First Community Corporation announces retirement of director Freddie Deutsch

First Community Corporation has announced that Director Freddie Deutsch will be retiring on January 15, 2027, from both the company and its bank. This voluntary decision, unrelated to recent leadership changes, comes as the bank's shares trade near a 52-week high. Deutsch joined the company following the acquisition of Signature Bank of Georgia and played a key role in integrating the business and developing the SBA lending line.

He will receive a partial retention bonus and continued health coverage for 18 months post-retirement, but will forfeit remaining equity awards.