Community Icon, First Reliance Bank, named among top 1% most extraordinary banks in U.S.A
October 5, 2016
First Reliance Bank, a local Florence icon, was just named among the top 1 percent most extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™. First Reliance…
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PrimeLending welcomes new hires to Hilton Head, SC branch
October 4, 2016
Dallas-based residential mortgage originator PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital company, announces the addition of two new mortgage loan officers to the PrimeLending branch located at Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 101, Hilton Head…
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United Community Mortgage Services adds Mikell Richards in Charleston Area
September 28, 2016
United Community Mortgage Services welcomed veteran mortgage professional Mikell Richards to its team in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina as Vice President, Regional Sales Manager for Coastal SC. “We are thrilled…
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CresCom Bank’s Meeting Street branch welcomes Steve Majewski as vice president and commercial loan officer
September 27, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomed Steve Majewski as new vice president and commercial loan officer for its Meeting Street branch in Charleston. Majewski joins CresCom Bank…
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CresCom Bank secures top honor from Bauer Financial with five-star bank ranking
September 27, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, announced it has received a five-star bank rating from Bauer Financial, an independent bank analysis and reporting institution. The prestigious five-star rating…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union receives regulatory approval to expand
September 26, 2016
South Carolina Federal Credit Union, the Lowcountry’s oldest and largest locally owned financial institution, is pleased to announce expansion plans for 2016 and beyond. The $1.5 billion North Charleston based…
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Wagner Wealth Management expands to Atlanta
September 26, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Robert Goggin as the firm’s first financial advisor based in Atlanta. Goggin comes to Wagner Wealth Management from Peachtree Capital in Atlanta. Additionally, he worked…
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Wagner Wealth Management expands to Atlanta
September 26, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Robert Goggin as the firm’s first financial advisor based in Atlanta. Goggin comes to Wagner Wealth Management from Peachtree Capital in Atlanta. Additionally, he worked…
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Clemson study shows fracking resulted in lower mortgage defaults
September 22, 2016
Despite the negativity many associate with fracking, the controversial technique for extracting oil and natural gas from the earth had a positive impact on mortgage defaults in areas where fracking…
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Ameris Bank announces Scott Sylvester as Charleston commercial banker
September 21, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Ameris Bank Charleston Market President Charles Hudgens is excited to announce that Scott Sylvester has been named commercial banker in Charleston, S.C. In this role, Sylvester will…
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Ameris Bank Mortgage Services – Welcomes De’Laine Law as New Mortgage Banker
September 20, 2016
Ameris Bank Mortgage Services is pleased to announce that De’Laine Law has joined the Ameris Bank team. As a Mortgage Banker, De’Laine will be responsible for growing Ameris Bank’s Mortgage…
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Member Wins $10,000 during huge HELOC promotion
September 19, 2016
Founders Federal Credit presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to Christopher and Beth Johnson on Thursday, September 15, at Founders Gold Hill Road Office. The Johnsons won the…
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Lima One Capital names Alex McNair Director of Correspondent Lending
September 15, 2016
Lima One Capital, the premier lender for residential real estate investors, has hired Alex McNair for the newly created position of Director of Correspondent Lending. In this role, McNair will…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union named #4 nationally in Credit Union Journal’s “2016 Best Credit Unions to Work For” Rankings
September 14, 2016
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is honored to be recognized nationally by the Credit Union Journal as the #4 credit union in the country for creating a quality workplace for…
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Don S. Clardy elected to the Board of the Greenville Estate Planning Council
September 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Don S. Clardy, CFP®, a wealth management advisor with Northwestern Mutual, was recently elected to the Board of the Greenville Estate Planning Council (GEPC). As a GEPC…
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VentureSouth Announces Formation of “VentureSouth Angel Fund II”
September 8, 2016
VentureSouth is excited to announce the formation of its latest sidecar investment fund, VentureSouth Angel Fund II. VentureSouth is an early stage investment firm that operates angel groups and funds in the Carolinas.…
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VentureSouth Announces Formation of “VentureSouth Angel Fund II”
September 8, 2016
