...commercial bank reflects the bank's operating strategy and increase in the origination of commercial loans," said J. Chris Verenes, bank chairman and chief executive. "The charter conversion will also result in reduced regulatory fees and reduced...

...Lexington, S.C., to North Augusta. "This is really the next step for Security Federal," company President Chris Verenes said, adding that the bank's previous insurance operation consisted of a referral service to a Columbia-based...

...acknowledges that that draws competition. "Aiken County has been a good market for us," Security Federal President Chris Verenes said. "It's growing. It's actually thriving." Mr. Verenes said Southern Bank & Trust's pending location...

...news that the school's Anniversary Campaign already had reached 56 percent of its goal - $982,500 in pledges. Chris Verenes, co-chairman of the Advance Division for the campaign, said the pledges were made by area businesses contacted...

...construction and unemployment. These are all tools that a business person can use in terms of planning for the year," said Chris Verenes, a president of Security Federal Bank in Aiken, one of several business leaders who attended a presentation of the...

...school board members expire at the end of December: Marion B. Lee, of Hemingway; Kristin Maguire, of Pickens; and Chris Verenes, of Aiken. State law limits a term to four years. 67 co-workers take ill after potluck lunch NORTH CHARLESTON -Co-workers...

...allowed Security Federal to save about $500,000 a year in interest payments, said Security Federal's president, Chris Verenes."It's been a great thing for the bank because it's reflective of our efforts in community development," Verenes...

...Catherine Pattis, North Augusta. Pallbearers will be Charlie Goforth, Johnny Gregory, Dick Chesser, Richard Chesser, Chris Verenes and Doug Jones. Memorials may be made to Citadel Development Foundation, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409...

...Catherine Pattis, North Augusta. Pallbearers will be Charlie Goforth, Johnny Gregory, Dick Chesser, Richard Chesser, Chris Verenes and Doug Jones. Memorials may be made to Citadel Development Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409...

...at 7 p.m. Pallbearers will be Deno G. Verenes, Deno N. Verenes, Neil Flowers, Fred Gray, Dick Verenes and Chris Verenes. Survivors include daughters, Jeannie V. and Michael R. Hart, Columbia, Nancy V. and John C. McMichael, Lawrenceville...