Arthur State Bank to participate in United Way of the Piedmont’s Stock the Pantry
October 25, 2022Arthur State Bank will host donation bins for the community until mid-November Arthur State Bank is proud to announce its participation in the United Way of the Piedmont’s Stock the…
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Donna Rasile recognized by Fortune Magazine as a Five-Star Wealth Manager
October 25, 2022
Fortune Magazine has recognized Donna Rasile, Senior Vice President Investment Advisor at FinTrust Capital Advisors, as a Five Star Wealth Manager and is featured in the special Women in Wealth…
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Countybank Foundation donates $25,000 to Greenwood Pathway House
October 20, 2022Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently donated $25,000 to Greenwood Pathway House (GPH). The donation will go toward the Pathway Village project. Pathway Village will provide housing and trauma-informed care for…
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Countybank Foundation donates $10,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries
October 18, 2022The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $10,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM). Jimmy Fowler, Anderson Market Executive for Countybank; Peggy Chamblee, Financial Center…
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Gary T. Pope Jr, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, earns SCEDA Institute Certificate
October 18, 2022
Gary T. Pope Jr, a public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has completed a year-long program with the South…
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United Community Bank to renovate West Main St. in the new year
October 13, 2022
As part of its commitment to investing in the Laurens community, United Community Bank will begin extensive renovations to improve its downtown Laurens branch beginning in early 2023. Due to…
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Wallick Institutional welcomes Eric Blake
October 12, 2022
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based registered investment advisory firm, is proud to announce that Mr. Eric Blake, a senior risk management operations analyst with TD Bank, has joined…
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Countybank grows SBA lending program with new team member and loan product
October 12, 2022
Countybank is excited to welcome Samantha Barnett to the team as SBA Business Development Associate and to introduce the SBA 7(a) Express Loan to its line of products. Barnett comes…
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First Reliance Bank recognized as a Top 100 workplace by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
October 11, 2022
First Reliance Bank has been recognized in the Top 100 workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national, nonprofit public charity dedicated to finding forever families for children…
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TD Bank Partners with PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation
October 10, 2022Partnership to Focus on Enhanced Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Through Golf TD Bank has partnered with the PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation to enhance opportunities for disabled Veterans. PGA REACH Carolinas…
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United Community Bank team celebrates World Animal Day with activities across footprint
October 5, 2022
Employees of United Community Bank (United) are coming together to support and advocate for creatures who cannot speak for themselves – animals. Throughout the first two weeks of October, teams…
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Financial recruiting veteran Amanda Plesser joins Broadstreet, Greenville-based private equity firm
October 5, 2022
Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, recently announced that Amanda Plesser, owner of The Plesser Group, has been appointed as director of human resources and recruitment for Broadstreet. Plesser…
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Northwestern Mutual’s Don Clardy earns Chartered Special Needs Consultant® certification
October 5, 2022
Don Clardy, a partner and private wealth advisor with Upstate Legacy Planning Group, an affiliate of Northwestern Mutual, earned the Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®) certification, the only credential specifically…
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The Southern Bank announces Greenville branch team
October 3, 2022
After celebrating the new Greenville branch earlier this month, The Southern Bank announces its newest branch’s team, Alex Piper, Carey Scott, and Kaeley Jaworski. The branch employees include a customer…
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Countybank continues to grow Trust Department
September 27, 2022
Countybank announced that Shellie Miller, Senior Vice President, has been named Senior Trust Officer and Jordan Earle has joined Countybank as Vice President, Trust Officer. As Senior Trust Officer, Miller…
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The Southern Bank announces Board of Directors
September 26, 2022
Executives from The Southern Bank announced the new board of directors: Jamin M. Hujik, Scott M. Frierson, F. Andrew Mitchell, Scott Brandon, Frank J. Cole Jr., J. Preston Conner, Dean…
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Attracting and Retaining Today’s Workforce
September 20, 2022
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. As State Treasurer I’ve had the privilege of visiting many successful businesses where I’ve enjoyed meeting with the leadership teams responsible for…
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Solidarity with Israel: SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis declines annual ratings call with Morningstar
September 18, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that his office would not participate in the annual rating calls for the state’s 529 plan with Morningstar because of concerning reports that the…
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Daniel Fowler joins professional recruiting firm Forge Search as recruiter
September 15, 2022
Daniel Fowler has joined Greenville-based Forge Search + Consulting as a recruiter after a four-year stint with Furman University as men’s basketball Director of Recruiting and Special Assistant to the…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in BILDIT
September 15, 2022
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in BILDIT. The $200,000 investment will help the startup continue excelling in the e-commerce market where…
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Countybank Foundation supports Arts Center of Greenwood
September 13, 2022David Tompkins, Greenwood Market Executive for Countybank, Dayle Mumford, Professional and Executive Relationship Manager for Countybank, and John Cooper, Private Client Advisor for Greenwood Capital, recently presented a check for…
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Wallick Investments’ Index inspires FDLS ETF
September 1, 2022After successfully managing a multi-cap, multi-factor, faith-based, separate account composite for over 10 years, Wallick Institutional of Wallick Investments, LLC, has launched the WI Fidelis Multi-Cap Multi-Factor Index. It is…
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Saving for the Future: 529 Plans
September 1, 2022
By Laird W. Green, CFP® Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education from public or private colleges and graduate schools (as well as private elementary…
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Countybank associates receive Officer appointments
September 1, 2022
Countybank is pleased to announce that Lori Bell, Brandon Calhoun, Sherri Scearce, and Rich Vaughan have been appointed Vice President; Joe Keaton, and Heather McGee have been appointed Assistant Vice…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in AICG
August 31, 2022
