SAFE Federal Credit Union hosts Easy Street Dinner June 20
June 12, 2017
SAFE Federal Credit Union will host its semi-annual Easy Street Dinner event June 20. The event, at the Sumter Civic Center, is for members of the Easy Street Club, holders…
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Jessica Smith of CalmWater Financial earns CFP®
June 7, 2017
Jessica L. Smith of CalmWater Financial, a leading provider of financial services in Lexington, SC, has earned the Certified Financial Planner™ designation. The award was bestowed by the Certified Financial…
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Countybank partners with Infinity Marketing
June 6, 2017
Infinity Marketing announced its new client partnership with Countybank, located in Greenville, Greer, Anderson, and Greenwood. Infinity is developing integrated marketing strategies including digital and social media solutions, creative direction,…
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United Community Bank executive speaks at Risk Management Association CEO panel
June 6, 2017The Upper South Carolina Chapter of The Risk Management Association held a roundtable discussion on Thursday, June 1, 2017 to spotlight the current state of banking and to discuss challenges…
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United Community Bank executive speaks at Risk Management Association CEO panel
June 5, 2017The Upper South Carolina Chapter of The Risk Management Association held a roundtable discussion on Thursday, June 1, 2017 to spotlight the current state of banking and to discuss challenges…
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Fast growing firm strengthens resources by adding ultimate people person
June 2, 2017Modern Family Asset Management (http://www.modernfamilyam.com) announced today that Susan Danna has joined the firm to further develop their growing practice and help in client relationship management. Susan Danna comes with…
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Fast growing firm strengthens resources by adding ultimate people person
June 2, 2017
Modern Family Asset Management (http://www.modernfamilyam.com) announced today that Susan Danna has joined the firm to further develop their growing practice and help in client relationship management. Susan Danna comes with…
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1Q2017 National Ranking for Wallick Investments
May 25, 2017Wallick Investments, LLC is pleased to be recognized once again for consistency and high level performance across a number of its portfolios over multiple time periods. Wallick Investments’ Fidelis Composite…
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Shene named Charlotte Metro area executive at First Citizens Bank
May 25, 2017
RALEIGH, NC – First Citizens Bank has named Andy Shene as its Charlotte Metro area executive. Most recently, he served as the bank’s York County, S.C., market executive. His responsibilities…
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1Q2017 National Ranking for Wallick Investments
May 25, 2017Wallick Investments, LLC is pleased to be recognized once again for consistency and high level performance across a number of its portfolios over multiple time periods. Wallick Investments’ Fidelis Composite…
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MTAG Services expanding Charleston County operations
May 24, 2017
Financial Asset Servicer Locating Corporate Headquarters In Mount Pleasant MTAG Services, one of the nation’s leading providers of specialized financial asset servicing, is expanding operations in Charleston County by locating…
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S.C. Community Loan Fund CEO Michelle Mapp joins BDC board
May 23, 2017
Michelle Mapp, CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), has joined the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC). The SCCLF raises and pools capital from public…
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S.C. Community Loan Fund CEO Michelle Mapp joins BDC board
May 23, 2017
Michelle Mapp, CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), has joined the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC). The SCCLF raises and pools capital from public…
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FCP And WECCO announce $50M refinancing of Cigar Factory in Charleston
May 22, 2017
Federal Capital Partners® (FCP) announces the $50 million refinancing of The Cigar Factory, a mixed-use historic redevelopment in downtown Charleston, SC. FCP with Charleston-based joint venture partner WECCO Development and…
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Shellhorse elected to board of South Carolina Community Capital Alliance
May 18, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Doris Shellhorse, program manager of The Innovate Fund, has been elected to the board of directors of the South Carolina Community Capital Alliance. The Alliance is a non-profit…
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Ed Tarver elected to First Community Board of Directors
May 18, 2017First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina and the holding company of First Community Bank, announced that longtime Augusta attorney and former Georgia lawmaker Edward J. Tarver has been…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Jennifer Michaels VP of Risk Management
May 17, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Jennifer Michaels its vice president of risk management, a new position at the credit union. Michaels is a lawyer who most recently served as…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Jennifer Michaels VP of Risk Management
May 17, 2017
SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Jennifer Michaels its vice president of risk management, a new position at the credit union. Michaels is a lawyer who most recently served as…
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Lima One Capital appoints Michael Adams Chief Sales Officer
May 16, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Lima One Capital, an institutionally-backed, specialty finance company that focuses on investment property lending, has hired Michael Adams as Chief Sales Officer. Adams will have an integral role in creating vision, developing corporate lending…
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United Community Bank recognizes sales and service champions for first quarter
May 15, 2017United Community Bank recently recognized employees for their outstanding performance in meeting customers’ needs throughout the first quarter of 2017. This acknowledgement is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales and…
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United Community Bank recognizes sales and service champions for first quarter
May 15, 2017United Community Bank recently recognized employees for their outstanding performance in meeting customers’ needs throughout the first quarter of 2017. This acknowledgement is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales and…
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The Silverfern Group makes follow-on investment into Broad River Power Holdings
May 10, 2017
The Silverfern Group, a leader in global direct investment, announced that it has completed a follow-on investment into Silverfern portfolio company Broad River Power Holdings, an 878MW dual-fuel, simple-cycle gas…
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TD Bank announces continued commitment as presenting sponsor of Artisphere
May 10, 2017
TD Bank has announced their commitment to continue as the presenting sponsor of Artisphere for another three years. The bank has been the presenting sponsor of Artisphere since the festival’s…
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South Carolina Federal hosts Adopt-a-Pet event & donation drive
May 8, 2017
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is going to the dogs (and cats)! We are pleased to team up with the Charleston Animal Society to find forever homes for pets in…
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The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.
