CresCom Bank announces new team members
August 4, 2016CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes new team members throughout its coastal branches. These include: Charleston, S.C. Seth DuRoss joins CresCom Bank as its human resources generalist,…
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Foster Victor Wealth Advisors launches in Greenville
August 4, 2016New independent firm introduces innovative client resources to reshape the planning and investment experience GREENVILLE, SC – Foster Victor Wealth Advisors, a new independent financial planning firm led by wealth…
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First Community Bank’s Jan Hadder appointed to Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Board of Directors
August 2, 2016First Community Bank senior vice president and director of mortgage banking Jan Hadder has been appointed to the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council (CRC) board of directors. The Columbia Chamber…
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First Community Bank’s Jan Hadder appointed to Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Board of Directors
August 1, 2016First Community Bank senior vice president and director of mortgage banking Jan Hadder has been appointed to the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council (CRC) board of directors. The Columbia Chamber…
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Green Cloud wraps Up $7.5mm financing package
August 1, 2016Green Cloud Technologies, a channel only Cloud technology solutions provider, has announced the closing of $7.5mm of new financing. The package consists of a $5 million senior line of credit…
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South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College program
July 27, 2016South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to support Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College (C2C) program, which provides academically capable youth between the ages of 17 and 20 the…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2016
July 26, 2016Southern 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 second quarter of 2016
July 26, 2016Southern 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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South State Corporation releases second quarter earnings
July 22, 2016South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2016. Highlights of the second quarter…
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Founders Federal Credit Union holds ribbon cutting at John B. White Sr. Boulevard location
July 20, 2016SPARTANBURG, SC – Lancaster-based Founders Federal Credit Union and the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 20th at the new John B. White Sr. Boulevard Founders…
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RBC extends commitment to RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open
July 20, 2016The PGA TOUR, RBC, Golf Canada and the Heritage Classic Foundation jointly announced that RBC has signed six-year extensions as title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC…
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RBC extends commitment to RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open
July 20, 2016The PGA TOUR, RBC, Golf Canada and the Heritage Classic Foundation jointly announced that RBC has signed six-year extensions as title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds Director of Client Services
July 20, 2016Wagner Wealth Management has added Allison Holland as the firm’s Director of Client Services. Holland holds the Series 7, Series 63, and Series 9/10 Securities Licenses and is a Clemson…
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First Community Corporation announces record earnings
July 20, 2016Second Quarter Results and Cash Dividend Highlights Record earnings of $1.745 million in the second quarter of 2016, a 20.9% increase in net income year-over-year Diluted EPS of $.26 per…
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SC Angel Network expands rapidly, launches VentureSouth
July 20, 2016The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN), one of the largest angel investment organizations in the United States with more than 200 investors, announces the launch of VentureSouth, a new corporate…
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SC Angel Network expands rapidly, launches VentureSouth
July 20, 2016The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN), one of the largest angel investment organizations in the United States with more than 200 investors, announces the launch of VentureSouth, a new corporate…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds Director of Client Services
July 20, 2016Wagner Wealth Management has added Allison Holland as the firm’s Director of Client Services. Holland holds the Series 7, Series 63, and Series 9/10 Securities Licenses and is a Clemson…
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SnapCap reaches major funding milestone
July 19, 2016The alternative business loan provider surpassed $200 million in funding for US small businesses SnapCap, a leading alternative business loan provider, announced today that the company has deployed more than…
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Farm Credit, AgFirst celebrate 100 years of service to farming, rural America
July 14, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Farm Credit System is celebrating 100 years of service to agriculture and rural communities this month. As one of four funding banks in the nationwide system,…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation announces second quarter earnings
July 14, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – The Bank of South Carolina Corporation announced earnings of $1,312,110 or basic and diluted earnings per share of $.27 and $.26, respectively, for the three months ended…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred
July 13, 2016FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred
July 13, 2016FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2016-2017 executive officers, new Board Members
July 13, 2016COLUMBIA,SC – As United Way of the Midlands kicks off a new campaign season, the organization is also welcoming its 2016-2017 Executive Officers and Board Members. Holt Chetwood, Senior VP and…
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Wells Fargo commits $4.1 million to boost Columbia, S.C.-area homeownership
