Press Release

November 5, 2003
Contact: Denise Lollis
Phone: 864-942-1597

DAYLE MUMFORD PROMOTED TO BANKING OFFICER

Greenwood, SC-Countybank is pleased to announce that Dayle Mumford has been promoted to Banking Officer. Dayle joined Countybank in July 2001 as a Senior Relationship Manager and since then has expanded her role to include Financial Advisor for Countybanc Investments, Inc.

"Dayle is an integral part of our Consumer Banking where she serves as Financial Advisor," said Pam Garren, Assistant Vice President. "We are privileged to have her expertise and knowledge to better serve our customers needs."

"Dayle has demonstrated outstanding professionalism," said David Bell, Senior Vice President.

In addition to the services Mumford provides on-site, she also plays an active role in serving the Wesley Commons community. Weekly she visits the Wesley Commons community to provide traditional and non-traditional financial services. To better assist her customers, she has achieved her Series 6 and 63 licenses and SC Life Insurance and Accident and Health Certificate.

Prior to joining Countybank, Dayle was employed with First Union, formerly United Savings Bank. Mumford is a Graduate of Lander University with a Bachelor's of Art degree. She was a participant in the HOSTS program, and is an active member in the Charitable Society of Greenwood, Greenwood Area Chamber of Commerce.

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.