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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares 20% Increase To Quartely Dividend

    Apr 18, 2024

    Charles Town, WV, April 18, 2024 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of 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, declared at their April Board meeting a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, a 20% increase from the previous quarter’s dividend of $0.10. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on May 3, 2024, and will be paid on May 10, 2024. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Announces Alice Frazier Elected as Vice Chairman of ICBA

    Mar 18, 2024

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, is pleased to announce the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has elected Alice Frazier, BCT’s President and CEO, as the ICBA Vice Chairman. Her term began March 17, 2024, immediately following the ICBA LIVE national convention in Orlando, Florida.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

    Feb 01, 2024

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, earned $1.710 million or $0.41 per share compared to $1.953 million or $0.47 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, and $1.729 million in the third quarter of 2023 or $0.42 per share.​Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

    Jan 19, 2024

    Charles Town, WV, January 19, 2024 / PR Newswire / (OTC:PTBS) – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company"), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared at their January Board meeting a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on February 2, 2024, and will be paid on February 9, 2024. Full Story

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  • 2024 New Year's Letter from Alice

    Jan 01, 2024

    Dear Clients, Friends, and Neighbors, my husband gave our adult children a special pen and journal for Christmas this year. His words of wisdom were, “Be sure to look around and take in those special moments coming to you in 2024. Take time to journal all that you see and feel. Many years from now you will appreciate the opportunity to read your thoughts from back-in-the-day.” Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Voted 2023 "Best of the Best" for Bank, Mortgage Company, Loan Service, and Financial Planning by Journal-News Readers

    Dec 29, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, December 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, is pleased to announce it has been voted a 2023 Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards recipient in four financial services categories: Bank, Mortgage Company, Loan Service, and Financial Planning/Service Company.Full Story

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  • Erik Seppala Joins the SBA Team for BCT-The Community's Bank

    Dec 05, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, December 05, 2023 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-The Community’s Bank recently appointed Erik Seppala as Vice President and Relationship Manager for BCT’s Small Business Administration (SBA) lending team. Mr. Seppala’s responsibilities include providing commercial lending services both through SBA programs as well as traditional commercial options. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Named a "Best Bank To Work For" for a Fourth Time by American Banker

    Nov 20, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, November 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2023. This is the fourth year BCT has been selected 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

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  • BCT Expands Government Contractor Banking Services with Appointment of Christopher Turley

    Nov 14, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, November 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-The Community’s Bank recently appointed Christopher Turley as Senior Vice President and Director of Government Lending. Mr. Turley will be responsible for leading the Bank’s initiatives to accelerate and expand its government lending and growth strategy in the DC Metro area as well as the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and upper Maryland regions. Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2023 Third Quarter Results

    Nov 02, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, W.V., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, earned $1.729 million or $0.42 per share compared to $2.084 million or $0.50 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, and $1.783 million in the second quarter of 2023 or $0.43 per share.​Full Story

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  • BCTCares Foundation Raises $65,000 To Feed Local Food-Insecure Children Through Annual Pack the 'Pack Campaign

    Oct 30, 2023

    Charles Town, WV, October 30, 2023 /PR Newswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – The BCTCares Foundation, a philanthropy founded by the employees of BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, announced Friday, October 27, 2023 that it raised $65,000 through its annual Pack The ‘Pack program in support of local backpack food charities focused on food-insecure children.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

    Oct 19, 2023

    Charles Town, WV, October 19, 2023 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC:PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared at their October Board meeting a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on November 2, 2023, and will be paid on November 9, 2023. Full Story

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  • Alice Frazier, BCT President and CEO, Honored by Washington Business Journal as a 2023 Women Who Mean Business Selectee

    Oct 06, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, October 06, 2023 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, is pleased to announce that Alice Frazier, President and CEO, and member of the Board of Directors, was recognized as one of the select Honorees at the Washington Business Journal’s 2023 Women Who Mean Business gala. The event took place at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC, on October 5, 2023.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2023 Second Quarter Results

    Aug 03, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, earned $1.783 million or $0.43 per share compared to $1.605 million or $0.39 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and $2.042 million in the first quarter of 2023 or $0.49 per share.Full Story

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  • The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival (MSAHF) Announces Continued Partnership with BCT-Bank of Charles Town

    Jul 26, 2023

    Charles Town, WV, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – Representatives of BCT-Bank of Charles Town joined with representatives of the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival today for a special announcement that will continue to provide a major boost to the annual Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival in their 44th year.Full Story