May 8, 2017Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…
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United Community Bank recognized for highest customer satisfaction in Southeast by J.D. Power
May 8, 2017
United receives award for fourth consecutive year United Community Bank has been recognized for the highest customer satisfaction score in the Southeast by the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Retail Banking…
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The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.
May 8, 2017Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…
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Security Federal Corporation announces cash dividend
May 8, 2017
Security Federal Corporation (OTCBB:SFDL), parent company of Security Federal Bank, announced that a quarterly dividend of $ .09 per share will be paid on or about June 15, 2017 to…
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Local Edward Jones team participates in advanced training
May 8, 2017Tina Warner and David Wallace David Wallace, a financial advisor with the financial services firm Edward Jones in St. Andrews / Irmo community, and Tina Warner, a branch office…
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The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.
May 8, 2017
Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…
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United Community Bank recognized for highest customer satisfaction in Southeast by J.D. Power
May 8, 2017
United receives award for fourth consecutive year United Community Bank has been recognized for the highest customer satisfaction score in the Southeast by the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Retail Banking…
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GrandSouth Bancorporation reports earnings for the first quarter of 2017
May 7, 2017
GrandSouth Bancorporation (OTCQB: GRRB), the holding company for GrandSouth Bank, announced that net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 was $95 thousand compared to $1.5 million during the…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union hosting free document shredding event
May 3, 2017
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 9 a.m. – 1p.m., at its James Island financial center, located at…
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Michael Baker named executive VP at SAFE Federal Credit Union
May 3, 2017Michael Baker, who has worked at SAFE Federal Credit Union for more than 16 years, has been named SAFE’s executive vice president. Baker, most recently vice president of operations, now…
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Michael Baker named executive VP at SAFE Federal Credit Union
May 3, 2017
Michael Baker, who has worked at SAFE Federal Credit Union for more than 16 years, has been named SAFE’s executive vice president. Baker, most recently vice president of operations, now…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC engaged by HC Government Realty Trust, Inc. for $30 million Capital Raise
April 29, 2017
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC has been engaged by HC Government Realty Trust, Inc. to raise up to $30 million for their public real estate investment trust (“REIT”). The REIT is focused…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2017
April 26, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.1 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the first…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2017
April 25, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.1 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the first…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2017
April 25, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.1 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the first…
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CresCom Bank’s Katie Skeen named branch manager for Conway
April 24, 2017
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has promoted Katie Skeen as branch manager for its Conway, South Carolina location. Previously, Skeen served as branch manager for the Elizabethtown…
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CresCom bank welcomes new branch manager in Elizabethtown
April 24, 2017
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Debbie Earl as the new branch manager for its Elizabethtown branch. Earl, who is an active leader in the Elizabethtown…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s Bob Nachman named Top 1200 Financial Advisor by Barron’s
April 24, 2017
Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s (NNP) managing director Bob Nachman (pictured) was ranked among Barron’s Top 1200 Financial Advisors in the country for 2017. “It’s a true honor to be recognized…
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Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for first quarter of 2017
April 24, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2017. Operational highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2017 include: On January 25, 2017, the Company…
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Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for first quarter of 2017
April 24, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2017. Operational highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2017 include: On January 25, 2017, the Company…
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Security Federal Corporation announces increase in earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2017
April 24, 2017Security Federal Corporation, the holding company for Security Federal Bank, today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. Net income available to common shareholders increased $22,000 or 1.4%…
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Wells Fargo donates $350,000 for Columbia-area revitalization efforts
April 24, 2017
Local NeighborhoodLIFT grants address economic and workforce development, youth programs and neighborhood beautification for Columbia Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced a total of $350,000 in donations for…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s Bob Nachman named Top 1200 Financial Advisor by Barron’s
April 24, 2017
Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s (NNP) managing director Bob Nachman (pictured) was ranked among Barron’s Top 1200 Financial Advisors in the country for 2017. “It’s a true honor to be recognized…
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Furman Capital Advisors recent transaction
April 23, 2017SALES Greenville, South Carolina: Edward Wingate of Furman Capital Advisors represented the seller, 1613 EastNorth Street, LLC, in the sale of an 8,209 SF office investment property located at 1613…
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United Community Bank expands Greenville team
April 20, 2017
Michele Roark Joins as Community Banking Sales and Service Manager United Community Bank is pleased to welcome Michele Roark to the team as a Vice President and Community Banking Sales…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces appointment of Jefferson Harralson as CFO
April 20, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. announced today the appointment of Jefferson L. Harralson as executive vice president and chief financial officer of both the parent company and its banking subsidiary, United…
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