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Nov 1, 2023

South Atlantic Bank’s Allison Stout Inducted into Banking on Brilliance Class of 2023

Allison Stout Inducted into the KlariVis Banking on Brilliance Class of 2023 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, October 30, 2023 – South Atlantic Bank is proud to announce that Allison Stout, senior vice president and controller, has been inducted into the KlariVis Banking on Brilliance Class of 2023 as one of 50 women in the indus[...]

Oct 30, 2023

SOUTHERN FIRST OPENS DREAM MORTGAGE CENTER

Greenville, S.C. – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the opening of its new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Southern First’s mission is to impact lives in the communities we serve, and one of the most impactful and wealth-building events [...]

Oct 30, 2023

REV Federal Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Strategy Officer

CHARLESTON, SC – REV Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Hast to the newly created position of Chief Strategy Officer. Hast brings a rounded and comprehensive strategic background to REV’s executive team, with over 25+ years of experience dedicated to helping credit unions grow. REV Presiden[...]

Oct 24, 2023

Southern First Reports Results for Third Quarter 2023

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023. “Our team generated improved performance over the prior quarter as evidenced by the growth in book value, general margin stability, capital accretio[...]

Oct 23, 2023

George Smythe Joins First Reliance Bank as Senior Vice President Residential Lending Specialist

George Smythe has joined First Reliance Bank as Senior Vice President Residential Lending Specialist. In his role, George is responsible for establishing and maintaining mortgage banking relationships with referral partners and clients in Charleston and the surrounding area. “We are excited to have George join our team. George[...]

Oct 20, 2023

Fulham Partners Merges with Investment Bank Dragonfly Capital, a Plus for the Carolinas

Fulham Partners, a lower-middle market financial advisory firm founded in Scottsdale, Arizona, has merged with Dragonfly Capital, an investment banking firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina with offices in Charleston, South Carolina. Since 2008, Fulham Partners has provided corporate finance and risk management advice [...]

Oct 5, 2023

United Community Employees Recognize World Animal Day Through Acts of Service Across its Footprint

United Community’s employees are coming together for the third consecutive year to support the welfare of the voiceless for World Animal Day. Throughout the first half of October, teams across the Southeast will once again unite to take meaningful actions on behalf of animals within their respective local communities. Moryah J[...]

Jul 26, 2023

Southern First Reports Results for Second Quarter 2023

Greenville, South Carolina – 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, 2023. “I am proud of our team’s performance during a volatile quarter for the banking industry,” stated Art Seaver, the Comp[...]

Jul 25, 2023

REV Promotes Director of Retail Operations Dean Wood to Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management

CHARLESTON, SC – REV is happy to announce the promotion of Dean Wood to Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). The newly created role of VP of ERM underscores REV’s dedication to fortifying its risk management capabilities and demonstrates the credit union’s willingness to seize business opportunities with[...]

Jul 24, 2023

REV Appoints Nicole Foote to Vice President of Lending, Following Retirement of Bruce Wolfe

CHARLESTON, SC – REV is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Foote as the new Vice President of Lending. In her role, Foote will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of consumer, indirect, and real estate lending. Foote’s appointment comes as a result of the impending retirement of Bruce Wolfe, the current [...]

May 25, 2023

Marci Williams Joins First Reliance Bank

Marci Williams has joined First Reliance Bank as Vice President Account Executive / Residential Lending Specialist and will work out of the Charleston, SC, Mount Pleasant branch. She will assist customers with their mortgage financing needs and identify partner opportunities throughout the Southeast. She is a well-respected indu[...]

May 4, 2023

South Carolina Federal Announces 2023 Scholarship Winners

N. Charleston, S.C. – South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of its 2023 scholarship program. Nine outstanding students who are attending a technical or traditional college in South Carolina beginning fall 2023 have been awarded a total of $45,000 in scholarships toward their college education. This year’s winners are: • […]