NBSC Names Kennedy to Board of Directors
August 4, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Lou Kennedy to its South Carolina Board of Directors. “We are delighted that Lou has joined our board.…
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NBSC Names Kennedy to Board of Directors
August 4, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Lou Kennedy to its South Carolina Board of Directors. “We are delighted that Lou has joined our board.…
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Bank of the West Honors GSRBM Graduates
July 30, 2014
Bankers Join Ranks of Retail Banking Leaders and Alumni GREENVILLE, SC – Yesterday, six employees of Bank of the West graduated from the CBA/BAI Graduate School of Retail Bank Management (GSRBM),…
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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $0.92 per share
July 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014. Highlights of…
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South State Corporation Reports Operating Results of $0.92 per share
July 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014. Highlights of…
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Business Leaders Join First Citizens’ Advisory Board in Greenwood
July 30, 2014GREENWOOD, SC – First Citizens today announced that 12 business leaders have joined its Greenwood Advisory Board. Advisory Board members are selected to represent a cross-section of the community and…
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Business Leaders Join First Citizens’ Advisory Board in Greenwood
July 30, 2014GREENWOOD, SC – First Citizens today announced that 12 business leaders have joined its Greenwood Advisory Board. Advisory Board members are selected to represent a cross-section of the community and…
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The Palmetto Bank Adds to Scholarship Fund for Greenville Technical College Students
July 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank has pledged an additional $25,000 to support an endowed scholarship fund established in 2004. The scholarship provides assistance to qualifying students in any field…
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United Community Bank Announces Sales and Service Champions for Second Quarter
July 29, 2014
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 10 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited exceptional sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…
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United Community Bank Announces Sales and Service Champions for Second Quarter
July 29, 2014
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 10 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited exceptional sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…
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Art Wray Named Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer of New Mortgage Loan Production Office in Clemson
July 28, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank announces a new Mortgage Loan Production office in Clemson which will be located in the newly constructed Town Center in Patrick Square. This will…
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Bret Whiting Joins First Citizens as Retail Sales Manager for Ridgeway Office
July 24, 2014RIDGEWAY, SC – First Citizens announced that Bret Whiting has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager for the company’s Ridgeway branch. In his new role, Whiting will be…
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Bank of Travelers Rest Pledges $25,000 to Greenville Technical College’s Northwest Campus
July 24, 2014TRAVELERS REST, SC – The Bank of Travelers Rest has pledged $25,000 to partially fund a renovation creating a learning commons at the Northwest Campus of Greenville Technical College. The…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports Repayment of all TARP Funds
July 23, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, today reported that it has repaid all of the $10,493,000 of TARP preferred stock through a series…
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Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
July 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT) (the “Company”), the holding company for The Palmetto Bank, will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share, payable on August…
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The Palmetto Bank Reports Second Quarter Net Income of $2.0 Million
July 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT) (the “Company”) reported second quarter 2014 net income of $2.0 million ($0.16 per diluted share), which is unchanged from the first quarter…
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Communities In Schools of the Midlands Welcomes New Board Members
July 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Communities In Schools of the Midlands’ Board of Directors recently elected four new members. Pamela Adams – Richland One School Board member Emily Brannen – Senior…
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Southern First Reports Results for Second Quarter of 2014
July 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $1.3 million, or $0.26 per diluted share for…
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Richard Bradshaw, President, Specialized Lending, United Community Bank
July 22, 2014
MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: By implementing several new rules that reduce or…
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NewBridge Bancorp Establishes New Office in Greenville
July 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC -NewBridge Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBBC) (the “Company”) announced today that NewBridge Bank (“the Bank”) has launched a middle-market banking group and hired an experienced commercial banking and treasury services…
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Carolina Financial Corporation Reports Results for Second Quarter of 2014
July 21, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO) today announced that net income for the second quarter of 2014 was $2.2 million, or $.57 per share diluted, and $4.2 million,…
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First Community Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results and Cash Dividend
July 16, 2014
LEXINGTON, S.C., July 16, 2014 – Highlights Core net income (excluding securities gains/losses, merger expenses, and loss on early extinguishment of debt) estimated to be $1,206,000 as compared to $1,166,000in the prior quarter Post-merger regulatory…
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Greg Halpin Joins Homeowners Mortgage Serving Columbia and Charlotte, NC Markets
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises (HME), a full service regional mortgage-banking firm serving the Southeast, is proud to welcome Greg Halpin to its Columbia, S.C. location as a mortgage loan officer.…
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Sara Fisher to Chair the Capital City Club Board of Governors
July 15, 2014NBSC executive brings additional business acumen to board leadership COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, July 14th the Capital City Club Board of Governors unanimously elected Sara Fisher as Chair.…
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Frank O’Brien Promoted to TD Wealth Market Leader for Metro Carolinas
July 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – TD Wealth® Private Client Group announced today the promotion of Frank O’Brien to Wealth Market Leader for the Metro Carolinas Region, which covers all of TD’s South Carolina and…
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Greer State Bank Announces Larry Compton as Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer
July 14, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank welcomes Larry Compton as Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer. Larry brings over 30 years in lending and mortgage lending experience and will serve…