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    BCT: 2023 Presenting Sponsor for MSHAF

  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares 11.1% Increase to Quarterly Dividend

    Jul 20, 2023

    Charles Town, WV, July 20, 2023 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC:PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared at their July Board meeting a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, an 11.1% increase from the previous quarter’s dividend of $0.09. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Named Top 200 Performing Bank by American Banker

    Jun 26, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) Potomac Bancshares, Inc., the one holding company for BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, is pleased to announce it has been recognized by American Banker as one of the top 200 performing banks in the United States out of 1,650 banks with less than $2 billion in assets and who also are publicly traded. BCT ranked 172.​Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Awards $290,200 in Scholarships to Local High School Students

    Jun 14, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, June 14, 2023 /PR Newswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced scholarship awards for: Robert “Bob” F. Baronner, Jr. Scholarship, Robert W. McCormick Full Ride Scholarships, Paul & Margaret Dorsey Music Scholarship, Tom Mentzer Scholarships, and S. Katherine Boxwell & Edwin P. Churchill Scholarships. As Trustee for the scholarships, BCT awarded $290,200 to local high school students to seek post-secondary education.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Welcomes Michael Huber of Belfort Furniture and Stone Tower Winery to the Board of Directors

    Jun 01, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, June 1, 2023 /PR Newswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – Potomac Bancshares, Inc., the one holding company of BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, today announces the appointment of Michael Huber to its Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2023. Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2023 First Quarter Results

    Apr 24, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 March 31, 2023, earned $2.042 million or $0.49 per share compared to $1.669 million or $0.40 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, and $1.953 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 or $0.47 per share.Full Story

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  • BCT Welcomes Masuma Kerawala as Branch Manager of Middleburg Office

    Apr 20, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, April 20, 2023 (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently welcomed Masuma Kerawala who will serve as the Branch Manager of the Middleburg, Virginia banking office located at 115 The Plains Road. Ms. Kerawala will lead the staff in providing retail and business financial services while developing beneficial relationships with clients and the local community.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares First Quarter 2023 Dividend

    Apr 20, 2023

    Charles Town, WV, April 20, 2023 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC:PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared at their April Board meeting a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on May 3, 2023 and will be paid on May 10, 2023. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Promotes Tiffany Hall to Manager of Deposit Operations

    Apr 10, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, April 10, 2023 (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the promotion of Tiffany Hall to the position of Manager of Deposit Operations. Ms. Hall will oversee the Deposit Operations team who provide various services for BCT clients and support daily operations of the bank including reconciliations, check clearances, debit card oversight, wire transfers, and more.Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Appoints Krystle Burkhart as Commercial Business Development Officer for the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia

    Apr 07, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, April 7, 2023 /PR Newswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the appointment of Krystle Burkhart to the position of Commercial Business Development Officer. Ms. Burkhart will be responsible for acquiring new commercial clients and developing stronger relationships with current commercial clients.Full Story

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  • Special Message from Alice Frazier

    Mar 13, 2023

    Since 1871, your bank has been committed to operating a safe and sound community bank. Your ongoing confidence and trust are of utmost importance to us. Over the past few days there has been news about the unfortunate regulatory closure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, resulting in FDIC receivership.Full Story

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  • BCT Residential Lending Team Strengthened with Addition of Chris Puller

    Mar 09, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, March 9, 2023 (OTC:PTBS) – BCT Residential Lending, a division of Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced Chris Puller as the newest member of its residential lending team, serving as Mortgage Loan Officer. Mr. Puller will be responsible for residential mortgage originations throughout BCT’s markets with an emphasis in Loudoun County, Virginia and Jefferson County, West Virginia. Full Story

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  • Stacy Duranko of BCT Wealth Advisors Obtains the Accredited Fiduciary Investment Manager Industry Designation

    Feb 27, 2023

    Charles Town, WV, February 27, 2023 / (OTC:PTBS) – BCT Wealth Advisors, a division of Bank of Charles Town, recently announced that Stacy Duranko, Assistant Vice President and Wealth Advisor is among an elite group of financial professionals obtaining the Accredited Fiduciary Investment Manager® (AFIM®) designation, administered by Cannon Financial Institute. This designation is awarded to those individuals completing a rigorous two-year investments program of study. Full Story

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  • BCT Appoints Sandy Hamilton to Advisory Board of Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia

