Customer Effective Receives High Honors from Microsoft at Worldwide Partner Conference
July 24, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – July 24, 2012 – Customer Effective Inc., an award winning Microsoft Dynamics CRM partner, was recently honored with several prestigious awards at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference…
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NFCC Helps Consumers Understand Importance of Credit Report
July 24, 2012Consumers need to take responsibility for reviewing credit reports N. CHARLESTON, SC- July 24, 2012 – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced that it would soon begin examining…
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Tim Green Joins First Citizens as Vice President and Private Banking Group Relationship Manager
July 18, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 18, 2012 – First Citizens today announced that Tim Green has joined the company’s Wealth Advisory Group as Vice President and Private Banking Group Relationship Manager.…
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Forty-three Bankers Graduate After Three-Year Intensive Program
July 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 18, 2012 – The South Carolina Bankers Schoolwould like to recognize the graduates of the Class of 2012, who receivedtheir diplomas in a ceremony on July…
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First Citizens Hires Grant Scurry as Retail Sales Manager
July 17, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 17, 2012 – First Citizens announced that Grant Scurry has joined the company as Retail Sales Manager. Scurry will be responsible for identifying strategies to help…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation Announces Second Quarter Earnings
July 16, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 12, 2012 – The Bank of South Carolina Corporation, (Nasdaq: BKSC) announced earnings of $890,267 or $.20 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2012…
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Southern First Bank Names Len Howell to Executive Team
July 16, 2012Bank plans expansion to Charleston, South Carolina GREENVILLE, SC – July 16, 2012 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, N.A. (also doing business…
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Phillips Named Regional Executive for NBSC
July 12, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – June 27, 2012 – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, has announced the selection of Robert G. Phillips to the position of Regional Executive for the South…
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NFCC Poll Reveals Consumers' Top Financial Regrets
July 5, 2012N. CHARLESTON, SC – July 5, 2012 – The recent National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) online poll allowed consumers to select their greatest financial regret. Of more than 2,200…
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TD Charitable Foundation to Award $2.5 Million in Grants to Non-Profits Focusing on Transitional Housing and Homeless Shelter Projects
July 2, 2012Annual “Housing for Everyone” competition now acceptingapplications for twenty-five $100,000 affordable housing grants toorganizations from Maine to Florida CHERRY HILL, NJ and PORTLAND, Maine – July 2, 2012 – The…
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Hamilton joins First Southeast Investor Services, Inc. South Strand team
June 27, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – June 27, 2012 – First Southeast Investor Services, Inc., a non-bank affiliate of First Federal, is pleased to announce that John Hamilton has joined the Investor Services…
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Credit Unions Support Lowcountry Orphan Relief
June 27, 2012N. CHARLESTON, SC – June 26, 2012 – The Charleston Chapter of Credit Unions announced that chapter credit unions will team up behind a single charitable cause in 2012–Lowcountry Orphan…
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Young & Free SC Contributes $20,000 to Water Missions International
June 20, 2012Partnering Organizations Will Bring Safe Water to Africa N. CHARLESTON, SC – June 19, 2012 – Young & Free South Carolina, powered by South Carolina Federal Credit Union, partnered with…
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Williams Joins Franklin Funding as Reverse Mortgage Specialist
June 18, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – Cheri Williams has joined Franklin FundingReverse Mortgages as a reverse mortgage specialist. Previously, Williamswas with MetLife Reverse Mortgages. She has more than six years ofexperience and knowledge…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports First Quarter Profit
June 13, 2012GREER, SC – June 13, 2012 – Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, reported a net profit of $1,855,000 before TARP related expenses of $188,000 resulting…
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Duke Energy Accepts Applications for 2012 Habitat Enhancement Program
June 13, 2012CHARLOTTE, NC – June 13, 2012 – Duke Energy is again offering grants through the Habitat Enhancement Program (HEP) to qualifying government agencies and nonprofit organizations who want to enhance,…
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TD Charitable Foundation Supports South Carolina Non-Profits with $42,500 in Grants
June 8, 2012CHERRY HILL, NJ – and PORTLAND, Maine – June 7, 2012 – The TDCharitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’sMost Convenient Bank®, donated $42,500 to non-profit organizations…