July 13, 2016Eligible homebuyers can make an appointment now to apply for a matching down payment assistance grant up to $7,500 on July 29-30 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center COLUMBIA, SC…
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TD Bank adds three to team on coast
July 12, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – TD Bank announced three new hires to their team on the coast. Aaron Brewer joins TD Bank as Charleston city executive, Scott Warren as senior commercial relationship…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 12, 2016First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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Feeling Stumped? Use the Decision Tree
July 11, 2016By Aaron E. Graham, CFP® We make decisions constantly. Where do I eat? What should I buy? Should I attend an event? We often make many decisions on the…
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Feeling Stumped? Use the Decision Tree
July 11, 2016By Aaron E. Graham, CFP® We make decisions constantly. Where do I eat? What should I buy? Should I attend an event? We often make many decisions on the…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 11, 2016First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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Sandlapper Student Housing, LLC launches latest program for 1031 exchange buyers
July 8, 2016Sandlapper Acquires West Georgia Asset GREENVILLE, SC – A new investment opportunity for real estate investors seeking a 1031 exchange property has just been released by Sandlapper Student Housing (“Sandlapper”). Sandlapper…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2016First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2016First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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United Community Bank honored as Georgia Exceptional Lender by USDA
July 5, 2016United Community Bank has received the Georgia Exceptional Lender award from the United States Department of Agriculture. This award was presented by USDA Rural Development Georgia State Director Jill Stuckey…
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FINTRUST hires Director of Operations
July 5, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Rogers has joined their team as Director of Operations. Rogers will be assuming the role effective immediately. Prior to joining FinTrust, he…
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FINTRUST Hires Director of Operations
July 5, 2016FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Rogers has joined their team as Director of Operations. Rogers will be assuming the role effective immediately. Prior to joining FinTrust, he served as…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with Tidelands
July 1, 2016BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger with Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina-based Tidelands Bancshares, Inc. Also effective today, Tidelands’ bank subsidiary, Tidelands Bank, merged into United’s…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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Abacus Planning Group announces that Eileen M. Stevens completes equirements for the CFP® credential.
June 30, 2016Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Eileen M. Stevens has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience…
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Daria M. Ali completes requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential
June 30, 2016Abacus Planning Group proudly announces that Daria M. Ali has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of…
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CresCom Bank announces nine new team members for its Carolina Markets
June 29, 2016CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes nine new team members throughout the Carolinas. These include: Charleston, S.C. Michele Binkowski, joining CresCom Bank as the deposit operations…
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CresCom Bank announces nine new team members for its Carolina Markets
June 29, 2016CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes nine new team members throughout the Carolinas. These include: Charleston, S.C. Michele Binkowski, joining CresCom Bank as the deposit operations…
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New JEDA bonds help Spartanburg Preparatory School growth
June 29, 2016Spartanburg Preparatory School is financing construction of its new middle school with a $5.81 bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA). In addition to construction and rehabilitation…
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United Community Bank adds middle market lending team in South Carolina
June 29, 2016Tommy DeMint to Lead Bankers Based in Greenville and Charleston GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to welcome three new members to its Corporate Banking platform. The newly…
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Eileen M. Stevens earns CFP® designation
June 29, 2016Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Eileen M. Stevens has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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Daria M. Ali earns RP® designation
June 29, 2016Abacus Planning Group announces that Daria M. Ali has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of study…
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Daria M. Ali earns RP® designation
June 29, 2016Abacus Planning Group announces that Daria M. Ali has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of study…
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Eileen M. Stevens earns CFP® designation
June 29, 2016Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Eileen M. Stevens has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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Southern First Bancshares, Inc. added to Russell 2000® Index
June 27, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced today that it was added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opened on…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation declares dividend
June 24, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – The Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation, (NASDAQ: BKSC) the parent Company for The Bank of South Carolina, declared a quarterly cash dividend of…
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