Second Quarter Profit Reflects Improvements for Greer Bancshares Incorporated
August 1, 2012GREER, SC – August 1, 2012 – Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, reported a second quarter net profit of $1,295,000 before TARP related expenses of…
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Customer Effective Receives High Honors from Microsoft at Worldwide Partner Conference
July 24, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – July 24, 2012 – Customer Effective Inc., an award winning Microsoft Dynamics CRM partner, was recently honored with several prestigious awards at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports First Quarter Profit
June 13, 2012GREER, SC – June 13, 2012 – Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, reported a net profit of $1,855,000 before TARP related expenses of $188,000 resulting…
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Duke Energy Accepts Applications for 2012 Habitat Enhancement Program
June 13, 2012CHARLOTTE, NC – June 13, 2012 – Duke Energy is again offering grants through the Habitat Enhancement Program (HEP) to qualifying government agencies and nonprofit organizations who want to enhance,…
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TD Charitable Foundation Supports South Carolina Non-Profits with $42,500 in Grants
June 8, 2012CHERRY HILL, NJ – and PORTLAND, Maine – June 7, 2012 – The TDCharitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’sMost Convenient Bank®, donated $42,500 to non-profit organizations…
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Greenville Housing Fund Increases Lending Capacity
May 24, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 24, 2012 – Greenville Housing Fund (GHF), a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and local non-profit, has exceeded $1.1 million in lending capacity to be…
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Wells Fargo approves more SBA loan dollars for small businesses than any other lender
May 17, 2012Leading SBA lender recognizes small businesses with annual Small Business Appreciation Celebration SAN FRANCISCO, CA – May 17, 2012 – Wells Fargo approved morethan $548 million in SBA 7(a) loans nationwide…
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First Citizens Foundation Donates $10,000 to the Peace Center
May 15, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 15, 2012 – The First Citizens Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Peace Center. The donation from the First Citizens Foundation will be used to support…
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Moody Joins First Federal Business Banking Team
May 14, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 14, 2012 – Brantley Moody has joined First Federal as a senior vice president on the Business Banking team. Well known in the lowcountry banking community…
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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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