Press Release

June 8, 2004
Contact: Lara Hudson

DAVID TOMPKINS PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT

Greenwood, SC-Countybank is pleased to announce that David Tompkins has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Tompkins began his career with Countybank nine years ago as a sales associate at the Westwood office. He has served as relationship manager at the Main office and in his current role as licensed financial advisor and wealth management specialist.

"David plays an integral part in our Wealth Management process," said James R. Fowler Jr., executive vice president of Countybank. "His expertise and knowledge enable him to provide his customer base with an exceptional level of service."

Tompkins is a graduate of Lander University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration. He is a licensed agent of variable annuities and mutual funds, investment adviser representative and life, accident and health insurance. He serves on the boards of the Uptown Greenwood Development and Lander University Bearcats Club and is a member of the Emerald City Rotary Club.

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 provides with three full-service locations. 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.