Truist Wealth, the private wealth business of Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), announced that Truist Investment Services, Inc. (TIS) financial advisors will now be able to offer two SEC-registered spot bitcoin exchange‑traded...

Anderson Brothers Bank announced that the board of directors has approved nine leadership appointments, including six vice presidents and three assistant vice presidents, further strengthening the organization’s management team and reinforcing its...

Goose Creek, South Carolina-based HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend...

South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. ("South Atlantic" or the "Company") (OTCQX: SABK), the parent of South Atlantic Bank (the "Bank"), announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share on its...

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond announced the following director appointments: Adam Currie, president and CEO of First Bank in Southern Pines, North Carolina, was elected a Class A director by state member banks of the Federal Reserve Bank...

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) has announced it has closed its merger with Comerica Incorporated to create the ninth-largest U.S. bank with approximately $294 billion in assets. Officials with corporation note that the combination of Fifth...

CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: COSO), the holding company for Coastal States Bank, reported that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on Feb. 26,...

Oconee Federal Financial Corp. (OTCQX: OFED), the holding company for Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association, announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of the company’s common stock. The...

Bank of America announced Jan. 20, 2026, it will award $1 billion to employees through its Sharing Success Program, a broad-based equity program for all employees excluding senior management. Awards this year will equate to nearly 19 million...

First Reliance Bank has announced the opening of its new and improved Myrtle Beach branch, continuing the bank’s commitment to serving customers across the Grand Strand with personal and business banking solutions. The new branch is located in the...

Lexington, South Carolina-based First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company for First Community Bank, announced Jan. 9, 2026, the closing of its acquisition of Signature Bank of Georgia, effective Jan. 8, 2026. Following...

Coastal States Bank marked a significant milestone Jan. 7, 2026, ringing the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in celebration of the initial public offering (IPO) and official listing of its holding company,

UHY has announced its expansion into South Carolina with the addition of Manley Garvin, LLC. This combination marks another milestone in UHY’s growth and adds Manley Garvin’s experience with client service to UHY’s presence in the South....

Wealth Enhancement, a national independent wealth management firm, announced it will be partnering with Ascent Private Wealth, a hybrid RIA in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The team of two advisors and one support member oversees more than $240...

William Russell Partner Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC Will Russell brings over 30 years of experience in corporate financial management and captive insurance company management. A CPA and a Clemson graduate, he oversees firm operations,...

Tim GrowShareholder Elliott Davis As leader of the firm's Consulting practice, Tim Grow focuses on providing comprehensive assurance and management consulting services to a diverse customer base in the real estate, manufacturing, construction,...

Amy Urquhart CEO WebsterRogers As CEO of WebsterRogers, one of the region's largest accounting and advisory firms, Amy Urquhart is proud to lead her team in delivering guidance to businesses across the Pee Dee and beyond. Urquhart has had the...

John L. Otten Chief Executive Officer Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC   John L. Otten became CEO of Elliott Davis in July 2025 after more than a quarter-century with the company. He has served as the firm’s tax practice leader and industry...

Mark Scriven Shareholder Elliott Davis, LLC Mark Scriven is a current shareholder with Elliott Davis, LLC. His experience includes both SEC registrants and private institutions. He has also provided various consulting solutions including...

Neacole Murray, with Stokes & Company CPAs, earns her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, a milestone in her career journey from Enrolled Agent to accounting professional.