    Feb 23, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, February 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the appointment of Sandy Hamilton to its Advisory Board for the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The Advisory Board consists of community leaders who work and live in Berkeley County and Jefferson County, West Virginia.Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Welcomes Sabrina Rebrook as Assistant Branch Manager of the Hedgesville, West Virginia Branch Office

    Feb 13, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, February 13, 2023 (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently welcomed Sabrina Rebrook who will serve as the Assistant Branch Manager of the Hedgesville, West Virginia banking office located at 119 Cowardly Lion Drive. Ms. Rebrook will help lead the staff in providing retail and business financial services while developing beneficial relationships with clients and in the local community.Full Story

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  • BCT-The Community's Bank Welcomes Danny Vargas to the Loudoun County Advisory Board

    Feb 10, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, Feb. 10, 2023 /PR Newswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently welcomed Raul “Danny” Vargas to their Loudoun County (Virginia) Advisory Board. The Advisory Board consists of community leaders who work and live in the Loudoun County and Northern Virginia region. Members provide strategic advice to BCT regarding local markets, with an emphasis on the Loudoun County and Northern Virginia region. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Hires Kathy Burcker as Assistant Branch Manager of Martinsburg Branch

    Feb 09, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, February 9, 2023 (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the appointment of Kathy Burcker to the position of Assistant Branch Manager of the Martinsburg branch office located at 9738 Tuscarora Pike. Mrs. Burcker will help lead the staff of BCT’s second largest branch. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Promotes Erin Owens to Assistant Branch Manager of Kearneysville Branch

    Feb 09, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, February 8, 2023 (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the promotion of Erin Owens to the position of Assistant Branch Manager of the Kearneysville branch office located at 5480 Charles Town Road. Ms. Owens will lead the staff of this unique branch that is a drive-through-only service facility. In addition, Ms. Owens will provide support for Branch Operations that is also located at this facility.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Noting Record Loan Growth

    Feb 07, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 7, 2023 /PR Newswire/ Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 earned $1.953 million or $0.47 per share compared to $1.848 million or $0.45 for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, and $2.084 million in the third quarter of 2022 or $0.50 per share.Full Story

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  • Alice Frazier of Bank of Charles Town Appointed to Federal Reserve of Richmond's Board of Directors

    Feb 02, 2023

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, February 2, 2023/PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, announced the recent news of Alice Frazier, BCT’s President and CEO, being appointed to the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Her appointment term is 2023 through 2025.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

    Jan 19, 2023

    Charles Town, WV, January 19, 2023 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC:PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared at their January Board meeting a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share. Full Story

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  • 2023 New Year's Letter from Alice

    Jan 03, 2023

    As an adult the New Year brings about a sense of purpose that I felt as a child at the beginning of a new school year. There is nothing like the excitement and opportunity to change the future with a clean slate of fresh notebooks, new teachers, a new classroom, and new kids to meet.Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Receives 2022 FHLBank Pittsburgh DEI Membership Award

    Nov 30, 2022

    HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. Nov. 30, 2022 – Today, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) announced that Bank of Charles Town (BCT) (OTC:PTBS) received the inaugural 2022 FHLBank Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Membership Award (Award) for their Banking On Diversity program. The Award was designed to celebrate FHLBank member financial institutions that have implemented or supported impactful, innovative DEI initiatives or programs in their communities.Full Story

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    BCT Receives 2022 FHLBank Pittsburgh's DEI Award

  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Voted "Best of the Best" for Bank, Loan Service, and Financial Planning by Journal-News Readers

    Nov 22, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, November 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, is pleased to announce it has been voted a 2022 Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards recipient in three financial services categories: Bank, Loan Service, and Financial Service/Planning Company. Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancsahres, Inc. Reports 2022 Third Quarter Results

    Nov 01, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, earned $2.084 million or $0.50 per share compared to $2.212 million or $0.54 for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, and $1.605 million in the second quarter of 2022 or $0.39 per share.Full Story

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  • BCT Residential Lending Welcomes Adam Ware as Mortgage Loan Officer

    Oct 25, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, October 25, 2022 (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the appointment of Adam Ware as Mortgage Loan Officer. Mr. Ware will be responsible for residential mortgage originations throughout BCT’s markets with an emphasis on Berkeley County, West Virginia. Mr. Ware’s office is located at BCT’s Martinsburg branch at 9738 Tuscarora Pike, Martinsburg, West Virginia, 25403.Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Announces Amy Panzarella Joins Eastern Panhandle Advisory Board

