Local Financial Advisor Joins Leading Association of Fee-Only Financial Planners
November 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Edward W. Kramer, II of Abacus Planning Group, Inc. in Columbia, SC has been accepted for membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS (NAPFA). With…
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NBSC Names Green to Board of Directors
November 12, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Toya Hampton Green to its SC Board of Directors. Toya is Special Counsel at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd,…
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NBSC Names Samhat to Board of Directors
November 12, 2014
COLUMBIA & SPARTANBURG, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Dr. Nayef H. Samhat to its SC Board of Directors. A native of Michigan, Dr.…
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Mike Gordon and Paul Gordon Join FinTrust Investment Advisors
November 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that Mike Gordon CPA, Paul Gordon, CFP® and Melissa Rogers have joined the firm. FinTrust Partner, Philip Brice stated, “Mike, Paul, and Melissa’s reputations,…
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Wells Fargo extends the most SBA loan dollars for small businesses in 2014
November 10, 2014Company approved 10 percent more dollars and 16 percent more units in SBA 7(a) loans to small businesses than a year ago SAN FRANCISCO, CA – For the sixth…
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Tech Veteran Steve Swanson Joins SnapCap as Strategic Investor
November 10, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – SnapCap, a web-based alternative finance company based in Charleston, announced today that Automated Trading Desk Cofounder Steve Swanson will serve as a strategic investor in the expansion…
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CresCom Bank Welcomes Three New Team Members this November
November 10, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – This month, CresCom welcomes three new team members to its Lowcountry branches and Operations Department, including Nicole McDermott, Amy Loftin and Wendy Carter. After serving as a…
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Caroline Van Hook Receives the 2014 Women to Watch Experienced Leader Award
November 4, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Caroline Van Hook has been named one of 2014’s “Women…
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Caroline Van Hook Receives the 2014 Women to Watch Experienced Leader Award
November 4, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Caroline Van Hook has been named one of 2014’s “Women…
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Bank of America continues generous support of Senior Resources with donation to Meals On Wheels
November 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, a longtime community partner with Senior Resources, has continued its generous support of the Meals On Wheels program with a $16,500 donation. The…
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Southern First Bancshares Announces Public Offering of Common Stock
November 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), the Company, announced that it intends to commence a public offering of 1,200,000 shares of its common stock through a firm commitment underwritten…
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Southern First Bancshares Announces Public Offering of Common Stock
November 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), the Company, announced that it intends to commence a public offering of 1,200,000 shares of its common stock through a firm commitment underwritten…
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Pinnacle Bank Announces 2nd Annual Shred A Way Day
November 3, 2014Friday, November 7th ~ Pinnacle Bank of SC, a Greenville-based community bank, announced its second annual Shred A Way Day to be held on Friday, November 7th, 2014, as…
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JEDA Bonds Assist Expansion at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community
November 3, 2014
Creates 20 New Jobs and 600 Temporary Construction Jobs, Retains 350 Jobs CHARLESTON, SC – The Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community has closed on $56,563,209 in tax-exempt revenue bonds…
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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $1.00 per share
October 29, 2014
Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend COLUMBIA, SC – October 28, 2014—South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) today released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and…
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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $1.00 per share
October 29, 2014
Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend COLUMBIA, SC – October 28, 2014—South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) today released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and…
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Wells Fargo Announces $243,500 Grant to SC Technical College System
October 28, 201415 technical colleges across the state receive grants to support various programs CHARLESTON, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that it presented the SC Technical College…
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Community Development to Hold Start Fresh Financial Education Workshop
October 27, 2014
Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 9-11 a.m. WHAT: Learn the importance of banking, budgeting, saving and building your credit at City of Columbia’s Community Development Financial Education Workshop. WHERE: 1225 Lady…
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First Reliance Announces Strong 3rd Quarter Results
October 27, 2014
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc (OTC: FSRL) announced that it had unaudited net income of $4,447,675, or $0.77 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This compares to unaudited…
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Lima One Capital Promotes Cortney Newmans to Business Development Director
October 25, 2014
The East Coast’s largest hard money lender is undergoing a widespread, strategic expansion. GREENVILLE, SC — Lima One Capital, a hard money lender specializing in short-term home loans for the real…
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JHS Capital Advisors Appoints David Palkovitz as Financial Advisor in Columbia
October 24, 2014Life Insurance and Planning Specialist Joins The Braddock Group TAMPA, FL – JHS Capital Advisors, a Registered Securities Broker Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor, announces that David Palkovitz has…
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United Community Banks, Inc. Report Third Quarter Earnings
October 23, 2014BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) today reported net income of $17.6 million, or 29 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2014. Earnings…
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Southern First Bank Names Wade Shugart to Executive Team
October 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Wade Shugart as Executive Vice President and senior lender for…
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Southern First Bank Names Wade Shugart to Executive Team
October 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Wade Shugart as Executive Vice President and senior lender for…
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Southern First Bank Names Wade Shugart to Executive Team
October 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Wade Shugart as Executive Vice President and senior lender for…
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The Palmetto Bank Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $2.0 Million
