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        <Explanation>Schedule L, Part IV, Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons:2. (A) Name of Person: South Carolina Community Bank (B) Relationship between Interested Person and Organization: Dr. Swinton, President of the College, is Chair of the Bank Board (C) Description of Transaction: This is a continuous banking relationship for South Carolina Community Bank. The College owns stock in the bank. All transactions are negotiated at arm's length and at fair market value.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Schedule L, Part IV, Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons:1. (A) Name of Person: Carolina First Bank (B) Relationship between Interested Person and Organization: Mack I. Whittle, Board Member is CEO of the South Financial Group (C) Description of Transaction: This is a continuous banking relationship for Carolina First Bank. The South Financial Group is a Holding Company for Carolina First Bank, of which Mr. Whittle is CEO. All transactions are negotiated at arm's length and at fair market value.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>The Interim Vice President of Business and Finance, Nathaniel Williams, and the Assistant Vice President of Business and Finance/Controller, Kathryn Jones, review the Form 990 in order to make sure that all information provided on the Form 990 is complete and accurate.</Explanation>
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