Press Release

August 1, 2003
Contact: Denise Lollis
Phone: 864-942-1597

LYNDA DIXON PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT

Greenwood SC- Countybank is pleased to announce that Lynda Dixon has been promoted to Vice President of Countybanc Insurance, Inc. Dixon joined Countybanc Insurance, formerly Dantzler Insurance Agency, in 1976 as a Personal Insurance Representative and has advanced through various positions to her current position as Senior Commercial Insurance Service Representative and Supervisor.

"Lynda dedicates herself to building solid relationships with our customers, providing exemplary customer service, and works to ensure the success of the insurance team," said Mike Dimaina, president of Countybanc Insurance, Inc. "She is supportive of any business strategy and works hard to show that support to her staff by keeping them informed and continues to be an asset to sales support and the organization."

Dixon has achieved her Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter designation which is the top designation and the most sought after in the industry. In Greenwood alone there are only three practicing CPCU's.

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.