City Celebrates July 4th With Annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue Festival
July 1, 2015
Popular festival to honor local military veteran  GREENVILLE, SC – The annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue festival, which features one of the state’s largest fireworks display, continues to…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation Declares Dividend
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation, (NASDAQ: BKSC) the parent Company for The Bank of South Carolina, declared a quarterly dividend of $.13 per share.   …
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South State Bank Announces $100,000 in Support of Families and Charleston Community
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC –  South State Bank announced today that it is donating $100,000 toward efforts supporting the Mother Emanuel AME Church victims’ families and the future of the Charleston community.…
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South State Bank Announces $100,000 in Support of Families and Charleston Community
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC –  South State Bank announced today that it is donating $100,000 toward efforts supporting the Mother Emanuel AME Church victims’ families and the future of the Charleston community.…
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Wells Fargo Donates $100,000 to Support Victims, Families and Emanuel AME Church
June 25, 2015
Grant to Palmetto Project will also support local initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion CHARLESTON, SC – Wells Fargo announced that the company will donate $100,000 to the Palmetto Project in…
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Wells Fargo Donates $100,000 to Support Victims, Families and Emanuel AME Church
June 25, 2015
Grant to Palmetto Project will also support local initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion CHARLESTON, SC – Wells Fargo announced that the company will donate $100,000 to the Palmetto Project in…
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Upstate Organization Receives $35 Million New Markets Tax Credit Allocation
June 24, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has received a $35…
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ICBA Rejects NCUA Proposal to Expand Credit Union Business Lending Powers
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine released this statement following the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board’s release of a proposed…
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NBSC Names Sease to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Steven A. Sease to its Anderson Advisory Board. “We are pleased to have Steve join our board. As…
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NBSC Names Mowlajko to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Patti Phillips Mowlajko to its Anderson Advisory Board. A native of Anderson, Mowlajko is owner and manager of…
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NBSC Names Jewell to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Darryl Jewell to its Anderson Advisory Board. “We are pleased to welcome Darryl to our board. His experience…
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First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. Announces Return to Payment of Dividends on Preferred Stock and Trust Preferred Securities
June 16, 2015
FLORENCE, SCÂ –Â First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the parent holding company of First Reliance Bank, announced the return to cash payment of dividends on the Company’s preferred stock originally issued…
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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Anne Marie E. Ihling
June 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group welcomes Anne Marie E. Ihling to its financial planning team as a support advisor. Ihling is a 2015 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State…
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Ameris Bancorp Acquires 18 Banking Locations In Florida And Georgia
June 16, 2015
COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC –Â Ameris Bancorp, the parent company of Ameris Bank, announces that the acquisition of 18 Bank of America banking centers throughout southern Georgia and northern Florida has…
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Ameris Bancorp Acquires 18 Banking Locations In Florida And Georgia
June 16, 2015
COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC –Â Ameris Bancorp, the parent company of Ameris Bank, announces that the acquisition of 18 Bank of America banking centers throughout southern Georgia and northern Florida has…
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Wells Fargo Supports GSSM’s iTEAMS Xtreme Camp
June 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) received $10,000 from Wells Fargo in support of its iTEAMS Xtreme summer camp in Florence County. iTEAMS…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Investments
June 12, 2015SC Launch Board Finalizes Investments for Two Columbia Companies  SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Board recently finalized investments for two South Carolina companies. Pandoodle and TerraStride, both…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Investments
June 12, 2015
SC Launch Board Finalizes Investments for Two Columbia Companies  SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Board recently finalized investments for two South Carolina companies. Pandoodle and TerraStride, both…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports Change in Executive Leadership
June 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greer Bancshares, Incorporated reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports Change in Executive Leadershi
June 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greer Bancshares, Incorporated reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports Change in Executive Leadershi
June 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greer Bancshares, Incorporated reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary…
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Resource Financial Services Relaunches Mortgage Banking Company
June 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Resource Financial Services, a locally owned and operated mortgage banker, announced the relaunch of its company, with two locations in Columbia and Sumter, S.C. In 2012 Resource…
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Resource Financial Services Relaunches Mortgage Banking Company
June 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Resource Financial Services, a locally owned and operated mortgage banker, announced the relaunch of its company, with two locations in Columbia and Sumter, S.C. In 2012 Resource…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from April
June 2, 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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Rodney E. Druschel Named South Carolina Federal Credit Union Board Chairman
June 2, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC –Â Rodney E. Druschel, CPA was recently elected Chairman of the Board of Directors at South Carolina Federal Credit Union, a $1.3 Billion credit union headquartered in North…
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Franseen Joins Greer State Bank Mortgage
June 2, 2015
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank Mortgage welcomes Brad Franseen as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer. Brad brings over 14 years of experience in the mortgage industry and will…
