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, 2014GREENVILLE, 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, 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 18, 2014GREENVILLE, 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, 2014COLUMBIA, 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, 2014NBSC, 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, 2014NBSC, 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, 2014COLUMBIA, 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, 2014COLUMBIA, 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, 2014COLUMBIA, 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, 2014COLUMBIA, 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, 2014COLUMBIA, 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, 2014BLAIRSVILLE, 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, 2014LEXINGTON, 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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Frank O’Brien Promoted to TD Wealth Market Leader for Metro Carolinas
July 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – TD Wealth® Private Client Group announced today the promotion of Frank O’Brien to Wealth Market Leader for the Metro Carolinas Region, which covers all of TD’s South Carolina and…
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Frank O’Brien Promoted to TD Wealth Market Leader for Metro Carolinas
July 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – TD Wealth® Private Client Group announced today the promotion of Frank O’Brien to Wealth Market Leader for the Metro Carolinas Region, which covers all of TD’s South Carolina…
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Frank O’Brien Promoted to TD Wealth Market Leader for Metro Carolinas
July 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – TD Wealth® Private Client Group announced today the promotion of Frank O’Brien to Wealth Market Leader for the Metro Carolinas Region, which covers all of TD’s South Carolina…
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South Carolina Awards $17.6 Million To Grow Small Businesses With Funds From The U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative
July 2, 2014New report shows more than $835 million SSBCI funds are supporting small businesses nationwide WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) released a…
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South Carolina Awards $17.6 Million To Grow Small Businesses With Funds From The U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative
July 2, 2014New report shows more than $835 million SSBCI funds are supporting small businesses nationwide WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) released a…
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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…
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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…
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United Community Bank Acquires Business Carolina, Inc. To Expand SBA Lending Business
June 27, 2014BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) announced today that its subsidiary, United Community Bank, has acquired Columbia, S.C.-based commercial lender Business Carolina, Inc. (“BCI”). The acquisition…
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Joe Taylor, Southland Capital Partners
June 23, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: In early May 2014, a new merchant…
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Daniel Felder Joins Board of Certified Development Corporation
June 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Daniel Felder, Vice President of Credit Administration at The Palmetto Bank in Greenville, has been named to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC…
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Daniel Felder Joins Board of Certified Development Corporation
June 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Daniel Felder, Vice President of Credit Administration at The Palmetto Bank in Greenville, has been named to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC…
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CommunityWorks Helps Upstate MicroBusinesses Open and Expand
June 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Three Upstate microbusinesses recently opened their doors and two expanded their operations thanks to support from CommunityWorks (CW) MicroBusiness Loan Program. CW provided business coaching and loans…
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LPL Financial To Establish Regional Headquarters In York County, Add 3,000 Jobs
June 16, 2014Company To Invest $150 Million For Sustainable Office In Fort Mill YORK COUNTY, SC – LPL Financial LLC, the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer, today announced plans to construct a new regional…
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Southern First Bank Hires Mortgage Executives
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Chris Austin and Mr. Carter Weston as Mortgage Executives. Chris…
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Southern First Bank Hires Mortgage Executives
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Chris Austin and Mr. Carter Weston as Mortgage Executives. Chris…
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First Community Bank Opens Downtown Office
June 16, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank announced the opening of its downtown Columbia banking office at 1213 Lady Street. The location near Main Street gives the Lexington-based community bank a highly…
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First Community Bank Opens Downtown Office
June 16, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank announced the opening of its downtown Columbia banking office at 1213 Lady Street. The location near Main Street gives the Lexington-based community bank a highly…
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UofSC’s University Associates Names New Officers
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Charles W. “Chuck” Garnett, president and chief executive officer of the National Bank of South Carolina, has been elected president of the University of South Carolina’s University…
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New JEDA Bonds Lower Interest Load for Southern Wesleyan
June 16, 2014Retains 310 Existing Jobs CENTRAL, SC – Southern Wesleyan University is using a $9,279,000 revenue bond issued through the S.C. Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to reduce its debt and further…
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New JEDA Bonds Lower Interest Load for Southern Wesleyan
June 16, 2014Retains 310 Existing Jobs CENTRAL, SC – Southern Wesleyan University is using a $9,279,000 revenue bond issued through the S.C. Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to reduce its debt and further…
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Still Hopes Finances Improvements with New JEDA Bonds
June 16, 2014Creates Four New Jobs, Retains 387 Jobs WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community has closed on a $30 million bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic…
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6-Star PSN Top Guns rating for Wallick Investments, LLC
June 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Wallick Investments Core Growth Separate Account achieved prestigious 6-Star status from PSN Top Guns in the All Cap Equity Universe. This award is given to the top ten performing…
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United Community Bank Breaks Ground for Construction of New Greenville, SC Office
June 11, 2014Augusta Road Location to Feature Pocket Park, Community Space GREENVILLE, SC – Construction is underway for a new United Community Bank retail location at 1400 Augusta Street. “United Community Bank…
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First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim B. Apple Announces Retirement
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens today announced that Jim Apple, chairman and CEO of First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, S.C., plans to retire at the time of the bank’s…
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First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim B. Apple Announces Retirement
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens today announced that Jim Apple, chairman and CEO of First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, S.C., plans to retire at the time of the bank’s…
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First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…
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First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…
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Anne Springs Close Greenway receives $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Grant
June 4, 2014FORT MILL, SC — The Anne Springs Close Greenway has received a $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities grant to help preserve and provide education and recreation on its 2,100 acres,…
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Anne Springs Close Greenway receives $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Grant
June 4, 2014FORT MILL, SC — The Anne Springs Close Greenway has received a $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities grant to help preserve and provide education and recreation on its…
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