WHITMIRE, SC (March 26, 2026) |
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union will celebrate the opening of its new Whitmire, South Carolina branch with a ribbon cutting ceremony open to the public and media at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 30. The event marks a major milestone in restoring in-person banking access to the Newberry County community after the town’s last financial institution closed and left residents without a local place to manage their finances.
Who: Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
What: Ribbon cutting ceremony at Palmetto Citizens’ newest branch location in Whitmire, S.C.
When: Monday, March 30 at 11 a.m.
Leadership remarks and the ribbon cutting will begin at 11 a.m. After the program, media and community members are invited to take a tour of the new credit union and join for lunch at The Café on Main, which is located at 139 Main St.
Where: Palmetto Citizens Whitmire branch, 138 Main St., Whitmire, S.C.
Why: When Whitmire’s last bank closed, the community was left without a local financial institution, which created a banking desert for residents and businesses who rely on in-person financial services. Recognizing the need, Palmetto Citizens stepped in to bring accessible, community-focused banking back to Whitmire.
The new branch represents the credit union’s continued commitment to serving communities across the state and beyond. The opening also comes during Palmetto Citizens’ 90th anniversary, underscoring the credit union’s long-standing mission of helping people achieve financial success and strengthening the communities it serves.
