Southern First Bank expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead market
November 14, 2017
Sandy Bowen, Fielding Troutman and Katherine Wall Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Atlanta, Georgia and the Buckhead and North…
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Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis portfolios receive 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
November 13, 2017Wallick Investments, LLC continues to deliver consistently exceptional performance. WI Fidelis composite received a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 495 large-cap blend products as of September 30, 2017. This is…
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Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis portfolios receive 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
November 13, 2017Wallick Investments, LLC continues to deliver consistently exceptional performance. WI Fidelis composite received a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 495 large-cap blend products as of September 30, 2017. This is…
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Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis portfolios receive 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
November 13, 2017
Wallick Investments, LLC continues to deliver consistently exceptional performance. WI Fidelis composite received a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 495 large-cap blend products as of September 30, 2017. This is…
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Edwin Lesley promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors at Business Development Corporation
November 10, 2017
Edwin O. Lesley has been promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation of SC (BDC). Lesley has served as President and CEO of BDC for…
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Greenwood Capital unveils art collection at new downtown Greenville location
November 7, 2017
Greenwood Capital announced the grand opening of their new facility in downtown Greenville, located at 201 West McBee Avenue, Suite 300. This expansion provides a beautiful space for Greenwood Capital…
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First Reliance reports 3Q17 net income of $733,000
November 7, 2017First Reliance Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for First Reliance Bank, reported third quarter 2017 net income of $733,000, down 30% from third quarter 2016 net income of $1.04 million.…
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TD Bank takes 2017 J.D. Power Small Business Banking award in the South
November 7, 2017
TD Bank ranks highest in small business banking in the South Region, according to the 2017 J.D. Power Small Business Banking Satisfaction StudySM. This is the first time TD Bank…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend
November 6, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of ten cents per common share. The dividend is payable January 5, 2018, to shareholders…
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John Castile appointed to Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Board of Directors
November 2, 2017
Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union announced that John Castile, City Manager for the City of Greenville, was appointed by unanimous vote of the GHFCU Board of Directors at the October…
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United Community Banks announces completion of merger with Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc.
November 1, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) has completed its merger, effective November 1, 2017, with Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. Also effective November 1, 2017, Four Oaks’ bank subsidiary, Four Oaks Bank & Trust…
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FinTrust launches new website
November 1, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors has launched a new website at www.fintrustadvisors.com. FinTrust Partner Allen Gillespie states, “We wanted to bring forth to our clients the very best financial website experience possible.…
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CAB Financial Corporation reports third quarter 2017 results of Carolina Alliance Bank
October 31, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – CAB Financial Corporation reported third quarter 2017 financial results of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Carolina Alliance Bank. The Corporation became the holding company of the Bank on October…
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FinTrust launches new website
October 31, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors has launched a new website at www.fintrustadvisors.com. FinTrust Partner Allen Gillespie states, “We wanted to bring forth to our clients the very best financial website experience possible.…
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TreesGreenville selected to partner with TD Tree Day to plant trees
October 30, 2017TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®,selected TreesGreenville to participate in TD Tree Days, a community-based program that expands urban forests and green spaces in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. On…
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First Community Bank adds veteran banker to Business Services Team
October 26, 2017
First Community Bank announced Teresa K. “T.K.” Woods has joined the bank as Assistant Vice President, Business Services Specialist. T.K. brings more than 25 years of experience in business banking…
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Wells Fargo Foundation donates to Greenville Technical College
October 26, 2017The Wells Fargo Foundation announced today a $15,000 donation to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The donation will be used to support scholarships for students enrolled in Quick Jobs with a…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds financial assistant
October 24, 2017
Wagner Wealth Management has added Mimi Edwards as the firm’s newest financial administrative assistant. Edwards comes to Wagner Wealth from BNC Wealth Services. In 2016, she received her Insurance License…
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Bank of America awards $25,000 grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to enhance economic mobility in the Upstate
October 24, 2017The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to enhance economic mobility in the Upstate by assisting students with unmet critical needs.…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2017
October 24, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $4.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2017
October 24, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $4.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2017
October 24, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $4.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds financial assistant
October 24, 2017
Wagner Wealth Management has added Mimi Edwards as the firm’s newest financial administrative assistant. Edwards comes to Wagner Wealth from BNC Wealth Services. In 2016, she received her Insurance License…
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Seasoned CPA joins board of directors for Pattison’s Academy
October 23, 2017
Penny Lewis has joined the board of directors for Pattison’s Academy, which provides support to children with multiple and severe disabilities. Services include a private therapy practice, family support services with…
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Security Federal Corporation announces increase in quarterly and nine month earnings
October 23, 2017
Security Federal Corporation (“Company”) (OTCBB:SFDL), the holding company for Security Federal Bank (“Bank”), today announced results for the quarter and nine month periods ended September 30, 2017. Net income available…
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Entrepreneurs who need to claim their business, relationships invited to free Perfect Day Connect Workshop – October 20
October 18, 2017Entrepreneurs who find themselves constantly overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list and long workdays may be in need of a lifestyle reboot. Charleston area entrepreneur Helen “Cokie” Berenyi is inviting…
