Press Release

April 22, 2003
Contact: Denise Lollis
Phone: 864-942-1597

GEOFFREY CROCKER PROMOTED TO BANKING OFFICER

Greenwood, SC-Countybank is pleased to announce that Geoffrey Crocker has been promoted to Banking Officer. Since joining Countybank in May of 1998 Crocker has been promoted through several positions including Teller Supervisor, Assistant Sales Manager and Relationship Manager. Currently Crocker serves as the Loan Administration Manager, responsible for supervising the risk management functions of the bank including loan administration, compliance and audit.

"Geoff is an integral part of our risk management efforts where he serves as Loan Administration Manager," said Annette Huskey, chief financial officer of Countybank. "We are privileged to have his expertise and knowledge to better serve our customers needs."

Crocker is a Graduate of Lander University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration. He is an active participant in the HOSTS program, and serves on the board for A Place for Us, a non-profit organization in Greenwood that provides a home for un-wed mothers in Greenwood and surrounding counties.

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.