Press Release

May 27, 2003
Contact: Denise Lollis
Phone: 864-942-1597

EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION RECEIVES CONTRIBUTION FROM COUNTYBANK FOUNDATION

Greenwood, SC - Countybank continues to give strong support to the Greenwood community by contributing to the Education Enrichment Foundation through the Countybank Foundation.

"Contributions enable the Foundation to support and promote enrichment for excellence in education for Greenwood County public schools", said Sandra Hawkins, Executive Director for the Education Enrichment Foundation. "The Board of Directors would like to express their appreciation to Countybank and all individuals, companies, organizations and Foundations that have financially supported our efforts this year."

The Education Enrichment Foundation is an organization that upholds and improves the quality of public education in Greenwood, Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six school districts. The support of the community's contributions enables public schools to increase goal achievement using programs not fundable through school budgets. In the Spotlight, The Great Idea Grants program, The Academic Challenge Bowl, and the Artist in the Residency are a few of the programs sponsored by the Foundation. If you would like more information about EEF please call 864-942-0674.

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.