Daniel Felder Joins Board of Certified Development Corporation
June 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Daniel Felder, Vice President of Credit Administration at The Palmetto Bank in Greenville, has been named to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC…
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Daniel Felder Joins Board of Certified Development Corporation
June 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Daniel Felder, Vice President of Credit Administration at The Palmetto Bank in Greenville, has been named to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC…
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CommunityWorks Helps Upstate MicroBusinesses Open and Expand
June 21, 2014GREENVILLE, 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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CommunityWorks Helps Upstate MicroBusinesses Open and Expand
June 21, 2014GREENVILLE, 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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Building Your Largest Paycheck Ever
June 18, 2014By Jeff Herman For most people, starting a new job or entering the workforce for the first time can be a stressful yet exciting period in their life. There are…
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Tracey Powers Joins CresCom Bank as New Cane Bay Branch Manager
June 17, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank has named Tracey Powers as its new branch manager for the bank’s Cane Bay branch opening mid summer. Prior to joining CresCom Bank, Powers served…
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CresCom Bank Adds New and Part-Time Employees
June 17, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank announced today the addition of four new team members to its Lowcountry branches. Tameka Singleton joins the bank as a customer service representative at Charleston’s…
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LPL Financial To Establish Regional Headquarters In York County, Add 3,000 Jobs
June 16, 2014Company To Invest $150 Million For Sustainable Office In Fort Mill YORK COUNTY, SC – LPL Financial LLC, the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer, today announced plans to construct a new regional…
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Southern First Bank Hires Mortgage Executives
June 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Chris Austin and Mr. Carter Weston as Mortgage Executives. Chris…
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Southern First Bank Hires Mortgage Executives
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Chris Austin and Mr. Carter Weston as Mortgage Executives. Chris…
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First Community Bank Opens Downtown Office
June 16, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank announced the opening of its downtown Columbia banking office at 1213 Lady Street. The location near Main Street gives the Lexington-based community bank a highly…
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First Community Bank Opens Downtown Office
June 16, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank announced the opening of its downtown Columbia banking office at 1213 Lady Street. The location near Main Street gives the Lexington-based community bank a highly…
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UofSC’s University Associates Names New Officers
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Charles W. “Chuck” Garnett, president and chief executive officer of the National Bank of South Carolina, has been elected president of the University of South Carolina’s University…
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New JEDA Bonds Lower Interest Load for Southern Wesleyan
June 16, 2014
Retains 310 Existing Jobs CENTRAL, SC – Southern Wesleyan University is using a $9,279,000 revenue bond issued through the S.C. Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to reduce its debt and further…
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New JEDA Bonds Lower Interest Load for Southern Wesleyan
June 16, 2014Retains 310 Existing Jobs CENTRAL, SC – Southern Wesleyan University is using a $9,279,000 revenue bond issued through the S.C. Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to reduce its debt and further…
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Still Hopes Finances Improvements with New JEDA Bonds
June 16, 2014Creates Four New Jobs, Retains 387 Jobs WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community has closed on a $30 million bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic…
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6-Star PSN Top Guns rating for Wallick Investments, LLC
June 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Wallick Investments Core Growth Separate Account achieved prestigious 6-Star status from PSN Top Guns in the All Cap Equity Universe. This award is given to the top ten performing…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports: Partial Repurchase of TARP Preferred Stock
June 12, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, today announces that it has repurchased $1,980,000 of its TARP preferred stock from the US Treasury. The…
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United Community Bank Breaks Ground for Construction of New Greenville, SC Office
June 11, 2014
Augusta Road Location to Feature Pocket Park, Community Space GREENVILLE, SC – Construction is underway for a new United Community Bank retail location at 1400 Augusta Street. “United Community Bank…
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First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim B. Apple Announces Retirement
June 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens today announced that Jim Apple, chairman and CEO of First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, S.C., plans to retire at the time of the bank’s…
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First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim B. Apple Announces Retirement
June 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens today announced that Jim Apple, chairman and CEO of First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, S.C., plans to retire at the time of the bank’s…
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Southern First Bank Promotes Starnes to EVP
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the promotion of Mr. Jason Starnes to Executive Vice President of Southern First Bank. Starnes joined…
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First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…
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First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…
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The Palmetto Bank Recognized for Small Business Lending Efforts
June 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), recently received two awards for small business lending efforts from the Business Development Corporation (BDC)…
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Robert E. Bendetti Jr. Named Volunteer Advisor to South Carolina Federal Credit Union
June 5, 2014N. CHARLESTON, SC— South Carolina Federal Credit Union has selected Robert E. Bendetti Jr. to serve as the newest Volunteer Advisor to its Board of Directors. The Volunteer Advisor program exists…
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Matt Alexander Joins Supervisory Committee at South Carolina Federal Credit Union
June 5, 2014N. CHARLESTON, SC — South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors appointed Matt Alexander as its newest member of the Supervisory Committee. The Supervisory Committee provides assurance that credit union policies,…
