Carolina Trust has recently partnered with Living Local Carolina, a weekday morning show on WBTW News 13 (CBS affiliate.) The show gives viewers an insider’s look at local businesses, attractions, and people along the Grand Strand and in the Pee Dee. On the last Friday of the month, Carolina Trust will bring you a fifteen minute panel segment on Living Local called Financial Friday®. During the Financial Friday® Community Panel, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador, August, and special guests will bring you financial tips and information on things going on in our community. Check out some of our most recent Financial Friday® segments below. Click here to view all previous Financial Friday® segments on our YouTube Channel.
Check Out Our Most Recent Financial Friday Segment
On the November Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, Always August was joined by special guests Rachel Quigley, Executive Director of the Myrtle Beach Bowl and Dale Steele, Former College Football Coach and Myrtle Beach Bowl Advisor.
Check Out Previous Living Local Carolina Financial Friday Community Panels
On the October Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, Always August was joined by special guests: Tim Carlisle, Carolina Trust, President/CEO; Christina Jackson, Director of the McLeod Health Foundation; and Nicole Spencer, Assistant Director of Oncology at McLeod Health to help us raise awareness for Breast Cancer and talk about McLeod’s upcoming Comprehensive Cancer Center.
On the September Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, Always August was joined by two esteemed attorneys, Doug Lineberry and James K Gilliam, Equity Partners Burr Forman LLP for Part Two of the “We ❤️ Our Lawyers” Segment.
On the August Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, Always August was joined by two esteemed attorneys, Doug Lineberry and James K Gilliam, Equity Partners Burr Forman LLP for Part One of the “We ❤️ Our Lawyers” Segment.
On the July Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador August was joined by specials guests Fred Nesta and Emma Lyn Cain to talk about heading back-to-school.
On the June Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, August was joined by special guests Frank Johnson, WBTW News 13 Chief Meteorologist and Aaron Clay, Captain with the Myrtle Beach Fire Department to discuss hurricane preparation.
On the May Financial Friday Community Panel Brand Ambassador, August was joined by special guests from the YMCA of Coastal Carolina to learn about their different amenities and the way they’re serving our community.
On the March Financial Friday Community Panel Brand Ambassador, August was joined by special guest Henrietta Golding to talk about her career and Women’s Month.
On the February Financial Friday Community Panel Brand Ambassador, August was joined by special guest Christina Naylor, Carolina Trust Chief Operations Officer to talk about ways to save.
On the January Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, August was joined by special guests Kathy Jenkins, CEO of New Directions of Horry County and Blakely Roof, President and CEO of United Way of Horry County, to talk about community service.
On the December Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, August was joined by special guests Dr. Kevin M. Satelle MD, Physician at Rapid Weight Loss and Esthetics Center and Christina Naylor, Chief Operation Officer at Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union to talk about creating healthy lifestyle habits for the upcoming year.
On the October Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, August was joined by special guests Rachel Quigley, Executive Director of the Myrtle Beach Bowl and Conway Mayor, Barbara Blain-Bellamy to talk about the upcoming bowl game.
This month’s Mental Health Awareness Financial Friday segment on Living Local Carolina included special guests Abbey Soucy, Walk Chair for the Myrtle Beach Out of the Darkness Walk and Danielle Lewis, Founder of R.E.A.C.H. Empowerment.
On the August Back-to-School Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, August was joined by special guests Edie Nanick and Margaret Gregory, Volunteers at Help4Kids, and Paula Cain, 3rd Grade Teacher at Pee Dee Elementary School.
On the July Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, August was joined by special guests Frank Johnson, WBTW News 13 Chief Meteorologist and Aaron Clay, Captain with the Myrtle Beach Fire Department to discuss hurricane preparation.
Check out the June Financial Friday Community Panel where Brand Ambassador, August is joined by special guests Christina Naylor, Carolina Trust Chief Operations Officer and Tammy Hardy, Edward Jones Financial Advisor to talk about fraud.
Check out our May Financial Friday Community Panel, where Brand Ambassador August was joined by special guests Jess Wnuk, Executive Director of the Grand Strand Humane Society and Lindsey Rankin, President of the Humane Societies Board of Directors.
Check out the April Financial Friday Community Panel, where Brand Ambassador August was joined by special guest Karen Riordan, President and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
Check out the March Financial Friday Community Panel on Women’s Month, where Brand Ambassador August was joined by special guests Megan Hannigan, Owner/Lead Designer at Worthy the Label ; Alex Webb, CEO of Worthy the Label ; and Stacey Lyon, Owner and CEO of Beach Nest Design.
