Ameris Bank to open new branch in Greenville
June 4, 2025
Full-Service Location Offers Retail, Commercial and Mortgage Banking Services Ameris Bank is expanding its presence in Greenville, S.C. with a new branch at 300 East McBee Avenue, a premier location…
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Application cycle now open for newly established Housing Our Future Trust Fund
June 3, 2025
Applications are now open for Charleston County’s Housing Our Future Trust Fund, administered in partnership with the SC Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) to help meet local housing needs by providing…
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Ellison Kibler receives national recognition as a Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Team
June 2, 2025
Ellison Kibler, a prominent private wealth management team based in Columbia, SC, has earned national recognition, being named to the prestigious Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams list for…
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VITAL Federal Credit Union will merge with Founders Federal Credit Union
June 2, 2025
VITAL Federal Credit Union members voted “yes” to begin a merger with Founders Federal Credit Union on May 20, 2025. On Friday, September 12, VITAL Federal Credit Union office (1450…
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Southern First announces three new appointments to Board of Directors
June 2, 2025Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of three new board members. Jennie Cluverius, Darrin Goss, and Billy McClatchey joined the company and the…
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Midlands Technical College Vice President elected to regional office
May 29, 2025
Midlands Technical College Vice President for Business Affairs Debbie M. Walker has been elected president of the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO). Her one-year term starts…
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Blythewood High School’s Debbie Sweat named Youth Financial Educator of the Year by Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
May 28, 2025
Award presented during Teacher Appreciation Night at Columbia Fireflies baseball game Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has named Debbie Sweat of Blythewood High School the 2025 Youth Financial Educator of the…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union names Blythewood teacher the Youth Financial Educator of the Year
May 28, 2025
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has named Debbie Sweat of Blythewood High School the 2025 Youth Financial Educator of the Year. She received the honor — and a $1,000 cash…
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JEDA issues $75 million in bonds for MUSC medical office expansions
May 15, 2025Berkeley and Charleston Counties The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) issued $75 million of tax-exempt and taxable bonds (“Bonds”) for the benefit of University Medical Associates (UMA) of the…
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Southern First welcomes Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support
May 15, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, welcomed Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support and Senior Vice President. Rich has over 25 years of experience…
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Lakeland Capital expands team, reinforcing vertically integrated approach
May 8, 2025Lakeland Capital, a Charleston-based private, multifamily investment company active in select East Coast markets, has expanded its team with four key hires: Teddy Zinsner, Andrew Yancey, Brian Allen and Nick…
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Michael Edens of First Reliance Bank named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2025 Light The Night
May 7, 2025
Michael Edens of First Reliance Bank Named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2025 Light The Night The South Carolina/Georgia Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society…
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Former Clemson place kickers launch PK Capital and PK Legacy Builders
April 24, 2025
Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel bring championship values, private lending experience, and commercial construction prowess Clemson University football teammates Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel announced the launch of their two…
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Southern First reports first quarter 2025 results
April 22, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. “We are pleased to report our…
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The Southern Bank taps Charleston-based Ryan Benton for Executive Vice President
April 21, 2025
The Southern Bank announced Ryan Benton as Executive Vice President. The news comes on the heels of M.J. “J.” Huggins III’s recent selection as CEO. Benton will oversee and manage…
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Anchor Investment Management welcomes Laura Culler as new controller
April 17, 2025
Seasoned financial management expert joins expanding team of wealth management advisors Anchor Investment Management, a leading asset management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, welcomes longtime finance professional, Laura Culler,…
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Southern First Founder & CEO Art Seaver awarded Order of the Palmetto
April 15, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its Founder and CEO Art Seaver was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor…
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Lee Roberts joins SAFE Investment Services
April 11, 2025
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the addition of Lee Roberts, Financial Advisor, to SAFE Investment Services. Roberts has over nine years of experience in the investment services industry including prior…
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Southern First promotes Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer
April 10, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the promotion of Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice President. Wilbanks joined the Southern First team…
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Countybank’s Jordan Payne promoted to SBA Business Development Manager
April 10, 2025
Countybank announced the promotion of Jordan Payne, Vice President, to SBA Business Development Manager. Payne joined Countybank in 2021 as a lender in the bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) Department,…
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The Southern Bank appoints veteran Banker M.J. “J.” Huggins III as CEO to lead next phase of growth
April 9, 2025
The Southern Bank has appointed M.J. “J.” Huggins III as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing nearly 40 years of experience in community banking leadership to the growing financial institution.…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, Ann Beckwith, appointed to the Board of Directors for Sistercare
April 8, 2025
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Ann Beckwith, CFP® to the board of directors of Sistercare. Sistercare’s philosophy is to empower survivors of domestic violence and their children…
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Countybank promotes Amber Price to HR Director
April 1, 2025
Countybank announced the promotion of Amber M. Price to Human Resource Director. Price joined Countybank in 2019 as HR Manager and has over 10 years of experience in human resource…
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Wallick Investments celebrates 10-year partnership with Wade Stinnette
March 28, 2025
Wallick Investments, LLC celebrated Principal and Senior Portfolio Manager Wade Stinnette’s 10-year anniversary with the firm, and the 3-year anniversary of the firm’s Fidelis 100 Index, with dinner at the…
