New executive team completes reorganization of Serrus Capital Partners
October 5, 2015
Industry veterans bring unrivaled operational experience to SC’s premier real estate investment firm GREENVILLE, SC – Serrus Capital Partners, a Greenville‐based real estate investment and management company, is pleased to announce…
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Timmons joins Greer State Bank
October 1, 2015
Mortgage Department Continues to Grow GREER, SC – Greer State Bank welcomes Scott Timmons as Branch Manager/Private Banker and Assistant Vice President for the bank. Scott joins the team with…
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What to consider when claiming spousal Social Security after divorce?
September 29, 2015
by Olga Connor It is higly common for everyone to be overwhelmed with all the decisions that need to be made when reaching retirement age. Making choices for your…
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United Community Bank commits to growing SBA manufacturing lending with new manager
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank continues to strengthen their specialized lending division by welcoming Paul Pickhardt as SBA Manufacturing Vertical Manager. Pickhardt, a veteran SBA lender with manufacturing experience, will…
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South Carolina Financial Solutions acquires Chastain Insurance Agency
September 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Financial Solutions announces the acquisition of the Chastain Insurance Agency. The operation, based in Seneca, South Carolina has been meeting insurance needs in the area…
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United Community Bank commits to growing SBA manufacturing lending with new manager
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank continues to strengthen their specialized lending division by welcoming Paul Pickhardt as SBA Manufacturing Vertical Manager. Pickhardt, a veteran SBA lender with manufacturing experience, will…
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Lowcountry Open Land Trust receives $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo
September 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Lowcountry Open Land Trust recently received a grant for $50,000 to support its work in the Cooper River Corridor Watershed. The Land Trust was one of 61…
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CresCom Bank’s Socastee Branch welcomes Caron Durham as Mortgage Loan Originator
September 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Caron Durham joins CresCom Bank, the community bank leader within the Carolinas, as a mortgage loan originator for its Socastee branch, reporting to Mark Branstrom. In her new…
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CresCom Bank taps local talent & adds four new team members
September 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, adds four new team members to its growing staff this month. Additions include: Greenville, S.C. Cameron Lemere…
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Silverton Mortgage adds Tony Thompson to lead national growth
September 22, 2015
ATLANTA, GA – Silverton Mortgage Specialists, Inc. announces the addition of Tony Thompson as vice president of Growth and Strategy. Thompson oversees company-wide business development efforts both within its existing markets…
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Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of Alexandra Chastain, CFP® to the Family Connection board of South Carolina.
September 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of X. Alexandra Chastain, CFP® to the Family Connection board of South Carolina. Family Connection is a statewide nonprofit organization with…
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Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of Alexandra Chastain, CFP® to the Family Connection board of South Carolina.
September 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of X. Alexandra Chastain, CFP® to the Family Connection board of South Carolina. Family Connection is a statewide nonprofit organization with…
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Rhett Baker named Market President for South State Bank
September 21, 2015
GREENWOOD, SC – South State Bank announced that Rhett M. Baker has been named market president for Greenwood and the surrounding counties. “Rhett’s extensive experience within and knowledge of these markets…
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CresCom Bank welcomes long-time banker Susan Clark to its new Greenville branch
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, brings Susan Clark on board as its branch manager for the bank’s new Greenville location. Clark, a familiar…
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Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential
September 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the…
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Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential
September 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the…
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Lender Matchmaker: Access to Capital Symposium
September 9, 2015
Thursday, September 24, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Attention Small Business Owners Are you looking for capital to start or expand your business? Then plan…
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CresCom Bank’s first Greenville branch location now open
September 8, 2015
Community bank leader now operates 27 branches throughout the Carolinas CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, has officially opened its doors to the…
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First Citizens completes systems conversion of merged South Carolina bank
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank B. Holding, Jr. announced that effective today (Tuesday, Sept. 8) customer accounts and the systems of the former First Citizens Bank…
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TD Bank names Scott Sharp regional vice president for South Coast Market
September 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Scott Sharp as regional vice president for its South Coast Market, a region that spans from Charleston to Hilton Head…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and the Palmetto Bank
September 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the closing of its merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) (“Palmetto”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank (“Palmetto Bank”) effective today. The merger…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC named to Inc. 5,000 list for Third Year
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC was recently named number 1,163 on the Inc. 5,000 list for outstanding growth and business. The only financial services firm in South Carolina to be…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and the Palmetto Bank
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the closing of its merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) (“Palmetto”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank (“Palmetto Bank”) effective today. The merger…
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Medicare Prescription Drug Plans: Annual review
September 1, 2015
by Molly A. Thomas Most Medicare recipients who have a prescription drug plan fail to understand the importance of an annual review. Knowing when to review, what you need…
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SC HELP prevents 9,611 South Carolina homeowners from foreclosure