    Oct 21, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, October 21, 2022 (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the appointment of Amy Panzarella to its Advisory Board for the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The Advisory Board consists of community leaders who work and live in Berkeley County and Jefferson County, West Virginia.Full Story

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    Amy Panzarella, EP Advisory Board

  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

    Oct 20, 2022

    Charles Town, WV, October 20, 2022 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC:PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared at their October Board meeting a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on November 2, 2022 and will be paid on November 9, 2022. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Appoints Navneet Warraich as Branch Manager of Hedgesville, WV Office

    Oct 13, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, October 13, 2022 (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced Navneet Warraich as the new Branch Manager of its Hedgesville, West Virginia office at 119 Cowardly Lion Drive. The Hedgesville office is a full-service facility, including drive-up window services. Ms. Warraich will manage the branch staff as well as lead initiatives for customer experiences and acquisitions.Full Story

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    Navneet Warraich, Branch Manager-Hedgesville

  • BCTCares Foundation's "Pack The 'Pack" Program Raises $56,000 To Fund Local Backpack Charities

    Oct 06, 2022

    Charles Town, WV, October 6, 2022 /PR Newswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – The BCTCares Foundation, a philanthropy founded by the employees of BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, announced yesterday it raised $56,000 through its annual Pack The ‘Pack program in support of local backpack food charities focused on food-insecure children.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2022 Second Quarter Results

    Aug 02, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, W.V., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, earned $1.605 million or $0.39 per share compared to $1.732 million or $0.42 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, and $1.669 million in the first quarter of 2022 or $0.40 per share. Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

    Jul 20, 2022

    Charles Town, WV, July 20, 2022 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC:PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared at their July Board meeting a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on August 4, 2022 and will be paid on August 11, 2022. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Launches Second Annual "Pack the 'Pack" Donations Program with Its Backpack Program Partners For Local Food-Insecure Children

    Jul 01, 2022

    Charles Town, WV, July 1, 2022 /PR Newswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, today announced the second annual funding campaign through its BCTCares For The Hungry initiative in support of local backpack food programs for food-insecure children. This BCTCares campaign is called “Pack the ‘Pack” in reference to raising funds to purchase enough food to fill 5,000 take-home backpacks. Fundraising will be from July 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Awards $257,750 In College Scholarships To Local High School Students

    Jun 17, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, June 17, 2022 / (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced scholarship awards for: Robert “Bob” F. Baronner, Jr. Scholarship, Robert W. McCormick Full Ride Scholarships, Jeffrey L. Pierce Memorial Scholarship, Tom Mentzer Scholarships, and S. Katherine Boxwell & Edwin P. Churchill Scholarships. As Trustee for the scholarships, BCT awarded $257,750 to local high school students to attend college.Full Story

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  • BCT Wealth Advisors Promotes Amber Owens to Wealth Administrator

    Jun 14, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT Wealth Advisors, a division of Bank of Charles Town, recently announced the promotion of Amber C. Owens, MBA, to the position of Wealth Administrator. Her responsibilities include managing client portfolio processes and transactions. Ms. Owens will report to Leslie Crabill, Senior Vice President, Director of Wealth and Investments.Full Story

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    Amber Owens, Wealth Administrator

  • BCT Wealth Advisors Promotes Stacy Duranko to Assistant Vice President, Trust Officer

    Jun 09, 2022

    Charles Town, WV, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ (OTC: PTBS) – BCT Wealth Advisors, a division of Bank of Charles Town, recently announced the promotion of Stacy Duranko to Assistant Vice President, Trust Officer of the firm. Responsibilities include managing Trust accounts, Estates, IRA accounts, as well as acting as Administrator for numerous scholarship funds. Ms. Duranko will report to Leslie Crabill, Senior Vice President, Director of Wealth and Investments. Full Story

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    Stacy Duranko, AVP-Trust Officer

  • BCT-The Community's Bank Adds Ted Argleben as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer

    Jun 07, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-The Community’s Bank recently welcomed Ted Argleben as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer to their commercial lending team. Mr. Argleben will be responsible for commercial loan and banking relationships growth in Northern Virginia. He will report to Paul Bice, Executive Vice President, Virginia President. Full Story

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    Ted Argleben, VP-Commercial Loan Officer

  • Stacey Metcalf Joins BCT-The Community's Bank Advisory Board for Loudoun County, Virginia

