GreenWood, Inc. receives prestigious BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award for sixth consecutive year
April 28, 2016GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the Lighthouse Beam Safety Award by BB&T Insurance Services. The award is designed to emphasize safety…
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GreenWood, Inc. receives prestigious BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award for sixth consecutive year
April 28, 2016GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the Lighthouse Beam Safety Award by BB&T Insurance Services. The award is designed to emphasize safety…
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Edward W. Kramer, CFP®, EA earns Enrolled Agent license
April 27, 2016Abacus Planning Group proudly announces that Edward W. Kramer, CFP® has met all requirements to become an Enrolled Agent. Enrolled Agents demonstrate special competence in tax matters, adhere to ethical standards…
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United Community Banks reports net operating income of $23.9 M for Q1 2016
April 27, 2016BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) reported first quarter results reflecting strong credit quality, capital management, profitability and growth. Net operating income was $23.9 million, or 33…
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Greenco Beverage receives $8.3 million in new markets tax credits for new distribution center
April 27, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has allocated $8.3 million…
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Daniel Saadi joins First Reliance Bank as Residential Lending Expert
April 27, 2016Daniel Saadi has joined First Reliance Bank as a Residential Lending Specialist, for the Lexington, S.C. area. In his new role, he will be helping customers with their mortgage loan…
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Daniel Saadi joins First Reliance Bank as Residential Lending Expert
April 27, 2016Daniel Saadi has joined First Reliance Bank as a Residential Lending Specialist, for the Lexington, S.C. area. In his new role, he will be helping customers with their mortgage loan…
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Investing In Education
April 26, 2016First Reliance Bank is now accepting applications for its annual Francis Marion Scholarship through May 31, 2016. The First Reliance Bank Scholarship recognizes and assists outstanding students who are pursuing…
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Investing In Education
April 26, 2016First Reliance Bank is now accepting applications for its annual Francis Marion Scholarship through May 31, 2016. The First Reliance Bank Scholarship recognizes and assists outstanding students who are pursuing…
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TD Bank names Henry Givens Area Executive for Berkeley and Dorchester Counties
April 20, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has hired Henry Givens, Senior Commercial Relationship Manager, and has named him Area Executive for Berkeley and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina.…
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United Community Bank adds experienced local banker Russ Williams to Greenville team
April 20, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to welcome Russ Williams to the Greenville team as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. Williams joins United Community Bank with more…
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United Community Bank adds experienced local banker Russ Williams to Greenville team
April 20, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to welcome Russ Williams to the Greenville team as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. Williams joins United Community Bank with more…
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Net income shows improvement for South Atlantic Bancshares
April 19, 2016South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: SABK), parent of South Atlantic Bank, reported net income of $496,913 or $0.14 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared…
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South Carolina legal assistance group receives $6.2M under Bank of America Mortgage Settlement
April 15, 2016BOSTON, MA – Eric D. Green, independent Monitor of Bank of America’s August 20, 2014, mortgage settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and six states, announced the distribution of $6,203,412…
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South Carolina legal assistance group receives $6.2M under Bank of America Mortgage Settlement
April 15, 2016BOSTON, MA – Eric D. Green, independent Monitor of Bank of America’s August 20, 2014, mortgage settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and six states, announced the distribution of $6,203,412…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes D. Perry Breazeale Jr., CPA as Chief Financial Officer
April 14, 2016WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome D. Perry Breazeale Jr., CPA as Chief Financial Officer at Lexington Medical Center. In this role, Mr. Breazeale will oversee…
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Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC partners with 4Balance Fitness, makes expansion plans
April 12, 2016Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC (“Sandlapper”) has made a strategic investment in FitnessNinja, LLC, the parent company for 4Balance Fitness, an original CrossFit Affiliate and premier fitness facility in the Upstate.…
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United Community Bank announced as sponsor of 2016 Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend
April 12, 2016United Community Bank announced today its role as the 2016 title sponsor of the Antiques, Fine Art & Design (AFAD) Weekend held at the Greenville County Museum of Art (GCMA).…
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United Community Bank announced as sponsor of 2016 Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend
April 12, 2016United Community Bank announced today its role as the 2016 title sponsor of the Antiques, Fine Art & Design (AFAD) Weekend held at the Greenville County Museum of Art (GCMA).…
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SANDLAPPER Securities adds Financial Advisor
April 7, 2016The award winning independent broker dealer, SANDLAPPER Securities, has added financial advisor Susan Greene Lockwood to their broker dealer network. Lockwood joins SANDLAPPER Securities with 25 years of financial advising…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces acquisition of Tideland Bancshares, Inc.
April 5, 2016Strategic purchase completes a two-step plan, accelerating growth in attractive coastal South Carolina markets Additional organic growth from lift-out of an experienced lending team Compelling acquisition that is immediately accretive…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces acquisition of Tideland Bancshares, Inc.
