| First Citizens Bank expands into Lowcountry’s Nexton The bank broke ground on its new branch in the 5,000-acre master-planned community in Summerville. It’s expected to open in late 2021 and will offer a staffed lobby, drive-through and ATM services and more. The bank plans to make a monetary gift to Berkeley Citizens to help the nonprofit group's home. SCBIO 2021 life sciences conference adds speakers A Microsoft vice president is among the newly announced speakers at the conference, to be held online Feb. 16-17. The two-day event will feature a virtual exhibit hall showcasing S.C.’s $12 billion life sciences industry. | 