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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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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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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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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Workforce development & flood relief major focus of Bank of America grants
June 15, 2016
Bank’s Community Support Has Major Impact in State w/ $3M in Total SC Giving Last Year Bank of America is honored to be a part of the South Carolina community for…
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14 Tips for Stopping Elder Financial Abuse in its Tracks
June 15, 2016Every year, millions of seniors fall victim to financial fraud. Studies show elder financial abuse costs seniors approximately $2.9 billion each year. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day…
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14 tips for stopping elder financial abuse in its tracks
June 15, 2016
Every year, millions of seniors fall victim to financial fraud. Studies show elder financial abuse costs seniors approximately $2.9 billion each year. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day…
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Carolina Financial Corporation completes merger with Congaree Bancshares, Inc.
June 14, 2016
Charleston, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation announced the completion of its previously announced merger with Congaree Bancshares, Inc. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Congaree shareholders will have the right to…
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Carolina Financial Corporation completes merger with Congaree Bancshares, Inc.
June 14, 2016
Charleston, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation announced the completion of its previously announced merger with Congaree Bancshares, Inc. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Congaree shareholders will have the right to…
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United Community Bank awards scholarships to local companies
June 14, 2016As part of their ongoing commitment to promoting business growth in their communities, United Community Bank has announced the recipients of the inaugural United Community Bank Scholarship at Greenville Technical…
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United Community Bank awards scholarships to local companies
June 14, 2016As part of their ongoing commitment to promoting business growth in their communities, United Community Bank has announced the recipients of the inaugural United Community Bank Scholarship at Greenville Technical…
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Order of Contributions
June 13, 2016
By Corinne Hannah, CFP® Whether you are an employee deciding about your annual benefits at election time or an employer deciding which benefits to offer, make your workplace benefits…
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South Carolina Federal COO, Troy Hall PhD, named Lowcountry Orphan Relief Chairman
June 13, 2016
N. CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce, Chief Operating Officer, Troy Hall PhD’s appointment to board chairman of Lowcountry Orphan Relief (LOR). The Charleston…
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Ameris Bank board member Bill Stern honored with the Israel Bonds Star of David Award
June 13, 2016
Ameris Bancorp Director and Ameris Bank – SC Community Board Member Bill Stern was recently given the Israel Bonds Star of David Award. Stern, along with his wife Linda, was…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott releases first perspective paper on wealth management insights
June 9, 2016
Nachman Norwood & Parrott (NNP), a wealth management consultancy, is releasing a perspective paper highlighting wealth management, tax, legal, real estate and insurance planning insights for high net worth individuals…
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BofA expands cardless ATM technology to SC
June 9, 2016
1st bank to widely adopt this new mobile banking platform At the Google I/O Conference last month, Bank of America unveiled its new Cardless ATM technology and announced plans to…
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BofA expands cardless ATM technology to SC
June 9, 2016
1st bank to widely adopt this new mobile banking platform At the Google I/O Conference last month, Bank of America unveiled its new Cardless ATM technology and announced plans to…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott releases first perspective paper on wealth management insights
June 9, 2016
Nachman Norwood & Parrott (NNP), a wealth management consultancy, is releasing a perspective paper highlighting wealth management, tax, legal, real estate and insurance planning insights for high net worth individuals…
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Lexington One honors 1,500 graduates
June 4, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One honored 1,500 graduates from the district’s five high schools on Friday, June 3, 2016, and Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the University…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred and notices intent to redeem all remaining shares outstanding
June 4, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announced that it made a partial redemption of 4,000 shares, or…
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