, 2011Clients give brokerage firm high marks in independent research report GREENVILLE, SC – May 5, 2011 -Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, the nation’s third largest brokerage firm, has ranked as a…
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WHM Capital Advisors Announces New Hire
May 4, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – May 4, 2011 – WHM Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that George Francis (Frank) O’Brien III has joined the firm as Managing Director. Prior to joining…
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The Palmetto Bank Reports First Quarter Financial Results
May 1, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – April 28, 2011 – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. reported a net loss for the first quarter 2011 of $6.1 million, compared to a net loss for the fourth…
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Southern First Reports Results for First Quarter of 2011
April 28, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – April 28, 2011 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, NA (also doing business as Greenville First Bank), today announced that…
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The Palmetto Bank Arranges $3.1 Million Commercial Real Estate Loan
April 27, 2011GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Palmetto Bank is pleased to announce $3,100,000 in construction financing for KDS Commercial Properties. Construction has begun for the mixed-use CVS project located at 7 South…
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Appointments Announced at The Palmetto Bank
April 20, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – April 20, 2011 – The Palmetto Bank announced the following appointments: Sheila B. Bryson (pictured right) has been promoted to Loan Processing Manager. She attended Spartanburg Methodist…
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TD Bank Names Richard Bradshaw as Head of Small Business Administration Programs
April 18, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – April 18, 2011 – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has appointed Richard Bradshaw as Head of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs. Bradshaw will steer TD…
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Officer Promotions Announced at The Palmetto Bank
April 11, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – April 11, 2011 – GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Palmetto Bank announced the following promotions: Willis B. Fortson has been promoted to Vice President, Training Officer. Fortson received…
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Southern First Bank Hires Michael Dowling as Chief Financial Officer
March 9, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – March 9, 2011 – Southern First Bank/Greenville First Bank announced today that Michael D. Dowling has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Effective March…
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