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GREENVILLE, S.C.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--SCBT (NASDAQ:SCBT) announced today that Jimmy Lindsey has been named market president for SCBTas Anderson and Seneca markets.

"This market is a great fit for SCBTas style of hometown banking that has been a hallmark of our company since 1934."

aAnderson and Seneca are critically important markets, which further expand our presence along the I-85 corridor from Charlotte to Atlanta,a said Greg Lapointe, SCBT western banking group president. aJimmy has long-standing business, family and community ties to the upstate and his most recent leadership experience as southern Greenville county executive will prove invaluable as he assumes this position. We are fortunate to have someone with his knowledge and experience for this important role.a

With over 18 years of experience in the banking industry, Lindsey started his career with a large regional bank and has worked as a branch manager and also as a business banker. He joined SCBT in 2002 as a commercial lender at SCBTas Broad Street office. He was later promoted to southern Greenville county executive, a position he has held since 2005.

aI am excited about the opportunity and look forward to working with the Anderson and Seneca team,a said Lindsey. aThis market is a great fit for SCBTas style of hometown banking that has been a hallmark of our company since 1934.a

Lindsey is a graduate of Clemson University where he earned a degree in financial management. An active member of the community, Lindsey serves as the chief volunteer officer and board member for the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Greenville. Lindsey and his wife, Martha Hautala Lindsey have two children and are members of Horizon Presbyterian Church, where he serves as a deacon.

SCBT Financial Corporation, Columbia, South Carolina is a registered bank holding company incorporated under the laws of South Carolina. The Company consists of SCBT, N.A., the largest publicity traded bank headquartered in South Carolina; NCBT, a division of SCBT, N.A., and Community Bank & Trust, a division of SCBT, N.A. Providing financial services for over 78 years, SCBT Financial Corporation operates 76 locations in 19 South Carolina counties, 10 northeast Georgia counties, and Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. SCBT Financial Corporation has assets of approximately $4.5 billion and its stock is traded under the symbol SCBT in the NASDAQ Global Select Market. More information can be found at [ www.SCBTonline.com ].

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