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Greenville Housing Fund Increases Lending Capacity
May 24, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 24, 2012 – Greenville Housing Fund (GHF), a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and local non-profit, has exceeded $1.1 million in lending capacity to be…
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VO Financial Corporation expands to Charleston, SC
May 18, 2012BOSTON, MA – May 17, 2012 – VO Financial, the leading provider of financial and consultation services for timeshare consumers, announced that they are opening a new office in Charleston,…
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Wells Fargo approves more SBA loan dollars for small businesses than any other lender
May 17, 2012Leading SBA lender recognizes small businesses with annual Small Business Appreciation Celebration SAN FRANCISCO, CA – May 17, 2012 – Wells Fargo approved morethan $548 million in SBA 7(a) loans nationwide…
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First Citizens Foundation Donates $10,000 to the Peace Center
May 15, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 15, 2012 – The First Citizens Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Peace Center. The donation from the First Citizens Foundation will be used to support…
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Moody Joins First Federal Business Banking Team
May 14, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 14, 2012 – Brantley Moody has joined First Federal as a senior vice president on the Business Banking team. Well known in the lowcountry banking community…
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The Palmetto Bank Hires New Small Business Administration Specialized Lending Officer
May 9, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 8, 2012 – The Palmetto Bank is announces the hiring of John A. Bickley as Senior Vice President, Specialized Lending. Mr. Bickley brings to the Bank…
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Diana Braunbeck Joins First Citizens as Retail Sales Manager
May 8, 2012N. CHARLESTON, SC – May 8, 2012 – First Citizens announced that Diana Braunbeck has joined the company as Retail Sales Manager. In this role, Braunbeck will be responsible for…
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TD Bank Lends $15.1 Million in SBA-Backed Loans to South Carolina Small Businesses
May 7, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 7, 2012 – Through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) first two quarters of 2012, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, approved $15.1 million in SBA…
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TD Bank Kicks Off May Campaign to Discuss Borrowing Needs with 30,000 Small Businesses
May 7, 2012CHERRY HILL, NJ – May 1, 2012 – TD Bank, America’s Most ConvenientBank®, launched today its second annual small business outreachcampaign. Throughout May, teams of local lenders and bank employees…
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TD Bank Partners with US Handcycling Federation
May 2, 2012$2,500 Prize Purse Awarded During Roger C. Peace US Rehabilitation Hospital US Handcycling National Criterium Championships GREENVILLE, SC – May 1, 2012 – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, today…
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SBA Seeks Applications from Fund Managers for Early Stage Capital Program
May 1, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – May 1, 2012 – The U.S. Small Business Administrationis inviting experienced early stage investment fund managers to applyfor licensing as Early Stage Innovation Funds as part of…
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South Carolina Federal’s Bonnie Ciuffo Wins National Award
May 1, 2012NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – May 1, 2012 – The National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) named Bonnie Ciuffo as the Professional of the Year. Ciuffo is Chief Information Officer…
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The Palmetto Bank Reports Improved First Quarter Financial Results
April 30, 2012Credit Quality Trends Continue to ImproveGREENVILLE, SC – April 30, 2012 – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT) reported a reduced consolidated net loss for the first quarter 2012 of $587…
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CertusBank, N.A. Formally Launches CertusBank.com/reo
April 25, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 25, 2012 – CertusBank, N.A. has launched www.certusbank.com/reo , a website featuring bank-owned commercial and residential properties, building lots and land for sale located throughout North Carolina,…
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SCBT Completes Acquisition of Peoples Bancorporation
April 25, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 24, 2012 – SCBT Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:SCBT) (“SCBT”) announced the completion of its acquisition of PeoplesBancorporation, Inc. (“Peoples”). Under the terms of the mergeragreement, Peoples shareholders…
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First Citizens Foundation Donates $35,000 to Spoleto Festival USA
April 17, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – April 17, 2012 – The First Citizens Foundation recently donated $35,000 to Spoleto Festival USA to sponsor the production of Noël Coward’s Hay Fever, which will be…
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AgSouth Farm Credit Borrowers to Receive Nearly $48 Million in 2012
April 11, 2012STATESBORO, GA – April 9, 2012 – Current and former members ofAgSouth Farm Credit will receive nearly $48 million in two separatedistributions this spring. On March 29 the cooperative returned…
