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A Landmark Moment,
Rooted in Community.

For 125 years, Southern has stood beside our neighbors — strengthening communities, supporting families and small businesses, and building toward a future we’re proud to share with you.

A Landmark Moment, Rooted in Community

For 125 years, Southern has stood beside our neighbors — strengthening communities, supporting families and small businesses, and building toward a future we’re proud to share with you.

125 Years of Community, Trust, and Forward Momentum

A legacy spanning 125 years doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built one relationship at a time — through trust, local expertise, and the shared belief that strong communities create strong futures.

What Has Guided Us for 125 Years

A Legacy of Local Banking

For generations, our teams have lived and worked where our customers do — helping families and small businesses make confident financial decisions.

Community at the Center

Southern’s roots run deep across eastern North Carolina and Virginia. Our anniversary is a celebration of the people, towns, and local partners who make our work meaningful.

Momentum for the Future

We honor our past so we can look to the next 125 years with confidence — continuing to invest in our communities, our technology, and the relationships that move us all ahead.

A Year of Celebrations Across Our Communities

Throughout 2026, we’re marking this milestone with events that bring our communities together, while honoring our history and creating new memories along the way. Join us in celebrating throughout the year!
125 Kickoff + Pickle Drop (Dec. 31, 2025)

A community moment to ring in the year of celebration with our partners in Mount Olive, N.C.

A day to recognize the bank’s history and the people who have shaped it. (And, yes, our branches will be celebrating, too!)

Capturing moments with the people who make Southern what it is — the bankers and staff who know you by name, care deeply about your goals, and show up with your best interests at heart.

A year-long commitment to giving back — highlighting the small, meaningful ways Southern’s people show up for neighbors, customers, and communities every day.

North Carolina Pickle Festival (April 25, 2026)

A collaborative celebration featuring a brand-new mural that community members can help complete.

A Milestone Worth Celebrating — Together

A look at the memories, milestones, and community moments that define this anniversary year.

125 Years of Strength, Service, and Shared Success

For more than a century, Southern has grown alongside our neighbors — offering trusted guidance, dependable service, and a genuine commitment to the places we call home. As we celebrate this milestone year, we remain focused on what has always mattered most: the people and communities we serve.

Let’s Take the Next Step Forward, Together.

The Next Chapter of Southern

Our legacy gives us strength — but our future drives us. As we enter our next century, we’re investing in new technology, expanding our digital tools, and building even deeper relationships across our communities. The next milestone starts now.

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