VentureSouth is excited to announce the formation of its latest sidecar investment fund, VentureSouth Angel Fund II. VentureSouth is an early stage investment firm that operates angel groups and funds in the Carolinas.…
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SC Secretary of State releases first-annual Professional Solicitor Report
September 7, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the publication of the Division of Public Charities Professional Solicitor Report. The Professional Solicitor Report provides a comprehensive listing of the joint…
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SAFE’s Carrie Young a finalist in Carolinas League CUaware competition
September 7, 2016Carrie Young, Executive Assistant at SAFE Federal Credit Union, has claimed the CUaware Protégé competition title for the Columbia Chapter of the Carolinas Credit Union League. She has advanced to…
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SAFE’s Carrie Young a finalist in Carolinas League CUaware competition
September 7, 2016
Carrie Young, Executive Assistant at SAFE Federal Credit Union, has claimed the CUaware Protégé competition title for the Columbia Chapter of the Carolinas Credit Union League. She has advanced to…
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PrimeLending welcomes Adam Dunn to its Mount Pleasant branch
September 2, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Dallas-based residential mortgage originator PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital company, announces the addition of Adam Dunn as a loan originator to the PrimeLending office located at 496 Bramson Court,…
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Repealing Durbin Amendment Would Help SC
August 30, 2016By Cathy Novinger Small businesses are the backbone of economic growth and many need support from financial institutions to help start and expand their operations. Without our small businesses…
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Personal teller machines featured at new SAFE Federal Credit Union branch
August 30, 2016SAFE Federal Credit Union is the first South Carolina-based financial institution to offer Personal Teller Machines, allowing members to drive up to the machines – just as they do with…
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Repealing Durbin Amendment Would Help SC
August 30, 2016
By Cathy Novinger Small businesses are the backbone of economic growth and many need support from financial institutions to help start and expand their operations. Without our small businesses…
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Personal teller machines featured at new SAFE Federal Credit Union branch
August 30, 2016
SAFE Federal Credit Union is the first South Carolina-based financial institution to offer Personal Teller Machines, allowing members to drive up to the machines – just as they do with…
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F.N.B. Corporation announces key local leadership positions for new markets in Southeastern U.S.
August 25, 2016
PITTSBURGH, PA – F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) (“FNB”) announced plans regarding leadership of its new markets in North and South Carolina, which it will enter through its planned merger with…
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Toby Hayes named VP of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union
August 24, 2016
Toby Hayes has been named vice president of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union. Hayes’ role will be to continue to drive the credit union’s strong and steady growth, said…
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Toby Hayes named VP of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union
August 23, 2016Toby Hayes has been named vice president of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union. Hayes’ role will be to continue to drive the credit union’s strong and steady growth, said…
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CresCom Bank’s Litchfield branch welcomes Jackie Black as branch manager/banking officer
August 23, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank welcomed Jackie Black as the new branch manager/banking officer for its Litchfield Branch. Black joins the CresCom Bank team from TD Bank (previously Carolina First Bank)…
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Local reverse mortgage firm rebrands with new Reverse Mortgage USA
August 22, 2016
Local Reverse Mortgage Firm Rebrands with New Reverse Mortgage USA CHARLESTON, SC – As part of a rebranding and name change, David Heilman has been named director of sales…
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Three SANDLAPPER companies named to the Inc. 500/5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America
August 22, 2016SANDLAPPER Securities makes its 4th appearance in 2016 on the Inc. 500/5000 ranking of America’s Fastest Growing Companies in America (at 3,579) while Sandlapper Capital Investments (“SLC”), and SLC venture…
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Southern First Bank expands to Raleigh Triangle region
August 22, 2016Jonathan Taylor, Mike Stellar, and Monica Navarro will Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Raleigh, North Carolina and…
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Southern First Bank expands to Raleigh Triangle region
August 22, 2016Jonathan Taylor, Mike Stellar, and Monica Navarro will Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Raleigh, North Carolina and…
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CresCom Bank’s Cayce Branch welcomes Elizabeth Dunham as Branch Manager/Assistant Vice President