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CertusBank, N.A. Formally Launches CertusWealth and CertusWealth.com
April 11, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 10, 2012 – CertusBank, N.A. is pleased to announce the formal rollout of their full service wealth management platform, CertusWealth. The CertusWealth model is centered on…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Announces Nearly $1 Million in Annual Bank Fee Savings for SC
April 4, 2012Treasurer’s Office first phase of reviewing business practices examines banking services and identifies numerous cost savings. COLUMBIA, SC – April 4, 2012 – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis hasannounced an extensive…
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Credit Union Supports MUSC Children’s Hospital
April 2, 2012N. CHARLESTON, SC – April 2, 2012 – South Carolina Federal Credit Union employees and members raised $8,960.57 for MUSC Children’s Hospital through the 2012 Change Bandits Campaign. During the…
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Wells Fargo’s Philanthropic Giving in South Carolina Exceeds $3.1 million
March 27, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 27, 2012 – Wells Fargo & Company hasannounced that it invested over $3.1 million in more than 375 nonprofitsin South Carolina in 2011. In addition, Wells…
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Russ Humphrey Joins First Citizens as Relationship Manager
March 22, 2012MONCKS CORNER, SC – March 23, 2012 – First Citizens today announced that Russ Humphrey has joined the company as Relationship Manager. In this role, Humphrey will be responsible for…
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Nachman, Norwood and Parrott again Earn the “Premier Advisor” Designation from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
March 14, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 13, 2012 – Wells Fargo Advisors has for the seventh consecutive year designated A. Robert Nachman II, Ben K. Norwood II and John F. Parrott, Managing…
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PNC Expands in Southeast with Conversion of RBC Bank (USA)
March 12, 2012PITTSBURGH, PA – March 12, 2012 – The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) today announced it has completed the conversion of 900,000 customers and more than 400 branches…
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The Palmetto Bank Hires New Human Resources Benefits Manager
March 7, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 7, 2012 – The Palmetto Bank (the “Bank”) is pleased to announce the hiring of Darlene L. Cole as Vice President, Human Resources Benefits Manager. Ms.…
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Serrus Capital Partners Receives $10 Million Upgrade In Line Of Credit
March 2, 2012Innovative Greenville, SC, Real Estate Firm Helps People During Distressed TimesGREENVILLE, SC – February 27, 2012 – Serrus Capital Partners, an investment firm in Carolina real estate, has received a…
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TD Bank Regional President Rob Hoak To Lead Expanded Territory in Carolinas
February 2, 2012Hoak’s New Territory Includes All of North Carolina GREENVILLE, SC – February 2, 2012 – Rob Hoak, Regional President, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has been promoted and now…
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The Palmetto Bank Announces Agreement to Sell Two Branches
January 31, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 30, 2012 – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company) (NASDAQ: PLMT) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank, entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement (the…
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First Financial Holdings, Inc. Announces Quarterly Financial Results and Declares Cash Dividend
January 31, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 30, 2012 – First Financial Holdings, Inc. (“First Financial,” NASDAQ: FFCH), the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Charleston (“First Federal”), announced…
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The Palmetto Bank Reports Improved Fourth Quarter Financial Results
January 29, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 27, 2012 – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT) reported a reduced consolidated net loss for the fourth quarter 2011 of $2.3 million, compared to a consolidated net loss…
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Southern First Reports Results for Fourth Quarter of 2011; Announces 10% Stock Dividend
January 24, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 24, 2011 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, N.A. (also doing business as Greenville First Bank), today announced that…
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Reverse Mortgage Specialist Joins Franklin Funding
January 23, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 23, 2012 – Matt Barber has joined Franklin Funding Reverse Mortgages as a reverse mortgage specialist. Barber has worked in various aspects of residential lending since…
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The Palmetto Bank Hires New Spartan Centre Branch Manager
January 21, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 21, 2011 – The Palmetto Bank announced the hiring of Lynne C. Monroe as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of its Spartan Centre Branch located in…
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