Press Release

July 11, 2003
Contact: Denise Lollis
Phone: 864-942-1597

MERRY BAGWELL PROMOTED TO BANKING OFFICER

Greenwood, SC - Countybank is pleased to announce that Merry Bagwell has been promoted to Banking Officer. Bagwell joined Countybank as a teller in 1993 and has advanced through various positions from Consumer and Commercial Loan processor in 1995, to Relationship Manager in 1999, and currently is the Information Systems Administrator responsible for all network and telecommunication systems of the organization.

"Merry's promotion to Banking Officer is the direct result of her organizational support and dedication," said Claude Robinson, executive vice president of Countybank. "Having worked with her and witnessed her many contributions to our success, I take great pride in recognizing Merry's achievements that earned her this position."

Bagwell is a graduate of Lander University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. She is an active participant in the HOST Program and is a member of Women in Technology International, the first and only global association dedicated to advancing women in technology.

Countybank began its service to the Greenwood community in 1933, when it was founded by a group of Greenwood businessmen. Today, Countybank is a full service, integrated financial services provider with three full-service locations and five automatic teller machines. In addition to a full array of traditional banking products, Countybank is composed of separate divisions that are positioned to meet specialized financial needs, including Countybank Trust Services, Countybank Mortgage Services, Countybanc Investments, Inc., and Countybanc Insurance, Inc. Each division is staffed by the area's most sought-after professionals in their respective fields to provide customers with the tools to achieve their financial goals.