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First Citizens Bank Acquires Georgian Bank of Atlanta

Columbia, S.C., September 25, 2009 — Announcement reinforces First Citizens’ unique position of strength and stability in still-volatile banking industry [more of the story...]

First Citizens Announces It Will Open for Business on Saturdays

Orangeburg, S.C., June 8, 2009 — First Citizens announced today that it will offer Saturday banking hours from 9 a.m. until noon at its 1225 St. Matthews Rd. branch. First Citizens will offer the same full-service banking on Saturday that is available Monday through Friday. [more of the story...]

First Citizens Helps Consumers Grow Their Savings through New “Set to Save” Program

Columbia, S.C., June 4, 2009 — First Citizens today announced the launch of its new automatic savings program called Set to Save. The program makes saving money easy, and pays customers $50 to build up a cash reserve during a time when it may seem easier to put off saving. [more of the story...]

First Citizens Bancoporation Announces Branch Consolidation

Columbia, S.C., May 1, 2009 — First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. announced today that it will consolidate its First Citizens branch located at 610 W. Moultrie St. in Winnsboro into its First Citizens branch located at 111 S. Congress St. on June 29. [more of the story...]

First Citizens’ Beech Island Branch Closed Due to Tornado Damage

Aiken, S.C., April 13, 2009 — First Citizens’ Beech Island branch, located at 2020 Atomic Rd. in Beech Island, will be closed due to recent tornado damage. Plans are currently underway to assess the damage and establish a plan to reopen as soon as possible. [more of the story...]

First Citizens Bancoporation Announces Branch Consolidation

Columbia, S.C., March 17, 2009 — First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. announced today that it will consolidate the First Citizens branch located at 1099 Russell Street in Orangeburg into the First Citizens branch located at 791 Broughton Street. [more of the story...]

First Citizens Opens New Branch in Surfside

Myrtle Beach, S.C., February 2, 2009 — First Citizens is pleased to announce that it will expand its market presence in Horry County by opening an office in Surfside, S.C. [more of the story...]

First Citizens Opens New Branch in Augusta

Augusta, Ga., December 15, 2008 — First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., announced the opening of its newest branch in Augusta, Ga., on Dec. 15, 2008. [more of the story...]

First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Launches New Fidelity Investments 401(k) Plan

Columbia, S.C., December 9, 2008 — First Citizens is pleased to announce its new product offering and partnership with Fidelity Investments. First Citizens now offers the Fidelity 401(k) plan to customers. [more of the story...]

First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Completes Conversion of Community Resource Bank in Orangeburg

Columbia, S.C., December 5, 2008 — On Dec. 5, 2008, First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, completed the operational conversion of 10 branches formerly of Community Bankshares, Inc.
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First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Community Resource Bank in Orangeburg

Columbia, S.C., November 3, 2008 — On Nov. 1, 2008, Columbia, South Carolina-based First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., completed the acquisition of Community Bankshares, Inc., (Amex: SCB) (“SCB”), parent of Community Resource Bank, N.A., headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
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First Citizens Opens Branch in Carolina Forest

Myrtle Beach, S.C., September 17, 2008 — First Citizens is pleased to announce that it will expand its market presence in Horry County by opening a branch in Carolina Forest, S.C., located at 4040 River Oaks Drive.
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Community Bankshares, Inc., and First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., Announce Proposed Merger

ORANGEBURG, S.C., June 26, 2008 — Community Bankshares, Inc., (Amex: SCB) (“SCB”), parent of Community Resource Bank, N.A., and First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. today announced they have executed a definitive agreement to merge.
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City of Columbia Partners with First Citizens Bank to Create Bike-Friendly Community

COLUMBIA, S.C., June 23, 2008 — The city of Columbia and First Citizens Bank have partnered to provide bicyclists new places to park, and meet the need of residents who are seeking an alternative to driving their cars.
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First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Merchants and Farmers Bank

MADISON COUNTY, Ga., June 3, 2008 — On June 1, 2008, Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., parent company of First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., completed the acquisition of Merchants and Farmers Bank headquartered in Madison County.
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First Citizens Receives Elizabeth O’Neill Verner/Governor’s Award for the Arts

COLUMBIA, S.C., March 24, 2008 — First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., announced that it has received the 2008 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner award, the official Governor’s Award for the Arts.
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First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Announces Aquisition of Merchants and Farmers Bank in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, GA., March 5, 2008 — Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., parent company of First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., is pleased to announce that an agreement has been signed to acquire Merchants and Farmers Bank headquartered in Madison County.
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First Citizens Opens New Branch in East Conway

EAST CONWAY, S.C., February 29, 2008 — First Citizens is pleased to announce that it will expand its market presence in Horry County by opening an office in East Conway, S.C.
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First Citizens Opens Two New Branches in Augusta

AUGUSTA, GA., February 8, 2008 — First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., announced that it will open two of five new branches in Augusta, Ga., on Feb. 20, 2008.
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First Citizens Enters Camden Market

CAMDEN, S.C., January 8, 2008 — First Citizens is pleased to announce that it will expand its market presence in Kershaw County by opening its first office in Camden, S.C.
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Completion of Urban Green Space in Downtown Columbia Announced

COLUMBIA, S.C., November 1, 2007 — Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation announced the completion of a landscaped urban "oasis," complete with palm trees and a bricked walkway.
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First Citizens Fills Wi-Fi Void in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C., October 10, 2007 — First Citizens, headquartered in Columbia, will fill a void for business professionals and students seeking to get on the information superhighway outside the Vista.
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First Citizens Announces Visa payWave Card Rollout

COLUMBIA, S.C., September 12, 2007 — First issuer in South Carolina to offer contactless payment cards cardholders "wave" through checkout lines without fumbling for cash.
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2007 Press Release Archive