...attribute profitability to hometown appeal. "Our strongest assets continue to be our people," said bank President Alan J. George. "It's good to give people the opportunity to have their own bank, where decisions are made locally." Total...

...when the offering ends. No one investor may buy more than 4.99 percent to prevent hostile takeovers, according to Alan J. George, proposed president. Proposed board chairman Tommy B. Wessinger would get options allowing him to buy 5 percent...

...Two former NationsBank executives announced Thursday they'll start a new bank in Aiken. Tommy B. Wessinger and Alan J. George say their decision is based on the need for personal service and local decision-making in a town full of banks from...

...well, if not better, than what was expected. "It's in line with our original projections," bank President Alan J. George said. "We were not looking for a profit until our 15th month of operation." The bank showed a profit in the 11th...