October 22, 2014
Net Loan Growth of $23.9 Million (3.2%) During the Third Quarter Download Full 2Q 2014 The Palmetto Bank Earnings Release with Financial Tables GREENVILLE, SC – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT)…
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Southern First Reports Results For Third Quarter Of 2014
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $1.6 million, or $0.31 per diluted share for…
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Lima One Capital Named Fastest Growing Company in South Carolina
October 22, 2014
Hard money lender’s customer focus and industry leading lending products have driven CEO John Warren to rapidly expand operations to nine states and the District of Columbia. GREENVILLE, SC –…
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First Community Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results and Cash Dividend
October 22, 2014
Highlights Net income increase of 29.2%. Third quarter net income was $1,552,000 ($0.23 per share) as compared to $1,201,000 ($0.18 per share) in the prior quarter. On September 26, 2014,…
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BB&T South Carolina President Mike Brenan To Be Honored As Business Leader Of The Year
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, announced that its 2014 Business Leader of the Year is Mike Brenan, president of BB&T…
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BB&T South Carolina President Mike Brenan To Be Honored As Business Leader Of The Year
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, announced that its 2014 Business Leader of the Year is Mike Brenan, president of BB&T…
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Local Business Professional Recognized for Outstanding Achievement
October 22, 2014Leading Global Family Enterprise Membership Association Awards Distinguished Certificate COLUMBIA, SC – Cheryl R. Holland of Abacus Planning Group has been awarded the FFI GEN (Global Education Network) Certificate in Family Business Advising…
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NewBridge Bancorp Announces Expansion into Charleston, S.C., Plans for Full-Service Branch
October 21, 2014Veteran Charleston Banker, Daniel S. Vroon, to Lead Team; Branch Scheduled to Open in Early 2015 CHARLESTON, SC – NewBridge Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBBC) (the “Company”) announced today that NewBridge Bank (the…
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FinTrust Adds Vice President
October 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Teressa Currier has joined the firm as Vice President of Capital Markets. Currier brings over 30 years of Institutional Fixed Income experience.…
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JEDA Bonds Refinance Roper St. Francis Projects
October 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – CareAlliance Health Services, which does business as Roper St. Francis, leveraged $89,925,000 in low-interest, tax-exempt bonds issued by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to reduce…
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United Community Bank Ice on Main Announces Extended Skating Season
October 20, 2014Greenville’s Outdoor Ice Skating Rink to Open One Full Week Early GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank Ice on Main is pleased to announce that Greenville’s only outdoor skating rink…
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CresCom Bank Spreads Goodwill, Donates $10,000 to Water Missions International
October 17, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – This October, CresCom Bank donated $10,000 to Water Missions International, a nonprofit Christian engineering organization that provides sustainable safe water and sanitation solutions for people in developing countries. The…
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11 Non-profits Showcased at South Carolina Federal Credit Union Foundation Fair
October 15, 2014
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union Foundation is pleased to host eleven nonprofits to showcase the role of corporate giving and power of employee engagement. The event will…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Names Four New Branch Managers
October 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Tracey Biggers, Doug Glick, Nicole Martinetti and Donna Smith as branch managers on the credit union’s branch management team. Ms.…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Names Four New Branch Managers
October 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Tracey Biggers, Doug Glick, Nicole Martinetti and Donna Smith as branch managers on the credit union’s branch management team. Ms.…
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Clint Collins Selected to Lead First Citizens’ Branch in Town of North
October 15, 2014ORANGEBURG, SC – First Citizens announced that Clint Collins has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager and Assistant Vice President for the bank’s North office, located at 4557…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Names Four New Branch Managers
October 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Tracey Biggers, Doug Glick, Nicole Martinetti and Donna Smith as branch managers on the credit union’s branch management team. Ms.…
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Santee Cooper announces revenue bond sale
October 10, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer a revenue bond issue next week of approximately $550 million, with a portion of the 2014CD Series bonds sold through retail outlets…
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Santee Cooper announces revenue bond sale
October 10, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer a revenue bond issue next week of approximately $550 million, with a portion of the 2014CD Series bonds sold through retail outlets…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings
October 10, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Bank of South Carolina Corporation, (Nasdaq: BKSC) announced earnings of $1,141,713 or $.25 and $.26 basic and dilutive shares, respectively, for the quarter endedSeptember 30, 2014 – an increase of 7.29% from earnings…
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Wagner Wealth Management opens new Anderson office
October 9, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – Wagner Wealth Management will hold the official ribbon cutting later this month for its office in downtown Anderson. The grand re-opening of the Anderson office at 301…
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FinTrust Announces the Addition of John Hirt
October 8, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that John Hirt has joined the firm. “As Managing Director of Capital Markets, John will be responsible for leading efforts to expand this division of our…
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Greer Community Ministries Receives $1,000 Check from Wells Fargo
October 8, 2014
GREER, SC – Ellen Roberson, right, Meals on Wheels director at Greer Community Ministries, receives a $1,000 check from Phillip Chance, manager at Wells Fargo’s Greer Branch. The check was…
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AgFirst Names Eric Wilkowski Vice President, Correspondent Lending
October 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank recently named Eric Wilkowski to the position of vice president of correspondent lending, where he is responsible for leading the Bank’s initiatives to…
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AgFirst Names Eric Wilkowski Vice President, Correspondent Lending
October 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank recently named Eric Wilkowski to the position of vice president of correspondent lending, where he is responsible for leading the Bank’s initiatives to…
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