The polls are officially open for the WMBF Best of the Grand Strand contest. Carolina Trust has been honored to be named Best Bank for the past two years in a row and hope to make it THREE with your help. This year we’ve also been nominated for Best Mortgage Company. You can vote daily, so please continue to support your credit union by voting for us each day in both categories. We thank you in advance for your support.
Coming this summer, Carolina Trust will introduce a new online banking experience for our members. We understand the importance of accessing your Credit Union accounts online and from your mobile device as you verify account balances, transfer funds, deposit checks, pay bills, and more while on the run and from the comfort of home.
We look forward to delivering this new and improved digital banking solution with expanded features this summer and will provide more details as we get closer to launch.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Branch Updates Effective as of 4/13/2021
Our branch locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. If you plan to stop by a branch, protective masks are recommended, and member appointments are highly encouraged since lobby capacity may be limited to ensure social distancing. You may click the button below to schedule an appointment at your preferred branch.
When entering a branch lobby for service, if wearing a face mask or covering, you will be asked to present a valid Photo ID and briefly lower your mask for identification purposes. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a secure environment for everyone. Our top priority is ensuring employees' and members' safety while delivering the best service possible. Any updates will be communicated on ourwebsiteand via social media.
To see some of the frequently asked questions regarding the second round of stimulus payments, or "EIP 2," click the link for FAQ Regarding Stimulus Payments at the top of ourCOVID-19 Resources Page.
For the fifteenth year, Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (HTC) chose two graduating high school seniors to win $1,000 each in scholarship awards. High school seniors from Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Williamsburg, and the southern part of Florence County planning to attend either Coastal Carolina University or Francis Marion University were encouraged to apply.
The 2021 Key Scholarship award winners are: Aynor High School graduate, Ariana Teel, and North Myrtle Beach High School graduate, Devin Montgomery. This fall, Teel plans to attend Coastal Carolina University (CCU) and major in Business. Montgomery also plans to attend CCU to major in Business and Prelaw.
Pictured Above from L to R: Ariana Teel and Devin Montgomery, 2021 Key Scholarship Recipients
Lieutenant Colonel James B. Kendrick, USAF/Retired Celebrated His 102nd Birthday
Pictured above: Lieutenant Colonel James B. Kendrick, USAF/Retired
Lieutenant Colonel James B. Kendrick, USAF/Retired, celebrated his 102nd birthday on May 17th. Lt/Col. Kendrick served on the Board of Directors for Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union from 1985 to 2017, when he was named Board of Director Emeritus. In honor of his birthday, the City of Myrtle Beach proclaimed May 17 – 23, 2021 as James B. Kendrick week.
AVP Commercial Lending Graduates from Leadership Grand Strand
David Welborn, Carolina Trust AVP Commercial Lending recently graduated from the 41st Class of Leadership Grand Strand.
Leadership Grand Strand is a 10-month program sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce to develop a corps of informed, committed, and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic leadership for the Grand Strand area.
Each of the LGS 41 class members volunteered at least 75 hours with various local charities, including Habitat for Humanity and New Directions Men’s Shelter in Myrtle Beach. The class also completed a beautiful mural painting on a wall on the side of The Gay Dolphin – this project received a tremendous amount of media coverage and was very well produced.
"I would encourage anyone interested in personal and professional growth to get involved with the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Grand Strand, " said Welborn. "It has been a great experience and I am thankful for the entire Carolina Trust team for affording me this opportunity. I look forward to applying the skills I have been developing over the past year with my teammates! The Future is Bright for Myrtle Beach!"
Pictured Above: David Welborn, AVP Commercial Lending with his certificate of completion at the graduation of the 41st Class of Leadership Grand Strand (Left). David Welborn volunteering with other members of the 41st Class of Leadership Grand Strand. (Right)
WBTW Living Local Carolina
Pictured Above L to R: Rainee Romero, WBTW Living Local Carolina Show Host; Hatton Gravely, Director of Philanthropy at Brookgreen Gardens; Jamie Daskalis, Owner of Johnny D's Waffles and Benedicts; Always, August ® Brand Ambassador
On the May Living Local Carolina Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, August and Show Host, Rainee were joined by special guests Hatton Gravely, Director of Philanthropy at Brookgreen Gardens and Jamie Daskalis, Owner of Johnny D's Waffles and Benedicts.
Pictured from CTFCU: Always, August ® Brand Ambassador and Chauncey (Left), Coastal Carolina University President Michael T. Benson, Executive Director of Chanticleer Athletic Foundation Kelly Moore, Director of Athletics Matt Hogue (Center) President/CEO Tim Carlisle and wife Mrs. Carlisle (Right)
Not pictured from CTFCU: Jessica Wilson, CDO; Christina Naylor, COO; Tim Vogel, CFO; The Ricky Sapp Foundation, Buddy Project Ambassador/ Friend of the Credit Union.
Chanticleer Athletic Foundation Gala
We were honored to be the Cheers to the Chanticleers sponsor at the recent Chanticleer Athletic Foundation Gala. At Carolina Trust, we are proud supporters of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and their student athletes. Click here for a blog post about the recent gala.
CUNA Youth Month Winners
Congratulations to Megan, Ethan and Gabrielle for being selected as our CUNA Youth Month winners.
To be entered into our CUNA Youth Month contest, Goal Club accountholders had to make at least a $25 deposit in their Goal Club Youth Savings Account during the month of April. Each winner received a dinosaur fossil kit and a $100 savings deposit.
This year's CUNA Youth Month theme was, “be a credit union saver and your savings will never go extinct.” This Jurassic theme made saving for the future fun and helped younger members appreciate the importance of putting money aside.
Sallie Mae Student Loan Program
Get the money you need to help make higher education happen Student loans for Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union by Sallie Mae. For borrowers attending or borrowing for a student attending a degree-granting institution. Whether you’re an undergraduate student, graduate student, or parent helping a student pay for school, these flexible loans are designed to meet your needs:
Payments from your IRA are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect no withholding. You may change your withholding election at any time prior to your receipt of a payment. To change your withholding election, complete the appropriate form provided by your Credit Union. Withholding from IRA payments, when combined with other withholding, may relieve you from payment of estimated income taxes. However, your withholding election does not affect the amount of income tax you pay. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are insufficient. For more details, contact Carolina Trust at 843.448.2133, ext. 3.
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