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Homes of Hope Expands Development Activities with JEDA Bonds Financing
July 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Homes of Hope Inc. is using $6,420,000 of tax-free revenue bonds issued by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to expand its housing programs. The Series…
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Frank O’Brien Promoted to TD Wealth Market Leader for Metro Carolinas
July 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – TD Wealth® Private Client Group announced today the promotion of Frank O’Brien to Wealth Market Leader for the Metro Carolinas Region, which covers all of TD’s South Carolina…
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Frank O’Brien Promoted to TD Wealth Market Leader for Metro Carolinas
July 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – TD Wealth® Private Client Group announced today the promotion of Frank O’Brien to Wealth Market Leader for the Metro Carolinas Region, which covers all of TD’s South Carolina…
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First Citizens Hires Michael Wooles as New Anderson City Executive
July 10, 2014ANDERSON, SC – First Citizens today announced that Michael Wooles has been selected to serve as Anderson City Executive. In this newly-created role, Wooles will be responsible for leading the bank’s…
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Wagner Wealth Management Signs with Triad
July 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management has signed a deal for Triad Advisors, a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, to serve as its independent broker dealer. Wagner Wealth Management,…
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Brendan Farran Joins First Citizens’ Upstate Commercial Banking Team
July 2, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – First Citizens today announced that Brendan Farran has joined the company’s Upstate area Commercial Banking Group as Commercial Relationship Manager. In his role as Commercial Relationship Manager, Farran…
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South Carolina Awards $17.6 Million To Grow Small Businesses With Funds From The U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative
July 2, 2014New report shows more than $835 million SSBCI funds are supporting small businesses nationwide WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) released a…
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South Carolina Awards $17.6 Million To Grow Small Businesses With Funds From The U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative
July 2, 2014New report shows more than $835 million SSBCI funds are supporting small businesses nationwide WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) released a…
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Tyler Wilhoit Joins First Citizens’ Oak Ridge Branch as Retail Sales Manager
July 2, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – First Citizens today announced that Tyler Wilhoit has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager for the bank’s Oak Ridge office, located at 5090 Dorchester Road.…
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CertusBank Announces Enhanced Small Business and Consumer Banking Capabilities
July 1, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — CertusBank, N.A. has announced three product offerings that enhance banking capabilities for consumer and small business customers. CertusBank recently introduced Mobile Check Deposit as a smart solution for making deposits.…
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Carolina Financial Corporation Stock Now Listed on NASDAQ
July 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced today that its public stock has transitioned from the OTCQB marketplace (“OTCQB”) to the NASDAQ…
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CresCom Bank Expands to Greenville, Names Frierson Upstate Market Leader & Executive VP
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank announced that it has expanded to the Upstate market this week, and has named Scott Frierson as its executive vice president and Upstate market leader. The…
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JEDA Finances Fly Ash Recycling Plant for The SEFA Group, Inc.
June 30, 2014GEORGETOWN, SC – The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has issued 40 million dollars in tax-exempt revenue bonds to help The SEFA Group create a coal fly ash recycling facility…
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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…
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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…
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First Citizens Adds Jeff Johnson to its Commercial Banking Group in Charleston
June 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – First Citizens today announced that Jeff Johnson has been selected to serve as Commercial Relationship Manager for the bank’s Charleston market. In his new role, Johnson will be…
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United Community Bank Acquires Business Carolina, Inc. To Expand SBA Lending Business
June 27, 2014BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) announced today that its subsidiary, United Community Bank, has acquired Columbia, S.C.-based commercial lender Business Carolina, Inc. (“BCI”). The acquisition…
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CresCom Bank Adds Two New Members To Its Team In Charleston, S.C.
June 27, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank has named John Hardy as its new credit analyst in the Charleston, S.C., area and has announced Zuberi Jackson as the newest member to its Call…
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South Carolina Angel Network establishes angel fund and invests in first SC company
June 26, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) had a first closing on its new angel investment vehicle, the Palmetto Angel Fund, on Friday, June 20th. The Palmetto Angel…
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First Citizens Promotes Greenville Native Othniel Laffitte to Relationship Manager
June 26, 2014GREENVILLE, S.C. – First Citizens today announced that Othniel Laffitte has been promoted to Relationship Manager of the company’s Augusta Road office, located at 2201 Augusta Street. Formerly a personal banker…
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TD Bank Appoints Kale Gaston as Head of Small Business Administration Lending
June 25, 2014GREENVILLE, SC– TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Kale Gaston as its head of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lending. In his role, Gaston is responsible for overseeing TD Bank’s…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Joins Businesses Across the Country Urging Congress to Reauthorize Ex-Im
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC -The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce today joined with organizations from across the country in sending a letter urging Congress to swiftly reauthorize the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im). The bank, which provides…
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Joe Taylor, Southland Capital Partners
June 23, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: In early May 2014, a new merchant…
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CommunityWorks Helps Upstate MicroBusinesses Open and Expand
June 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Three Upstate microbusinesses recently opened their doors and two expanded their operations thanks to support from CommunityWorks (CW) MicroBusiness Loan Program. CW provided business coaching and loans…
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