About Us
History of Carolina Bank & Trust
In 1936 J. Wesley Beasley opened the first office of Carolina Bank on Railroad Avenue in Lamar, Darlington County, South Carolina. Today, Carolina Bank serves communities located throughout northeastern South Carolina. And since its founding, four generations of the Beasley family have, and continue to manage the daily activities of the bank. J. Wesley Beasley’s idea, that the community is best served by a locally based bank that is in close touch with the needs and desires of the people it serves, is as true today in practice as it was in his first branch office in 1936.
Carolina Bank's branch offices are scattered throughout six counties of northeastern South Carolina. They offer a wide range of banking services to meet every personal or business need. Its branch managers and staff, many of who are long serving employees, live in the communities they serve. As such, they are able to practice J. Wesley Beasley's idea and make loan decisions quickly based on local economic factors along with personal or business circumstances. Carolina Bank's managers and staff understand the people of South Carolina because they share a common heritate and values.
In addition to traditional and electronic bank services, Carolina Bank, through specialists in its CB&T Financial Services Division, offers a wide range of insurance and financial products including stocks, mutual funds, financial planning, and retirement plans for businesses and individuals alike.The Financial Services Division’s knowledgeable specialists meet with customers at any Carolina Bank location, or in customers’ homes or places of business at times convenient to its customers.
We are constantly investing in our community, just like you!
Thanks to the amazing people who live in our community and who work at Carolina Bank, we've been able to consistently improve this region for nearly a century. Through activist outreach, organized events, and our incredible team of caring individuals we've brought supplies, sustainability, and prosperity to those most in need. We've also been able to generate exceptional growth to our hometown by lending local and staying true to the area. Leading to more jobs, better housing and a higher quality of life for our neighbors.
