First Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ – FBNC), the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.08 per share payable July 25, 2011 to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2011.

Clam And Oyster Season Close

South Carolina’s oyster season closed on May 15 according to S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials. Clam season will close on Monday, May 31. Shellfish harvesting is expected to reopen October 1, 2011.