Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report is filed by First Community Corporation (FCC), a South Carolina corporation, with a report date of September 15, 2026. The filing addresses corporate governance changes effective October 1, 2026, specifically the appointment of two new directors to the Boards of First Community Corporation and its subsidiary, First Community Bank.
Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data. There are no reported figures for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on personnel appointments and does not disclose financial metrics.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the expansion of the Board of Directors:
- Terrance Ford appointed as a director. He is the Vice President of AT&T South Carolina (since 2023) and brings expertise in telecommunications, technology infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
- Shell K. Berry appointed as a director. She is the President and CEO of the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area (since 2015) and brings experience in nonprofit management, finance, and investment banking.
- Both directors will participate in standard non-employee director compensation arrangements.
- No related party transactions or special understandings were reported regarding these appointments.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a standard Forward-Looking Statements disclaimer. It notes that actual results may differ materially from future results due to risks and uncertainties disclosed in the company's most recent Form 10-K and subsequent Form 10-Q or 8-K filings. The company explicitly states it undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law. No specific operational guidance or new risk factors were introduced in this report.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective date of the new director appointments (October 1, 2026).
- Confirm the absence of related party transactions involving the new directors as stated in the filing.
- Review the company's most recent Form 10-K for the specific risks referenced in the forward-looking statements disclaimer.
- Note that committee assignments for the new directors have not yet been determined.