First Reliance Announces Strong 1st Quarter Results
May 5, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. announced that it had net income of $513,427, for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. This compares to a net income of $346,357, for the…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Marc L. Murray, principal and senior portfolio manager
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Marc L. Murray has joined our team as principal and senior portfolio manager. Marc Murray…
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TNS Names TD Bank 2015 TNS Choice Award Winner for Best Small Business Bank
May 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – TD Bank announced that it is the recipient of the 2015 TNS Choice Award for Small Business Banking nationwide. The category includes financial institutions that provide small business products…
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JEDA Bonds Help Palmetto Health
May 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health, the parent organization of Palmetto Health Baptist, Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge and Palmetto Health Richland, is using $20 million in new bonds issued through the…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Freshens Branding, Re-launches Website
April 24, 2015Fast-growing credit union unveils new look, new website to meet changing tastes COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has announced the refresh of its logo and branding, and…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Freshens Branding, Re-launches Website
April 23, 2015Fast-growing credit union unveils new look, new website to meet changing tastes COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has announced the refresh of its logo and branding, and…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Freshens Branding, Re-launches Website
April 23, 2015
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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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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Wells Fargo Names Liza Hall Community Banking Area President of Midlands Market
April 20, 2015Business leader will oversee 42 banking stores and 515 team members across the Midlands market COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo & Company has named Liza Hall the Community Banking Area President of…
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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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USC Housing Project in Downtown Columbia with JEDA Bonds
April 14, 2015Creates 75 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County The University of South Carolina Development Foundation is using $88.1 million and $4.6 million in tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds, respectively,…
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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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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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Abacus Planning Group Announces Appointment to the Wall Fellows Board of Advisors.
April 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Aaron E. Graham to the Wall Fellows Board of Advisors. The board oversees the Wall Fellows Program with the…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Wade Stinnette, principal and senior portfolio manager
April 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, is proud to announce that Mr. J. Wade Stinnette, Jr., longtime member of the Columbia community, has joined…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Wade Stinnette, principal and senior portfolio manager
April 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, is proud to announce that Mr. J. Wade Stinnette, Jr., longtime member of the Columbia community, has joined…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis Returns $300,000 to State
March 31, 2015Treasurer 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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Choosing your retirement savings type: Roth or traditional?
March 30, 2015
By Corinne S. Hanna Are you currently earning money? If the answer is yes, are you saving for retirement? An important part of saving for retirement is deciding…
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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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Treasurer Curtis Loftis Returns $300,000
March 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – 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…
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6-Star PSN Top Guns rating again for Wallick Investments, LLC
March 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Wallick Investments Core Growth Separate Account achieved prestigious 6-Star status from PSN Top Guns in the All Cap Core Equity Universe. This award is given to the top…
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6-Star PSN Top Guns rating again for Wallick Investments, LLC
March 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Wallick Investments Core Growth Separate Account achieved prestigious 6-Star status from PSN Top Guns in the All Cap Core Equity Universe. This award is given to the top…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis Returns $300,000
March 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – 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…
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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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Synovus Receives 19 Greenwich Excellence Awards in Middle Market and Small Business Banking 15 at National Level, Four Regional
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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Cheryl R. Holland, CFP ® Abacus Planning Group Ranked #1 Advisor in South Carolina
March 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Barron’s has ranked Cheryl R. Holland, CFP® as the #1 financial advisor in South Carolina. The annual America’s Top 1,200 list comprises data from over 4,000 of the…
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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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Treasurer Curtis Loftis selected to host State Financial Officers national meeting in Charleston
March 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) announced that State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis Jr. will host its national conference in Charleston April 13-14. “Charleston has been called…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis selected to host State Financial Officers national meeting in Charleston
March 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) announced that State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis Jr. will host its national conference in Charleston April 13-14. “Charleston has been called…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis selected to host State Financial Officers national meeting in Charleston
March 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) announced that State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis Jr. will host its national conference in Charleston April 13-14. “Charleston has been called…
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HSA: The Silver Lining to High-deductible Health Plans?
March 9, 2015
By Susan A. McCants Utilizing a health savings account can be a smart way to pay for current or future healthcare expenses, or even another way to save for retirement.…
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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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First Reliance Announces Unaudited Year End Operating Results
February 27, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc (OTC: FSRL) today announced unaudited results for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company earned net income of $4,407,611, or$0.68 per diluted share,…
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NBSC Circle of Excellence Awards Announced
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, proudly announces South Carolina recipients of the Synovus Circle of Excellence Sales Awards. This award honors team members for their overall…
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First Community Bank Receives Top Rating from Industry Group
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank announced that it has received the highest performance rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm. The 5-Star (“Superior”)…
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First Community Bank Receives Top Rating from Industry Group
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank announced that it has received the highest performance rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm. The 5-Star (“Superior”)…
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Is your brain playing tricks on you?
February 5, 2015
By Edward W. Kramer Let’s start with a simple question: “A bat and ball cost $1.10 together. The bat costs $1 more than the ball. How much does…
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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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Abacus Planning Group Add to its Investment Team
January 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group welcomes William R. Jeter to its investment team. Mr. Jeter received a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Auburn University in 2012. Mr. Jeter…
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King Promoted to Senior Vice President
January 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that John Fitzhugh “Fitz” King has been promoted to Senior Vice President. King joined NBSC in 2010 and has more than…
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Blackhurst Promoted to Vice President
January 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Jennifer Williams Blackhurst had been promoted to Vice President. Blackhurst joined NBSC in 2007 as a Merchant Services…
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First Community Corporation Announces Annual and Fourth Quarter Results and Increased Cash Dividend
January 21, 2015
Highlights 2014 net income of $5.12 million, a 23.77% increase over 2013 earnings EPS of $0.78 per common share Increase in cash dividend to $0.07 per common share, the 52nd…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Presents $10,000 Contribution to Salvation Army
January 20, 2015COLUMBIA, 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 support…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Presents $10,000 Contribution to Salvation Army
January 20, 2015COLUMBIA, 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 support…
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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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Movement Mortgage, LLC Establishing Lancaster County National Headquarters
January 19, 2015Mortgage Lender Investing $22 Million to Create More Than 650 New Jobs LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Movement Mortgage, LLC, one of the fastest growing mortgage lenders in the country, is establishing…
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