• BCT-Bank of Charles Town Reveals Martinsburg Branch Makeover

    Jan 17, 2025

    Charles Town, WV, January 17, 2025 / PRNEWSWIRE / (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, today presented their newly renovated Martinsburg, West Virginia, branch to the public with an open house. Aaron Howell, Senior Vice President and BCT’s Community Banking Executive for the Eastern Panhandle region presided over the ceremonies and was joined by Alice Frazier, BCT’s President and CEO, and Branch Manager Kim McGarrah as they welcomed guests. Full Story

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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