First Bank began in 1935 as a rural community bank in Troy, North Carolina. Today, we are the 6th largest bank in North Carolina with approximately $3.3 billion in assets. In addition to serving 27 counties in North Carolina, we also have offices in South Carolina and Virginia, bringing our total to over 90 full-service branches. So, how does a small hometown bank with humble origins achieve this level of success?
It starts with an unwavering commitment to superior service that began as a high priority for our founders and extends to our customers today. We view every customer as a member of our "banking family," deserving the utmost in courtesy and respect and we strive to consistently exceed their service expectations.
In addition to delivering exceptional service, First Bank has developed an outstanding line of financial products that rivals any bank in our marketplace. We offer a wide variety of checking, savings and lending programs for every specific need and circumstance, accented by reasonable fees and competitive rates. Our goal is to help our customers achieve financial success and we have the people and the products in place to deliver on this commitment.
Our mission since 1935 has been to provide the best in community banking. Today, we stand committed to preserving this heritage while embracing new opportunities for continued growth and expansion.
First Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Troy, North Carolina with total assets of approximately $3.3 billion. Its principal activity is the ownership and operation of First Bank, a state-chartered community bank that operates 92 branches, with 77 branches operating in the central piedmont and coastal regions of North Carolina, 9 branches in South Carolina (Cheraw, Dillon, Florence, Latta, Jefferson, and Little River), and 6 branches in Virginia (Abingdon, Christiansburg, Dublin, Fort Chiswell, Radford, and Wytheville), where First Bank does business as First Bank of Virginia. First Bank also has a loan production office in Blacksburg, Virginia. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC."
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