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in AICG. The $250,000 investment will help the startup continue excelling as a leader in machine learning, data integration, and…
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Countybank Foundation supports Boys and Girls Club of the Lakelands region
August 30, 2022
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently donated $1,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lakelands Region. The donation will go toward operations for the new 12,000-square-foot Josh Norman STARZ24…
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Truist Foundation awards grant to The Hill Institute’s GVL Starts to support startup ventures
August 25, 2022It started as a casual meeting over coffee just as COVID-19 made its debut. Anthony Herrera, chief innovation officer and executive director of The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman…
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Southern First named No. 5 Best Overall Bank by Bank Director
August 25, 2022
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, was recognized as the No. 5 Best Overall Bank in Bank Director’s annual “Ranking Banking” Report. Bank Director…
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First Reliance Bank names Chris Laughridge to Market President, Greenville
August 24, 2022
First Reliance Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Laughridge to Market President, Greenville. He will be responsible for leading the Greenville team and building the bank’s footprint…
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Southern First names Cal Hurst as President
August 23, 2022
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Cal Hurst to President. Hurst has served as Chief Banking Officer and Executive Vice…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,500 to the Humane Society of Greenwood
August 23, 2022
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently donated $1,500 to the Humane Society of Greenwood (HSOG). The donation will go toward the HSOG’s Pet Foster Program. The program enables the HSOG to…
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United Community Banks, Inc. names George Bell to Board of Directors
August 18, 2022
United Community Banks, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed George Bell as Director. Bell is an experienced information technology executive and has more than 25 years…
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The Southern Bank announces Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending for the Spartanburg branch
August 17, 2022
The Southern Bank announces the hiring of a new Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending for the Spartanburg, S.C. branch opening at the end of the year, David Ward. Ward…
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Jamie Hedgepath joins Countybank as General Counsel, Chief Human Resource Officer
August 9, 2022
Countybank is pleased to welcome James T. Hedgepath as General Counsel and Chief Human Resource Officer. Hedgepath comes to Countybank with more than 20 years of experience in employment and…
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Highest Morningstar Rating continues for WI Fidelis 10-year and overall risk-adjusted performance
August 5, 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 10-year risk-adjusted performance among 110 Mid-Cap Blend products, and a 5-Star Morningstar…
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The Southern Bank announces opening of Greenville branch
August 1, 2022The Southern Bank announced the opening of its first South Carolina branch in Greenville. The new branch is located at 101 Cleveland Street, Greenville, S.C. 29601. “We are proud to…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2022
July 26, 2022
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022. “I am incredibly proud of…
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Build Carolina welcomes World Finance CEO and President Chad Prashad to its Board of Directors
July 21, 2022
World Finance CEO and President Chad Prashad was recently appointed to the Board of Directors at Build Carolina, a South Carolina-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing the state’s tech community through…
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United Community Bank strengthens corporate banking division with industry veteran
July 21, 2022
United Community Bank announced the addition of veteran banker Cory Boyte to lead the development of a corporate banking division. Boyte will utilize his extensive banking background to serve large…
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Countybank’s mortgage department passes $3 billion in loan volume
July 19, 2022
Countybank’s mortgage department reached a significant milestone earlier this year as it surpassed the $3 billion mark in overall loan volume closed since its formation, comprised of more than 15,000…
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Upstate Warrior Solution announces new Board Member
July 14, 2022
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) welcomes Regional Managing Director of Truist Health, Dwight McPherson, to its Board of Directors. This brings UWS’ Board of Directors to a total of 23 members.…
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United Home Loan Services, Inc. announces internal promotion of Bobbie Katherine Long
July 13, 2022
Local mortgage brokerage United Home Loan Services, Inc., announced Bobbie Katherine Long (NMLS #2225350) as its newest licensed loan originator. “Bobbie Katherine joined our team as an account executive in…
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United Community Bank welcomes Cashida Okeke as Employment Counsel
July 12, 2022
United Community Bank is excited to strengthen its legal team with the addition of experienced litigation attorney Cashida Okeke as employment counsel. In this role, Okeke will primarily be responsible…
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United Community Bank promotes Chris Hayward to Commercial Relationship Manager
July 11, 2022
United Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Hayward to Commercial Relationship Manager. In this role, Hayward will be responsible for developing and building relationships with business…
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McElveen named to First Reliance Bank Board
June 29, 2022
William Jack McElveen, Jr. has been named to the First Reliance Bank Board of Directors. Before his retirement, McElveen served as the bank’s Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.…
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Countybank’s SBA Lending department passes $100 million
June 28, 2022
Countybank’s SBA department reached a significant milestone since its launch five years ago as it passed more than $100 million in loan closings. The SBA lending program was launched in…
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Sammy Riddle, former Transplace executive, joins Stillwater Capital Corporation as a Business Development Advisor
June 22, 2022Stillwater Capital Corporation is delighted to welcome Sammy Riddle as a Business Development Advisor in the firm’s Transportation and Logistics practice group, effective June 15, 2022. He is based in Greenville, South Carolina. Sammy…
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The Southern Financial Corporation announces new board members
June 22, 2022
Executives from The Southern Financial Corporation announced today the new board of directors: F. Andrew Mitchell, Scott Brandon, Frank J. Cole Jr., J. Preston Conner, Scott M. Frierson, Dean J.…
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Tax tips about working remotely
June 21, 2022
The relief offered to out-of-state employers from South Carolina’s requirements to withhold taxes from wages for employees who temporarily work in the state due to COVID-19 will end on June…
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DHEC, SCDNR urge residents not to keep wild animals as pets
June 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) urge South Carolinians not to keep wild animals as pets. To protect people…
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