    Jun 02, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the appointment of Stacey Metcalfe to its Advisory Board for Loudoun County, Virginia. The Advisory Board consists of community leaders who work and live in Loudoun County. The members provide strategic advice to BCT regarding local markets, with an emphasis on Loudoun County and Northern Virginia. Full Story

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    Stacey Metcalf, Loudoun Advisory Board Member

  • BCT Wealth Advisors Appoints Emma Espinosa as Client Coordinator

    May 12, 2022

    Charles Town, WV, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ (OTC: PTBS) – BCT Wealth Advisors, a division of Bank of Charles Town, recently announced the appointment of Emma Espinosa as the firm’s Client Coordinator. Responsibilities include managing clients’ experiences from established relationship through disbursements. Ms. Espinosa will report to Leslie Crabill, Senior Vice President, Director of Wealth and Investments. Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2022 First Quarter Results

    May 04, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, earned $1.669 million or $0.40 per share compared to $1.778 million or $0.43 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, and $1.848 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 or $0.45 per share.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend 12.5%

    Apr 20, 2022

    Charles Town, WV, April 20, 2022 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC:PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared at their April Board meeting a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, an increase of 12.5% from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.08. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on May 3, 2022 and will be paid on May 10, 2022. Full Story

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  • Special Notice: Customer Account and Information Security

    Feb 25, 2022

    This is an important reminder about protecting your account and personal information.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

    Feb 04, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, earned $1.848 million or $0.45 per share compared to $1.142 million or $0.28 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, and $2.212 million in the third quarter of 2021 or $0.54 per share.​Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares Dividend

    Jan 20, 2022

    Charles Town, WV, January 20, 2022 / PR Newswire / (OTC:PTBS) – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc., the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share at their January board meeting. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on February 3, 2022 and will be paid on February 10, 2022. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Announces New Relationship with KlariVis

    Jan 18, 2022

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, Jan. 18, 2022 / PRNewswire / (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, today announced its new relationship with KlariVis, a fast-growing enterprise dashboard and analytics tool for the financial services industry, as a key solution for the bank’s future. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Automates Commercial Lending with Jack Henry

    Jan 05, 2022

    Bank will digitize commercial lending and increase efficiencies to enhance borrower and lender user experience​Full Story

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  • Alice Frazier Offers BCT Customers a New Year's Message for 2022

    Dec 29, 2021

    Dear BCT Customers, as 2021 comes to a close, I wish you and yours a New Year filled with good will and peace toward all. May we all find ourselves young in spirit, eager to give from our hearts and show gratefulness to one another.Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Approved as SBA Preferred Lender, the First in West Virginia

    Dec 09, 2021

    Charles Town, WV, December 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, was recently approved as a Small Business Administration (SBA) Preferred Lender, the first for a West Virginia chartered bank. As a Preferred Lender, BCT will be authorized to directly approve loan applications instead of processing them through the SBA for approval. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Announces Anchor Investment in BankTech Ventures Fund

    Nov 12, 2021

    BCT is excited to embrace banking innovations through its involvement in the recently launched banktech-focused venture capital fund. CHARLES TOWN, WV, November 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, announced today that it has committed to be an early investor in BankTech Ventures, LP (“BTV” or the “Fund”), a newly launched venture capital fund with the mission to support community banks through investment and education Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Names A "Best Bank To Work For" for Third Consecutive Year

    Nov 09, 2021

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, November 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2021. This is the third consecutive year BCT has been selected for this honor. Full Story

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  • BCT-The Community's Bank Announces Paul W. Bice as Regional President

    Nov 08, 2021

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, November 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-The Community’s Bank recently announced the appointment of Paul W. Bice as Executive Vice President and Regional President. Mr. Bice will lead BCT’s continued growth within Northern Virginia for commercial lending and related banking services. He will be located in the BCT Lending office in Leesburg, Virginia, located at 602 South King Street, Suite 300.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares Dividend

    Oct 21, 2021

    Charles Town, WV, October 21, 2021 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTC:PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share at their October board meeting. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on November 2, 2021 and will be paid on November 9, 2021. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Appoints Frank Donadio Branch Manager of Harpers Ferry Office

    Oct 14, 2021

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, October 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced Frank Donadio as the new Branch Manager of its Harpers Ferry, West Virginia office at 1366 West Washington Street. The Harpers Ferry office is a full-service facility, including drive-up window services. Mr. Donadio will manage the branch staff as well as manage initiatives for customer experiences and acquisitions.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. To Present at Boenning & Scattergood Investor Forum