August 21, 2016
CAYCE, SC – CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomed Elizabeth Dunham as the new branch manager/assistant vice president for its Cayce branch, reporting to Kevin Adams. Dunham…
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Richland County receives top credit ratings
August 21, 2016
Richland County taxpayers will save money on future building and construction projects after two national credit rating firms gave the County top marks for smart financial practices and policies. The…
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Greenville Technical College receives $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo
August 18, 2016
Grant will support scholarships for students enrolled in Quick Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College announced a $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo & Company. The donation will be used…
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Wallick Investments’ Small-Cap Portfolio earns 4-star Morningstar Rating
August 18, 2016Wallick Investments’ Small-Cap (Aggressive) Composite portfolio is the latest WI equity strategy to be recognized by Morningstar®, earning 4 Stars for 3-year and overall performance among 209 Small-Cap Blend managers…
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Wallick Investments’ Small-Cap Portfolio earns 4-star Morningstar Rating
August 18, 2016
Wallick Investments’ Small-Cap (Aggressive) Composite portfolio is the latest WI equity strategy to be recognized by Morningstar®, earning 4 Stars for 3-year and overall performance among 209 Small-Cap Blend managers…
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First Citizens Bank and Blue Flour Bakery announce alliance on Main Street
August 17, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens Bank announced it has formed an alliance with Blue Flour Bakery, based in Irmo, S.C. Teri Pringle, owner of Blue Flour Bakery, will become a…
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Greer State Bank announces Paul Pickhardt as Senior Vice President, SBA Lending Manager
August 16, 2016
Greer State Bank welcomes Paul Pickhardt as Senior Vice President, SBA Lending Manager. Paul joins the bank bringing a wealth of experience in SBA program business development, originations and packaging. …
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South Carolina Federal hosts school supply drive for Lowcountry Orphan Relief
August 15, 2016
South Carolina Federal Credit Union will be hosting a school supply drive to benefit Lowcountry Orphan Relief. Charleston-area financial centers will be outfitted with bins for community donations until August…
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The Capital Corporation advises Rowley Company on the acquisition of Fleuron Enterprises, Inc.
August 15, 2016Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce that Rowley Company (“Rowley”) acquired Fleuron Enterprises, Inc. (“Fleuron”), a portfolio company of Ancor Partners. Headquartered in Gastonia, North Carolina, Rowley is…
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The Capital Corporation advises Rowley Company on the acquisition of Fleuron Enterprises, Inc.
August 15, 2016
Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce that Rowley Company (“Rowley”) acquired Fleuron Enterprises, Inc. (“Fleuron”), a portfolio company of Ancor Partners. Headquartered in Gastonia, North Carolina, Rowley is…
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Are KPIs Right for YOUR Business?
August 14, 2016
By Larry Ventimiglio Periodic financial reporting is generally the foundation for reporting performance results for most businesses. Corporate management teams, hopefully, pay close attention to this information, and utilize the information…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP Preferred
August 10, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announces that it redeemed the final 4,349 shares of its…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP Preferred
August 10, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announces that it redeemed the final 4,349 shares of its…
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United Community Banks, Inc. appoints two new board members, David Shaver and David Wilkins
August 10, 2016
United Community Banks, Inc. (Nasdaq:UCBI) (“United”) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed David C. Shaver, founder and CEO of Cost Segregation Advisors, LLC, and David H. Wilkins,…
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Solar Fintech company launches premier solar loan in South Carolina and North Carolina
August 8, 2016
As the solar market in the Southeastern U.S. booms, BlueWave, a Boston-based Community Solar development and fintech company, has brought its premier solar loan product to North Carolina and South Carolina. Homeowners in North Carolina and South…
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Daniel Wallick named Chairman, Columbia Chapter, SC Christian Chamber of Commerce
August 7, 2016The South Carolina Christian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Daniel Wallick has accepted the position of Chairman of the Board for the Columbia Chapter. Dan is the…
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Daniel Wallick named Chairman, Columbia Chapter, SC Christian Chamber of Commerce
August 7, 2016
The South Carolina Christian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Daniel Wallick has accepted the position of Chairman of the Board for the Columbia Chapter. Dan is the…
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