Synovus Announces 2015 Jack Parker Scholarships
July 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Synovus, the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, announced its 2015 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 104 scholarships totaling $132,000 were awarded to children of Synovus team members…
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Synovus announces 2015 Jack Parker Scholarships
July 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Synovus (NYSE: SNV), the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, announced its 2015 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 104 scholarships totaling $132,000 were awarded to children of…
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SC Angel Network Makes Three New Investments
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announced three new investments made by the organization’s statewide network of angel groups. SCAN, a professionally-managed network of over 200 angel…
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SC Angel Network Makes Three New Investments
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announced three new investments made by the organization’s statewide network of angel groups. SCAN, a professionally-managed network of over 200 angel…
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Wells Fargo donates $1.8 million YTD to nonprofit organizations in South Carolina Company has invested more than $32 million in state since 2005
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced that it has invested $1,834,150 in 277 nonprofit organizations and schools across South Carolina through the first six months of 2015. Overall,…
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TD Bank names Cal Hurst Regional Vice President for Upstate Market
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Cal Hurst regional vice president for Upstate, S.C. He will be responsible for managing a team of commercial bankers to…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union Awards $7,500 in Scholarships
July 27, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union awarded $7,500 in scholarship prizes to three area students. Megan Hunt received the 1st place prize of $4,000. Hunt is a…
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Cheryl R. Holland, CFP ® named to the Clemson University Foundation Board
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc., proudly announces that Clemson University has named Cheryl R. Holland, CFP ®, Founder and President of Abacus, to its Foundation Board. The mission…
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United Community Bank Adds Experienced Financial Advisor in Greenville
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes financial advisor Kevin Mertens as a member of the United Community Advisory Services group. Mertens has an extensive background in the financial services…
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United Community Bank Adds Experienced Financial Advisor in Greenville
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes financial advisor Kevin Mertens as a member of the United Community Advisory Services group. Mertens has an extensive background in the financial services…
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Rogers Townsend Shareholder Elected To National Default Industry Group Board Of Directors
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, announces that attorney John J. Hearn, a shareholder in the Firm’s Columbia office, was elected to the Board of Directors of the American…
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Abacus Planning Group Congratulates Sarah Young
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group announces that Sarah E. Young has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP ®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed…
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Earnings Grow 15.7 Percent at South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.
July 22, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (the company), parent of South Atlantic Bank, today reported net income of $1,017,339 or $0.29 per diluted share for the six months ended…
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Distinguished South Carolina Banking Executive Craig Robinson Joins CresCom Bank
July 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, announced Craig Robinson has joined the organization as vice president and business development officer for its Upstate…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Investments
July 21, 2015SC Launch Board Finalizes Investments for Two South Carolina Companies SUMMERVILLE, SC & GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Board recently finalized investments for two South Carolina-based companies. Charleston-area…
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Palmetto Scholars Academy Finances North Charleston School With JEDA Bonds
July 21, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Scholars Academy (PSA) is using $8.5 million in bonds issued through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to build a new facility in North Charleston.…
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A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood III and John F. Parrott Again Earn Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network’s “Premier Advisor” Designation
July 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For the tenth consecutive year, leading independent financial advisory firm, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has designated A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood III and John…
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A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood III and John F. Parrott Again Earn Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network’s “Premier Advisor” Designation
July 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For the tenth consecutive year, leading independent financial advisory firm, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has designated A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood III and John…
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Ellenburg Appointed to SCBA Bank Operations Committee
July 16, 2015
WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank’s Vice President and Network Administrator, William Christopher Ellenburg, has been appointed to serve a two-year term on the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) Bank Operations…
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Ellenburg Appointed to SCBA Bank Operations Committee
July 16, 2015
WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank’s Vice President and Network Administrator, William Christopher Ellenburg, has been appointed to serve a two-year term on the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) Bank Operations…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union hosting free document shredding event
July 15, 2015
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, July 18th, from 9 a.m. – 1p.m., at its Glenn McConnell financial center, located at 3460…
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Hodge Joins FinTrust Investment Advisors
July 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust announced that Clifford P. Hodge, III has joined the FinTrust Investment Advisors team as a Portfolio Manager. FinTrust Partner Philip Brice stated, “Cliff brings with him…
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Financial Technology Industry Veteran Mike Gianoni Joins SnapCap Board of Advisors
July 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – SnapCap, a web-based provider of alternative business loans headquartered in Charleston, announced today that Blackbaud Chief Executive Officer Mike Gianoni will serve on SnapCap’s board of advisors to help…
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Southcoast announces 2015 second quarter results
July 12, 2015MT. PLEASANT, SC – Southcoast Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:SOCB) announced that it had unaudited net income of $873,000, or $0.12 per basic share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. This compares…
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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Kevin Draudt to its investment team
July 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group welcomes Kevin Draudt to its investment team as a portfolio administrator and support advisor. Mr. Draudt is a 2015 graduate of Virginia Tech, where…
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CresCom Bank names Jean Chestnut Vice President of the Collections Department
July 8, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, has named Jean Chestnut the vice president of its Collections Department. Chestnut has been with CresCom Bank…
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What financial documents should you keep, and for how long?
