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 – 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 – 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 – 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. . 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, 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 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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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships
May 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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 winners…
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Your estate plan: What’s the role of your Will?
May 6, 2015By Bethany M. Griffith Abacus Planning Group Planning for your own death may feel like an uncomfortable topic, but understanding how your assets will transfer is key to ensuring…
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First Citizens Announces New Regional Leadership Roles
May 5, 2015RALEIGH, NC – First Citizens Bank announced today new regional leadership positions for four of its top executives. “These veteran bankers bring many years of exemplary service and experience to their new roles…
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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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Wells Fargo announces winners of Succeeding Together contest
May 5, 2015Four winners, including a student from Spartanburg, will attend the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship SPARTANBURG, SC – Wells Fargo announced the winners of Succeeding TogetherSM, an essay contest that celebrates the…
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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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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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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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