April 5, 2016Strategic purchase completes a two-step plan, accelerating growth in attractive coastal South Carolina markets Additional organic growth from lift-out of an experienced lending team Compelling acquisition that is immediately accretive…
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Unum announces agreement to acquire Louisiana-based Starmount Life Insurance Company
April 4, 2016Dental and vision benefits to boost company’s growth plans Unum announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire H&J Capital, LLC, parent of Starmount Life Insurance Company…
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South Carolina Angel Network announces two new investments
April 1, 2016The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announces investments in two new companies, Crowdr.tv and Target PharmaSolutions, Inc. Crowdr.tv is a Charleston-based crowdfunding platform that is the first of its kind to…
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South Carolina Angel Network announces two new investments
April 1, 2016The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announces investments in two new companies, Crowdr.tv and Target PharmaSolutions, Inc. Crowdr.tv is a Charleston-based crowdfunding platform that is the first of its kind to…
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FinTrust releases white paper on new Department of Labor Fiduciary Standards
March 30, 2016FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a white paper on the new Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Standards. The new standards impact all retirement accounts held by investors and address conflicts…
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FinTrust releases white paper on new Department of Labor Fiduciary Standards
March 30, 2016FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a white paper on the new Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Standards. The new standards impact all retirement accounts held by investors and address conflicts…
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Cameron Smith Joins CresCom Bank as Mortgage Loan Originator
March 29, 2016CresCom Bank, the community banking leader within the Carolinas, has added Cameron Smith to its team as its newest mortgage loan originator. Smith will operate out of the bank’s Meeting…
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CresCom Bank’s appoints Kristen Hopson as Mt. Pleasant Branch Manager
March 29, 2016CresCom Bank, the community banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Kristen Hopson as its branch manager for its Mount Pleasant location, reporting to Nancy Bergin. As branch manager, Hopson will…
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CresCom Bank expands team with new hires
March 29, 2016CresCom Bank, the community banking leader within the Carolinas, has added to its staff this month, including: Charleston, S.C. April Hewett has rejoined the bank as an administrative assistant…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation declares dividend
March 24, 2016The 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 $.13 per share…
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MTC Federal Credit Union announces $1,000,000 Relationship Dividend
March 24, 2016MTC Federal Credit Union announced Wednesday, March 23, 2016 that its Board of Directors has approved a $1,000,000 Relationship Dividend to its member-owners. The Relationship Dividend is to reward and…
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Syncarpha Capital and Pacolet Milliken recycle land to complete 12 megawatt solar project
March 23, 2016The projects, combined of clean, renewable energy and contaminated land, will provide cost-saving benefits for Massachusetts towns Syncarpha Capital and Pacolet Milliken announce the addition of three solar projects, located…
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Erica Smith named Store Manager at TD Bank
March 23, 2016TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Erica Smith Store Manager for its Corley Mill store in Lexington. She is responsible for developing and managing business and customer relations,…
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Seasoned upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for First Community Bank
March 21, 2016First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David Ramseur.…
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Southern First Bank creates endowment to benefit Greenville Technical College students with scholarships
March 21, 2016A $20,000 gift from Southern First Bank will be used to create an endowment funding scholarships for students attending Greenville Technical College. Once fully funded, the endowment will provide one…
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TSWR Development, LLC launches Securitized Saltwater Disposal Portfolio for 1031 exchange buyers
March 21, 2016TSWR Development, LLC (“TSWR Development”) has launched its TSWR Development SWD Portfolio I, DST (“SWD 1”) investment program offering accredited investors with the ability to acquire undivided fractional beneficial interests…
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Five world ranked PGA Tour pros commit to the RBC Heritage
March 21, 2016Branden Grace, Kevin Na, Marc Leishman, Russell Knox and Danny Lee have all committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is…
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Muncaster Financial Services hires Private Wealth Services Coordinator
March 18, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Muncaster Financial Services recently welcomed Connor Masterson as a Private Wealth Services Coordinator working within the firm’s Private Client Wealth Services department. Masterson brings fresh experience to…
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Muncaster Financial Services hires Private Wealth Services Coordinator
March 18, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Muncaster Financial Services recently welcomed Connor Masterson as a Private Wealth Services Coordinator working within the firm’s Private Client Wealth Services department. Masterson brings fresh experience to…
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Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC – Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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Seasoned Upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for Lexington-based First Community Bank
March 16, 2016First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David…
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Jessica Spinks joins First Reliance Bank as Customer Service Specialist
March 16, 2016Spinks Is Dedicated To Providing Exceptional Service To Customers CHARLESTON, SC – Jessica Spinks has joined First Reliance Bank as a Customer Service Specialist, for the Charleston market. In her…
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Jessica Spinks joins First Reliance Bank as Customer Service Specialist
March 16, 2016Spinks Is Dedicated To Providing Exceptional Service To Customers CHARLESTON, SC – Jessica Spinks has joined First Reliance Bank as a Customer Service Specialist, for the Charleston market. In her…
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Seasoned Upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for Lexington-based First Community Bank
March 16, 2016First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David…
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Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC – Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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Lewis Named CFO at FinTrust
March 15, 2016FinTrust Investment Advisors is proud to announce that David E. Lewis has been named as Chief Financial Officer at FinTrust Investment Advisors. Lewis will be assuming the role effective immediately.…
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Robert Haile named CresCom Bank’s Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer
March 15, 2016CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Robert Haile as the bank’s chief investment officer and treasurer. Haile was one of the bank’s first employees, joining CresCom…
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Chris Pricenor joins First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker
March 15, 2016Chris Pricenor has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for the Lexington, S.C. area. In his new role, he will be reaching out to businesses throughout the area…
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Chris Pricenor joins First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker
March 14, 2016Chris Pricenor has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for the Lexington, S.C. area. In his new role, he will be reaching out to businesses throughout the area…
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