Kevin Kisner highlights the latest commitments by Clemson, UGA, and Wofford graduates
March 14, 2016
Lucas Glover, Chris Kirk, Kevin Kisner, Ben Martin, William McGirt, Hudson Swafford and Brendon Todd are all competing in the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated names President and Chief Executive Officer
March 14, 2016
Greer Bancshares Incorporated today reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary Greer State Bank.…
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Joseph S. Kassim named CresCom Bank’s Chief Accounting Officer
March 10, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Joseph S. Kassim as the bank’s Chief Accounting Officer. Kassim has been CresCom Bank’s Senior Vice President of Finance since…
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Jim Hutto Joins CresCom Bank as VP/Commercial Loan Officer
March 10, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Jim Hutto as vice president and commercial loan officer. Hutto will be based out of the bank’s Meeting Street branch…
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Crescent Mortgage Company’s Board of Directors names Fowler Williams CEO
March 9, 2016
Crescent Mortgage Company, an Atlanta-based mortgage company owned and operated by Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), recently announced that its Board of Directors has named current President Fowler Williams its…
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NBSC’s Frances Anderson presented with award
March 8, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Synovus, the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, recently announced the winners of its annual Chairman’s Awards. Frances Anderson, assistant branch manager of the Charlestowne Square branch of NBSC,…
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What The New Social Security Rules Mean To You
March 8, 2016
By Susan A. McCants, CFP ® The new Social Security law that passed late last year, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, helped buoy the Social Security system by…
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What The New Social Security Rules Mean To You
March 8, 2016
By Susan A. McCants, CFP ® The new Social Security law that passed late last year, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, helped buoy the Social Security system by…
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4-star Morningstar RatingTM continues for Wallick Investments, LLC
March 8, 2016Wallick Investments, LLC announced Morningstar® continues to recognize Wallick Investments Core Growth Composite with a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM among mid-cap core/blend managers. This 4-star Morningstar RatingTM is for 5-year and…
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4-star Morningstar RatingTM continues for Wallick Investments, LLC
March 8, 2016
Wallick Investments, LLC announced Morningstar® continues to recognize Wallick Investments Core Growth Composite with a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM among mid-cap core/blend managers. This 4-star Morningstar RatingTM is for 5-year and…
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Greer Bancshares incorporated announces meeting of shareholders and payment of cash dividend
March 2, 2016
The board of directors of Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, has announced an annual cash dividend of $.20 (twenty cents) per share to be paid…
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FinTrust opens Charleston office
March 2, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors announces the opening of their first office in Charleston, South Carolina Partner Philip Brice stated, “As we continue to expand our Southeast footprint, it is with…
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Ameris Bank Mortgage Services welcomes Greg McCoy as new mortgage banker
March 2, 2016
Ameris Bank Mortgage Services announced that Greg McCoy has joined the Ameris Bank team. As a Mortgage Banker, McCoy will be responsible for growing Ameris Bank’s Mortgage Services in the…
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CalmWater Financial expands to new offices
March 2, 2016CalmWater Financial in Lexington SC has recently moved to expand their office space within the new Patriot Point business complex. Now located at 947 E. Main St., CalmWater has realized…
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CalmWater Financial expands to new offices
March 2, 2016
CalmWater Financial in Lexington SC has recently moved to expand their office space within the new Patriot Point business complex. Now located at 947 E. Main St., CalmWater has realized…
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Carter Hall named Associate Financial Advisor with Nachman Norwood & Parrott
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Nachman Norwood & Parrott announced that registered associate Carter R. Hall has been named Associate Financial Advisor. In his new role, Hall will have increased responsibility for…
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Carter Hall named Associate Financial Advisor with Nachman Norwood & Parrott
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Nachman Norwood & Parrott announced that registered associate Carter R. Hall has been named Associate Financial Advisor. In his new role, Hall will have increased responsibility for…
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TD Bank names Alex Guzman Treasury Management Officer for the Midlands Market
February 25, 2016
TD Bank has named Alex Guzman Treasury Management Officer for the Midlands Market of South Carolina. He is responsible for business development and implementation of treasury management solutions to existing…
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TD Bank names Michael Cooper Deployment Director, New Markets Tax Credit Program
February 24, 2016
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Michael Cooper Deployment Director of the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC) for TD Community Development Corporation. He will cover a national…
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Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces Jon J. Robertson as shareholder
February 23, 2016
Abacus Planning Group, Inc., announces that Jon J. Robertson, LL.M, CFP® has become a shareholder in the firm. Mr. Robertson joined Abacus in 2007 shortly after receiving his Juris Doctor…
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Caliber Home Loans welcomes Sr. Loan Consultant Dedra Isenbarger to Columbia branch
February 23, 2016
Kelly Allison, Regional Vice President of Caliber Home Loans, Southeast Builder Division, welcomes Dedra Fox Isenbarger, Senior Loan Consultant, to Caliber’s Columbia office. Caliber Home Loans, Inc. is a full-service…
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CresCom Bank announces new promotions and hires
February 22, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community banking leader within the Carolinas, has promoted team members and added to its staff this month, including: Charleston, S.C. Natasha Weston has officially joined CresCom…
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CresCom Bank sponsors Walk for Autism for 6th year
February 22, 2016
CresCom Bank announces that it once again will be sponsoring the annual Walk for Autism on April 16. This marks the 6th year the bank has sponsored the event. Starting…
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Ryan Funke joins CresCom Bank as Vice President, Commercial Lender
February 22, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes Ryan Funke as the newest vice president/commercial lender. Funke joins the CresCom Bank team from First Reliance Bank, where he held…
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First Reliance 4Q15 Pre-tax Income more than doubles to $944,100 from 4Q14
February 22, 2016
