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, 2014
MONCKS 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, 2014
MONCKS 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, 2014
CHARLESTON, 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, 2014
COLUMBIA, 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, 2014
COLUMBIA, 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, 2014
SC 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, 2014
GREENVILLE, 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, 2014
SOUTHERN 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, 2014
MYRTLE 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, 2014
Veteran 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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Abacus Planning Group Welcomes New Team Member
August 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group welcomes Eileen M. Stevens to its financial planning team as a support advisor. Ms. Stevens is a 2014 graduate of Virginia Tech with…
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Wagner Wealth adds Seneca office
August 19, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management will open its third office in Seneca this week – further expanding the reach of this Upstate firm. “This new office will allow us…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Honored as Best Place to Work in South Carolina
August 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has been named among the very Best Places to Work in South Carolina in the small/medium category. The rapidly growing credit union,…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Honored as Best Place to Work in South Carolina
August 19, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has been named among the very Best Places to Work in South Carolina in the small/medium category. The rapidly growing credit union,…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Honored as Best Place to Work in South Carolina
August 18, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has been named among the very Best Places to Work in South Carolina in the small/medium category. The rapidly growing credit union,…
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2014 Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This ninth annual program was created by…
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NBSC Announces 2014 Jack Parker Scholarships
August 13, 2014
NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, recently announced its 2014 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 94 scholarships totaling $114,000 were awarded to children of Synovus team members. Scholarship funds…
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NBSC Announces 2014 Jack Parker Scholarships
August 13, 2014
NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, recently announced its 2014 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 94 scholarships totaling $114,000 were awarded to children of Synovus team members. Scholarship funds…
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SCBA Recognizes First Citizens’ Kevin Lindler as Outstanding Young Banker for 2014
August 12, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens today announced that Senior Vice President and Metro Columbia Market Executive Kevin W. Lindler was named Outstanding Young Banker for 2014 at the 2014 South…
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NBSC Names Kennedy to Board of Directors
August 4, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Lou Kennedy to its South Carolina Board of Directors. “We are delighted that Lou has joined our board.…
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NBSC Names Kennedy to Board of Directors
August 4, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Lou Kennedy to its South Carolina Board of Directors. “We are delighted that Lou has joined our board.…
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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $0.92 per share
July 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014. Highlights of…
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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $0.92 per share
July 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014. Highlights of…
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Business Leaders Join First Citizens’ Advisory Board in Greenwood
July 30, 2014GREENWOOD, SC – First Citizens today announced that 12 business leaders have joined its Greenwood Advisory Board. Advisory Board members are selected to represent a cross-section of the community and…
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Business Leaders Join First Citizens’ Advisory Board in Greenwood
July 30, 2014GREENWOOD, SC – First Citizens today announced that 12 business leaders have joined its Greenwood Advisory Board. Advisory Board members are selected to represent a cross-section of the community and…
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United Community Bank Announces Sales and Service Champions for Second Quarter
July 29, 2014
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 10 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited exceptional sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…
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Bret Whiting Joins First Citizens as Retail Sales Manager for Ridgeway Office
July 24, 2014RIDGEWAY, SC – First Citizens announced that Bret Whiting has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager for the company’s Ridgeway branch. In his new role, Whiting will be…
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Communities In Schools of the Midlands Welcomes New Board Members
July 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Communities In Schools of the Midlands’ Board of Directors recently elected four new members. Pamela Adams – Richland One School Board member Emily Brannen – Senior…
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First Community Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results and Cash Dividend
July 16, 2014
LEXINGTON, S.C., July 16, 2014 – Highlights Core net income (excluding securities gains/losses, merger expenses, and loss on early extinguishment of debt) estimated to be $1,206,000 as compared to $1,166,000in the prior quarter Post-merger regulatory…
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Greg Halpin Joins Homeowners Mortgage Serving Columbia and Charlotte, NC Markets
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises (HME), a full service regional mortgage-banking firm serving the Southeast, is proud to welcome Greg Halpin to its Columbia, S.C. location as a mortgage loan officer.…
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Sara Fisher to Chair the Capital City Club Board of Governors
July 15, 2014NBSC executive brings additional business acumen to board leadership COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, July 14th the Capital City Club Board of Governors unanimously elected Sara Fisher as Chair.…
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