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Franseen Joins Greer State Bank Mortgage
June 2, 2015GREER, SC – Greer State Bank Mortgage welcomes Brad Franseen as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer. Brad brings over 14 years of experience in the mortgage industry and will…
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Franseen Joins Greer State Bank Mortgage
June 2, 2015
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank Mortgage welcomes Brad Franseen as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer. Brad brings over 14 years of experience in the mortgage industry and will…
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CresCom Bank and the College of Charleston’s Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management Name Recipients of Annual Hospitality Business Plan Competition
June 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, in conjunction with the College of Charleston’s Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTMT), have selected four winning teams from its annual Hospitality Business Plan competition.…
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CresCom Bank Expands Team with New Hires this Spring
June 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, has expanded its team this spring with four new members. CresCom Bank has added Rachel Dunn to its…
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Tim Sease Named to #2 Spot on Bank Investment Consultant Magazine’s Top Program Managers List
June 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC –Â Tim B. Sease, executive vice president and director of South State Investment Services, was selected as the #2 spot on the Bank Investment Consultant 2015 Top Program Managers…
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Abacus office building as winner of the 2015 American Institute of Architects South Carolina Design Award for Adaptive Reuse/Renovation Merit
June 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus announces that its office building at 2500 Devine Street is the winner of the 2015 American Institute of Architects South Carolina Design Award for Adaptive Reuse/Renovation…
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What is inflation: How does inflation affect me?
June 1, 2015
By Charles B. Flowers What is inflation? How can inflation affect you on a daily basis? The finance text books define inflation as a increase in prices. What this…
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Lamkin Joins FINTRUST Investment Advisors
May 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust announces that Sarah Lamkin has joined the FinTrust team. Lamkin is a graduate of Georgia College and State University with a B.A. in Mass Communications. She…
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Heady Promoted to Branch Manager
May 27, 2015
TAYLORS, SC –Â NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Sara Beth Heady has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Wade Hampton office located at 2800 Wade Hampton…
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Queen Promoted to Branch Manager
May 27, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC –Â NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Mechelle Denise Queen has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Spartanburg Main office located at 150 East Henry…
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First Community Bank Celebrates New Office in Blythewood
May 27, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new Blythewood banking office on Thursday evening, May 21st with members of the local community, the Blythewood Chamber…
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First Community Bank Celebrates New Office in Blythewood
May 27, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new Blythewood banking office on Thursday evening, May 21st with members of the local community, the Blythewood Chamber…
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Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo today presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local early childhood literacy efforts. “When companies like Wells Fargo…
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Bank of America Awards $10,000 Grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to Fund Training for Advanced Manufacturing
May 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to provide for advanced manufacturing training specific to the plastics sector.…
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Wagner Wealth’s Herman joins Chamber Small Business Council
May 20, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Herman, an Equity Partner in Wagner Wealth Management, has joined the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council. Herman has more than 25 years of experience…
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Wallick Investments Fidelis Scores 5-star Morningstar RatingTM
May 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Wallick Investments, LLC announced Morningstar® has awarded Wallick Investments Fidelis Composite Separate Account a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year and overall performance among Large-cap core/blend managers for first…
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Wallick Investments Fidelis Scores 5-star Morningstar RatingTM
May 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Wallick Investments, LLC announced Morningstar® has awarded Wallick Investments Fidelis Composite Separate Account a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year and overall performance among Large-cap core/blend managers for first…
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TD Bank branches to begin accepting Lexington County tax payments
May 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Paying Lexington County property taxes just got much easier. Â . Beginning June 1, Lexington County TD Bank branches will begin accepting tax payments, county Treasurer Jim Eckstrom…
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Pacolet Milliken and Partners Close on Sale of New York Office Building
May 18, 2015
Bank of China purchases 7 Bryant Park                        …
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South Carolina Angel Network Announces Investments in ActivEd, Inc.
May 13, 2015
Angel Investors Across South Carolina Back SC-based Education Technology Company  GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) and its affiliated angel groups have successfully completed a coordinated investment…
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Carolina Alliance Reports Its First Quarter Results
May 13, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) today reported to its shareholders its first quarter 2015 financial results. Net income available to common shareholders of $508,000, or $0.11 per diluted common share, was reported for…
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Treasurer Loftis names SC State University interim trustee
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointedJeff Vinzani to serve on the Interim Board of Trustees of South Carolina State University. Vinzani is a Charleston attorney with Graybill…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SCÂ – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Kate Brady of Wren High School, Ashley Collins of Hannah-Pamplico High School and Cassidy Tallman of Daniel High School as winners…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Kate Brady of Wren High School, Ashley Collins of Hannah-Pamplico High School and Cassidy Tallman of Daniel High School as…
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