First Community Bankshares sells Emporia, VA branch to Benchmark Community Bank

FIRST COMMUNITY BANKSHARES INC /VA/

Sale includes branch real estate, personal property, and all deposits (but not loans).
Transaction subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
Expected to close by end of 2022, enabling both banks to focus on core markets.
First Community Bank retains its other branches; move removes a geographically distant branch.

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