Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2016
July 26, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share for…
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South State Corporation releases second quarter earnings
July 22, 2016
South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2016. Highlights of the second quarter…
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Founders Federal Credit Union holds ribbon cutting at John B. White Sr. Boulevard location
July 20, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Lancaster-based Founders Federal Credit Union and the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 20th at the new John B. White Sr. Boulevard Founders…
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RBC extends commitment to RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open
July 20, 2016
The PGA TOUR, RBC, Golf Canada and the Heritage Classic Foundation jointly announced that RBC has signed six-year extensions as title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC…
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RBC extends commitment to RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open
July 20, 2016
The PGA TOUR, RBC, Golf Canada and the Heritage Classic Foundation jointly announced that RBC has signed six-year extensions as title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds Director of Client Services
July 20, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Allison Holland as the firm’s Director of Client Services. Holland holds the Series 7, Series 63, and Series 9/10 Securities Licenses and is a Clemson…
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First Community Corporation announces record earnings
July 20, 2016
Second Quarter Results and Cash Dividend Highlights Record earnings of $1.745 million in the second quarter of 2016, a 20.9% increase in net income year-over-year Diluted EPS of $.26 per…
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SC Angel Network expands rapidly, launches VentureSouth
July 20, 2016
The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN), one of the largest angel investment organizations in the United States with more than 200 investors, announces the launch of VentureSouth, a new corporate…
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SC Angel Network expands rapidly, launches VentureSouth
July 20, 2016
The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN), one of the largest angel investment organizations in the United States with more than 200 investors, announces the launch of VentureSouth, a new corporate…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds Director of Client Services
July 20, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Allison Holland as the firm’s Director of Client Services. Holland holds the Series 7, Series 63, and Series 9/10 Securities Licenses and is a Clemson…
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SnapCap reaches major funding milestone
July 19, 2016
The alternative business loan provider surpassed $200 million in funding for US small businesses SnapCap, a leading alternative business loan provider, announced today that the company has deployed more than…
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Farm Credit, AgFirst celebrate 100 years of service to farming, rural America
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Farm Credit System is celebrating 100 years of service to agriculture and rural communities this month. As one of four funding banks in the nationwide system,…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation announces second quarter earnings
July 14, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – The Bank of South Carolina Corporation announced earnings of $1,312,110 or basic and diluted earnings per share of $.27 and $.26, respectively, for the three months ended…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred
July 13, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred
July 13, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2016-2017 executive officers, new Board Members
July 13, 2016
COLUMBIA,SC – As United Way of the Midlands kicks off a new campaign season, the organization is also welcoming its 2016-2017 Executive Officers and Board Members. Holt Chetwood, Senior VP and…
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Wells Fargo commits $4.1 million to boost Columbia, S.C.-area homeownership
July 13, 2016
Eligible homebuyers can make an appointment now to apply for a matching down payment assistance grant up to $7,500 on July 29-30 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center COLUMBIA, SC…
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TD Bank adds three to team on coast
July 12, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – TD Bank announced three new hires to their team on the coast. Aaron Brewer joins TD Bank as Charleston city executive, Scott Warren as senior commercial relationship…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 12, 2016
First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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Feeling Stumped? Use the Decision Tree
July 11, 2016
By Aaron E. Graham, CFP® We make decisions constantly. Where do I eat? What should I buy? Should I attend an event? We often make many decisions on the…
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Feeling Stumped? Use the Decision Tree
July 11, 2016
By Aaron E. Graham, CFP® We make decisions constantly. Where do I eat? What should I buy? Should I attend an event? We often make many decisions on the…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 11, 2016First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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Sandlapper Student Housing, LLC launches latest program for 1031 exchange buyers
July 8, 2016
Sandlapper Acquires West Georgia Asset GREENVILLE, SC – A new investment opportunity for real estate investors seeking a 1031 exchange property has just been released by Sandlapper Student Housing (“Sandlapper”). Sandlapper…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2016First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2016
First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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United Community Bank honored as Georgia Exceptional Lender by USDA
July 5, 2016
United Community Bank has received the Georgia Exceptional Lender award from the United States Department of Agriculture. This award was presented by USDA Rural Development Georgia State Director Jill Stuckey…
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FINTRUST hires Director of Operations
July 5, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Rogers has joined their team as Director of Operations. Rogers will be assuming the role effective immediately. Prior to joining FinTrust, he…
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FINTRUST Hires Director of Operations
July 5, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Rogers has joined their team as Director of Operations. Rogers will be assuming the role effective immediately. Prior to joining FinTrust, he served as…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with Tidelands
July 1, 2016
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger with Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina-based Tidelands Bancshares, Inc. Also effective today, Tidelands’ bank subsidiary, Tidelands Bank, merged into United’s…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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Abacus Planning Group announces that Eileen M. Stevens completes equirements for the CFP® credential.