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Ivy Asset Group announces a senior debt investment in Silver Creek Dental Partners
March 27, 2025
Ivy Asset Group, a leading private credit firm based in Charleston, South Carolina, announced that its Ivy Evergreen Fund has closed a debt financing agreement with Silver Creek Dental Partners,…
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Kelly Crawford joins Palmetto State Bank as CFO
March 18, 2025
Kelly Crawford is the new chief financial officer for Palmetto State Bank, a Lowcountry community bank that is now reaching out into South Carolina’s largest markets. He will be helping…
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Boiling Springs Branch is Truliant’s latest in Upstate S.C. expansion
March 12, 2025
Truliant, a top 100 U.S. credit union, announced the opening of a new branch location in Boiling Springs, S.C., as part of its ongoing expansion in Upstate South Carolina. The…
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New market executives take Palmetto State Bank into Greenville and Charleston
March 11, 2025
Othniel Laffitte and Ted Malinowski are the new market executives for Palmetto State Bank, and they are the vanguard of an exciting new venture for the venerable Lowcountry community bank.…
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CEO Andy Westbrook leads Palmetto State Bank as it welcomes new opportunities
March 11, 2025
Andy Westbrook is the new president and CEO of Palmetto State Bank. In this position he will lead a venerable community bank that has faithfully and effectively served customers in…
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The Southern Bank invests in the future: supporting community growth through associate development
March 10, 2025
The Southern Bank, a community bank with seven branches across South Carolina and Georgia, announced the appointment of Jacob Mallon as the newest member of the team, serving as a…
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Bank of America museums on US® offers free admission March 1st and 2nd
March 3, 2025
WHAT: Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday. Partner institutions, International African American Museum…
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Founders Federal Credit Union names Ray Tanner to Board of Directors
February 28, 2025
The Founders Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has appointed Ray Tanner to serve as a director, effectively immediately. Bruce Brumfield, Chief Executive Officer made the announcement this morning following…
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VentureSouth and Vicinity announce joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing
February 26, 2025
VentureSouth and Vicinity announced a powerful new joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing – Vicinity Ventures. Vicinity Ventures combines the strengths of VentureSouth and Vicinity…
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Endeavor Coworking Community welcomes new All Access members
February 25, 2025
Endeavor Workspaces announced three new All Access members: Mark Koppelmann, MBA, CFP, CRPS, senior financial advisor of LPL Financial, Andrea Koppelmann, MS, director of client relations of LPL Financial, and…
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Southern First appoints Blair Miller as Chief Retail Experience Officer
February 24, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Blair Miller as Chief Retail Experience Officer and Executive Vice President. Miller is a…
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Emily Tarney named to Pacesetter’s Club at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
February 20, 2025
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Emily Tarney, CFP®, a Vice President and Financial Advisor in its Wealth Management office in Columbia, SC has been named to the Firm’s…
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Jackson joins Truliant Financial Advisors as Senior Advisor for Upstate, SC
February 20, 2025
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced that Donna Panton Jackson, Senior Financial Advisor, is joining Truliant Financial Advisors offered through CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (“CUSO”). Truliant Financial Advisors partners with CUSO…
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CREW Midlands-SC announces 2025 Board of Directors
February 5, 2025
CREW Midlands-SC announced its 2025 Board of Directors to lead the local chapter of CREW Network, the leading global business network in commercial real estate. Marie Dieckmann, Senior Associate with…
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The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley named to Forbes Magazine’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
February 4, 2025Morgan Stanley announced that The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group based in Columbia, SC has been named to Forbes Magazine’s 2025 list of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams. Forbes Best-In-State…
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Bank of America names Ellie Perry Market Executive for Upstate South Carolina
February 4, 2025
Bank of America announced that Ellie Perry has been named Market Executive for Upstate South Carolina. In this role, Perry is responsible for helping lead the bank’s local efforts across…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
February 4, 2025
Jaya Biosciences and OrthoTract Innovations were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. ElectroWire received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits and Startup Resources,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber names Elizabeth Burwell 2025 Board Chair
January 30, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the selection of Elizabeth Burwell as 2025 Board Chair for the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Burwell joined Southern…
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Wallick Investments relocates
January 30, 2025
Wallick Investments, LLC has relocated in downtown Columbia to 2118 Lincoln Street in historic Elmwood Park— “Columbia’s front porch”—established in 1904. December 2024, the SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm purchased…
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The Southern Bank brings on BSA Analyst
January 29, 2025
The Southern Bank, a community bank with seven branches across South Carolina and Georgia, announced the addition of its newest hire. Bill Roseen is the bank’s newest BSA Analyst, bringing…
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InvestiNet names Amy Nodine Chief Compliance Officer
January 29, 2025
Nodine will oversee the company’s complex compliance initiatives InvestiNet, a full-service collections network and innovation leader in the accounts receivable industry, has announced the promotion of Amy Nodine from executive…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jordan Fowler, Shaw Circle
January 28, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Southern First reports fourth quarter 2024 results
January 28, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. “Our financial performance this quarter…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sean Joyce, Joyce Wealth Advisory
January 28, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Truliant continues Upstate S.C. expansion with new branch in Mauldin
January 23, 2025
Truliant, a top 100 U.S. credit union, announced that it opened a new branch today in Mauldin, S.C., as part of its Upstate South Carolina expansion. The branch is located…
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Founders Federal Credit Union
January 15, 2025
The Founders Difference began in 1950 when a group of Springs Mills employees decided to do something to protect their colleagues from predatory loan sharks and moneymen, and improve the…
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