SAFE Federal Credit Union letting the public choose its Feb. 5 big game commercial
January 30, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union plans to score brand awareness with a locally run commercial during the February 5 game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons. With three…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Sandra McCall honored by Seneca Rotary Club
January 26, 2017Wagner Wealth Management’ Market President Sandra McCall received the Governor’s Award Pin from the Seneca Rotary Club. The prestigious honor is awarded to members who bring in a new member…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces closing of public offering of common stock
January 25, 2017Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced the closing of an underwritten public offering of 1,807,143 shares of its common stock, including 235,714 shares sold…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raises over $3 million for Trenton Black River I, LP
January 25, 2017SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“SANDLAPPER”) raised more than $3 million for the Trenton-Black River I, LP (“Trenton-Black River”) a 40 Well Drilling Program sponsored by John Henry Oil Corporation (“John Henry”). …
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Dixon Woodward expands role at United Community Bank
January 24, 2017United Community Bank has expanded the role and responsibilities of Dixon Woodward, who will lead the South Carolina banking operations for the Georgia-based bank. Woodward, a veteran banker who has…
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Southern First reports results for 2016
January 24, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for…
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Southern First reports results for 2016
January 24, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for…
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Southern First reports results for 2016
January 24, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for…
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Ashley Shuler of United Community Bank Elected President of CREW
January 23, 2017Ashley Shuler, Branch Manager of United Community Bank in Charleston, has recently been announced as President of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Charleston. Shuler, a thirteen year banking veteran, will…
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Founders Federal Credit Union opens new Columbia office
January 23, 2017Lancaster-based Founders Federal Credit Union opened its second Columbia Office at The Commons at Bullstreet. The 2,900-square foot facility is located at 2166 Boyce Street, next to Spirit Communications Park.…
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United Community Bank increases American Cancer Society Relay for Life contribution in 2016
January 23, 2017United Community Bank is proud to share that their 2016 contribution to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life was $172,787, an increase of nearly 40 percent from their 2015…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces pricing of public offering of common stock
January 20, 2017Carolina Financial Corporation, the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced today that the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 1,571,429 shares of its common stock at a price to…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces proposed offering of common stock
January 20, 2017Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced that it has commenced an underwritten offering of approximately $40 million of its common stock. The underwriters will…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces proposed offering of common stock
January 20, 2017Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced that it has commenced an underwritten offering of approximately $40 million of its common stock. The underwriters will…
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First Community Bank welcomes new financial advisors
January 20, 2017First Community Bank announce that Craig and Brandon Caldwell have joined its financial planning and investment advisory division, First Community Financial Consultants (FCFC). In their role as financial advisors, they…
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The Greenville Swamp Rabbits host 2nd annual Business Power Play presented by South State Bank
January 17, 2017A night of hockey and networking for Upstate businesses The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are excited to host the second annual Business Power Play event, presented by South State Bank. The…
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NAI Earle Furman announces rebranding of its investment division
January 9, 2017NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in the office, industrial, investment, land, multifamily and retail sectors announced it has rebranded one of its top-performing divisions.…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union gives back more than $1 million to members
January 5, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union members received extra benefits December 31, 2016 when bonus dividends and loan interest rebates totaling more than $1 million were posted to accounts. Deposit accounts, including…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union gives back more than $1 million to members
January 5, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union members received extra benefits December 31, 2016 when bonus dividends and loan interest rebates totaling more than $1 million were posted to accounts. Deposit accounts, including…
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Carolina Alliance Bank to form Holding Company
January 4, 2017The Board of Directors of Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) announced its intent to form a bank holding company, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval. If approved, Carolina Alliance Bank will become…
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First Community Bank expands its executive leadership team
January 3, 2017First Community Bank is pleased to announce that Tanya Butts has joined its executive leadership team in the newly created position of Chief Operations Officer & Chief Risk Officer. With…
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FinTrust Investment Advisors acquires ERISA Plan Services
December 23, 2016FinTrust Investment Advisors announced the merger of ERISA Plan Services into FinTrust Investment Advisors. Mike Cruce, the owner and founder of ERISA Plan Services, Inc. has a B.S. from North…
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FinTrust Investment Advisors acquires ERISA Plan Services
December 22, 2016FinTrust Investment Advisors announced the merger of ERISA Plan Services into FinTrust Investment Advisors. Mike Cruce, the owner and founder of ERISA Plan Services, Inc. has a B.S. from North…
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A Conversation with Mary Beth Gillis, Midland Mortgage
December 14, 2016By Alan Cooper The incredible story behind Midland Mortgage, a woman-owned company that has been in business for 34 years. All said and done, Mary Beth Gillis has been…
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A Conversation with Mary Beth Gillis, Midland Mortgage
December 14, 2016By Alan Cooper The incredible story behind Midland Mortgage, a woman-owned company that has been in business for 34 years. All said and done, Mary Beth Gillis has been…
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Donnell Drummond joins United Community Mortgage Services in Greenville
December 13, 2016United Community Mortgage Services welcomes mortgage professional Donnell Drummond to its team in Upstate South Carolina. In his role as CRA Mortgage Loan Originator, Drummond will focus on generating Community…