June 30, 2016
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Eileen M. Stevens has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience…
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Daria M. Ali completes requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential
June 30, 2016
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces that Daria M. Ali has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of…
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CresCom Bank announces nine new team members for its Carolina Markets
June 29, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes nine new team members throughout the Carolinas. These include: Charleston, S.C. Michele Binkowski, joining CresCom Bank as the deposit operations…
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CresCom Bank announces nine new team members for its Carolina Markets
June 29, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes nine new team members throughout the Carolinas. These include: Charleston, S.C. Michele Binkowski, joining CresCom Bank as the deposit operations…
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New JEDA bonds help Spartanburg Preparatory School growth
June 29, 2016
Spartanburg Preparatory School is financing construction of its new middle school with a $5.81 bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA). In addition to construction and rehabilitation…
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United Community Bank adds middle market lending team in South Carolina
June 29, 2016
Tommy DeMint to Lead Bankers Based in Greenville and Charleston GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to welcome three new members to its Corporate Banking platform. The newly…
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Eileen M. Stevens earns CFP® designation
June 29, 2016Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Eileen M. Stevens has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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Daria M. Ali earns RP® designation
June 29, 2016Abacus Planning Group announces that Daria M. Ali has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of study…
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Daria M. Ali earns RP® designation
June 29, 2016
Abacus Planning Group announces that Daria M. Ali has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of study…
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Eileen M. Stevens earns CFP® designation
June 29, 2016
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Eileen M. Stevens has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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Southern First Bancshares, Inc. added to Russell 2000® Index
June 27, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced today that it was added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opened on…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation declares dividend
June 24, 2016
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 cash dividend of…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Kevin Adams as Commercial Market Leader and SVP for Columbia, S.C.
June 20, 2016
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Kevin Adams as its commercial market leader and senior vice president for the Columbia, S.C. market. In his new role,…
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CommunityWorks receives nearly $1 million from Wells Fargo to support diverse small businesses
June 18, 2016
CommunityWorks one of 15 organizations nationwide to receive loan, grant funds as part of Wells Fargo’s $22.3 Million Diverse Capital program GREENVILLE, SC – CommunityWorks is excited to announce that it…
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Construction to start on South Atlantic Bank Mount Pleasant headquarters
June 17, 2016
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – As crews prepare to clear the lot on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, work will be underway on South Atlantic Bank’s new home base in Mount Pleasant. The building site…
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South State Corporation announces merger with Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation
June 17, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC & AUGUSTA, GA – South State Corporation (NASDAQ:SSB) and Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation (OTCQB:SBFC) jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The combination of these two…
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South State Corporation announces merger with Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation
June 17, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC & AUGUSTA, GA – South State Corporation (NASDAQ:SSB) and Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation (OTCQB:SBFC) jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The combination of these two…
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David Marlowe named Store Manager at TD Bank
June 16, 2016
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named David Marlowe Store Manager for its Travelers Rest store in S.C. He is responsible for overseeing operations within the store, assisting with…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC launches 1031 Replacement Property Solutions (1031RPS.com)
June 15, 2016
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“Sandlapper”) has launched a new focused venture 1031 Replacement Property Solutions and its website, www.1031RPS.com as an on-line marketplace for “Accredited Investors” to access an inventory of…
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