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Integrity and reliability grow into leadership.

A post from the Lessons in Leadership series featuring Jim Leventis. Community service was ingrained in Jim Leventis beginning in his earliest days. His involved, motivated father was both a business leader and tireless community advocate. He taught his children … Continue reading

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The Perfect Balance of Old and New

If you walk into Anderson’s Shoes in Newberry and sit down for a fitting, there’s a good chance that your mother or even your grandmother did the same thing, years ago. In January, Anderson’s Shoes will celebrate 102 years, making … Continue reading

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Meet the Team: Ted Nissen

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: 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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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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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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The Business of Smiles

It’s not often that you see children run happily into the dentist’s office because they just can’t wait for their trip to the dentist. But that’s the kind of joy that happens at Palmetto Smiles every day. “People tell us … Continue reading

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Four Strategies for Saving

You’ve probably been encouraged to save since you were handed your first piggy bank. You’re also probably a great believer in the power of saving—who isn’t? And yet, when you pit your monthly expenses against your monthly income, there’s never … Continue reading

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Community, First: Things

Our 2010 annual report showcases the individual communities that shape us, and the connections that bring us together.  This week, we’re highlighting a few things that caught our photographers’ attention. To view or download the annual report in its entirety, … Continue reading

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