Check out the February Financial Friday Community Panel on Black History Month, where Brand Ambassador August was joined by special guests Dr. Preston L McKever-Floyd, CEO of McKever-Floyd Charitable Fund; Alfreda Funnye, Neighborhood Services Coordinator for the City of Myrtle Beach; and Travis Overton, Vice President for Executive Initiatives/ Chief of Staff at Coastal Carolina University.
There’s no better way to celebrate Black Friday than with the Financial Friday Community Panel! On today’s panel, we were joined by special guests Rachel Quigley, Executive Director of the Myrtle Beach Bowl and Jim McManus, Director of Christian Mission Outreach.
September Financial Friday Community Panel featuring special guests Chef Jamie, Owner of Johnny D’s Waffles and Benedicts and Donald Hovis, VP of the Grand Strand Miracle League Board of Directors.
Always, August Community Panel, where we reflected on the past year and some of our favorite previous segments.
July Financial Friday Community Panel featuring special guest, Tim Carlisle, Carolina Trust President/CEO and returning guest, Hatton Gravely, Brookgreen Gardens Director of Philanthropy.
June Financial Friday Community Panel featuring special guests Ricky Sapp, CEO/ Founder of the Rick Sapp Foundation and Kelly Moore, Executive Director of the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation
May Financial Friday Community Panel featuring special guests Hatton Gravely, Director of Philanthropy at Brookgreen Gardens and Jamie Daskalis, Owner of Johnny D’s Waffles and Benedicts.
March Financial Friday Community Panel featuring special guests Kelly Rowland, Carolina Trust Mortgage Loan Officer and Erica Davis, Guild Mortgage Sales Manager
Check Out Previous Living Local Carolina Segments
If you missed this segment of Living Local Carolina Financial Friday then you’re skating on thin ice. Brand Ambassador, August got to Chat with Karen Riordan, President and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB about the first annual Winter Wonderland at the Beach.
Looking to get into the holiday spirit? Check out this segment of Living Local Carolina where Brand Ambassador, August met up with Ashley Smith, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Conway to learn all about the cities holiday festivities.
Still looking for Halloween costume ideas? On this segment of Living Local Carolina Financial Friday, Brand Ambassador August shares how to make a DIY Skeleton Costume.
Everyone loves a good plate of chicken bog and there’s no place better to get it than the Loris Bog Off. Check out this segment of Living Local Carolina Financial Friday to learn more about the famous Loris Bog Off and what makes chicken bog such a staple in our area.
Nothing says fall like pumpkin picking. On today’s segment of Living Local Carolina Financial Friday, we headed to Indigo Farms to pick out the perfect pumpkin and learn about the other produce their harvesting this fall.
Did you know October is Adopt a Shelter Pet month? On this segment of Living Local Carolina Financial Friday, we headed to the Horry County Animal Care Center to meet some of their available pets and learn more about the shelter.
The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without traditions. On this segment of Living Local Carolina Financial Friday, Brand Ambassador August and Rainee make some tasty Christmas cookies and talk about their favorite holiday traditions.
The first day of fall is almost here, so on this segment of Living Local Carolina Financial Friday, we made some DIY Dollar Tree Fall Home Décor.
What does your money say about you? On this segment of Living Local Carolina, Brand Ambassador August talked about how to realign your spending to match your values.
How do you treat that special someone to a great date when even “dinner and a movie” breaks the bank? On this segment of Living Local Carolina Financial Friday we talked about a few date ideas that are creative, unique, and less than $20.
Getting back into the swing of things at the start of a new school year can be difficult. On this segment of Living Local Carolina Financial Friday we’ll give you some school lunch meal prep ideas to make packing lunches more fun and a bit easier.
On this segment of Living Local Carolina, Brand Ambassador August learned how to shred the waves with Jack’s Surf Lessons.
Looking for the perfect date night idea or intimate gathering? Check out this segment of Living Local Carolina, where we sat down with Jordan King, Co-Owner Of Carolina Pop Up Events, personalized picnic company.
Spending your whole paycheck on trendy summer outfits? On this segment of Living Local Carolina Financial Friday, Brand Ambassador August shows viewers how to put together trendy casual and work outfits from your local Goodwill.
On this two-part segment of Living Local Carolina you get to see why CTFCU is the best. Here’s a hint, it’s our amazing employees.
On this segment of Living Local Carolina you get to see why CTFCU is the best. Here’s a hint, it’s our amazing employees.
On this segment of Living Local Carolina Financial Friday, Brand Ambassador August finished up her week long 4th of July DIY projects by teaching us to make homemade ice cream.
