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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Sharonview Federal Credit Union opens branch in Spartanburg
April 19, 2017
Sharonview Federal Credit Union, one of the nation’s top 200 credit unions, is excited to announce that its new Spartanburg location is now open. A full-service branch, it offers a variety…
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First Community Corporation announces first quarter results and cash dividend
April 19, 2017
First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company for First Community Bank, reported net income for the first quarter of 2017. Net income for the first quarter of 2017 was…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC helps raise more than $45,000 in latest philanthropic efforts
April 19, 2017
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“SANDLAPPER”) announced helping raise over $33,000 for Center for Developmental Services (“CDS”) at the 2017 Cornhole Derby and $12,000 for T.E.A.R.S (True Evangelism Always Requires Sacrifice) during…
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Paige Siniard joins FinTrust Investment Advisors
April 19, 2017
FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Paige Siniard has joined the firm as Director of Marketing and Client Engagement. Siniard has a B.A., Journalism from the University of Georgia, Athens, and…
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Paige Siniard joins FinTrust Investment Advisors
April 19, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Paige Siniard has joined the firm as Director of Marketing and Client Engagement. Siniard has a B.A., Journalism from the University of Georgia, Athens, and…
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Paige Siniard joins FinTrust Investment Advisors
April 19, 2017
FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Paige Siniard has joined the firm as Director of Marketing and Client Engagement. Siniard has a B.A., Journalism from the University of Georgia, Athens, and…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Darrell Merkel president and CEO
April 18, 2017Darrell Merkel, who served SAFE Federal Credit Union for nearly 30 years, has returned to the credit union in the role of president and CEO. Merkel, who retired as executive…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Darrell Merkel president and CEO
April 18, 2017
Darrell Merkel, who served SAFE Federal Credit Union for nearly 30 years, has returned to the credit union in the role of president and CEO. Merkel, who retired as executive…
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CommunityWorks opens 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards nominations
April 13, 2017
Today, CommunityWorks (CW) announced the opening of its nominations for the 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurship awards. Awards will be presented at the annual Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Reception on Tuesday,…
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CommunityWorks opens 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurship awards nominations
April 13, 2017
Today, CommunityWorks (CW) announced the opening of its nominations for the 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurship awards. Awards will be presented at the annual Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Reception on Tuesday,…
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VentureSouth announces first quarter investments
April 13, 2017
VentureSouth announced several investments the network executed in the first quarter of 2017. The network of angel groups and funds made its largest investment last quarter in TiO Home. TiO…
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VentureSouth announces first quarter investments
April 13, 2017
VentureSouth announced several investments the network executed in the first quarter of 2017. The network of angel groups and funds made its largest investment last quarter in TiO Home. TiO…
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First Community Bank to expand Upstate South Carolina presence
April 12, 2017
First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger…
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First Community Bank to expand Upstate South Carolina presence
April 12, 2017
First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger…
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Countybank announces Upstate expansion
April 3, 2017
Developing New Full-Service Banking Branches In Greer And Anderson. New Greer and Anderson Locations Focus on Comprehensive Financial Solutions for the Upstate Community. Countybank announced the expansion of its branch…
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Creative SAFE Federal Credit Union Mortgage marketing campaign wins industry award
April 3, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union has won a top marketing award from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing & Business Development Council. The Diamond Award for brand awareness, given out…
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Creative SAFE Federal Credit Union Mortgage marketing campaign wins industry award
April 3, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union has won a top marketing award from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing & Business Development Council. The Diamond Award for brand awareness, given out…
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United Community Banks announces annual meeting of shareholders
March 31, 2017United Community Banks, Inc. announced that it will host its annual shareholders’ meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at The Ridges Resort in Young Harris, Georgia. United’s…
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United Community Banks announces annual meeting of shareholders
March 31, 2017United Community Banks, Inc. announced that it will host its annual shareholders’ meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at The Ridges Resort in Young Harris, Georgia. United’s…
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Regional bank executive Hammond Edwards joins Resource Financial Services
March 30, 2017Resource Financial Services, a privately owned mortgage banker headquartered in Columbia, SC, announced today that Hammond Edwards, a banking executive with more than 30 years experience, has joined their team…
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Regional bank executive Hammond Edwards joins Resource Financial Services
March 30, 2017
Resource Financial Services, a privately owned mortgage banker headquartered in Columbia, SC, announced today that Hammond Edwards, a banking executive with more than 30 years experience, has joined their team…
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2017 Community Banking Month
March 28, 2017
By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…
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2017 Community Banking Month
March 28, 2017
By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…
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21 area students receive scholarships from SAFE Federal Credit Union
March 23, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union has named 21 Midlands high school students as recipients of its annual college scholarships. The scholarships, worth $1,000 each toward tuition, were announced during SAFE’s annual…
