State Extends Winning Streak
September 5, 2014
SC Earns Prominent Award for Annual Financial Report for 26th Consecutive Year COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing a generation-long streak, S.C. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom’s office has received a prestigious national financial reporting award…
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Logan Bagley joins United Community Bank’s Specialized Lending Team
September 4, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes experienced banker Logan Bagley to its Specialized Lending Team as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer. Bagley will be based in the bank’s Greenville,…
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Logan Bagley joins United Community Bank’s Specialized Lending Team
September 4, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes experienced banker Logan Bagley to its Specialized Lending Team as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer. Bagley will be based in the bank’s Greenville,…
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FinTrust Hires Caitlin Lacey
September 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Caitlin Lacey as Marketing and Office Coordinator. Lacey will be responsible for managing the social media and marketing…
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Local Red Cross to Benefit from Greer State Bank Social Media Campaign
August 29, 2014Local Red Cross will receive $2 for each “Like” Greer State Bank receives on its Facebook page GREER, SC – Greer State Bank launches social media campaign to raise…
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Wells Fargo Names Rick Redden Lead Region President for the Carolinas
August 27, 2014
Veteran business, community leader assumes responsibility for 5,100 team members, 460 stores across North Carolina and South Carolina CHARLOTTE, NC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named…
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United Community Banks Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
August 25, 2014BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI), Georgia’s third-largest bank holding company, announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.03 per…
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Wagner Wealth adds Seneca office
August 19, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management will open its third office in Seneca this week – further expanding the reach of this Upstate firm. “This new office will allow us…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Honored as Best Place to Work in South Carolina
August 19, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has been named among the very Best Places to Work in South Carolina in the small/medium category. The rapidly growing credit union,…
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Wagner Wealth adds Seneca office
August 19, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management will open its third office in Seneca this week – further expanding the reach of this Upstate firm. “This new office will allow us…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Honored as Best Place to Work in South Carolina
August 18, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has been named among the very Best Places to Work in South Carolina in the small/medium category. The rapidly growing credit union,…
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2014 Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This ninth annual program was created by…
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USC Upstate, SunTrust Partner for Financial Literacy Program
August 5, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Financial literacy and making solid financial decisions in today’s economy is a must. SunTrust Bank is partnering with the University of South Carolina Upstate’s George Dean Johnson,…
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NBSC Names Kennedy to Board of Directors
August 4, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Lou Kennedy to its South Carolina Board of Directors. “We are delighted that Lou has joined our board.…
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Bank of the West Honors GSRBM Graduates
July 30, 2014
Bankers Join Ranks of Retail Banking Leaders and Alumni GREENVILLE, SC – Yesterday, six employees of Bank of the West graduated from the CBA/BAI Graduate School of Retail Bank Management (GSRBM),…
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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $0.92 per share
July 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014. Highlights of…
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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $0.92 per share
July 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014. Highlights of…
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Business Leaders Join First Citizens’ Advisory Board in Greenwood
July 30, 2014GREENWOOD, SC – First Citizens today announced that 12 business leaders have joined its Greenwood Advisory Board. Advisory Board members are selected to represent a cross-section of the community and…
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The Palmetto Bank Adds to Scholarship Fund for Greenville Technical College Students
July 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank has pledged an additional $25,000 to support an endowed scholarship fund established in 2004. The scholarship provides assistance to qualifying students in any field…
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United Community Bank Announces Sales and Service Champions for Second Quarter
July 29, 2014
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 10 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited exceptional sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…
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United Community Bank Announces Sales and Service Champions for Second Quarter
July 29, 2014
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 10 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited exceptional sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…
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Art Wray Named Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer of New Mortgage Loan Production Office in Clemson
July 28, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank announces a new Mortgage Loan Production office in Clemson which will be located in the newly constructed Town Center in Patrick Square. This will…
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Bank of Travelers Rest Pledges $25,000 to Greenville Technical College’s Northwest Campus
July 24, 2014TRAVELERS REST, SC – The Bank of Travelers Rest has pledged $25,000 to partially fund a renovation creating a learning commons at the Northwest Campus of Greenville Technical College. The…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports Repayment of all TARP Funds
July 23, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, today reported that it has repaid all of the $10,493,000 of TARP preferred stock through a series…
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Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
July 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT) (the “Company”), the holding company for The Palmetto Bank, will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share, payable on August…
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The Palmetto Bank Reports Second Quarter Net Income of $2.0 Million
July 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT) (the “Company”) reported second quarter 2014 net income of $2.0 million ($0.16 per diluted share), which is unchanged from the first quarter…