    Sep 24, 2021

    Charles Town, WV., September 24, 2021 /PR Newswire/ - Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, announced today they will present at the investor forum hosted by Boenning & Scattergood on Monday, September 27, 2021. A copy of Potomac Bancshares’ presentation can be found on their Investor Relations website at https://ir.mybct.bank. Full Story

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  • BCTCares Pack the 'Pack Campaign Raises $43,000 to Fill 8,600 Backpacks of Local Children with Food

    Sep 22, 2021

    Charles Town, WV, September 22, 2021 /PR Newswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, today announced through its BCTCares Foundation the results of the recent “Pack the ‘Pack” fundraising campaign in association with four local backpack program charities. With the support of BCT customers, employees, vendors, and local community patrons, a total of $43,000 was raised that will be used to fill 8,600 take-home backpacks with food Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Welcomes Kaitlin Frisbie as Hedgesville, West Virginia Branch Manager

    Aug 17, 2021

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, August 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently welcomed Kaitlin Frisbie to the position of Branch Manager, serving its banking office in Hedgesville, West Virginia, at 119 Cowardly Lion Drive. The Hedgesville office is a full-service facility, including drive-up window services. Ms. Frisbie will manage the branch staff as well as lead initiatives to produced customer experiences and acquisitions.Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Promotes Elizabeth Hoffmaster to Branch Manager in Kearneysville, West Virginia

    Jul 29, 2021

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the promotion of Elizabeth Hoffmaster to the position of Branch Manager, serving its banking office in Kearneysville, West Virginia, at 5480 Charles Town Road. In addition to leading initiatives for customer experiences and acquisitions, Ms. Hoffmaster will manage the branch staff at their exclusive drive-through location.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

    Jul 27, 2021

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding Company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, earned $1.732 million or $0.42 per share compared to $0.826 million or $0.20 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, and $1.778 million in the first quarter of 2021 or $0.43 per share. Net income was $3.510 million for the first six months of 2021 or $0.85 per share compared to $1.545Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2021 Second Quarter Results

    Jul 27, 2021

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding Company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, earned $1.732 million or $0.42 per share compared to $0.826 million or $0.20 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, and $1.778 million in the first quarter of 2021 or $0.43 per share. Net income was $3.510 million for the first six months of 2021... Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares Dividend

    Jul 21, 2021

    Charles Town, WV, July 21, 2021 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTC:PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share at their July board meeting. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on August 4, 2021 and will be paid on August 11, 2021. Full Story

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  • BCT Investments, a Division of Bank of Charles Town, Expands with New Team of Experienced Wealth Managers

    Jul 16, 2021

    Charles Town, WV, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ (OTC: PTBS) – BCT Investments, a division of Bank of Charles Town, recently announced the addition of an experienced team of investment representatives. The new members of the BCT Investments team are Dave Neterer, Program Manager; Ken Smith, Private Wealth Manager; and Evan Vink, Private Wealth Manager. Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Launches "Pack the 'Pack" Donations Program

    Jul 01, 2021

    Charles Town, WV, July 1, 2021 /PR Newswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, today announced a new funding campaign through its BCTCares For The Hungry initiative in support of local backpack food programs for food-insecure children. This BCTCares campaign is called “Pack the ‘Pack” in reference to raising funds to purchase enough food to fill 5,000 take-home backpacks. Fundraising will be from July 1, 2021 through August 31, 2021.Full Story

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  • Susan Mitchell Joins BCT-The Community's Bank Advisory Board for Loudoun County, Virginia

    Jun 17, 2021

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the appointment of Susan Mitchell to its Advisory Board for Loudoun County, Virginia. The Advisory Board consists of community leaders who work and live in Loudoun County. The members provide strategic advice to BCT regarding local markets, with an emphasis on Loudoun County and Northern Virginia. Full Story

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  • BCT-The Community's Bank Opens Loan Production Office in Fredericksburg, Virginia

    May 20, 2021

    Charles Town, WV, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the opening of a Loan Production Office (LPO) at 1125 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 400, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401. This office is located in the same facility as the University of Mary Washington Center for Economic Development as well as the Rappahannock Economic Development Corporation (REDCO).Full Story

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  • BCT-The Community's Bank Announces Addition of Experienced SBA Lending Team

    May 06, 2021

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, announced the expansion of its commercial lending initiatives with the appointment of a new commercial lending team focused on Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs. The experienced team includes: Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2021 First Quarter Results