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21 area students receive scholarships from SAFE Federal Credit Union
March 23, 2017
SAFE Federal Credit Union has named 21 Midlands high school students as recipients of its annual college scholarships. The scholarships, worth $1,000 each toward tuition, were announced during SAFE’s annual…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union announces results of Board of Directors election
March 22, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union members returned two incumbent members to the Board of Directors and added one new member in the annual board election. Paul Holder and Kay Oldhouser Davis…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union announces results of Board of Directors election
March 22, 2017
SAFE Federal Credit Union members returned two incumbent members to the Board of Directors and added one new member in the annual board election. Paul Holder and Kay Oldhouser Davis…
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Susan H. Wallick named principal with Wallick Investments, LLC
March 21, 2017Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mrs. Susan H. Wallick, long-time contributor to Wallick Investments, has been named a principal in the firm.…
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Susan H. Wallick named principal with Wallick Investments, LLC
March 21, 2017
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mrs. Susan H. Wallick, long-time contributor to Wallick Investments, has been named a principal in the firm.…
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First Reliance Bank announces new Board Chair
March 20, 2017FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank has announced the appointment of J. Munford Scott, Jr. as Chairman of the Board. Scott has served as a Director of First Reliance Bank…
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First Reliance Bank announces new Board Chair
March 20, 2017FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank has announced the appointment of J. Munford Scott, Jr. as Chairman of the Board. Scott has served as a Director of First Reliance Bank…
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Amy Grace joins Homestar Team as Greenville Branch Manager
March 20, 2017
Homestar Financial Corporation recently welcomed Amy J. Grace to their team as Branch Manager and Mortgage Loan Originator of their newly established Greenville branch. In her new role, she manages…
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First Reliance Bank announces new Board Chair
March 20, 2017
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank has announced the appointment of J. Munford Scott, Jr. as Chairman of the Board. Scott has served as a Director of First Reliance Bank…
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District Five Office of Finance & Operations awarded GFOA Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
March 16, 2017Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Office of Finance and Operations has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the…
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Watrous joins Southern First
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that Emily Watrous has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to Watrous…
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Watrous joins Southern First
March 15, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that Emily Watrous has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to Watrous…
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United Community Bank welcomes Commercial Relationship Manager
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to announce the newest addition to its Greenville team, Commercial Relationship Manager, Laura Hodge. Hodge brings more than 15 years of experience in…
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United Community Bank welcomes Commercial Relationship Manager
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to announce the newest addition to its Greenville team, Commercial Relationship Manager, Laura Hodge. Hodge brings more than 15 years of experience in…
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Watrous joins Southern First
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that Emily Watrous has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to Watrous…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Ashley Beebe as new Cane Bay branch manager
March 7, 2017
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, is pleased to welcome Ashley Beebe as its new Cane Bay branch manager. In her role with CresCom Bank, Beebe will be…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union hosts annual meeting March 20 in Sumter
March 2, 2017Nearly 3,000 members of SAFE Federal Credit Union from across the Midlands are expected to attend the credit union’s annual business meeting on Monday, March 20, in Sumter. Results of…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union hosts annual meeting March 20 in Sumter
March 2, 2017
Nearly 3,000 members of SAFE Federal Credit Union from across the Midlands are expected to attend the credit union’s annual business meeting on Monday, March 20, in Sumter. Results of…
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College of Charleston School of Business club to offer free finance classes to the general public
March 1, 2017Students from the College of Charleston School of Business’ Microfinance Club are hosting free finance classes to help community members better plan for their future. Business students with a passion…
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College of Charleston School of Business club to offer free finance classes to the general public
March 1, 2017
Students from the College of Charleston School of Business’ Microfinance Club are hosting free finance classes to help community members better plan for their future. Business students with a passion…
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CresCom Bank expands North Charleston branch adding Bob Hiel to team
February 28, 2017
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, is pleased to welcome Bob Hiel as its new mortgage loan originator for the North Charleston branch. Before joining the bank, Hiel…
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New JEDA bonds assist Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community
February 28, 2017
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community is using a $11.16 million bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to refinance earlier bond issues. The Series 2016 tax exempt…
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New JEDA bonds assist Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community
February 28, 2017
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community is using a $11.16 million bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to refinance earlier bond issues. The Series 2016 tax exempt…
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TD Charitable Foundation gives $250,000 to International African American Museum
February 27, 2017
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank has provided $250,000 to the International African American Museum’s Center for Family History, where African Americans will have the…
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