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South State Bank merges with Florida bank in $6 billion deal

South State Bank is merging with Florida-based CenterState Bank in a $6 billion deal, the companies just announced. The combined company will operate under the South State Bank name, with…

South State Bank merges with Florida bank in $6 billion deal

South State Bank is merging with Florida-based CenterState Bank in a $6 billion deal, the companies just announced. The combined company will operate under the South State Bank name, with…

Finance

A heart for his customers

The only way to build a personal relationship is face-to-face, according to veteran private banker Shields Cochran. Every day of his 17-year tenure at South State Bank, Cochran took this…

On the Move

On the Move: Ally Powell

Ally Powell has joined South State Bank’s private banking team. Powell is located in the 200 E. Broad St. office in Greenville. In her role, she builds relationships with and serves…

South State Bank plans for continued success upon president and CEO’s retirement

John Windley, a banking veteran of 43 years, has announced his retirement as president and CEO of South State Bank after serving 12 years in the roles. Windley joined South State…

October 2026