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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended

September 30, 2014

☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission file number: 0-27702

Bank of South Carolina Corporation

(Exact name of registrant issuer as specified in its charter)

South Carolina		57-1021355
(State or other jurisdiction of		(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification Number)

256 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401

(Address of principal executive offices)

(843) 724-1500

(Registrant’s telephone number)

Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☒

No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its Company Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes ☒

No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated Filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting Company	☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of November 7, 2014 there were 4,461,388 Common Shares outstanding.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARY

Table of Contents

Page

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2014
and December 31, 2013		3
Consolidated Statements of Income - Three months ended September 30, 2014
and 2013		4
Consolidated Statements of Income - Nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013		5
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Three and nine months ended
September 30, 2014 and 2013		6
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity- Nine months ended
September 30, 2014 and 2013		7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine months
ended September 30, 2014 and 2013		8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		9

Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
	Condition and Results of Operations	32
	Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements	46
	Liquidity	47
	Capital Resources	48

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	49

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	49

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	50
Item 1A	Risk Factors	50
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	50
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	50
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosure	50
Item 5.	Other Information	50
Item 6.	Exhibits	50

Signatures		52
Certifications		53

PART I - ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Assets:	(Unaudited)			(Audited)
	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Cash and due from banks	$	9,758,532		$	6,043,375
Interest bearing deposits in other banks		22,271,912			16,080,721
Investment securities available for sale		106,727,989			94,648,221
Mortgage loans to be sold		6,630,450			4,739,343
Loans		229,673,109			218,320,304
Less: Allowance for loan losses		(3,385,676	)		(3,292,277	)
Net loans		226,287,433			215,028,027
Premises and equipment, net		2,400,416			2,454,861
Other real estate owned		521,943			—
Accrued interest receivable		1,107,823			1,182,272
Other assets		899,380			716,883

Total assets	$	376,605,878		$	340,893,703

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
Liabilities
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing demand		109,354,662			90,574,330
Interest bearing demand		76,901,044			78,576,851
Money market accounts		52,443,674			47,190,365
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and over		49,837,083			52,516,487
Other time deposits		16,152,991			15,730,187
Other savings deposits		24,585,981			20,654,435
Total deposits		329,275,435			305,242,655

Short-term borrowings		9,680,244			—
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities		1,717,174			911,905
Total liabilities		340,672,853			306,154,560

Common Stock - No par value;
12,000,000 shares authorized; Shares issued 4,680,839
at September 30, 2014 and 4,678,339 at December 31, 2013;
Shares outstanding 4,461,388 at September 30, 2014
and 4,458,888 shares at December 31, 2013		—			—
Additional paid in capital		28,759,909			28,678,150
Retained earnings		8,028,890			7,007,532
Treasury stock: 219,451 shares at September 30, 2014
and December 31, 2013		(1,902,439	)		(1,902,439	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income,
net of income taxes		1,046,665			955,900

Total shareholders' equity		35,933,025			34,739,143

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	376,605,878		$	340,893,703

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

	Three Months Ended
	September 30,
	2014		2013
Interest and fee income
Interest and fees on loans	$	2,868,904	$	2,814,665
Interest and dividends on investment securities		536,034		384,517
Other interest income		14,927		14,686
Total interest and fee income		3,419,865		3,213,868

Interest expense
Interest on deposits		104,009		102,850
Interest on short-term borrowings		244		—
Total interest expense		104,253		102,850

Net interest income		3,315,612		3,111,018
Provision for loan losses		12,500		25,000
Net interest income after provision for
loan losses		3,303,112		3,086,018

Other income
Service charges, fees and commissions		223,369		238,921
Mortgage banking income		383,304		375,981
Other non-interest income		8,330		9,545
Gain on sale of other real estate owned		2,382		—
Total other income		617,385		624,447

Other expense
Salaries and employee benefits		1,349,779		1,294,415
Net occupancy expense		369,201		361,427
Other operating expenses		522,998		506,396
Total other expense		2,241,978		2,162,238

Income before income tax expense		1,678,519		1,548,227
Income tax expense		536,806		484,050
Net income	$	1,141,713	$	1,064,177

Basic income per common share	$	0.26	$	0.24
Diluted income per common share	$	0.25	$	0.24

Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic		4,461,388		4,454,669
Diluted		4,577,462		4,454,669

Cash Dividend Per Share	$	0.23	$	0.13

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2014		2013
Interest and fee income
Interest and fees on loans	$	8,392,884	$	8,408,512
Interest and dividends on investment securities		1,516,239		1,063,391
Other interest income		33,483		59,299
Total interest and fee income		9,942,606		9,531,202

Interest expense
Interest on deposits		308,655		308,445
Interest on short-term borrowings		244		—
Total interest expense		308,899		308,445

Net interest income		9,633,707		9,222,757
Provision for loan losses		62,500		195,000
Net interest income after provision for
loan losses		9,571,207		9,027,757

Other income
Service charges, fees and commissions		679,806		705,759
Mortgage banking income		913,646		1,252,419
Other non-interest income		20,384		21,846
Gain on sale of other real estate owned		2,382		—
Gain on sale of securities		223,735		—
Total other income		1,839,953		1,980,024

Other expense
Salaries and employee benefits		4,008,738		3,862,441
Net occupancy expense		1,101,929		1,029,838
Other operating expenses		1,624,749		1,598,394
Total other expense		6,735,416		6,490,673

Income before income tax expense		4,675,744		4,517,108
Income tax expense		1,468,306		1,410,052
Net income	$	3,207,438	$	3,107,056

Basic income per common share	$	0.72	$	0.70
Diluted income per common share	$	0.70	$	0.70

Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic		4,461,388		4,450,997
Diluted		4,576,893		4,450,997

Cash Dividend Per Share	$	0.49	$	0.37

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

	THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
	2014			2013
Net income	$	1,141,713		$	1,064,177
Other comprehensive loss
Unrealized loss on securities (net of tax $47,757 and $307,521, respectively)		(81,316	)		(523,617	)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		(81,316	)		(523,617	)
Total comprehensive income	$	1,060,397		$	540,560

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

	NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
	2014			2013
Net income	$	3,207,438		$	3,107,056
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities (net of tax $53,306 and $646,808, respectively)		231,718			(1,101,322	)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in income (net of tax $82,782)		(140,953	)		—
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		90,765			(1,101,322	)
Total comprehensive income	$	3,298,203		$	2,005,734

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)

	ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL		RETAINED EARNINGS			TREASURY STOCK			ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME			TOTAL