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Frank Abagnale featured at FinTrust Financial Forum
October 18, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors held its second annual financial forum on Thursday, October 5, at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, South Carolina. This year, the forum featured keynote speaker was Frank…
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Frank Abagnale featured at FinTrust Financial Forum
October 18, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors held its second annual financial forum on Thursday, October 5, at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, South Carolina. This year, the forum featured keynote speaker was Frank…
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CresCom Bank welcomes new team members to North and South Carolina Locations
October 17, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading bank within North and South Carolina communities, welcomes new members to its talented team with the addition of Chelsea Champaigne, Connor Van Sickle, Mikayla White, Nicole…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Ginger Eaton as vice president and branch manager in Greenville
October 17, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, introduced Ginger Eaton as the new vice president and branch manager in Greenville, S.C. Prior to joining CresCom Bank,…
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CresCom Bank promotes Michelle Blower to Vice President
October 17, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, announced the promotion of Michelle Blower as the new vice president of CresCom Bank at its Poinsett Branch in Greer,…
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Drew Schiavone joins First Citizens Bank as commercial relationship manager
October 17, 2017Drew Schiavone has joined First Citizens Bank as a commercial relationship manager and vice president. His responsibilities include serving the financial needs of commercial clients and key corporate customers in…
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How to Make Credit Card Rewards Work for You
October 17, 2017By Louis DeFelice Abacus 72% of Americans have a credit card, and chances are you’re among them. Like many of your fellow cardholders, you’ve probably found yourself frustrated by…
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Drew Schiavone joins First Citizens Bank as commercial relationship manager
October 17, 2017
Drew Schiavone has joined First Citizens Bank as a commercial relationship manager and vice president. His responsibilities include serving the financial needs of commercial clients and key corporate customers in…
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How to Make Credit Card Rewards Work for You
October 17, 2017
By Louis DeFelice Abacus 72% of Americans have a credit card, and chances are you’re among them. Like many of your fellow cardholders, you’ve probably found yourself frustrated by…
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Capitalizing on rising interest rates in your small business
October 12, 2017by Kevin R. Draudt Much of the last few years’ time has been filled with markets’ concern over the Federal Reserve’s raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve raises interest…
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John Noble Golding joins First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager
October 12, 2017John Noble Golding has joined First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager. His responsibilities include leading a team of commercial bankers and serving the financial needs of commercial clients and…
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John Noble Golding joins First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager
October 12, 2017
John Noble Golding has joined First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager. His responsibilities include leading a team of commercial bankers and serving the financial needs of commercial clients and…
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Capitalizing on rising interest rates in your small business
October 12, 2017by Kevin R. Draudt Much of the last few years’ time has been filled with markets’ concern over the Federal Reserve’s raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve raises interest…
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Campus-wide partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union announced
October 5, 2017
Clemson University, Founders Federal Credit Union and JMI Sports announced a comprehensive seven-year partnership that expands Founders’ commitment to Clemson Athletics and Clemson University. As part of this agreement, Founders…
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Jennings Craft joins Nachman Norwood & Parrott
October 5, 2017
Jennings Craft has joined Nachman Norwood & Parrott Wealth Management Consultancy as a Client Service Associate. Jennings graduated in May 2017 from University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business…
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CresCom Bank promotes new branch manager and banking officer in Mount Pleasant
October 5, 2017
CresCom Bank, a community-banking leader within the Carolinas, introduced Aubrey Smith as the new branch manager and banking officer at the Mount Pleasant, South Carolina branch. Earlier this year, Smith…
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Jennings Craft joins Nachman Norwood & Parrott
October 5, 2017
Jennings Craft has joined Nachman Norwood & Parrott Wealth Management Consultancy as a Client Service Associate. Jennings graduated in May 2017 from University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business…
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New Charles Schwab branch in Columbia invites investors to take ownership of their future
October 4, 2017
Charles Schwab, one of the largest full-service investment services firms in the country and ranked “Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Full Service Brokerage Firms, Two Years In a Row” in…
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AgFirst, CoBank donate $300,000 to hurricane relief
September 29, 2017
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, headquartered in Columbia, has donated $200,000 to the American Red Cross’ hurricane relief efforts in support of those impacted by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. CoBank,…
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Wells Fargo Pledges $500,000 to International African American Museum
September 28, 2017Wells Fargo & Company has pledged $500,000 to the forthcoming International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina. The generous leadership investment illustrates Wells Fargo’s deep-rooted commitment not only…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union ranked #2 Nationally
September 26, 2017
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2017 Best Credit Unions to Work For. Credit Union Journal has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled…
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Frank Abagnale to keynote at FinTrust financial forum – October 5
September 26, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors announced it will host its second annual financial forum featuring keynote speaker Frank Abagnale Thursday, October 5 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville South Carolina Keynote speaker…
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Frank Abagnale to keynote at FinTrust financial forum – October 5
September 26, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors announced it will host its second annual financial forum featuring keynote speaker Frank Abagnale Thursday, October 5 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville South Carolina Keynote speaker…
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Peace Center names Lynn Harton board chairman; announces new members
September 25, 2017
The Peace Center’s Board of Trustees has named Lynn Harton chairman of the board and elected 11 new members. Harton serves as the president of United Community Banks, Inc. and is…
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