SCBT Wealth Management Adds Trust Advisory Team

COLUMBIA, S.C.--(Business Wire)--
SCBT Wealth Management Group President, Todd Harward announced the additions of
Deedie Jordan and Fran Cass, as trust advisors serving the Columbia and the
greater Midlands region.

Jordan and Cass will advance SCBT's Wealth Management business by providing
fully integrated investment management, trust administration, estate settlement,
financial planning and private banking solutions to the Bank's clients. Both
Jordan and Cass will draw upon their extensive knowledge and experience in
serving Columbia`s high net worth clientele for over 30 years.

"Deedie and Fran have an excellent reputation and track record of providing the
highest degree of customer service among their clients and are highly respected
by the area`s legal and tax professionals. They will play an important role in
fulfilling our plans to add local, talented and experienced advisors who will
give their clients the level of service they want and deserve," said Ann Gluse,
senior vice president and trust division executive. "As key contributing members
of our local team, Deedie and Fran will work closely with the team of experts
and other advisors in providing a customized personal service to our clients.
They will be an integral part of our continued growth and commitment to
fulfilling a higher standard of relationship management through one contact."

"SCBT is uniquely positioned and has fast become a competitive force in this
growth segment as many competitors have changed their focus and have been
pre-occupied with other challenges." Jordan said. "I look forward to the
opportunity of teaming up with Fran and working with Ann to deliver a high
quality experience with flexibility and a high degree of personalized service."

With over 30 years experience in trust and estate administration, Jordan started
her career with South Carolina National, which through a series of mergers and
acquisitions became one of the nation`s largest financial institution. She
served most recently as Columbia`s senior trust advisor. Jordan attended
Columbia College where she studied Business and is a graduate of Cannon
Financial Institute. She also holds a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor
designation (CTFA).

She is a member of the Columbia Estate Planning Council and serves on the South
Carolina Bankers Association Trust Committee. A long time native of Columbia,
Jordan and her husband Danny have two adult sons and are members of Shandon
Presbyterian Church.

Cass joins SCBT with over 32 years experience in trust and estate
administration. She also started her career with South Carolina National, where
she served most recently as Columbia`s trust advisor. Cass is a graduate of
Clemson University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She also holds a
Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation (CTFA).

An active member of the community, Cass is a member of the Columbia Estate
Planning Council and attends Salem United Methodist Church. A native of West
Columbia, she now resides in Chapin with her husband, Karl E. Skoog. She has two
adult children, Brian and David Cass.

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 76 years, SCBT Financial Corporation operates 75 locations in
17 South Carolina counties, 10 North Georgia counties, and Mecklenburg County in
North Carolina. Named in Forbes as one of the 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in
America in 2009, 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.

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