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After a lifetime of serving his country in the U.S Airforce and reserves, Billy Michael Marlowe “Mike” is continuing to serve others, as the new Carolina Trust Board Chairman. Marlowe was appointed to the Carolina Trust Board of Directors in 1996, and has served as Vice Chairman since 2014. Marlowe is a native of Horry County, having graduated from Myrtle…

When Theresa Jehle and her husband moved here from Hilton Head, SC a few years ago, she took the philanthropic opportunity for the women in our area in a “New Direction.” After being a part of a women’s philanthropic group in Hilton Head, 100 Women Who Care, she decided to fill the void for a women’s group in our area,…

“We’re not quitters,” said Darren Smith, Owner of Conway riverfront restaurant, Bonfire a Smokin’ Taqueria. “That’s not who we are. I’ve had floods and fires, and it would be easy to say that’s a sign to close, but that’s not me. That’s not who I am.” Smith, who is a Charleston native, was drawn to a career in the restaurant…

September 11th, 2001 is a day that most Americans will never forget. A day where Americans joined together with a fierce sense of patriotism, as a horrible terrorist attack was led against our country. In a speech to congress days after the attack, President George W. Bush said, “We will not waver, we will not tire, we will not falter,…

Local Philanthropist, Nanci Conley has dedicated her life to serving the community. After serving with the American Red Cross for 18 years, she began her journey as Chief Operating Officer of The Village Group. It Takes a Village The Village Group is a nonprofit organization in Georgetown County, whose mission is to serve as a channel for the people, working…

With sweat on his brow and a smile spread from ear to ear, Isaac Collington Jr.  cheerfully greets every patron at Simply Southern Smokehouse. The energy and joy that he exudes as he bounces from table to table, is the finest example of southern hospitality. Dinner and a Show Collington began his career in the restaurant industry at the Filling…

Selma Reburn came to Myrtle Beach in February of 1987 with plans to partially retire and spend her afternoons playing golf. However, after starting a part- time teller position with Carolina Trust thirty-two years ago, she’s now become the backbone of our organization. Where It All Started When Selma first began in 1987, Carolina Trust was known as the Myrtle…

When you first meet Lieutenant Colonel James B. Kendrick, USAF/Retired, he will try to make you believe he is nothing special and just an average man. However, with a lifetime of serving others, whether in the United States Air Force or as Carolina Trust Board of Directors Emeritus, one will quickly realize to know Lt/Col. Kendrick’s, and to talk with him…

“Teal Nation” is a familiar motto that can often be heard around the Coastal Carolina University Campus. It’s the name that many students and alumni use to refer to the CCU Family. Because of our great working relationship with CCU’s Director of Corporate Sales and Sponsorships, Rhett Graham, Carolina Trust is proud to consider itself a part of “Teal Nation.” …

Losing your family home to a house fire is one of the most tragic events you can experience. Having this happen to your family twice is beyond the scope of imagining for most of us. Yet the Boulavsky family has endured this along with an even greater personal tragedy. In previous years, Elaine Boulavsky, wife to Greg and mother to…

Roosevelt Scott is the founder and owner of the popular Scott’s BBQ Restaurant (2734 Hemingway Hwy) in Hemingway, SC. He’s a pillar of the community and has been a member of Carolina Trust for more than 30 years.  Scott was born and raised right here in Hemingway. He tried living in Philadelphia when he was a young man but decided…