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Southern First Reports Results for Second Quarter of 2014
July 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $1.3 million, or $0.26 per diluted share for…
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Richard Bradshaw, President, Specialized Lending, United Community Bank
July 22, 2014
MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: By implementing several new rules that reduce or…
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NewBridge Bancorp Establishes New Office in Greenville
July 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC -NewBridge Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBBC) (the “Company”) announced today that NewBridge Bank (“the Bank”) has launched a middle-market banking group and hired an experienced commercial banking and treasury services…
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Greer State Bank Announces Larry Compton as Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer
July 14, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank welcomes Larry Compton as Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer. Larry brings over 30 years in lending and mortgage lending experience and will serve…
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Homes of Hope Expands Development Activities with JEDA Bonds Financing
July 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Homes of Hope Inc. is using $6,420,000 of tax-free revenue bonds issued by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to expand its housing programs. The Series…
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Frank O’Brien Promoted to TD Wealth Market Leader for Metro Carolinas
July 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – TD Wealth® Private Client Group announced today the promotion of Frank O’Brien to Wealth Market Leader for the Metro Carolinas Region, which covers all of TD’s South Carolina…
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First Citizens Hires Michael Wooles as New Anderson City Executive
July 10, 2014ANDERSON, SC – First Citizens today announced that Michael Wooles has been selected to serve as Anderson City Executive. In this newly-created role, Wooles will be responsible for leading the bank’s…
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Wagner Wealth Management Signs with Triad
July 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management has signed a deal for Triad Advisors, a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, to serve as its independent broker dealer. Wagner Wealth Management,…
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Brendan Farran Joins First Citizens’ Upstate Commercial Banking Team
July 2, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – First Citizens today announced that Brendan Farran has joined the company’s Upstate area Commercial Banking Group as Commercial Relationship Manager. In his role as Commercial Relationship Manager, Farran…
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South Carolina Awards $17.6 Million To Grow Small Businesses With Funds From The U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative
July 2, 2014New report shows more than $835 million SSBCI funds are supporting small businesses nationwide WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) released a…
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South Carolina Awards $17.6 Million To Grow Small Businesses With Funds From The U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative
July 2, 2014New report shows more than $835 million SSBCI funds are supporting small businesses nationwide WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) released a…
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CertusBank Announces Enhanced Small Business and Consumer Banking Capabilities
July 1, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — CertusBank, N.A. has announced three product offerings that enhance banking capabilities for consumer and small business customers. CertusBank recently introduced Mobile Check Deposit as a smart solution for making deposits.…
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CresCom Bank Expands to Greenville, Names Frierson Upstate Market Leader & Executive VP
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank announced that it has expanded to the Upstate market this week, and has named Scott Frierson as its executive vice president and Upstate market leader. The…
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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…
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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…
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First Citizens Promotes Greenville Native Othniel Laffitte to Relationship Manager
June 26, 2014GREENVILLE, S.C. – First Citizens today announced that Othniel Laffitte has been promoted to Relationship Manager of the company’s Augusta Road office, located at 2201 Augusta Street. Formerly a personal banker…
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TD Bank Appoints Kale Gaston as Head of Small Business Administration Lending
June 25, 2014GREENVILLE, SC– TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Kale Gaston as its head of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lending. In his role, Gaston is responsible for overseeing TD Bank’s…
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CommunityWorks Helps Upstate MicroBusinesses Open and Expand
June 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Three Upstate microbusinesses recently opened their doors and two expanded their operations thanks to support from CommunityWorks (CW) MicroBusiness Loan Program. CW provided business coaching and loans…
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Daniel Felder Joins Board of Certified Development Corporation
June 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Daniel Felder, Vice President of Credit Administration at The Palmetto Bank in Greenville, has been named to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC…
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Daniel Felder Joins Board of Certified Development Corporation
June 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Daniel Felder, Vice President of Credit Administration at The Palmetto Bank in Greenville, has been named to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC…
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CommunityWorks Helps Upstate MicroBusinesses Open and Expand
June 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Three Upstate microbusinesses recently opened their doors and two expanded their operations thanks to support from CommunityWorks (CW) MicroBusiness Loan Program. CW provided business coaching and loans…
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CommunityWorks Helps Upstate MicroBusinesses Open and Expand
June 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Three Upstate microbusinesses recently opened their doors and two expanded their operations thanks to support from CommunityWorks (CW) MicroBusiness Loan Program. CW provided business coaching and loans…
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Building Your Largest Paycheck Ever
June 18, 2014By Jeff Herman For most people, starting a new job or entering the workforce for the first time can be a stressful yet exciting period in their life. There are…
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Southern First Bank Hires Mortgage Executives
June 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Chris Austin and Mr. Carter Weston as Mortgage Executives. Chris…
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