South Carolina

As the industry relies more on digital products, credit unions are looking for ways to update their financial literacy programs to become more interactive and reach a broader audience.

Wells Fargo will lay off 1,000 workers primarily from its mortgage unit in the first major round of a previously announced plan to cut the bank's workforce by as much as 10% over the next three years.

Augusta VAH Federal Credit Union in Augusta, Ga. has announced plans to merge into SRP FCU, across the state line in nearby North Augusta, S.C.

Donations to CUAid will go toward assisting credit union employees and volunteers impacted by the storm.

At South Carolina FCU, they're looking for employees who want more than just a paycheck.

More than $37,000 has been donated to the National Credit Union Foundation's CUAid initiative, while SECU has made a $1 million contribution to a local food bank providing relief.

The storm dumped a record amount of rain on North Carolina over several days. Some sections of the coast remain off limits due to flooded highways.

There was no major damage reported after the storm, though one of the nation's largest credit unions was forced to temporarily shutter as many as 20 branches.

The company will pay $142 million for Carolina Alliance Bank three months after buying NewDominion in Charlotte, N.C.

Credit unions across the mid-Atlantic are bracing for Hurricane Florence, with many closing their doors and not expecting to reopen until next week.