South Carolina Bank and Trust has announced today that Lauren Bailey has been promoted to assistant vice president and Summerville branch manager.

Bailey began her career with SCBT in 2004 as a mortgage processor. She is a 2002 graduate of the College of Charleston where she earned her bachelor’s degree in international business.

Active in her community, Bailey has served for two years as a board member with the Dorchester County Communities in Schools program.

 “We are excited to have Lauren on our team and especially pleased to recognize her hard work and dedication with this promotion. Her commitment and diversified experience will make her a vital member of our leadership team in Summerville,” Dane Murray, executive vice president, SCBT.  

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 third largest bank headquartered in South Carolina; SCBT of the Piedmont, a Division of SCBT, N.A.; NCBT, a Division of SCBT, N.A.; and Community Bank & Trust, a Division of SCBT, N.A.   Providing financial services for over 76 years, SCBT Financial Corporation operates 86 locations in 17 South Carolina counties, 10 North Georgia counties, and Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.   Named in Forbes as one of the 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America in 2009, SCBT Financial Corporation has assets of approximately $3.7 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.