Banking & Finance

The current economy is moving quickly and inflation is low, but inflation pressures exist, according to Brent Schutte, chief investment strategist for Northwestern Mutual. … Read More

Greenville-based Southern First Bancshares Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, reports net income available to common shareholders of $5.8 million, or 75 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2018. … Read More

Greenville-based GrandSouth Bancorporation, the holding company for GrandSouth Bank, reports net income for the quarter ended Sept. 30 of $1.4 million or 29 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $455,000 or 9 cents per dilut … Read More

CommunityWorks Federal Credit Union in Greenville has merged with Self-Help Credit Union, based in Durham, N.C. … Read More

Greenwood-based Countybank has opened its second location in Anderson at 2125 N. Highway 81. The Anderson Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting event and community hotdog lunch at Countybank on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. … Read More