Carolina Bank
BankingSouth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Carolina Bank is a community-focused bank headquartered in Florence, South Carolina, tracing its origins to 1936 when J. Wesley Beasley opened the first branch in Lamar. The bank emphasizes a locally based model, with branch managers and staff who live in the communities they serve, enabling loan decisions that reflect local economic conditions and the needs of individuals and businesses. It operates branch offices across six counties in northeastern South Carolina, delivering a range of personal and business banking services through traditional channels and online access. Through its CB&T Financial Services Division, the bank offers insurance products and a spectrum of investment, financial planning, and retirement solutions, with specialists who can meet clients at branches or at their homes or workplaces. The bank is a member of FDIC. The information provided notes that in 2017 Carolina Bank was acquired by FirstBank, reflecting a change in ownership while continuing to serve its communities.