December 31, 2012	$	28,474,951	$	5,157,839		$	(1,902,439	)	$	2,200,091		$	33,930,442
Net income		—		3,107,056			—			—			3,107,056
Other comprehensive
loss		—		—			—			(1,101,322	)		(1,101,322	)
Exercise of stock
options		88,298		—			—			—			88,298
Stock-based
compensation
expense		55,837		—			—			—			55,837
Cash dividends
($0.37 per common share)		—		(1,647,576	)		—			—			(1,647,576	)
September 30, 2013		28,619,086		6,617,319			(1,902,439	)		1,098,769			34,432,735

December 31, 2013		28,678,150		7,007,532			(1,902,439	)		955,900			34,739,143
Net income		—		3,207,438			—			—			3,207,438
Other comprehensive
income		—		—			—			90,765			90,765
Exercise of Stock
options		26,050		—			—			—			26,050
Stock-based
compensation
expense		55,709		—			—			—			55,709
Cash dividends
($.49 per common
share)		—		(2,186,080	)		—			—			(2,186,080	)
September 30, 2014	$	28,759,909	$	8,028,890		$	(1,902,439	)	$	1,046,665		$	35,933,025

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

	Nine months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	3,207,438		$	3,107,056
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		152,869			143,104
Gain on sale of securities		(223,735	)		—
Gain on sale of other real estate owned		(2,382	)		—
Provision for loan losses		62,500			195,000
Stock-based compensation expense		55,709			55,837
Net amortization of unearned discounts
on investments		256,679			366,147
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale		(50,265,314	)		(67,188,868	)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale		48,374,207			79,808,767
Increase in accrued interest receivable
and other assets		(161,354	)		(147,361	)
Increase in accrued interest payable
and other liabilities		358,805			270,893
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,815,422			16,610,575

Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities
available for sale		1,920,000			2,325,000
Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities		19,529,603			—
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned		37,855			—
Purchase of investment securities available for sale		(33,418,244	)		(16,715,236	)
Net increase in loans		(11,879,322	)		(7,723,655	)
Purchase of premises, equipment and leasehold
Improvements, net		(98,424	)		(110,750	)

Net cash used for investing activities		(23,908,532	)		(22,224,641	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in deposit accounts		24,032,780			7,426,754
Net increase in short term borrowings		9,680,244			—
Dividends paid		(1,739,616	)		(1,068,292	)
Stock options exercised		26,050			88,298
Net cash provided by financing activities		31,999,458			6,446,760

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		9,906,348			832,694
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		22,124,096			31,041,848

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	32,030,444		$	31,874,542

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow data:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	329,710		$	305,143
Income taxes	$	1,232,000		$	1,407,000

Supplemental disclosure for non-cash investing and financing activity:
Change in dividends payable	$	446,464		$	579,284
Change in other comprehensive income (loss)	$	90,765		$	(1,101,322	)
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned	$	557,416		$	—

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1: Basis of Presentation

The Bank of South Carolina (the “Bank”) was organized on October 22, 1986 and opened for business as a state-chartered financial institution on February 26, 1987, in Charleston, South Carolina. The Bank was reorganized into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of South Carolina Corporation (the “Company”), effective April 17, 1995. At the time of the reorganization, each outstanding share of the Bank was exchanged for two shares of Bank of South Carolina Corporation Stock.

The Bank operates as an independent, community oriented, commercial bank providing a broad range of financial services and products. We have four banking house locations: 256 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 100 North Main Street, Summerville, SC, 1337 Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC and 2027 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC. We intend to open a banking office in North Charleston, SC on Highway 78 and Ingleside Boulevard in late 2015, or early 2016.

References to “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Bank,” or “the Company” refer to the parent and its subsidiary, that are consolidated for financial purposes.

The consolidated financial statements in this report are unaudited, except for the December 31, 2013 consolidated balance sheet. All adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements have been included and fairly and accurately present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) which requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions. Material estimates generally susceptible to significant change are related to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, impaired loans, other real estate owned, asset prepayment rates and other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities.

In preparing these financial statements, we evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were available to be issued.

NOTE 2: Investment Securities

We classify investments into three categories as follows: (1) Held to Maturity - debt securities that we have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, which are reported at amortized cost, adjusted for the amortization of any related premiums or the accretion of any related discounts into interest income using a methodology which approximates a level yield of interest over the estimated remaining period until maturity; (2) Trading - debt and equity securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term, which are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings; and (3) Available for Sale - debt and equity securities that may be sold under certain conditions, which are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity, net of income taxes. Unrealized losses on securities due to fluctuations in fair value are recognized when it is determined that an other than temporary decline in value has occurred. Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are recognized on a specific identification, trade date basis. All securities were classified as available for sale for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. We do not have any mortgage-backed securities nor have we ever invested in mortgage-backed securities. (See “non-interest income” for discussion on the sale of investment securities.)

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 3: Mortgage Loans to be Sold

Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value in the aggregate. Net unrealized losses are provided for in a valuation allowance by charges to operations as a component of mortgage banking income. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had approximately $6.6 million and $4.7 million in mortgage loans held for sale, respectively. Gains or losses on sales of loans are recognized when control over these assets has been surrendered and are included in mortgage banking income in the consolidated statements of income.

We originate fixed and variable rate residential mortgage loans on a service release basis in the secondary market. Loans closed but not yet settled with an investor are carried in our loans held for sale portfolio. These loans are fixed and variable rate residential mortgage loans that have been originated in our name and have closed. Virtually all of these loans have commitments to be purchased by investors and the majority of these loans were locked in by price with the investors on the same day or shortly thereafter that the loan was locked in with our customers. Therefore, these loans present very little market risk. We usually deliver to, and receive funding from, the investor within 30 to 60 days. Commitments to sell these loans to the investor are considered derivative contracts and are sold to investors on a “best efforts" basis. We are not obligated to deliver a loan or pay a penalty if a loan is not delivered to the investor. As a result of the short-term nature of these derivative contracts, the fair value of the mortgage loans held for sale in most cases is the same as the value of the loan amount at its origination.

NOTE 4: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Loans are carried at principal amounts outstanding. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment to yield. Interest income on all loans is recorded on an accrual basis. The accrual of interest and the amortization of net loan fees are generally discontinued on loans which 1) are maintained on a cash basis because of deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower; 2) for which payment of full principal is not expected; or 3) upon which principal or interest has been in default for a period of 90 days or more. The accrual of interest, however, may continue on these loans if they are well secured, in the process of collection, and management deems it appropriate. Non-accrual loans are reviewed individually by management to determine if they should be returned to accrual status. We define past due loans based on contractual payment and maturity dates.

We account for nonrefundable fees and costs associated with originating or acquiring loans by requiring that loan origination fees be recognized over the life of the related loan as an adjustment on the loan’s yield. Certain direct loan origination costs shall be recognized over the life of the related loan as a reduction of the loan’s yield.

