UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2014

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (740) 385-8561

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 27, 2014, pursuant to Citizens Independent Bancorp, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Amended and Restated Regulations, the Board appointed Corby Leach as director to fill the vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Citizens Bank of Logan (the “Bank”). Mr. Leach has been appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and the ALCO (Assets and Liabilities) Committee. Mr. Leach will receive $12,000 per year in cash for his service as director of the Bank, consistent with prior practice.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.