Exciting times in charming Charleston--We kicked off the fiscal year at our first board meeting, led by our 2025-26 Chairman, Richard Sturm of Ameris Bank. A big thank you to our special guests and all who joined us. Here’s to a great year ahead!

Summer thrill. Real risk. Checks can take a wild ride when left unprotected. Mail them securely or use digital payments to avoid unwanted ups and downs. https://t.co/QaFZ75rX0y #PracticeSafeChecks 🎟️

We've already made big plans for 2026--be sure to SAVE THESE DATES! Stay tuned and keep an eye on our website for all the details as they roll in. https://t.co/DGEesW6M95

Our annual scholarship golf tournament has sold out! Thank you to all who are supporting and sponsoring this event so that deserving students can be awarded funds for their college education. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Fort Jackson Golf Club on Tues., Sept. 30!

Exciting times are ahead for the Emerging Leaders Division! We're kicking off the fiscal year with our first board meeting under the inspiring leadership of Chair Margi Fleming of The Citizens Bank in Florence.

We're proud to highlight the incredible teamwork at the South Carolina Bankers School! Our dedicated Student Advisory Board, Course Coordinators, and Board of Directors work hand in hand to continuously enhance the educational experience for our students. Thank you ALL!

Some of our favorite South Carolinians visited Washington to celebrate the American Bankers Association's 150th Anniversary: Current Chair, Richard Sturm (left); Immediate Past Chair Jennifer Jones (center); and Former Chair Wayne Wicker (right).

Congratulations to SARA BALLHAUSSEN from nCino, the 2025 Lillie Magalis Winner, with an outstanding GPA of 98.1. The Lillie H. Magalis Memorial Award is presented annually to the graduate with the highest cumulative average over three years at South Carolina Bankers School.

South Carolina Bankers School Chair, Robert Hucks of Coastal Carolina National Bank, welcomed students to the 2025 session at the Darla Moore School of Business at USC. We can’t wait for an incredible week packed with learning, networking, and growth!

Caregivers play a vital role in protecting the elderly from financial abuse. Use these tips from the @ABABankers Foundation to learn how to spot this form of fraud: https://t.co/WiebrOIIIh #SafeBankingForSeniors

LAST CALL!!! DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2025 SCBA ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW IS MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025. THE ROOM BLOCK AT THE CLOISTER, SEA ISLAND, WILL ALSO BE RELEASED ON MONDAY, MAY 19. If you have already registered––THANK YOU!

In commemoration of Financial Literacy Month, I was honored to address students around the country as part of “Teach Children to Save Day”—a day dedicated to empowering young people with the skills they need to build strong financial futures. @USTreasury is pleased to be

South Carolina Bankers join others from across the nation in Washington, D.C. this week for the ABA Washington Summit.

We were so excited that Senator Tim Scott was able to join us by video at the Emerging Leaders Annual Conference last week! An inspiring message for all of us...THANK YOU Senator Scott!

ABA Community Bankers Council Chair and CBL State Savings Bank CEO Jennifer Jones speaking at #ABACCB on why “banking is an incredibly human profession.” ▶️

Community Bankers Council Chair Jennifer Jones blazes a trail in the Palmetto State

We had a great day focusing on essential HR topics, including succession planning, developments in federal and SC employment law, affirmative action, AI in the HR field, and more. Thank you to TRAVELERS for sponsoring our Human Resources Conference and everyone who attended!

Relevant, timely teaching with a splash of humor makes for a great first day of our three-day Commercial Lending School featuring David Kemp.

The snow has melted and things are heating up for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Annual Conference...March 14-16 at The Westin Resort & Spa on beautiful Hilton Head Island! Deadline to register is February 14th, so REGISTER NOW!! https://t.co/K4GcJv5pX8

Our 2-day conference focused on enhancing skills in BSA, AML, and CFT was a huge success! Attendees learned critical strategies to strengthen compliance management and protect profits in today’s challenging environment. Thank you everyone who participated & to our sponsor WIPFLI.