We account for impaired loans by requiring that all loans for which it is estimated that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan agreement be recorded at the loan's fair value. Fair value may be determined based upon the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, or the fair value of the collateral less cost to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent.

Additional accounting guidance allows us to use existing methods for recognizing interest income on an impaired loan. The guidance also requires additional disclosures about how we estimate interest income related to our impaired loans.

The accrual of interest is generally discontinued on loans that become 90 days past due as to principal or interest. The accrual of interest on some loans, however, may continue even though they are 90 days past due if the loans are well secured or in the process of collection and management deems it appropriate. If non-accrual loans decrease their past due status to less than 30 days for a period of 6 to 9 months, they are reviewed individually by management to determine if they should be returned to accrual status.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

When the ultimate collectability of an impaired loan's principal is in doubt, wholly or partially, all cash receipts are applied to principal. Once the recorded principal balance has been reduced to zero, future cash receipts are applied to interest income, to the extent that any interest has been foregone. Further cash receipts are recorded as recoveries of any amounts previously charged off. When this doubt does not exist, cash receipts are applied under the contractual terms of the loan agreement first to interest income and then to principal.

A loan is also considered impaired if its terms are modified in a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”). For this type of impaired loan, cash receipts are typically applied to principal and interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the restructured loan agreement. Interest income is recognized on these loans using the accrual method of accounting, provided they are performing in accordance with their restructured terms.

We believe that the allowance is adequate to absorb inherent losses in the loan portfolio; however, assessing the adequacy of the allowance is a process that requires considerable judgment. Our judgments are based on numerous assumptions about current events which we believe to be reasonable, but which may or may not be valid. Thus, there can be no assurance that loan losses in future periods will not exceed the current allowance amount or that future increases in the allowance will not be required. No assurance can be given that our ongoing evaluation of the loan portfolio, in light of changing economic conditions and other relevant circumstances, will not require significant future additions to the allowance, thus adversely affecting our operating results.

The allowance is also subject to examination by regulatory agencies, which may consider such factors as the methodology used to determine adequacy and the size of the allowance relative to that of peer institutions and other adequacy tests. In addition, such regulatory agencies could require us to adjust our allowance based on information available at the time of our examination.

The methodology used to determine the reserve for unfunded lending commitments, which is included in other liabilities, is inherently similar to the methodology used to determine the allowance for loan losses adjusted for factors specific to binding commitments, including the probability of funding and historical loss ratio.

The following table is a summary of the non-accrual loans as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014
Loans Receivable on Non-Accrual
Commercial	$	83,042
Commercial Real Estate:
Commercial Real Estate - Construction		—
Commercial Real Estate - Other		673,429
Consumer:
Consumer Real Estate		—
Consumer - Other		—
Total	$	756,471

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

December 31, 2013
Loans Receivable on Non-Accrual
Commercial	$	—
Commercial Real Estate:
Commercial Real Estate - Construction		—
Commercial Real Estate - Other		1,507,209
Consumer:
Consumer Real Estate		68,231
Consumer - Other		—
Total	$	1,575,440

One loan receivable previously reported with a non-accrual status, in the amount of $54,959, was returned to accrual status during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The borrower made payments consistently for nine months and had a documented change in income and employment. All principal and interest is current and repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest is expected. In addition, two loan receivables in the amount of $557,416 were moved to Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”). One of these loan receivables valued at $35,473 was ultimately sold at a gain of $2,382 during the nine months ended September 31, 2014. A commercial loan in the amount of $83,042 was placed on non-accrual status during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

The following is a schedule of our delinquent loans, excluding mortgage loans held for sale, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater Than 90 Days		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans Receivable		Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
Commercial	$	102,737		38,450		83,042		224,229		48,496,367		48,720,596		—
Commercial Real Estate:
Commercial Real Estate - Construction		—		—		—		—		1,529,534		1,529,534		—
Commercial Real Estate - Other		213,789		927,847		180,992		1,322,628		113,838,731		115,161,359		—
Consumer:
Consumer - Real Estate		—		227,826		78,792		306,618		58,919,399		59,226,017		78,792
Consumer - Other		895		3,206		—		4,101		5,031,502		5,035,603		—
Total	$	317,421		1,197,329		342,826		1,857,576		227,815,533		229,673,109		78,792

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

December 31, 2013
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater Than 90 Days		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans Receivable		Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
Commercial	$	230,848		78,200		—		309,048		52,994,521		53,303,569		—
Commercial Real Estate:
Commercial Real Estate - Construction		—		—		—		—		1,516,545		1,516,545		—
Commercial Real Estate - Other		689,859		226,314		754,168		1,670,341		103,070,237		104,740,578		—
Consumer:
Consumer - Real Estate		—		—		—		—		54,669,359		54,669,359		—
Consumer - Other		24,399		—		—		24,399		4,065,854		4,090,253		—
Total	$	945,106		304,514		754,168		2,003,788		216,316,516		218,320,304		—

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, loans individually evaluated and considered impaired are presented in the following table:

Impaired and Restructured Loans As of September 30, 2014
With no related allowance recorded:	Unpaid Principal Balance		Recorded Investments		Related Allowance
Commercial	$	977,011		977,011	$	—
Commercial Real Estate		2,811,686		2,811,686		—
Consumer Real Estate		351,693		351,693		—
Consumer Other		—		—		—

Total	$	4,140,390	$	4,140,390	$	—

With an allowance recorded:
Commercial	$	1,247,602	$	1,247,602	$	872,728
Commercial Real Estate		1,789,119		1,789,119		470,189
Consumer Real Estate		679,588		679,588		151,431
Consumer Other		39,547		39,547		39,547

Total	$	3,755,856	$	3,755,856	$	1,533,895
Grand Total		7,896,246		7,896,246		1,533,895

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Impaired and Restructured Loans As of the Year Ended December 31, 2013
With no related allowance recorded:	Unpaid Principal Balance		Recorded Investments		Related Allowance
Commercial	$	471,080	$	471,080	$	—
Commercial Real Estate		2,213,271		2,213,271		—
Consumer Real Estate		200,399		200,399		—
Consumer Other		—		—		—

Total	$	2,884,750	$	2,884,750	$	—

With an allowance recorded:
Commercial	$	1,175,329	$	1,175,329	$	1,175,329
Commercial Real Estate		2,191,875		2,191,875		535,766
Consumer Real Estate		842,127		842,127		423,705
Consumer Other		42,826		42,826		42,826

Total	$	4,252,157	$	4,252,157	$	2,177,626
Grand Total		7,136,907		7,136,907		2,177,626