On this segment of Living Local Carolina, August and Rainee go back to camp! They got a behind-the-scenes tour of Wildlife Action Adventure Camp at Fork Retch Wildlife Refuge in Mullins, SC
Are you looking to improve your credit? Check out this segment of Living Local Carolina where August and Rainee chatted with Marilena Echohawk, Owner of UFYC, credit consulting and repair company.
On this segment of Living Local Carolina, we joined Chuck Whitaker, Owner of Island Water Adventures and long-time Carolina Trust business members, on one of his pontoon boats at Crab Catchers Marina in Little River.
On this two part segment, we got a behind-the-scenes tour of the area’s newest RV park, Carolina Pines RV Resort.
On this segment of Living Local Carolina, we visited Taylor Wellness Med Spa and learned all about the different services they offer. Brand Ambassador, August even received filler to reduce some fine lines and show viewers what to expect during a typical procedure.
We sat down with Rosezena J. Pierce, Owner of R. J. Pierce Law Group, P.C. to learn all about the importance of trademarking.
In honor of April being Autism Awareness month, we sat down with Jamie Daskalis, Owner of Johnny D’s Waffles and Benedicts and Nicole Young- Cline, Owner and Director of Young Talkers for this segment of Living Local Carolina. When Jamie’s son, James, was diagnosed with autism, she sought out different resources, one of which was speech and feeding therapy at Young Talkers.
On this segment of Living Local Carolina, we got to chat with Kelly Moore, who was recently appointed as the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation’s Executive Director. Kelly, who is a Coastal Carolina University Alumna, has dedicated her life to supporting student athletes and helping them achieve success both on and of the field.
In honor of women’s history month, Andrea Gagliano, owner of Ace of Space Organization. Ace of Space is a company that helps people organize any space using Andrea’s customized organization method.
In honor of women’s history month, we talked to Dr. Jessica Greene, LPC on this segment of Living Local Carolina. As a child behavioral counselor, she gave us lots of tips on different signs to look for that may indicate if your child is battling anxiety and depression, as well as tips on how to manage both disorders.
In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17th, we visited Autumn Care of Shallotte, a nursing home in Brunswick County, NC, and dropped off flowers and reachers for the residents.
In honor of Black History Month, we visited Taylor’s Barber Shop in Marion, SC. Taylor’s has been in business for over 100 years and has been continuously owned and operated by African Americans. It is now considered by some to be the oldest, continuous barbershop in the state. Rev. Thomas E. Taylor founded the barbershop with a vision of operating a business for white patrons.
In honor of Black History Month, we talked to Kimberly Claridy-Walker, who is the first female African American owner of a BP gas station in the country.
On this Black History Month segment of Living Local Carolina, Brand Ambassador August and Show Host, Rainee met up with Ron Daise, Brook Green Gardens Vice President of Creative Education and Gullah Descendants to learn all about the Gullah Geechee Culture.
In honor of Black History Month, Carolina Trust is highlighting prominent African American community members all month long on Living Local Carolina. This week, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador, August and Show Host, Rainee got to sit down with Barbara Jo Blain Bellamy, who is the current, and first black, Mayor of Conway, SC.
With the Super Bowl airing next Sunday, we wanted to start planning which snacks to make. On this segment of Living Local Carolina, Brand Ambassador August and Show Host, Rainee Romero, tried out some delicious recipes made by Chef Jamie Daskalis, Owner of Johnny D’s Waffles and Benedicts.
Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador, August and Show Host, Rainee Romero, visited Tantalizing Tanning and Spray Tans to learn about their different products and services, including their infrared sauna and red light therapy bed, which offer significant health benefits.
On this two part segment of Living Local Carolina, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador August gets her makeup done by professional stylist, Jaimie Maynor. Jaimie is the owner of JM Artistry the Salon, a full service local salon. In this segment she gives different tips and techniques for achieving the perfect natural glam look.
Have you set your goals for 2021? Check out this segment of Living Local Carolina where Carolina trust Brand Ambassador, August and Show Host, Rainee Romero sit down and make vision boards for 2021.
Living Local Carolina, Show Host Rainee Romero joined us at Booth’s Christmas Tree Farm, where we learned a few tips on how to pick the perfect tree and talked about some of our favorite family traditions.
The holidays are all about giving, which is why we surprised random strangers with a little holiday cash on this segment of Living Local Carolina.
Living Local Carolina Show host, Rainee Romero joined us for the filming of our new credit card commercial and got some really cool behind the scenes footage.
We sat down with Executive Assistant, Selma Reburn, who has been with the Credit Union for 33 years, to hear how to credit union has changed through her perspective. Selma is retiring in December, so we wanted to let her know how much she will be missed and how appreciative we are to her for her service to CTFCU.
