Women in Banking: Progress Made and Paying It Forward

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we held a panel discussion for our associates with…

Leap into Action: 5 Ways to Spend an Extra Day

Our calendar has a bit of catching up to do. You see, Earth’s journey around the Sun actually takes 365 and a…

The Clearing Horizon: 2024 Economic Update

2024 – let’s go! Our Southern First team is entering the year with gratitude for a great holiday season and…

‘Tis the Season of Giving

Our team is incredibly passionate about serving others, and in 2023, we have worked with over 200 nonprofits to…

How to Spot Scams

The holidays are almost here! The festive season can be a busy time with all the shopping, get-togethers with…

Fall 2023 Market Update

Hello from Southern First! It seems that with enough football, pumpkin spice, sweaters, and Autumn-themed baby…

Dream Mortgage Center: Impacting Lives through Homeownership

We are excited to announce our new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia, SC! Southern First’s mission is to impact…

Hobbies & Side Hustles

What are your hobbies, and how much time do you spend doing them? Often with work, family, and other commitments,…

Economic Update: Spring 2023

Welcome to Spring! Our team is already finding ways to enjoy the outdoors – team outings, ballgames, and…

Our Commitment to You: Investing in Relationships

Whether you are looking at the headlines or the price of eggs in the grocery store, there is a lot of talk about…

Get to Know Our Markets: Raleigh, NC

Southern First is proud to serve eight markets in the Southeast – Greenville, Columbia, Summerville and Charleston…

2023 Housing Market Update: A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Though last year’s mortgage rate increases brought a slow-down in home sales, our fast-growing markets are…

Economic Update: Winter 2022

‘Tis the season! We hope this finds you enjoying all that the holidays bring. We at Southern First have enjoyed…

Making Our Communities Merry & Bright

It can be easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, but during this busy time, our team…

Holiday Gift Guide: 25+ Local Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

We are proud to be guided by our mission of Impacting Lives in the Communities We Serve. One important way we…

Your Comprehensive Cybersecurity Checklist: 50 Strategies to Safeguard Your Information

We take your protection seriously and want to keep you informed on topics such as cybersecurity and fraud. Read on…

As the Leaves Fall, Will the Housing Market?

It’s officially fall! We are starting to see cooler temperatures in the forecast, but will we see the housing…

Get to Know Our Markets: Charleston, SC

Southern First is proud to serve eight markets in the Southeast – Greenville, Columbia, Summerville and Charleston…

Building a Brighter Future for Local Children

As part of our mission of Impacting Lives, we partner with nonprofits that serve a wide range of needs throughout…

Economic Update: Q3 2022

Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer! In case you found yourself wondering where that phrase comes from (like I did),…