Southern First Bancshares Announces Public Offering of Common Stock
November 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), the Company, announced that it intends to commence a public offering of 1,200,000 shares of its common stock through a firm commitment underwritten…
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Southern First Bancshares Announces Public Offering of Common Stock
November 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), the Company, announced that it intends to commence a public offering of 1,200,000 shares of its common stock through a firm commitment underwritten…
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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $1.00 per share
October 29, 2014Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend COLUMBIA, SC – October 28, 2014—South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) today released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and…
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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $1.00 per share
October 29, 2014Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend COLUMBIA, SC – October 28, 2014—South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) today released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and…
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Community Development to Hold Start Fresh Financial Education Workshop
October 27, 2014Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 9-11 a.m. WHAT: Learn the importance of banking, budgeting, saving and building your credit at City of Columbia’s Community Development Financial Education Workshop. WHERE: 1225 Lady…
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First Reliance Announces Strong 3rd Quarter Results
October 27, 2014FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc (OTC: FSRL) announced that it had unaudited net income of $4,447,675, or $0.77 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This compares to unaudited…
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JHS Capital Advisors Appoints David Palkovitz as Financial Advisor in Columbia
October 24, 2014Life Insurance and Planning Specialist Joins The Braddock Group TAMPA, FL – JHS Capital Advisors, a Registered Securities Broker Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor, announces that David Palkovitz has…
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Southern First Bank Names Wade Shugart to Executive Team
October 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Wade Shugart as Executive Vice President and senior lender for…
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Southern First Bank Names Wade Shugart to Executive Team
October 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Wade Shugart as Executive Vice President and senior lender for…
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Southern First Bank Names Wade Shugart to Executive Team
October 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Wade Shugart as Executive Vice President and senior lender for…
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The Palmetto Bank Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $2.0 Million
October 22, 2014Net Loan Growth of $23.9 Million (3.2%) During the Third Quarter Download Full 2Q 2014 The Palmetto Bank Earnings Release with Financial Tables GREENVILLE, SC – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT)…
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Southern First Reports Results For Third Quarter Of 2014
October 22, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $1.6 million, or $0.31 per diluted share for…
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Lima One Capital Named Fastest Growing Company in South Carolina
October 22, 2014Hard money lender’s customer focus and industry leading lending products have driven CEO John Warren to rapidly expand operations to nine states and the District of Columbia. GREENVILLE, SC –…
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First Community Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results and Cash Dividend
October 22, 2014Highlights Net income increase of 29.2%. Third quarter net income was $1,552,000 ($0.23 per share) as compared to $1,201,000 ($0.18 per share) in the prior quarter. On September 26, 2014,…
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BB&T South Carolina President Mike Brenan To Be Honored As Business Leader Of The Year
October 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, announced that its 2014 Business Leader of the Year is Mike Brenan, president of BB&T…
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BB&T South Carolina President Mike Brenan To Be Honored As Business Leader Of The Year
October 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, announced that its 2014 Business Leader of the Year is Mike Brenan, president of BB&T…
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Local Business Professional Recognized for Outstanding Achievement
October 22, 2014Leading Global Family Enterprise Membership Association Awards Distinguished Certificate COLUMBIA, SC – Cheryl R. Holland of Abacus Planning Group has been awarded the FFI GEN (Global Education Network) Certificate in Family Business Advising…
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CresCom Bank Spreads Goodwill, Donates $10,000 to Water Missions International
October 17, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – This October, CresCom Bank donated $10,000 to Water Missions International, a nonprofit Christian engineering organization that provides sustainable safe water and sanitation solutions for people in developing countries. The…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Names Four New Branch Managers
October 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Tracey Biggers, Doug Glick, Nicole Martinetti and Donna Smith as branch managers on the credit union’s branch management team. Ms.…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Names Four New Branch Managers
October 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Tracey Biggers, Doug Glick, Nicole Martinetti and Donna Smith as branch managers on the credit union’s branch management team. Ms.…
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Clint Collins Selected to Lead First Citizens’ Branch in Town of North
October 15, 2014ORANGEBURG, SC – First Citizens announced that Clint Collins has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager and Assistant Vice President for the bank’s North office, located at 4557…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Names Four New Branch Managers
October 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Tracey Biggers, Doug Glick, Nicole Martinetti and Donna Smith as branch managers on the credit union’s branch management team. Ms.…
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Santee Cooper announces revenue bond sale
October 10, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer a revenue bond issue next week of approximately $550 million, with a portion of the 2014CD Series bonds sold through retail outlets…
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Santee Cooper announces revenue bond sale
October 10, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer a revenue bond issue next week of approximately $550 million, with a portion of the 2014CD Series bonds sold through retail outlets…
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AgFirst Names Eric Wilkowski Vice President, Correspondent Lending
October 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank recently named Eric Wilkowski to the position of vice president of correspondent lending, where he is responsible for leading the Bank’s initiatives to…