The following table presents by class, information related to the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income Impaired and Restructured Loans For the Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2014				September 30, 2013
With no related allowance recorded:	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
Commercial	$	591,490	$	12,344	$	804,636	$	8,543
Commercial Real Estate		3,212,538		40,197		2,155,957		43,828
Consumer Real Estate		351,712		2,576		309,155		3,266
Consumer Other		—		—		—		—

Total	$	4,155,740	$	55,117	$	3,269,748	$	55,637

With an allowance recorded:
Commercial	$	1,270,229	$	14,578	$	1,193,245	$	14,683
Commercial Real Estate		1,794,000		21,349		2,178,231		20,323
Consumer Real Estate		681,958		10,726		869,051		11,316
Consumer Other		39,996		419		45,784		646

Total	$	3,786,183	$	47,072	$	4,286,311	$	46,968
Grand Total		7,941,923		102,189		7,556,059		102,605

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income Impaired and Restructured Loans For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014				September 30, 2013
With no related allowance recorded:	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
Commercial	$	603,268	$	34,784	$	811,773	$	25,437
Commercial Real Estate		3,298,665		100,952		2,206,032		124,012
Consumer Real Estate		351,775		8,102		310,113		10,180
Consumer Other		—		—		—		—

Total	$	4,253,708	$	143,838	$	3,327,918	$	159,629

With an allowance recorded:
Commercial	$	1,320,051	$	42,558	$	1,226,085	$	44,758
Commercial Real Estate		1,803,242		61,062		2,176,966		57,605
Consumer Real Estate		691,169		26,365		873,284		25,817
Consumer Other		42,114		1,528		47,744		1,710

Total	$	3,856,576	$	131,513	$	4,324,079	$	129,890
Grand Total		8,110,284		275,351		7,651,997		289,519

The following table illustrates credit risks by category and internally assigned grades at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014
		Commercial		Commercial Real Estate Construction		Commercial Real Estate Other		Consumer Real Estate		Consumer Other		Total

	Pass	$	44,173,792	$	1,078,017	$	107,912,498	$	56,139,988	$	4,710,273	$	214,014,568
	Watch		1,609,929		—		1,566,966		1,582,122		242,907		5,001,923
	OAEM		712,263		454,517		1,185,932		472,419		42,876		2,865,007
	Sub-Standard		2,224,613		—		4,495,963		1,031,488		39,547		7,791,611
	Doubtful		—		—		—		—		—		—
	Loss		—		—		—		—		—		—

	Total	$	48,720,596	$	1,529,534	$	115,161,359	$	59,226,017	$	5,035,603	$	229,673,109

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

December 31, 2013
		Commercial		Commercial Real Estate Construction		Commercial Real Estate Other		Consumer Real Estate		Consumer Other		Total

	Pass	$	48,383,912	$	1,516,545	$	95,942,918	$	50,846,709	$	3,703,400	$	200,393,484
	Watch		1,962,292		—		1,902,129		1,933,566		191,081		5,989,068
	OAEM		546,938		—		2,234,023		654,076		76,097		3,511,134
	Sub-Standard		2,410,427		—		4,661,508		1,235,008		119,675		8,426,618
	Doubtful		—		—		—		—		—		—
	Loss		—		—		—		—		—		—

	Total	$	53,303,569	$	1,516,545	$	104,740,578	$	54,669,359	$	4,090,253	$	218,320,304

The following table sets forth the changes in the allowance and an allocation of the allowance by loan category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and December 31, 2013. The allocation of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off. The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current economic factors described above.

For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2014
	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate			Consumer Real Estate			Consumer Other			Unallocated		Total
Allowance for Loan Losses
Beginning Balance	$	1,133,997		$	981,752		$	554,862		$	76,441		$	632,756	$	3,379,808
Charge-offs		—			(15,834	)		—			(3,004	)		—		(18,838	)
Recoveries		—			12,000			—			206			—		12,206
Provisions		(44,602	)		(76,163	)		(23,365	)		10,987			145,643		12,500
Ending Balance	$	1,089,395		$	901,755		$	531,497		$	84,630		$	778,399	$	3,385,676

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

As of and for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2014
	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate			Consumer Real Estate			Consumer Other			Unallocated		Total
Allowance for Loan Losses
Beginning Balance	$	1,398,184		$	966,781		$	641,194		$	80,214		$	205,904	$	3,292,277
Charge-offs		—			(19,787	)		—			(7,133	)		—		(26,920	)
Recoveries		—			31,100			—			26,719			—		57,819
Provisions		(308,789	)		(76,339	)		(109,697	)		(15,170	)		572,495		62,500
Ending Balance		1,089,395			901,755			531,497			84,630			778,399		3,385,676
Ending Balances:
Individually evaluated for impairment		872,728			470,189			151,431			39,547			—		1,533,895
Collectively evaluated for impairment		216,667			431,566			380,066			45,083			778,399		1,851,781
Ending Balances:
Individually evaluated for impairment		2,224,613			4,600,806			1,031,280			39,547			—		7,896,246
Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	46,495,983		$	110,560,553		$	59,724,271		$	4,996,056		$	—	$	221,776,863

For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate		Consumer Real Estate			Consumer Other			Unallocated		Total
Allowance for Loan Losses
Beginning Balance	$	1,463,641		$	699,761	$	846,332		$	86,721		$	263,460	$	3,359,915
Charge-offs		—			—		—			(24,980	)		—		(24,980	)
Recoveries		20,070			5,849		—			793			—		26,712
Provisions		(63,485	)		251,063		(214,286	)		20,805			30,903		25,000
Ending Balance	$	1,420,226		$	956,673	$	632,046		$	83,339		$	294,363	$	3,386,647

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

As of and for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2013
	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate		Consumer Real Estate			Consumer Other			Unallocated			Total
Allowance for Loan Losses
Beginning Balance	$	1,478,450		$	584,646	$	890,728		$	102,953		$	376,067		$	3,432,844
Charge-offs		(235,016	)		—		—			(42,811	)		—			(277,827	)
Recoveries		23,003			11,849		—			1,778			—			36,630
Provisions		153,789			360,178		(258,682	)		21,419			(81,704	)		195,000
Ending Balance		1,420,226			956,673		632,046			83,339			294,363			3,386,647
Ending Balances:
Individually evaluated for impairment		1,180,169			520,246		448,060			45,076			—			2,193,551
Collectively evaluated for impairment		240,057			436,427		183,986			38,263			294,363			1,193,096
Ending Balances:
Individually evaluated for impairment		1,659,845			4,560,870		1,175,206			45,076			—			7,440,997
Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	56,419,355		$	103,017,870	$	53,403,098		$	4,329,762		$	—		$	217,170,085