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Improved Financial Condition Results in Removal of Memorandum of Understanding
June 4, 2014GREER, SC – Greer Bancshares, Incorporated (the “Company”), parent company of Greer State Bank, today announced that it has received notice from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond that the Memorandum…
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Anne Springs Close Greenway receives $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Grant
June 4, 2014FORT MILL, SC — The Anne Springs Close Greenway has received a $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities grant to help preserve and provide education and recreation on its 2,100 acres,…
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Anne Springs Close Greenway receives $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Grant
June 4, 2014
FORT MILL, SC — The Anne Springs Close Greenway has received a $100,000 Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities grant to help preserve and provide education and recreation on its…
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VARO No. 319 Federal Credit Union Members Approve Merger with Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Members of VARO No. 319 Federal Credit Union have approved a merger with Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union. The VARO No. 319 Federal Credit Union Board of…
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Control and Flexibility Motivate Small Business Owners to Operate Their Own Business
June 3, 2014Results of a recent small business owner survey conducted by TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, show that nearly all small business owners (96 percent) feel flexibility and control are…
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Mason Hardy earns Certified Financial Planner™ Certification
June 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Mason B. Hardy, CFP®, Vice President at Creative Financial Strategies in Columbia, SC has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to…
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TD Bank Operations Center Sells
May 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sale transaction of 113 Reed Avenue located in Lexington, SC. Jeremy…
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Transportation Sales Tax Programs See 155.4% ROI
May 29, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The transportation sales tax programs in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties have resulted in a 155.4% return on investment according to a study released by the Charleston Metro Chamber…
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TD Charitable Foundation Supports Carolina Non-Profits with $138,800 in Grants
May 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, donated $138,800 to non-profit organizations in North and South Carolina from February through…
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TD Charitable Foundation Supports Carolina Non-Profits with $138,800 in Grants
May 29, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, donated $138,800 to non-profit organizations in North and South Carolina from February through…
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Veronika Rachel Selected to Lead First Citizens’ Carolina Forest Branch
May 29, 2014
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – First Citizens today announced that Veronika Rachel has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager for the bank’s Carolina Forest office, located at 4040 River Oaks…
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FinTrust Offers Equities Research Reports
May 27, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors continues to distinguish itself by creating detailed, unbiased, and independent financial reports for South Carolina and southeast based companies. To date, FinTrust has written research reports covering Palmetto Bancshares,…
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#1 in Nation for Wallick Investments’ Fidelis Portfolio
May 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Wallick Investments, LLC, SC-based RIA firm, is proud to announce Money Manager Review, San Franciso-based firm providing independent analysis of private money management firms, ranks Wallick Investments…
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Westbrook Named Director of Risk Management
May 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SCBT announced today that L. Andrew Westbrook, III, who has served as regional president for the bank’s Foothills Region since 2012, has been named director of risk…
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BDC & CDC Annual Meeting Bank Awards
May 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – BDC & CDC Annual Meeting Bank Awards Six South Carolina banks were recognized during the 2014 annual meetings of Business Development Corporation (BDC) and Certified Development Corporation (CDC).…
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BDC & CDC Annual Meeting Bank Awards
May 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – BDC & CDC Annual Meeting Bank Awards Six South Carolina banks were recognized during the 2014 annual meetings of Business Development Corporation (BDC) and Certified Development Corporation (CDC).…
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Maggi Bryant Joins First Citizens as Vice President and Retail Sales Manager
May 21, 2014
ST. GEORGE, SC – First Citizens today announced that Maggi Bryant has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager and Vice President for the company’s St. George location. In her…
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CresCom Bank Expands Team, Adds Five New Team Members
May 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – This month, CresCom Bank has added five new team members to its Lowcountry branches and Operations Department, including Jolie Sturm, Brad Gorman, Lichiron Johnson, Austin Dalton and…
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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Announces Debt Offering
May 21, 2014
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), announced today that it sold, in a negotiated offering, $300 million principal amount of its First…
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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Announces Debt Offering
May 21, 2014
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), announced today that it sold, in a negotiated offering, $300 million principal amount of its First…
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Sayce and Gifford Complete Further Education
May 20, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank recognizes Beth Sayce, VP, Loan Administration of Greer State Bank and John Gifford, LPL Financial Advisor and Senior VP, Financial Services of Greer State Bank…
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Joy Kamees Promoted to Commercial/Consumer Lender
May 20, 2014
GREER, SC – May 20, 2014 – Greer State Bank announces the promotion of Joy Kamees as Commercial/Consumer Lender. Joy has been with the bank as a loan processor/consumer lender…
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Wells Fargo Survey: Small Business Optimism Continues to Slowly Improve
May 20, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Small business optimism continues to improve, and business owners are feeling more positive about the year ahead, according to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. Overall, optimism…
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