At South Atlantic Bank, we think one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your neighbors is to shop local during the holidays.
Choosing local businesses means more than finding unique gifts—you create jobs, support families, and keep dollars circulating here. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and your holiday purchases have a significant impact on shop owners and employees in our community.
Shopping local offers personal service and unique products not found in big-box stores or online, and celebrates our community’s spirit and creativity. Many local businesses also support schools, charities, and special events.
This year, we encourage you to explore the shops, markets, and restaurants in your neighborhood. Every purchase—big or small—helps to build a vibrant, resilient local economy that benefits everyone. As your community bank, we’re proud to stand alongside our fellow small businesses and customers in making the holidays brighter for all.
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Learn More About Practice Safe ChecksProtect Yourself from Scammers According to a recent alert to banks from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, part of the Treasury Department, criminals have been increasingly targeting the U.S. Mail and United States Postal Service mail carriers since the COVID-19 pandemic to commit check fraud. Criminals typically steal personal checks, business checks, tax refund checks, […]
Learn More About Check Theft & FraudHabitat for Humanity of Horry County has been awarded $200,000 in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta), in partnership with South Atlantic Bank as the member bank. This funding will support Habitat’s mission to provide safe, affordable housing solutions for families in Horry County. The AHP […]
Learn More About Habitat for Humanity of Horry County Partners with South Atlantic BankEach year older Americans lose approximately $2.9 billion to fraud, but it is suspected that number is drastically underestimated because only one in 44 seniors report financial abuse. The following tips are helpful for seniors and their financial caregivers to proactively protect themselves and their loved ones from fraud. For more financial caregiver resources, visit […]
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