    Apr 26, 2021

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding Company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 earned $1.778 million or $0.43 per share compared to $0.719 million or $0.17 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, an increase of 147.3%.Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend 14.3%

    Apr 20, 2021

    Charles Town, WV, April 20, 2021 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), approved and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, an increase of 14.3% from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.07. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on May 4, 2021 and will be paid on May 11, 2021. Full Story

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  • In Honor of Its 150th Anniversary, BCT - Bank of Charles Town Donates $1,871 to Each of Its Eight Local Non-Profit Partners

    Apr 15, 2021

    Charles Town, WV, April 15, 2021 /PR Newswire/ (OTC:PTBS) –BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, through its BCTCares For The Hungry initiative, recently announced it will donate $1,871 to each of its eight local non-profit partners. The funds are a donation committed on April 4, 2021, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the bank’s opening. Full Story

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  • ANNOUNCEMENT: Loan Quick Pay Service To Be Discontinued, Effective April 15, 2021

    Mar 08, 2021

    Enhancements to our digital services included options for making loan payments. As a result, we will discontinue the Loan Quick Pay service, effective April 15, 2021.Full Story

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  • BCT Launches Banking On Diversity-Minority Business Fund With Three Other Community Banks

    Feb 09, 2021

    Charles Town, WV, February 9, 2021 /PR Newswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, announced today the launch of the Banking On Diversity initiative, a minority business funding program to improve and develop local communities. Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2020 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results

    Feb 03, 2021

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding Company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 earned $1.142 million or $0.28 per share compared to $0.859 million or $0.21 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2019, an increase of 33.3%. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $3.785 million or $0.92 per share compared to $3.213 million or $0.78 per shareFull Story

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  • Customer Experience Survey Begins February 17 ,2021

    At BCT, our desire is to provide positive experiences that are meaningful to your financial journey. To help us know how we’re doing, we will conduct our second Customer Experience Survey on February 17, 2021. Your feedback provides clarity about what is working well and where we need to improve. ​Full Story

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    Alice Frazier, President & CEO

  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares Dividend

    Jan 21, 2021

    Charles Town, WV, January 21, 2021 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared a $0.07 per share dividend at their January board meeting. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on February 3, 2021 and will be paid on February 10, 2021. Full Story

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  • Happy New Year and Welcome 2021!

    Jan 01, 2021

    Who is looking forward to a new year and a fresh start? The year 2020 presented you, the communities we live in, and the BCT team with many unforeseen challenges to our daily lives. Tragically, for some, the loss of loved ones brought you great sadness, for whom we offer our sincerest condolences. For those who are weary from keeping businesses open and family budgets afloat, we offer our encouragement and empathy. Hopefully, the many lessons we have learned will result inFull Story

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  • BCT Email Addresses Changed to @MYBCT.BANK

    Jan 01, 2021

    To match our website's new domain mybct.bank, all BCT email addresses will change to the .bank (dot bank) domain format, effective January 1, 2021. This means BCT email addresses will end in @mybct.bank. All email using the former domain @mybct.com (dot com) will be forwarded to the new address. Please update BCT email addresses on file with the new domain @mybct.bank. Also, you may need to delete old addresses from your auto-fill. Contact Customer Care with any questions at 1-800-296-8431. ​Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Launches Food Drive, Donating $5 Per Pound of Food Up To $10,000

    Nov 20, 2020

    Charles Town, WV, /PR Newswire/ (OTC:PTBS) –BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, through its BCTCares For The Hungry initiative, recently launched a food drive to support the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local families’ food insecurity. Additionally, BCT will donate $5 for every pound of food donated, up to $10,000. The food drive concludes December 4, 2020. Food donations can be left at collection receptacles at any BCT branch. Full Story

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  • BCT Selected 2020 Large Business of the Year

    Nov 04, 2020

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, November 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, was awarded the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year 2020. The honor was officially awarded on November 4, 2020 at the virtual 94th Annual Celebration of the Chamber.Full Story

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    BCT Awarded "Large Business of the Year 2020"

  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2020 Third Quarter Results

    Nov 03, 2020

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, November 3, 2020 / PRNewswire/ - Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding Company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 earned $1.098 million or $0.27 per share compared to $0.917 million or $0.22 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, an increase of 19.7%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 net income was $2.643 million or $0.64 per share compared to $2.354 million or $0.57 per shareFull Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town named "Best Bank To Work For"

