SCBT Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

COLUMBIA, S.C.--(Business Wire)--
The Board of Directors of SCBT Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SCBT) announces a
quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents per share payable on its common stock. This
per share amount is equal to the dividend paid in the immediately preceding
quarter and will be payable on May 28, 2010 to shareholders of record as of May
14, 2010.

SCBT Financial Corporation, Columbia, South Carolina is a registered bank
holding company incorporated under the laws of South Carolina. The Company
consists of SCBT, N.A., the third largest bank headquartered in South Carolina;
SCBT of the Piedmont, a Division of SCBT, N.A.; NCBT, a Division of SCBT, N.A.;
and Community Bank & Trust, a Division of SCBT, N.A. Providing financial
services for over 75 years, SCBT Financial Corporation operates 86 locations in
17 South Carolina counties, 10 northeast Georgia counties, and Mecklenburg
County in North Carolina. SCBT Financial Corporation has assets of approximately
$3.6 billion and its stock is traded under the symbol SCBT in the NASDAQ Global
Select Market. More information can be found at www.SCBTonline.com.

SCBT Financial Corporation
Media Contact: Donna Pullen, 803-765-4558
Analyst Contact: John C. Pollok, 803-765-4628

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