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A Special Message from Alice Frazier for the 2025 New Year

Jan 01, 2025

Happy New Year Friends and Neighbors! New Year’s Day is always a special time for reflection and setting intentions. In the early quiet hours, before the household begins to stir, is my time. Nestled in my cozy corner of the couch, with the fireplace warming the room and the Christmas tree lights twinkling, I sit with my notebook and pen, ready to reflect and set my intentions for the year.Full Story

Potomac Bancshares, Inc. and BCT-Bank of Charles Town Appoint Shane Bell as Chief Financial Officer

Dec 04, 2024

CHARLES TOWN, WV, December 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ (OTC: PTBS) – Potomac Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”), the parent company of Bank of Charles Town (the “Bank”), also known as BCT-The Community’s Bank, today announced the appointment of M. Shane Bell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Bell joins the Company following the recent retirement of Dean Cognetti, the former Executive Vice President and CFO. Full Story

BCT-Bank of Charles Town Appoints Ronald B. Burley as Chief Retail Banking Officer

Dec 02, 2024

CHARLES TOWN, WV, December 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, today announced the appointment of Ronald B. Burley as Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer. As a member of the bank’s executive team, Mr. Burley will oversee retail banking sales and operations. Full Story

BCT-Bank of Charles Town Named "Best Bank to Work For" for a Fifth Time by American Banker

Nov 13, 2024

CHARLES TOWN, WV, November 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, has been named a “2024 Best Banks to Work For.” BCT has been selected five of the last six years for this honor. The Best Banks to Work For program, which was initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes, and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction. Full Story

Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2024 Third Quarter Results

Nov 04, 2024

Charles Town, WV, November 4, 2024 / PR Newswire / - Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), also known as The Community’s Bank, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, earned $1.761 million or $0.42 per share compared to $1.729 million or $0.42 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, and $1.421 million in the second quarter of 2024 or $0.34 per share.Full Story