July 6, 2015
By J. Abigail Mason Many of us are not sure how long to retain certain financial records; consequently, we often end up keeping boxes of documents that take up…
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What financial documents should you keep, and for how long?
July 6, 2015
By J. Abigail Mason Many of us are not sure how long to retain certain financial records; consequently, we often end up keeping boxes of documents that take up…
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Bank of America Supports the Arts Through Chapman Cultural Center
July 6, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Bank of America Charitable Foundation presented The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg (TAP), which is located at Chapman Cultural Center (CCC), with an $8,000 check recently to…
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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Awards $150,000 in Grants to Nonprofits Providing Workforce and Educational Programming in Columbia
July 6, 2015
Grant recipients provide skills training and education-focused initiatives to help individuals build stronger financial lives COLUMBIA, SC – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced over $150,000 in grants…
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Blue Ridge Bank Hires New Marketing Coordinator
July 1, 2015
WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank announces the addition of Holleigh Evans who recently joined the team as Marketing Coordinator working out of the Seneca office. In this position, Holleigh will…
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The Palmetto Bank Promotes Experienced Lender
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), announced that Scott Tollison has been promoted to Vice President, Indirect Lending. Mr. Tollison has…
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City Celebrates July 4th With Annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue Festival
July 1, 2015
Popular festival to honor local military veteran GREENVILLE, SC – The annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue festival, which features one of the state’s largest fireworks display, continues to…
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Pinnacle Bank Hires New Bank Officer
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Pinnacle Bank of SC, a Greenville-based community bank, has added Kyle Yongue to their team as a cash management banking officer. A Spartanburg, S.C. native, Yongue graduated from…
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Carolina Alliance Bank, PBSC Financial Corporation, and Pinnacle Bank Announce Shareholder Approval of Merger
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN), PBSC Financial Corporation (PBSC), and PBSC’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank of South Carolina (Pinnacle) jointly announced today that the previously announced merger, under…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation Declares Dividend
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation, (NASDAQ: BKSC) the parent Company for The Bank of South Carolina, declared a quarterly dividend of $.13 per share. …
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South State Bank Announces $100,000 in Support of Families and Charleston Community
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – South State Bank announced today that it is donating $100,000 toward efforts supporting the Mother Emanuel AME Church victims’ families and the future of the Charleston community.…
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South State Bank Announces $100,000 in Support of Families and Charleston Community
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – South State Bank announced today that it is donating $100,000 toward efforts supporting the Mother Emanuel AME Church victims’ families and the future of the Charleston community.…
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Wells Fargo Donates $100,000 to Support Victims, Families and Emanuel AME Church
June 25, 2015
Grant to Palmetto Project will also support local initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion CHARLESTON, SC – Wells Fargo announced that the company will donate $100,000 to the Palmetto Project in…
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Wells Fargo Donates $100,000 to Support Victims, Families and Emanuel AME Church
June 25, 2015
Grant to Palmetto Project will also support local initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion CHARLESTON, SC – Wells Fargo announced that the company will donate $100,000 to the Palmetto Project in…
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Upstate Organization Receives $35 Million New Markets Tax Credit Allocation
June 25, 2015GREENVILLE, 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 received a $35…
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Upstate Organization Receives $35 Million New Markets Tax Credit Allocation
June 24, 2015GREENVILLE, 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 received a $35…
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Carolina Financial Corporation Board of Directors Approves a 20% Stock Dividend
June 22, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a six-for-five stock split representing a 20% stock dividend to stockholders of record as of…
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ICBA Rejects NCUA Proposal to Expand Credit Union Business Lending Powers
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine released this statement following the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board’s release of a proposed…
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NBSC Names Sease to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Steven A. Sease to its Anderson Advisory Board. “We are pleased to have Steve join our board. As…
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NBSC Names Mowlajko to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Patti Phillips Mowlajko to its Anderson Advisory Board. A native of Anderson, Mowlajko is owner and manager of…
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NBSC Names Jewell to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Darryl Jewell to its Anderson Advisory Board. “We are pleased to welcome Darryl to our board. His experience…
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Wells Fargo sponsors 329th Habitat Greenville Home Build
June 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Construction started this week on the first Wells Fargo-sponsored Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County Home Build. Wells Fargo and Habitat representatives were on site in the…
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First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. Announces Return to Payment of Dividends on Preferred Stock and Trust Preferred Securities
June 16, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the parent holding company of First Reliance Bank, announced the return to cash payment of dividends on the Company’s preferred stock originally issued…
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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Anne Marie E. Ihling
June 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group welcomes Anne Marie E. Ihling to its financial planning team as a support advisor. Ihling is a 2015 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State…
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