N.C., S.C. credit unions give OK to merge trade groups

After nine months of discussion, credit unions in the North and South Carolina credit union trade associations have voted "overwhelmingly" to merge the two, the organizations say. The new Carolinas Credit Union League will be effective Jan. 1.

John Radebaugh, who led the North Carolina league, will helm the combined organization.

The vote in North Carolina was 52-2, and in South Carolina was 43-2.