December 31, 2013
	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate		Consumer Real Estate			Consumer Other			Unallocated			Total
Allowance for Loan Losses
Beginning Balance	$	1,478,450		$	584,646	$	890,728		$	102,953		$	376,067		$	3,432,844
Charge-offs		(245,599	)		—		—			(145,802	)		—			(391,401	)
Recoveries		23,004			15,348		—			4,982			—			43,334
Provisions		142,329			366,787		(249,534	)		118,081			(170,163	)		207,500
Ending Balance		1,398,184			966,781		641,194			80,214			205,904			3,292,277
Ending Balances:
Individually evaluated for impairment		1,175,329			535,766		423,705			42,826			—			2,177,626
Collectively evaluated for impairment		222,855			431,015		217,489			37,388			205,904			1,114,651
Ending Balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment		1,646,409			4,405,146		1,042,526			42,826			—			7,136,907
Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	51,657,160		$	101,851,977	$	53,626,833		$	4,047,427		$	—		$	211,183,397

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Restructured loans (loans, still accruing interest, which have been renegotiated at below-market interest rates or for which other concessions have been granted) were $473,119 and $1,196,341 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and are illustrated in the following table. The following loans were renegotiated to interest only. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all restructured loans were performing as agreed.

Modification
As of September 30, 2014
	Number of Contracts		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Troubled Debt Restructurings
Commercial	—	$	—	$	—
Commercial Real Estate	2	$	473,119	$	473,119
Commercial Real Estate Construction	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer Real Estate –Prime	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer Real Estate-Subprime	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer Other	—	$	—	$	—
Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted
Commercial	—	$	—	$	—
Commercial Real Estate	—	$	—	$	—
Commercial Real Estate Construction	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer Real Estate -Prime	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer Real Estate-Subprime	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer Other	—	$	—	$	—

Modification
As of December 31, 2013
	Number of Contracts		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Troubled Debt Restructurings
Commercial	1	$	106,194	$	106,194
Commercial Real Estate	3	$	1,090,147	$	1,090,147
Commercial Real Estate Construction	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer Real Estate –Prime	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer Real Estate-Subprime	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer Other	—	$	—	$	—
Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted
Commercial	—	$	—	$	—
Commercial Real Estate	—	$	—	$	—
Commercial Real Estate Construction	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer Real Estate -Prime	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer Real Estate-Subprime	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer Other	—	$	—	$	—

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 a loan receivable with a current balance of $496,090, was removed from the TDR status. The borrower was paying as agreed and also made substantial reductions to principal. Refinance guidance Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB’) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 310-20-35-9 allows for a loan to be removed from the TDR status if the terms of the loan reflect current market rates. To be in compliance with its modified terms, a loan that is a TDR must not be in nonaccrual status and must be current or less than 30 days past due on its contractual principal and interest payments under the modified repayment terms. Although we removed this loan receivable from a TDR status, it will remain classified as an impaired loan and will continue to be recorded, evaluated and disclosed as such. In addition, one loan receivable with a balance of $106,194 at December 31, 2013, was paid off during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. There were no additional loans identified as a TDR during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. In the past 12 months no loan identified as a TDR defaulted.

NOTE 5: Premises, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements and Depreciation

Buildings and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation, calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the related assets - 40 years for buildings and 3 to 15 years for equipment. Amortization of leasehold improvements is recorded using the straight-line method over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the lease. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operating expenses as incurred.

NOTE 6: Other Real Estate Owned

The following table summarizes the activity in the other real estate owned at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Balance, beginning of year	$	—	$	—
Additions-foreclosure		557,416		—
Sales		35,473		—
Write-downs		—		—
Balance, end of year	$	521,943	$	—

NOTE 7: Income Taxes

We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Net deferred tax assets are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet.

Accounting standards require the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. These standards also prescribe a recognition threshold and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in an enterprise’s tax return. We believe that we had no uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013, or September 30, 2013.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 8: Stock Based Compensation

Our shareholders voted at our Annual Meeting, April 13, 2010 to approve the 2010 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, including 330,000 shares (adjusted for a 10% stock dividend declared on August 26, 2010) reserved under the plan (copy of the plan was filed with 2010 Proxy Statement). This plan is intended to assist us in recruiting and retaining employees with ability and initiative by enabling them to participate in our future success and to associate their interest with those of the Company and our shareholders. Under the Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, options are periodically granted to employees at a price not less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares at the date of the grant. All employees are eligible to participate in this plan if the Executive Committee, in its sole discretion, determines that such person has contributed or can be expected to contribute to our profits or growth. Options may be exercised in whole at any time or in part from time to time at such times and in compliance with such requirements as the Executive Committee shall determine. The maximum period in which an option may be exercised is determined at the date of grant and shall not exceed ten years from the date of grant. The options are not transferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution.

On July 24, 2014, the Executive Committee granted options to purchase an aggregate of 10,000 shares to twelve employees. Fair value was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield 3.74%, historical volatility 31.69%, risk free interest rate of 2.52% and an expected life of 10 years. On June 27, 2013 the Executive Committee granted options to purchase an aggregate of 5,000 shares to five employees. Fair value was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield 3.98%, historical volatility 36.34%, risk free interest rate of 2.49% and an expected life of 10 years. There were no other options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013.

On April 14, 1998 we adopted the 1998 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan which expired on April 14, 2008. Although options can no longer be granted under this Plan, options granted before April 14, 2008, shall remain valid in accordance with their terms. There are currently options to purchase 24,915 shares outstanding under this plan with options to purchase 15,972 shares exercisable.

Under both plans employees become 20% vested after five years and vest 20% each year until fully vested. The right to exercise each such 20% of the options is cumulative and will not expire until the tenth anniversary of the date of the grant.

The following is a summary of the activity under the 1998 and 2010 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014	Options	Weighted Average Exercise Price

Balance at July 1, 2014	152,915	$	11.03
Granted	10,000		14.84
Forfeited	(1,250)		12.84
Balance at June 30, 2014	161,665		11.25

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014	Options	Weighted Average Exercise Price

Balance at January 1, 2014	159,165	$	11.03
Granted	10,000		14.84
Forfeited	(5,000)		11.81
Exercised	(2,500)		10.42
Balance at September 30, 2014	161,665		11.25

Options exercisable at September 30, 2014	15,972	$	14.81

Three months Ended September 30, 2013	Options	Weighted Average Exercise Price

Balance at July 1, 2013	166,075	$	11.35
Forfeited	(750)		10.77
Exercised	(2,500)		10.42
Balance at September 30, 2013	162,825		11.37


Nine months Ended September 30, 2013	Options	Weighted Average Exercise Price

Balance at January 1, 2013	174,467	$	11.20
Granted	5,000		12.84
Forfeited	(6,850)		11.47
Exercised	(9,792)		9.02
Balance at September 30, 2013	162,825		11.37

Options exercisable at September 30, 2013	13,915	$	14.79

NOTE 9: Shareholders' Equity

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding. Potential common shares consist of dilutive stock options determined using the treasury stock method and the average market price of common stock.

