First Community: CEO Ted Nissen to retire Dec 31; Dozier, Painter promoted effective Jan 1, 2027

FIRST COMMUNITY CORP /SC/

Vaughan Dozier promoted to First Community Bank CEO and Drew Painter to President, both joining the Board on Jan 1, 2027.
Ted Nissen retires Dec 31, 2026 but will serve as consultant/advisor; Mike Crapps stays President & CEO of First Community Corporation.
Signature Bank of Georgia acquisition closed Jan 8, 2026; systems conversion Mar 13, 2026; added $195.7M loans and $229.8M deposits.
2Q26 loan growth $29.1M (7.5% annualized); 1H26 $71.6M (11.0% annualized, excluding Signature acquired balances).
Dividend raised to $0.17/share (payable Aug 18, 2026, record Aug 4); 98 consecutive quarters; 2.01% yield at $33.84 close.

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