Category Archives: Community

Meet the Team: Mike Crapps

Recently, the five members of First Community Bank’s executive management team sat down to chat about their perspective on the values that shape First Community Bank. For the next few weeks, we’d like to help you get to know the … Continue reading

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Meet the Team: Robin Brown

Recently, the five members of First Community Bank’s executive management team sat down to chat about their perspective on the values that shape First Community Bank. For the next few weeks, we’d like to help you get to know the … Continue reading

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Greek Out

There are all kinds of reasons to go to Columbia’s 25th Annual Greek Festival. But let’s get straight to the most important reason: the food. Yes. For a quarter of a century, the people of Columbia have been coming downtown … Continue reading

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Take It Easy in Chapin

Labor Day arrives at the perfect time every year—when the summer heat is still oppressive and the back-to-school routine isn’t quite routine yet. So in honor of hard work everywhere, Americans throw barbecues and family cookouts, doing their best to … Continue reading

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First Community Bank Grows

We are pleased to announce that the First Community Bank family is expanding with the acquisition of Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation. Founded in 2001, Palmetto South offers mortgage products for home purchase or refinance in the South Carolina market. The … Continue reading

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The Difference

From the outside, banks look pretty similar. Brick colors change and architectural styles vary, but you can pretty much count on an ATM, a drive-through, people to help you handle the day-to-day of your financial life. It’s what—and who—is inside … Continue reading

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Why We Are Local

“Local” is the new “green.”  You see it everywhere, but especially at farmer’s markets and restaurants. And we can’t argue there—tomatoes from our neighbor’s garden will always taste better than the ones we picked up at the grocery. But for … Continue reading

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The Spirit of the Entrepreneur

During the summers that make us famously hot, you’re bound to spot a young entrepreneur parked by a curb, peddling Dixie cups of not-quite-cold lemonade. And if you’re like most of us, you’ll stop and hand over your change for … Continue reading

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Small business: the backbone of our local economy

Being a community bank means that our customers aren’t just customers. They’re also our neighbors and friends, the people we see at the grocery store or the owners of the businesses we frequent. We are committed to helping businesses in … Continue reading

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Community, First: Growth

Our 2010 annual report showcases the individual communities that shape us, and the connections that bring us together.  For our last annual report showcase, we’re featuring portraits of growth all around our communities. Where you grow, we grow. To view … Continue reading

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