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Harvest Hope & Bank of America employee volunteers working to feed the hungry this holiday season
December 11, 2016$45,000 grant from the Bank to Harvest Hope will aid families of military service members Bank of America state president and Columbia employee volunteers presented Harvest Hope Food Bank with…
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Hunt Mortgage Group opens new office in Charleston
December 9, 2016Hunt Mortgage Group, a leader in financing commercial real estate throughout the United States, announced it opened an office in Charleston, South Carolina. John Beam, Managing Director, has been tapped…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union reveals its updated “personal” branding platform
December 9, 2016Sharonview Federal Credit Union, one of the nation’s top 200 credit unions, is excited to share the grand reveal of its updated branding platform. The new vibrant rebranding emphasizes Sharonview’s…
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Richland Northeast High School now boasts its own SAFE Federal Credit Union debit card
December 7, 2016There’s a new way to show school pride at Richland Northeast High School. Students, teachers, and others can now get their own student-designed SAFE Federal Credit Union debit card. The…
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Richland Northeast High School now boasts its own SAFE Federal Credit Union debit card
December 7, 2016There’s a new way to show school pride at Richland Northeast High School. Students, teachers, and others can now get their own student-designed SAFE Federal Credit Union debit card. The…
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Founders pays $4.5 million Loyalty Dividend to members
December 1, 2016Founders Federal Credit Union distributed a $4.5 Million Loyalty Dividend to its members on December 1. The Loyalty Dividend posted to approximately 117,000 qualified member accounts, based on their relationship…
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Founders pays $4.5 million Loyalty Dividend to members
December 1, 2016Founders Federal Credit Union distributed a $4.5 Million Loyalty Dividend to its members on December 1. The Loyalty Dividend posted to approximately 117,000 qualified member accounts, based on their relationship…
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U.S. Rep. Mulvaney pays visit to SAFE Federal Credit Union
December 1, 2016In a visit to SAFE Federal Credit Union this week, U.S. Rep Mick Mulvaney said that with Republican control of both houses of Congress and an incoming Republican president, “we…
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U.S. Rep. Mulvaney pays visit to SAFE Federal Credit Union
December 1, 2016In a visit to SAFE Federal Credit Union this week, U.S. Rep Mick Mulvaney said that with Republican control of both houses of Congress and an incoming Republican president, “we…
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CresCom Bank Promotes Bill Langfitt to Senior Vice President
November 30, 2016CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, is pleased to announce the promotion of Bill Langfitt to senior vice president. Langfitt joined CresCom Bank in March of 2012 as…
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CresCom Bank expands team with new hires this November
November 29, 2016CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, introduces new team members to its branches this month. These new members include: Myrtle Beach, S.C. Geordan Miller joins CresCom Bank…
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CresCom Bank expands team with new hires this November
November 29, 2016CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, introduces new team members to its branches this month. These new members include: Myrtle Beach, S.C. Geordan Miller joins CresCom Bank…
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Elizabeth Duquette is new manager at SAFE Federal Credit Union Bishopville branch
November 29, 2016Elizabeth Duquette has been named branch manager at the Bishopville branch of SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. She now leads the staff of…
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Elizabeth Duquette is new manager at SAFE Federal Credit Union Bishopville branch
November 29, 2016Elizabeth Duquette has been named branch manager at the Bishopville branch of SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. She now leads the staff of…
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The Capital Corporation advises Bradford Industries
November 25, 2016The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of Bradford Industries, Inc., a Lowell, Massachusetts based producer of coated fabrics and textiles to Wembley Enterprises. Terms of the sale…
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The Capital Corporation advises Bradford Inudstries
November 25, 2016The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of Bradford Industries, Inc., a Lowell, Massachusetts based producer of coated fabrics and textiles to Wembley Enterprises. Terms of the sale…
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The Capital Corporation advises Bradford Industries
November 25, 2016The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of Bradford Industries, Inc., a Lowell, Massachusetts based producer of coated fabrics and textiles to Wembley Enterprises. Terms of the sale…
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The Capital Corporation advises Bradford Inudstries
November 25, 2016The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of Bradford Industries, Inc., a Lowell, Massachusetts based producer of coated fabrics and textiles to Wembley Enterprises. Terms of the sale…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes customer conversion with Tidelands Bank
November 21, 2016Following the merger with Tidelands Bancshares completed July 1, 2016, United Community Bank is pleased to announce that the conversion process for all Tidelands Bank customers is now complete. All…
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Brittany Chester joins FinTrust Investment Advisors
November 17, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that Brittany Chester has joined the firm as Vice President of Operations. Chester has a B.S., Business Administration, Finance from…
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Brittany Chester joins FinTrust Investment Advisors
November 17, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that Brittany Chester has joined the firm as Vice President of Operations. Chester has a B.S., Business Administration, Finance from…
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SBA approves over $14 million disaster loans in South Carolina
November 16, 2016The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $14 million in low-interest disaster loans for businesses and residents in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Matthew from Oct. 4 –…
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SBA approves over $14 million disaster loans in South Carolina
November 16, 2016The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $14 million in low-interest disaster loans for businesses and residents in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Matthew from Oct. 4 –…
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SAFE FCU adds on-site Personal Teller Machine at Continental Tire plant in Sumter
November 15, 2016SAFE FCU Adds On-Site Personal Teller Machine at Continental Tire Plant in Sumter The Sumter tire production facility of Continental, one of the top automotive suppliers in the world, is…
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