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Southern First: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Southern First Bancshares Inc. (SFST) on Thursday reported net income of $2.5 million in its first quarter. The bank, based in Greenville, South Carolina, said it had earnings of 31 cents per share. The holding...
Allergy season arrived early in US. Here's how to keep pollen from ruining your spring
Allergy season is here — and it's earlier and stronger than expected. More than 80 million Americans deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The level of misery people will...
South Carolina Senate to weigh House-approved $13.2 billion budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's $13.2 billion budget made it through the House largely unchanged as Republican leaders reigned in efforts to shift spending priorities to other places. The House gave the 2024-25 fiscal year budget approval Wednesday to cheers and...
Furman to spend $40 million for renovations at basketball arena
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Furman announced a $40 million renovation for its basketball arena that will have the men's and women's teams playing off campus next season. The school said construction will begin in April and be ready for fall 2025. The renovations include updates to the...
Video shows deputies fired dozens of shots at armed 81-year-old man in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Body camera recordings presented by a sheriff's office in South Carolina show deputies firing dozens of shots with automatic weapons at an 81-year-old man who they said pointed a pistol at them after calling 911. A sheriff's spokesman said in the video...
Furman football player Bryce Stanfield dies 2 days after collapsing during workout
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Furman defensive tackle Bryce Stanfield died Friday, two days after collapsing during a workout at the school’s football stadium. Furman President Elizabeth Davis said in a letter to the university community that the 21-year-old Stanfield died while...
ScanSource: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — ScanSource Inc. (SCSC) on Tuesday reported net income of $32.7 million in its fiscal second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Greenville, South Carolina-based company said it had profit of $1.29. Earnings, adjusted for one-time...
Foster scores 22 as Furman downs Samford 78-68
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Marcus Foster had 22 points in Furman's 78-68 victory over Samford on Wednesday night. Foster also contributed 11 rebounds for the Paladins (11-9, 5-2 Southern Conference). Alex Williams scored 16 points while going 6 of 10 (4 for 6 from 3-point range). JP...
Furman wins 65-62 over Western Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — JP Pegues had 17 points in Furman's 65-62 victory over Western Carolina on Saturday. Pegues shot 6 for 12, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Paladins (10-9, 4-2 Southern Conference). Marcus Foster scored 14 points while going 5 of 15 from the...
World Acceptance: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) on Friday reported earnings of $16.7 million in its fiscal third quarter. The Greenville, South Carolina-based company said it had net income of $2.84 per share. The subprime consumer...