Carolina Trust is honored to share the military stories of Board and Supervisory Committee Members, both past and present.
We got the opportunity to talk with Board Directors Emeritus, James (Jim) Kendrick, Lt./Col. USAF/Retired, about his time in the service as a fighter pilot and his service to the community as a Carolina Trust Board Member. At 101 years old, he has so many stories that you’ll definitely want to hear!
In honor of Veterans Day, we sat down with Quentin Pickett, Carolina Trust Facilities Specialist, and Chaun Frink, Carolina Trust IT System Administrator, to talk about their time in the service.
Join us as we sit down with friend of the credit union, Lacey Thompson, who shares her story about raising her two-year-old son with down syndrome.
Living Local Carolina Show Host/Producer sat down with Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador, August and AVP/Regional Manager, Andy, to learn all about credit.
Living Local Carolina, Show Host/Producer Rainee Romero and Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador, August Mize, sat down with Caring in Our Lifetime Board Member, Susan Branstrom, to learn about how the organization helps members of our community who are battling breast cancer.
Living Local Carolina Show Host/Producer, Rainee Romero and Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador August Mize try out their skills in the kitchen as they make one of Chef Jamie’s signature dishes.
Roosevelt “Rosie” Scott has been a member of Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union for almost 30 years and owns arguably the most famous BBQ Pit in the Carolinas. Join Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador, August Mize, and Living Local Show Host, Rainee Romero, as they learn all about Scott’s BBQ and what makes people drive from miles around for a bite of it.
Ricky Sapp, retired NFL Player, has made it his life’s mission to help the youth in our community grow into their full potential. Learn all about how he’s using his non-profit organization, The Ricky Sapp Foundation, to give back.
Carolina Trust is on a mission to improve the health in our community, both financially and physically. Join us to learn about how we’re keeping our members financially fit and how we’re staying physically fit with some great warm-up exercises from Ricky Sapp, retired NFL Player and founder of The Ricky Sapp Foundation.
Join Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador, August Mize as she takes Living Local Carolina Host/Producer, Rainee Romero on a tour of Carolina Trust’s new and improved website.
In addition to other involvement with the local schools, Carolina Trust has partnered with WBTW News 13 for their Back-To-School drive which provides school supplies for children in our area through local organizations, Help4Kids and Backpack Buddies.
Join Rainee Romero, Host/Producer of WBTW Living Local Carolina and August Mize, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador to learn all about Carolina Trust’s Auto Loan Options from Consumer Lending Manager, Jim Weigand.
Carolina Trust and Ricky Sapp, former NFL Player and founder of The Ricky Sapp Foundation talk about their bully prevention initiative, the “I’m a Buddy, Not a Bully,” project.
Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador, August Mize and Zero Gravity Producer/Director, Keith Bogart, sat down with Living Local Carolina Host/Producer, Rainee Romero, and gave her behind-the-scenes insight into the creation of the American Business Award-winning brand video, Trustworthy Faces.
Join us to listen to Carolina Trust member, Phil Adikes’, story about his home buying process with Carolina Trust. Mr. Adikes was able to save $80,000 over the life of his loan by selecting Carolina Trust as his mortgage lender.
Join Rainee Romero, Host/Producer of WBTW Living Local Carolina and August Mize, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador as they talk about what Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is doing to keep employees and members safe during COVID-19.
Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador, August Embarks On Her Home Buying Journey With the Help of Carolina Trust AVP of Mortgage Services, Connie Thompson and Michael King, CEO/Founder of King One Properties.
Join Rainee Romero, Host/Producer of WBTW Living Local Carolina and August Mize, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador as they talk with Carolina Trust members about their experience working with Carolina Trust for their mortgage.
Join Rainee Romero, Host/Producer of WBTW Living Local Carolina and August Mize, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador as they talk with Carolina Trust Mortgage Loan Officer, Kelly Rowland, about the benefits of a HELOC.
Join Rainee Romero, Host/Producer of WBTW Living Local Carolina and August Mize, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador as they meet the Mortgage Team at Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and learn about their roles at the Credit Union.
Join Rainee Romero, Host/Producer of WBTW Living Local Carolina and August Mize, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador as they talk about the History, Involvement, and Services of Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union.
August, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador
August is a Virginia native, who has grown to feel like local because of the the Grand Strand’s hometown feel. She has a Bachelors degree from Coastal Carolina University and has worked for Carolina Trust as the Digital Marketing Specialist since 2019. Recently, August expanded her role with the credit union as the Brand Ambassador, where she serves as the Credit Union’s liaison between the media, members and the community.