    Oct 28, 2020

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, October 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2020. This is the second consecutive year BCT has been selected 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 results of this year’s program are availa​Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares Dividend

    Oct 22, 2020

    Charles Town, WV, October 22, 2020 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared a $0.07 per share dividend at their October board meeting. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on November 2, 2020 and will be paid on November 9, 2020. Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Appoints William A. White to the Board of Directors

    Oct 20, 2020

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, October 20, 2020 (OTC:PTBS) - Potomac Bancshares, Inc., the one holding company of BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, announces the appointment of William (Bill) A. White to its Board of Directors, effective October 20, 2020. Mr. White has been serving on BCT’s Advisory Board for the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia since 2019. Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Issues Private Placement of $10 Million Subordinated Notes

    Charles Town, WV., September 16, 2020 /PR Newswire/ - Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town announced today the closing of its private placement of $10 million of subordinated notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). Full Story

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  • BCT-The Community's Bank Continues Strategic Appointments, Welcomes Terry Elliott as Senior Vice President

    Sep 03, 2020

    CHARLES TOWN, WV, September 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, announced the appointment of Terry L. Elliott to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender, serving Loudoun County, Prince William County, and Northern Virginia. ​Full Story

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  • BCT-The Community's Bank Welcomes Patrick Flickinger to Lead Leesburg Banking Office

    Aug 18, 2020

    BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, recently announced the appointment of Patrick Flickinger to the position of Branch Manager, serving their banking office in Leesburg, Virginia, at 446 Madison Trade Plaza. In addition to leading initiatives for customer experiences and acquisitions, Mr. Flickinger will manage the branch staff.Full Story

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    Patrick Flickinger, Branch Manager-Leesburg

  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2020 Second Quarter Results

    Aug 03, 2020

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 earned $0.826 million or $0.20 per share compared to $0.818 million or $0.20 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Net income was $1.545 million or $0.37 per share for the six months of 2020 compared to $1.437 million or $0.35 per share for the same period in 2019, an increase of 7.5%.Full Story

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  • BCT Launches New Website As Part Of Its Digital Enhancements

    Jul 22, 2020

    BCT launches a new website to meet the growing need for digital experiences and enhancements for its customers. The new site changed BCT's web address to 'mybct.bank' to provide the highest level of safety and security for its customers. Full Story

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2020 First Quarter Results

    Apr 28, 2020

    Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 earned $0.719 million or $0.17 per share compared to $0.619 million or $0.15 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. This is a net income increase of 16% over the prior year. Full Story

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  • BCTCares Donates $25,000 To Local Charities For COVID-19 Hunger Relief

    Apr 28, 2020

    BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, today announced it will immediately contribute $25,000 to several localcharitable and philanthropic organizations through its BCTCares For the Hungry initiative. Originally planned as scheduled donations throughout the year, BCT changed course to an immediate infusion to support the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and local families’ growing food insecurity.Full Story

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  • BCT-Bank of Charles Town Announces Anthony Ranghelli as Chief Technology Officer

    Nov 12, 2019

    BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, announced today the recent appointment of Anthony Ranghelli to serve as Chief Technology Officer for the company. Mr. Ranghelli will be responsible for overseeing technology initiatives and operations. Full Story

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  • BCT- Bank of Charles Town Named "Best Bank To Work For"

    Aug 29, 2019

    BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2019. 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 results of this year’s program are available at American Banker and in the September issue of American Banker Magazine. Full Story

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  • Kristie Hadley Awarded Outstanding Community Banker by CBWV

    Jun 26, 2019

    Kristie Hadley, Vice President-Market Leader, was awarded the West Virginia Outstanding Community Banker Award by the Community Bankers of West Virginia (CBWV). The award, titled the Robert F. “Bob” Baronner, Jr. Outstanding Community Banker Award, recognizes a community banker in West Virginia who best exemplifies the spirit of community banking, and who is acknowledged by his or her peers as an exceptional banker, community banking advocate and community leader. Full Story

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  • BCT-The Community's Bank Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Leesburg, Virginia Branch

    Jun 04, 2019

    On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, BCT-The Community’s Bank held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its newly opened Leesburg, Virginia branch office at 446 Madison Trade Plaza. Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk, Vice Mayor Marty Martinez, and Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Bob Wertz joined BCT President and CEO Alice Frazier and BCT’s Relationship Banker for Leesburg’s office Donna McCullough. Also in attendance were many civic and business leaders from the community.Full Story

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