Press Release

May 23, 2003
Contact: Denise Lollis
Phone: 864-942-1597

COUNTYBANK CONTRIBUTES TO HOSPICECARE OF THE PIEDMONT

Greenwood, SC- Countybank Foundation aides HospiceCare of the Piedmont by making a donation in support of its special projects.

"Countybank has made a contribution to us since 1991 supporting our special projects such as the Festival of Trees, Camp Celebrate Hope, and the Butterfly Celebration," said Nancy Corley, Executive Director for HospiceCare of the Piedmont. "We greatly appreciate their generosity and support which enables Hospice to better meet the needs of those in our community as they deal with a life-limiting illness."

HospiceCare of the Piedmont is a non-profit organization that provides care for the terminally ill in Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick and Saluda counties. The non-profit program provides care and services by a highly qualified team of nurses, home health aides, social workers, and the chaplain for patients and families.

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.