First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), reported fourth quarter 2015 pre-tax profits of 944,100. This is the 8th consecutive…
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Wagner Wealth Management named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
February 22, 2016GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for February 2016. Wagner Wealth Management services include financial planning, asset management, insurance…
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Wagner Wealth Management opens doors at Verdae office
February 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management has officially opened its doors at their new office location on Verdae Blvd. The firm celebrated the company’s milestone alongside friends and representatives from…
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Synovus Wins 26 Greenwich Excellence Awards
February 22, 2016
Synovus has won 26 awards in the 2015 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking. Among more than 600 U.S. banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, 34…
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Synovus Wins 26 Greenwich Excellence Awards
February 22, 2016
Synovus has won 26 awards in the 2015 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking. Among more than 600 U.S. banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, 34…
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Wagner Wealth Management named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
February 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for February 2016. Wagner Wealth Management services include financial planning, asset management, insurance…
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Wagner Wealth Management opens doors at Verdae office
February 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management has officially opened its doors at their new office location on Verdae Blvd. The firm celebrated the company’s milestone alongside friends and representatives from…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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GrandSouth Bancorporation announces annual and fourth quarter results, increased cash dividend and successful completion of $12 million capital raise
February 17, 2016
– Net Income of $6.0 million for 2015, a 38% increase over the results of 2014 – Earnings Per Common Share, Diluted equaled $1.67 for 2015 versus $1.23 for 2014…
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Liberty Tax Service honors military and veterans with free tax preparation
February 15, 2016
Liberty Tax Service once again salutes veterans, active military and their immediate family members with free tax preparation during “Military and Veterans Appreciation Week.” At participating offices during the week…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports Wofford’s ‘Growing Greener’ program
February 15, 2016
Donation assists with partnership of Goodall Environmental Studies Center, Boys and Girls Clubs of Upstate The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, has donated more…
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Talking about money can help couples live happily ever after
February 14, 2016By Kathy Heffley, Wells Fargo Region President for South Carolina According to a 2014 Wells Fargo study, only about half (54 percent) Americans feel it’s important to know their…
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Ameris Bank announces Peggy Small as Mt. Pleasant Branch Manager
February 8, 2016
Ameris Bank has named Peggy Small as branch manager of the Mt. Pleasant location. In this role she will build and maintain banking relationships in the Mt. Pleasant area and…
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Deborah McKetty named to Federal Reserve Bank Community Investment Council
February 8, 2016
Deborah McKetty, the executive director of CommunityWorks, was recently named to the Community Investment Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. McKetty was selected based on her expertise and…
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Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC closes acquisition of three Florida properties, launches syndicated portfolio for accredited investors
February 8, 2016
Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC (“Sandlapper”) announced today it has closed three mixed-use office and industrial properties in Longwood, Lakeland and Melbourne, Florida for an undisclosed price. The properties are made…
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GrandSouth completes $12 million capital raise
February 8, 2016
GrandSouth Bancorporation (OTCQB: GRRB) announces a successful $12 million capital raise through the issuance of common stock. “We are pleased to announce the completion of a capital raise that will…
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United Community Bank Honors Greenville Bankers for 4th Quarter Performance
February 8, 2016
United Community Bank is honoring six individuals and nine United teams for their outstanding performance during the fourth quarter of 2015. This recognition is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales…
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United Community Bank Honors Greenville Bankers for 4th Quarter Performance
February 8, 2016
United Community Bank is honoring six individuals and nine United teams for their outstanding performance during the fourth quarter of 2015. This recognition is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales…
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TD Bank names Kelly Carson Senior Relationship Manager
February 4, 2016
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Kelly Carson as Senior Relationship Manager for the Upstate, S.C. market and surrounding counties. She is responsible for providing financial solutions and…
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What is your role in the family business?
February 3, 2016
By Edward W. Kramer, CFP® Family businesses often have competing goals of the family and the business because the family side of the company (i.e., members of the family)…
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Pure Power Technologies becomes leading independent supplier of diesel fuel-injection systems
February 3, 2016
Pure Power Technologies delivers high-performance diesel fuel-injection systems and products to commercial vehicle OEMs and aftermarket. Company offers full “original equipment” design, engineering, manufacturing and remanufacturing capabilities for components used…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated reports annual profit
February 3, 2016
GREER, SC – Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, reported annual net income attributable to common shareholders of $2,945,000 or $1.18 per diluted common share, as…
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South Atlantic Bancshares net income up 11.8 percent
January 29, 2016
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: SABK), parent of South Atlantic Bank, today reported net income of $2,240,817 or $0.63 per diluted share for the year endedDecember 31,…
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Greer State Bank mortgage closes $61 million
January 28, 2016
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank continues their mortgage growth under the direction of Tim Strom, Senior Vice President and Mortgage Director. Strom was hired in 2014 to assume responsibility…
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Travis Wright joins Columbia, South Carolina Branch of Mortgage Network
January 27, 2016
Travis Wright (NMLS# 642981) has joined Mortgage Network Inc., one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the eastern U.S., as a loan officer in the company’s Columbia, South Carolina…
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