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AgFirst Names Eric Wilkowski Vice President, Correspondent Lending
October 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank recently named Eric Wilkowski to the position of vice president of correspondent lending, where he is responsible for leading the Bank’s initiatives to…
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CresCom Bank Announces Seven New Team Members
October 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank has added seven new team members this month. They include: Mary Kathryn Alford as the customer service representative for its branch in Socastee, S.C. Paul Astrande as…
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CresCom Bank Names New Senior VP and Manager of Retail Mortgage Operations
October 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank has named Trina Dusenbury its new senior vice president and manager of Retail Mortgage Operations. Prior to joining CresCom Bank, Ms. Dusenbury served as the…
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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Daria M. Ali
September 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group welcomes Daria M. Ali to its team as a Client Service Administrator. Daria is responsible for administrative duties on behalf of Abacus clients. Prior…
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First Community Bank Welcomes First South Customers
September 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank announced on September 29 that it has completed the acquisition of approximately $40 million in deposits and $8.7 million in loans from Spartanburg-based First…
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First Community Bank Welcomes First South Customers
September 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank announced on September 29 that it has completed the acquisition of approximately $40 million in deposits and $8.7 million in loans from Spartanburg-based First…
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John Tripoli Receives National Recognition with the Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – John Tripoli received national recognition for his outstanding service and volunteerism at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). Tripoli was awarded the national Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award…
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Palmetto Health Refinances with JEDA Bonds
September 22, 2014Retains 7,562 Existing Jobs IRMO, SC – Palmetto Health is leveraging low-interest, tax-exempt bonds issued through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to reduce interest rate expense on its existing…
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AgFirst Farm Credit Bank supports The Salvation Army’s afternoon reading program.
September 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank held, “Jeans Days” from August 8 through August 29. Each Friday during that time, bank employees could wear jeans if they contributed to…
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Professional Office Complex development
September 15, 2014Patriot Point is coming to Main Street! LEXINGTON, SC – Bartlett Financial will host a Groundbreaking on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at 9:30 am at their offices on 943 East Main Street in…
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Homeowners Mortgage Welcomes John J. Stahl, III to its Leadership Team
September 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises (HME), a full service regional mortgage-banking firm serving the Southeast, is proud to welcome John J. Stahl, III to its team as Vice President, Retail…
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Wells Fargo Announces $2.8 Million Investment in South Carolina
September 12, 2014Team members show support by volunteering and giving back during ‘Week of Caring’ events COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced that it has invested $2.8…
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Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation Assumes First Community Bank Name
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank is pleased to announce that Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation is now operating under the First Community Bank name, making the combined units one of…
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Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation Assumes First Community Bank Name
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank is pleased to announce that Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation is now operating under the First Community Bank name, making the combined units one of…
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State Extends Winning Streak
September 5, 2014SC 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, 2014GREENVILLE, 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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#2 in Nation for Wallick Investments’ Core Growth Portfolio
September 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based RIA firm, announced Money Manager Review, San Franciso-based firm providing independent analysis of private money management firms, ranks Wallick Investments Core Growth Composite #2 in…
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First Bancorp Announces Consolidation of Ten Branches
August 28, 2014SOUTHERN PINES, NC – First Bancorp (FBNC), the parent company of First Bank, announced today the closure and consolidation of ten of its branches across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia (The specific branches are listed…
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City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities Reveals “Main Street Capital” Loan Program
August 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – At a press conference, held today at Bourbon Columbia, the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities revealed their new business loan program called “Main Street Capital…Creating…
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Infinity Capital Partners Opens its Doors in Myrtle Beach
August 27, 2014MYRTLE BEACH, SC -Infinity Capital Partners, LLC, composed of a group of highly experienced and seasoned, certified financial professionals, has opened its doors in Myrtle Beach to serve the financial needs…
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City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities Reveals “Main Street Capital” Loan Program
August 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – At a press conference, held today at Bourbon Columbia, the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities revealed their new business loan program called “Main Street Capital…Creating…
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South Carolina State Museum Launches First Citizens First Sunday on Sept. 7
August 27, 2014General admission to the museum is $1 the first Sunday of every month COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum is proud to announce a generous donation from First Citizens…
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Wells Fargo Names Rick Redden Lead Region President for the Carolinas
August 27, 2014Veteran 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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South Carolina small business named as a finalist in the Wells Fargo Works Project Contest
August 25, 2014Irmo-based Healthy Hands Cooking named one of 25 contest finalists in a national initiative designed to help more businesses succeed COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) today named Healthy…
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