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program (SC HELP), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through…
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SC HELP prevents 9,611 South Carolina homeowners from foreclosure
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program (SC HELP), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through…
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Security Federal Bank moves forward with new web presence
August 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Since opening its first location in Aiken, SC in 1922, Security Federal Bank has grown into a strong community bank with 13 branches throughout South Carolina and Georgia…
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Security Federal Bank moves forward with new web presence
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Since opening its first location in Aiken, SC in 1922, Security Federal Bank has grown into a strong community bank with 13 branches throughout South Carolina and Georgia…
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Edward W. Kramer, CFP ® recognized as “10 Young Advisors to Watch”
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Financial Advisor magazine has recognized Edward W. Kramer, CFP®, as one of the “10 Young Advisors to Watch.” Abacus is particularly proud of this acknowledgement among the…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces shareholder merger election results
August 18, 2015
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the approval of the merger and the results of the elections made by the shareholders of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT)…
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James C. Mabry IV joins South State Corporation as Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Mergers/Acquisitions
August 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Robert R. Hill, Jr., CEO for South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) announced that James C. Mabry IV has been named executive vice president of Investor Relations and Mergers/Acquisitions…
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David H. Harper Joins South Carolina Federal Credit Union
August 17, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC – David Harper has joined South Carolina Federal Credit Union as Senior Business Services Officer. Harper brings over 15 years of business lending and banking experience to South…
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United Community Bank Recognizes Greenville Team for Excellence in Second Quarter
August 17, 2015BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 15 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…
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United Community Bank Recognizes Greenville Team for Excellence in Second Quarter
August 17, 2015BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 15 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…
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Wallick Investments celebrates tenth anniversary
August 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, an SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, celebrated its ten year anniversary Tuesday, June 23rd at Stone River in West Columbia. Family, clients and…
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Wallick Investments celebrates tenth anniversary
August 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, an SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, celebrated its ten year anniversary Tuesday, June 23rd at Stone River in West Columbia. Family, clients and…
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World Economic Forum Selects Columbia Man to Join Global Initiative
August 12, 2015
Founder of Know Money Inc. to Represent Capital City in Switzerland COLUMBIA, SC – When is the last time you updated your LinkedIn profile? Earlier this year, Steven Hughes, 28, of…
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McGowan Appointed to SCBA Credit Committee
August 11, 2015WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank’s Eva McGowan has been appointed by David M. Lominack, Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA), to serve a two-year term on the…
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McGowan Appointed to SCBA Credit Committee
August 10, 2015WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank’s Eva McGowan has been appointed by David M. Lominack, Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA), to serve a two-year term on the…
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Stewart joins Reverse Funding as a Reverse Mortgage Specialist
August 10, 2015Stewart will focus on HECM business in the Charleston, SC area CHARLESTON, SC – Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC announced that it has hired George Stewart as a Reverse Mortgage Loan…
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Stewart joins Reverse Funding as a Reverse Mortgage Specialist
August 10, 2015
Stewart will focus on HECM business in the Charleston, SC area CHARLESTON, SC – Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC announced that it has hired George Stewart as a Reverse Mortgage Loan…
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Franklin & Associates’ Barbara Franklin Marks 25 Years in Industry
August 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, S.C. – A pioneer in the local long-term care industry, this month Barbara Franklin celebrates 25 years as a long-term care specialist. Franklin began her career on Aug. 10,…
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South State Corporation Reports Second Quarter Operating EPS of $1.09; Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC —South State Corporation released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2015. Highlights of the second quarter…
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South State Bank Donates $12,000 to SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance
August 4, 2015
WALTERBORO, SC – South State Bank donated $12,000 to the SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance (SCA) in a presentation made on July 15th at USC- Salkehatchie in Walterboro. “South State Bank…
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South Carolina Federal Hosts School Supply Drive for Lowcountry Orphan Relief
August 3, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union will be hosting a school supply drive to benefit Lowcountry Orphan Relief. Charleston-area financial centers will be outfitted with bins for community…
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Carolina Alliance Reports Its Second Quarter Results
August 3, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) reported to its shareholders its second quarter 2015 financial results. Net income available to common shareholders of $0.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted common…
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Rick Watson Joins FinTrust
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is proud to announce Rick Watson has joined FinTrust Investment Advisors as Sr. Vice President Institutional Fixed Income. Prior to joining FinTrust, Rick served…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015
August 1, 2015
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015
August 1, 2015
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…
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UCBI announces senior note offering
July 31, 2015
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”), the holding company of United Community Bank, announced its plans to issue senior notes due 2022 and senior notes due…
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