Southern First Bancshares Launches New Websites

September 2, 2008

GREENVILLE, SC –  September 2, 2008 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. is pleased to announce the company has officially launched two new websites: www.greenvillefirst.com and www.southernfirst.com. Southern First Bancshares is the holding company for Greenville First Bank and Southern First Bank.

The sites feature a re-designed user interface for easier navigation, providing clients with online banking, cash management and online bill pay capabilities.  “This new site is designed to help our clients save time and money, while offering greater convenience and added flexibility,” explained Art Seaver, CEO of Southern First Bancshares.

Greenville First Bank was established in 1999 to create a unique financial institution for the Greenville market.

Southern First Bank was later formed in 2006 and serves the Columbia, SC market.

The company offers a complete line of banking services, including loan and deposit products, plus online banking and Bill Pay, and free ATM access nationwide.

Greenville First and Southern First differentiate themselves from other banks by providing clients with dedicated relationship teams, led by senior officers, assigned to each client’s account for customized ClientFIRST® service.