Georgia-based bank moves corporate headquarters to Spartanburg
This latest branch opening continues the bank's goal of filling the community banking gap in South Carolina by opening new branches across the Upstate region, according to a news release.
Wells Fargo donates $60M for program to help former inmates
Former inmates returning to the community will be able to get help and workforce training through a new program coming to South Carolina.
How these military veterans built a 9-figure company in Greenville
With an honorable discharge separating their past from their future, John Warren and John Thompson thought they were ready to take on the business world. But they both learned they had more challenges to overcome.
Bank acquires 44K-square-foot office campus in Duncan for expansion
The acquisition accelerates the bank's growth plans in the Upstate and beyond.
Heres the $51M HQ that will anchor Greenville County Square
A capital lending firm announced on Thursday its plans to expand its U.S. headquarters to the County Square project under development in Greenville.
Greenville nonprofit dedicated to veteran assistance awarded part of $7M grant
Upstate Warrior Solution is one of the beneficiaries of $7 million in awards from the TD Charitable Foundation. Grants totaling $175,000 will support the Upstate group’s effort to help veteran families over the next 18 months.
Greenville-based Southern First Bank appoints chief financial officer
For the past 11 years the executive has served as chief financial officer of SouthCrest Bank and SouthCrest Financial Group.
The Southern Bank names new executive VP, chief administrative officer
The Spartanburg location of the Georgia-based bank is under construction and will be the second location in South Carolina in addition to Greenville.
SEC charges Pendleton man for alleged $20M Ponzi scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced on Tuesday charges against Michael J. French, of Pendleton, and two companies controlled by him, MJF Holdings LLC and MJF Capital LLC, for allegedly defrauding investors and misappropriati
Greenville entrepreneur launches $30K startup competition
When Erik Weir was 5 years old, he started selling lemonade. It was a speech impediment that fueled the fire leading to his entrepreneurial success.
Greenville bank makes $116M merger plan with First Miami Bancorp
United Community Banks Inc. and First Miami Bancorp Inc. have reached a definitive merger agreement for Greenville-based United Community Bank to purchase First Miami in an all-stock transaction valued at almost $116 million. First Mi
How this bank plans to grow in Greenville, Charleston
With approximately 1,100 financial centers already in business nationwide, an Ohio-based bank plans to expand further in the Southeast.