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The Southern Bank Foundation made a $5,000 contribution to the City of Rocky Mount's Friends of the Museum.

The Southern Bank Foundation makes charitable gifts to support a large number and variety of charitable programs in areas of North Carolina served by Southern Bank and Trust Co.

Founded in 1901, Southern Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern BancShares Inc. With its Corporate Headquarters located in Mount Olive, the Bank has total assets of approximately $1.2 billion and more than 50 locations serving eastern North Carolina. More information about the Bank is available at the compan y's Werb site at www.southernbank.com.