Regular quarterly cash dividends of $.13 per share were declared on March 27, 2014 and June 26, 2014 for shareholders of record at April 8, 2014 and July 7, 2014. The dividends were payable on April 30, 2014 and July 31, 2014. A regular quarterly cash dividend of $.13 per share was declared on September 25, 2014. This was our 100^th quarterly cash dividend, so to recognize this, we also declared a special cash dividend of $.10 per share to reward our shareholders. These dividends were payable on October 31, 2014, to shareholders of record at October 8, 2014. Income per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were calculated as follows:

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

	FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
	INCOME (NUMERATOR)		SHARES (DENOMINATOR)		PER SHARE AMOUNT

Net income	$	1,141,713

Basic income available to
common shareholders	$	1,141,713		4,461,388	$	.26

Effect of dilutive options				116,074

Diluted income available to common
shareholders	$	1,141,713		4,577,462	$	.25

	FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
	INCOME (NUMERATOR)		SHARES (DENOMINATOR)		PER SHARE AMOUNT

Net income	$	3,207,438

Basic income available to
common shareholders	$	3,207,438		4,461,388	$	.72

Effect of dilutive options				115,505

Diluted income available to common
shareholders	$	3,207,438		4,576,893	$	.70

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

	FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
	INCOME (NUMERATOR)		SHARES (DENOMINATOR)		PER SHARE AMOUNT

Net income	$	1,064,177

Basic income available to
common shareholders	$	1,064,177		4,454,669	$	.24

Effect of dilutive options				—

Diluted income available to common
shareholders	$	1,064,177		4,454,669	$	.24

	FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
	INCOME (NUMERATOR)		SHARES (DENOMINATOR)		PER SHARE AMOUNT

Net income	$	3,107,056

Basic income available to
common shareholders	$	3,107,056		4,450,997	$	.70

Effect of dilutive options				—

Diluted income available to common
shareholders	$	3,107,056		4,450,997	$	.70

The future payment of cash dividends is subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and depends upon a number of factors, including future earnings, financial condition, cash requirements, and general business conditions. Cash dividends when declared, are paid by the Bank to the Company for distribution to shareholders of the Company. The Bank’s ability to pay dividends to the Company is restricted by the laws and regulations of the State of South Carolina. Generally, these restrictions allow the Bank to pay dividends from current earnings without the prior written consent of the South Carolina Commissioner of Banking, if it received a satisfactory rating at its most recent examination.

NOTE 10: Comprehensive Income

We apply accounting standards which establish guidance for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general purpose financial statements. Comprehensive income consists of net income and net unrealized gains or losses on securities.

Comprehensive income totaled $1,060,397 and $540,560 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively, and $3,298,203 and $2,005,734 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.

NOTE 11: Fair Value Measurements

Fair value measurements apply whenever GAAP requires or permits assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value either on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for an asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is based on the assumptions that we believe market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability. Fair value measurement and disclosure guidance establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the use of inputs used in valuation methodologies.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The three levels of input that may be used to measure fair value are the following:

Level 1	Valuation is based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. Level 1 assets and liabilities include debt and equity securities and derivative contracts that are traded in an active exchange market, as well as US Treasuries and money market funds.
Level 2	Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 2 assets and liabilities include debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments, mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds, corporate debt securities and derivative contracts whose value is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. This category generally includes certain derivative contracts and impaired loans.
Level 3	Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption based on unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

The guidance requires disclosures about the fair value of assets and liabilities recognized in the balance sheet in periods subsequent to initial recognition, whether the measurements are made on a recurring basis (for example, available-for-sale investment securities) or on a nonrecurring basis (for example, impaired loans). Fair value estimates, methods, and assumptions are set forth below.

Investment Securities Available for Sale

Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and are based upon quoted prices if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange, or by dealers or brokers in active over-the counter markets. Level 2 securities include mortgage backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

Balance at September 30, 2014
	Quoted Market Price in active markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
US Treasury Notes	$	29,922,266	$	—	$	—	$	29,922,266
Government Sponsored Enterprises	$	—	$	42,163,057	$	—	$	42,163,057
Municipal Securities	$	—	$	33,267,841	$	1,374,825	$	34,642,666
Total	$	29,922,266	$	75,430,898	$	1,374,825	$	106,727,989

Balance at December 31, 2013
	Quoted Market Price in active markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
US Treasury Notes	$	15,832,401	$	—	$	—	$	15,832,401
Government Sponsored Enterprises	$	—	$	43,635,038	$	—	$	43,635,038
Municipal Securities	$	—	$	33,655,445	$	1,525,337	$	35,180,782
Total	$	15,832,401	$	77,290,483	$	1,525,337	$	94,648,221

Other Real Estate Owned (OREO)

Loans, secured by real estate, are adjusted to fair value upon transfer to OREO. Subsequently, OREO is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or our estimation of the value of the collateral. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraisal, we record the asset as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or we determine the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, we record the asset as nonrecurring Level 3. We had one property valued at $521,943 classified as Other Real Estate Owned at September 30, 2014 with no Other Real Estate Owned at December 31, 2013. One property valued at $35,473 was classified as Other Real Estate Owned and was ultimately sold at a gain of $2,382 during the three months ended September 30, 2014.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Impaired Loans

We do not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established. Loans are reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis if any of the following criteria are met:

	1)	Any loan on non-accrual
	2)	Any loan that is a troubled debt restructuring
	3)	Any loan over 60 days past due
	4)	Any loan rated sub-standard, doubtful, or loss
	5)	Excessive principal extensions are executed
	6)	If we are provided information that indicates that we will not collect all principal and interest as scheduled

Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, we measure the impairment in accordance with ASC 310-10, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan”.

In accordance with this standard, the fair value is estimated using one of the following methods: fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell, discounted cash flows, or market value of the loan based on similar debt. The fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell is the most frequently used method. Typically, we review the most recent appraisal and if it is over 12 to 18 months old we may request a new third party appraisal. Depending on the particular circumstances surrounding the loan, including the location of the collateral, the date of the most recent appraisal and the value of the collateral relative to the recorded investment in the loan, we may order an independent appraisal immediately or, in some instances, may elect to perform an internal analysis. Specifically as an example, in situations where the collateral on a nonperforming commercial real estate loan is out of our primary market area, we would typically order an independent appraisal immediately, at the earlier of the date the loan becomes nonperforming or immediately following the determination that the loan is impaired. However, as a second example, on a nonperforming commercial real estate loan where we are familiar with the property and surrounding areas and where the original appraisal value far exceeds the recorded investment in the loan, we may perform an internal analysis whereby the previous appraisal value would be reviewed considering recent current conditions, and known recent sales or listings of similar properties in the area, and any other relevant economic trends. This analysis may result in the call for a new appraisal. These valuations are reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis.

Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, substantially all of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral. In accordance with topic ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement”, impaired loans, where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral, require classification in the fair value hierarchy. We record the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). The following table presents the assets and liabilities carried on the balance sheet by caption and by level within the valuation hierarchy (as described above) as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, for which a nonrecurring change in fair value has been recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and twelve months ended December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014
	Quoted Market Price in active markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	6,362,351	$	6,362,351
Mortgage loans held for sale		—		6,630,450		—		6,630,450
Other real estate owned		—		521,943		—		521,943
Total	$	—	$	7,152,393	$	6,362,351	$	13,514,744

December 31, 2013
	Quoted Market Price in active markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Balance at December 31, 2013
Impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	4,959,281	$	4,959,281
Mortgage loans held for sale		—		4,739,343		—		4,739,343
Other real estate owned		—		—		—		—
Total	$	—	$	4,739,343	$	4,959,281	$	9,698,624

		Inputs
	Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	General Range of Inputs
Nonrecurring measurements:
Impaired Loans	Discounted Appraisals	Collateral Discounts	0-25%

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Accounting standards require disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments whether or not recognized on the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Fair value estimates are made as of a specific point in time based on the characteristics of the financial instruments and the relevant market information. When available, quoted market prices are used. In other cases, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. These techniques involve uncertainties and are significantly affected by the assumptions used and the judgments made regarding risk characteristics of various financial instruments, discount rates, prepayments, and estimates of future cash flows, future expected loss experience and other factors. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates. Derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, may or may not be realized in an immediate sale of the instrument.

Under the accounting standard, fair value estimates are based on existing financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of the assets and liabilities that are not financial instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts of existing financial instruments do not represent the underlying value of those instruments on our books.

The following describes the methods and assumptions we use in estimating the fair values of financial instruments:

a.	Cash and due from banks, interest bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold
	The carrying value approximates fair value. All mature within 90 days and do not present unanticipated credit concerns.

b.	Investment securities available for sale
	The fair value of investment securities is derived from quoted market prices.

c.	Loans
	The carrying values of variable rate consumer and commercial loans and consumer and commercial loans with remaining maturities of three months or less, approximate fair value. The fair values of fixed rate consumer and commercial loans with maturities greater than three months are determined using a discounted cash flow analysis and assume the rate being offered on these types of loans at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, approximate market.

	The carrying value of mortgage loans held for sale approximates fair value.

	For lines of credit, the carrying value approximates fair value.

d.	Deposits
	The estimated fair value of deposits with no stated maturity is equal to the carrying amount. The fair value of time deposits is estimated by discounting contractual cash flows, by applying interest rates currently being offered on the deposit products. The fair value estimates for deposits do not include the benefit that results from the low cost funding provided by the deposit liabilities as compared to the cost of alternative forms of funding (deposit base intangibles).

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The following table presents the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of our financial instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value. For short-term financial assets such as cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization.

September 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurement
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Financial Instruments-Assets
Loans	$	229,673,109	$	229,775,247	$	—	$	—	$	229,775,247
Financial Instruments- Liabilities
Deposits	$	329,275,435	$	329,304,426	$	—	$	329,304,426	$	—

December 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurement
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Financial Instruments-Assets
Loans	$	218,320,304	$	218,406,792	$	—	$	—	$	218,406,792
Financial Instruments- Liabilities
Deposits	$	305,242,655	$	305,269,155	$	—	$	305,269,155	$	—

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

	September 30, 2014
	Notional Amount		Fair Value
Off Balance Sheet Financial
Instruments:

Commitments to extend credit	$	59,283,544	$	—
Standby letters of credit		657,593		—

	December 31, 2013
	Notional Amount		Fair Value
Off Balance Sheet Financial
Instruments:
Commitments to extend credit	$	64,830,461	$	—
Standby letters of credit		557,593		—

NOTE 12: Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

The following is a summary of recent authoritative pronouncements that could impact the accounting, reporting and/or disclosure of our financial information.

In January 2014, the FASB amended the Receivables topic of the Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments are intended to resolve diversity in practice with respect to when a creditor should reclassify a collateralized consumer mortgage loan to OREO. In addition, the amendments require a creditor reclassify a collateralized consumer mortgage loan to OREO upon obtaining legal title to the real estate collateral, or the borrower voluntarily conveying all interest in the real estate property to the lender to satisfy the loan through a deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar legal agreement. The amendments will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, with early implementation of the guidance permitted. In implementing this guidance, assets that are reclassified from real estate to loans are measured at the carrying value of the real estate at the date of adoption. Assets reclassified from loans to real estate are measured at the lower of the net amount of the loan receivable or the fair value of the real estate less costs to sell at the date of adoption. We will apply the amendments prospectively using a modified retrospective approach. We do not expect these amendments to have a material effect on our financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance to change the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of the new guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods and services to customers in an amount equal to the consideration the entity receives or expects to receive. The guidance will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We will apply the guidance using a modified retrospective approach. We do not expect these amendments to have a material effect on our financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued guidance which makes limited amendments to the guidance on accounting for certain repurchase agreements. The guidance (1) requires entities to account for repurchase-to-maturity transactions as secured borrowings (rather than as sales with forward repurchase agreements), (2) eliminates accounting guidance on linked repurchase financing transactions, and (3) expands disclosure requirements related to certain transfers of financial assets that are accounted for as sales and certain transfers (specifically repos, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions) accounted for as secured borrowings. The amendments will be effective for the Company for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 31, 2014. The Company will apply the guidance by making a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. We do not expect these amendments to have a material effect on our financial statements.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 13: Subsequent Events

Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. Recognized subsequent events are events or transactions that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements. Nonrecognized subsequent events are events that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date. We have reviewed events occurring through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no subsequent event requiring accrual or disclosure.

ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management’s discussion and analysis is included to assist shareholders in understanding our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flow. This discussion should be reviewed in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements (unaudited) and notes presented in this report and the supplemental financial data appearing throughout this report. Since the primary asset of the Company is its wholly-owned subsidiary, most of the discussion and analysis relates to the Bank.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other portions of this quarterly report contain certain “forward-looking statements” concerning the future operations. We desire to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1996 and are including this statement for the express purpose of availing the Company of protections of such safe harbor with respect to all “forward-looking statements” contained in this Form 10-Q. Forward looking statements may relate to, among other matters, the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, and business of the Company. Forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements. The words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “predict”, “project”, “potential”, “continue”, “assume”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “goal”, and “estimate”, as well as similar expressions, are meant to identify such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements include, without limitations, those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the following:

Risk from changes in economic, monetary policy, and industry conditions
Changes in interest rates, shape of the yield curve, deposit rates, the net interest margin and funding sources
Market risk (including net income at risk analysis and economic value of equity risk analysis) and inflation
Risk inherent in making loans including repayment risks and changes in the value of collateral
Loan growth, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, provisions for loan losses, and the assessment of problem loans
Level, composition, and re-pricing characteristics of the securities portfolio
Deposit growth, change in the mix or type of deposit products and services
Continued availability of senior management
Technological changes
Ability to control expenses
Changes in compensation
Risks associated with income taxes including potential for adverse adjustments
Changes in accounting policies and practices
Changes in regulatory actions, including the potential for adverse adjustments
Recently enacted or proposed legislation
Current uncertainty in the financial service industry

These risks are exacerbated by the developments over the last nine years in national and international financial markets, and we are unable to predict what effect continued uncertainty in market conditions will have on us. There can be no assurance that the unprecedented developments experienced over the last nine years will not materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

All forward-looking statements in this report are based on information available to us as of the date of this report. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that these expectations will be achieved. We will undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, certain statements in our future filings with the SEC, in our press releases, and in our oral and written statements, which are not statements of historical fact, constitute forward looking statements.

Overview

Bank of South Carolina Corporation (the Company) is a financial institution holding company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with $376,605,878 in assets as of September 30, 2014 and net income of $3,207,438 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The Company offers a broad range of financial services through its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Bank of South Carolina (the Bank). The Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank which operates primarily in the Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties of South Carolina. The Bank’s original and current concept is to be a full service financial institution specializing in personal service, responsiveness, and attention to detail to foster long standing relationships.

The following is a discussion of our financial condition as of September 30, 2014 as compared to December 31, 2013 and the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The discussion and analysis identifies significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes included in this report.

We derive most of our income from interest on loans and investments (interest earning assets). The primary source of funding for making these loans and investments is our interest and non-interest bearing deposits. Consequently, one of the key measures of our success is the amount of net interest income, or the difference between the income on our interest earning assets, such as loans and investments, and the expense on our interest bearing liabilities, such as deposits. Another key measure is the spread between the yield we earn on these interest earning assets and the rate we pay on our interest bearing liabilities.

A consequence of lending activities is that we may incur credit losses. The amount of such losses will vary depending upon the risk characteristics of the loan and lease portfolio as affected by economic conditions such as rising interest rates and the financial performance of borrowers. The reserve for credit losses consists of the allowance for loan and lease losses (the "Allowance") and a reserve for unfunded commitments (the "Unfunded Reserve"). The Allowance provides for probable and estimable losses inherent in our loan and lease portfolio. The Allowance is increased or decreased through the provisioning process. For a detailed discussion on the allowance for loan losses see “Allowance for Loan Losses”.

In addition to earning interest on loans and investments, we earn income through fees and other expenses we charge to the customer. The various components of non-interest income as well as non-interest expense are described in the following discussion.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

We have adopted various accounting policies that govern the application of principles generally accepted in the United States and with general practices within the banking industry in the preparation of our financial statements. Our significant accounting policies are described in the footnotes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2014 and our notes included in the consolidated financial statements in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC.

Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by the Company that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities. We consider these accounting policies to be critical accounting policies. The judgment and assumptions we use are based on historical experience and other factors, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the number of the judgments and assumptions that we make, actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates that could have a material impact on the carrying values of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations.

We consider our policies regarding the allowance for loan losses to be our most subjective accounting policy due to the significant degree of judgment. We have developed what we believe to be appropriate policies and procedures for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, recognizing that this process requires a number of assumptions and estimates with respect to our loan portfolio. Our assessments may be impacted in future periods by changes in economic conditions, the impact of regulatory examinations and the discovery of information with respect to borrowers which were not known at the time of the issuance of the consolidated financial statements. For additional discussion concerning our allowance for loan losses and related matters, see “Allowance for Loan Losses.”

BALANCE SHEET

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and non-interest-earning deposits, and interest-earning deposits. All amounts are readily convertible to cash and have maturities of less than 90 days. Total cash and cash equivalents increased 44.78% or $9,906,348 to $32,030,444 at September 30, 2014, from $22,124,096 at December 31, 2013. This increase was primarily due to an increase in deposits.

Regulations set by the Federal Reserve require that we maintain certain average cash reserve balances. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 our cash reserve requirement with the Federal Reserve was satisfied by vault cash.

LOANS

We focus our lending activities on small and middle market businesses, professionals and individuals in our geographic markets. At September 30, 2014, outstanding loans (plus deferred loan fees of $79,553) totaled $229,673,109 which equaled 69.75% of total deposits and 60.99% of total assets. Substantially all loans were to borrowers located in our market area of Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties of South Carolina.

The quality of our loan portfolio is contingent upon our risk selection and underwriting practices. All new credit (except for mortgage loans in the process of being sold to investors and loans secured by properly margined negotiable securities traded on an established market or other cash collateral) with over $200,000 in exposure is summarized by our Credit Department and reviewed by the Loan Committee on a monthly basis. The Board of Directors review credits over $500,000 monthly with annual credit analyses conducted on these borrowers upon the receipt of updated financial information. Prior to any extension of credit, every loan request goes through sound credit underwriting. The Credit Department conducts detailed cash flow analysis on each proposal using the most current financial information. Relevant trends and ratios are evaluated.

The breakdown of total loans by type and the respective percentage of total loans are as follows:

	September 30,						December 31,
	2014			2013			2013
Commercial loans	$	48,720,596			58,079,200		$	53,303,569
Commercial real estate:
Commercial real estate construction		1,529,534			1,534,898			1,516,545
Commercial real estate other		115,161,359			106,043,842			104,740,578
Consumer:
Consumer real estate		59,226,017			54,578,304			54,669,359
Consumer other		5,035,603			4,374,838			4,090,253
		229,673,109			224,611,082			218,320,304
Allowance for loan losses		(3,385,676	)		(3,386,647	)		(3,292,277	)
Loans, net	$	226,287,433			221,224,435		$	215,028,027

Percentage of Loans	September 30,						December 31,
	2014			2013			2013
Commercial loans		21.21	%		25.86	%		24.41	%
Commercial real estate construction		.67	%		.68	%		.70	%
Commercial real estate other		50.14	%		47.21	%		47.98	%
Consumer real estate		25.79	%		24.30	%		25.04	%
Consumer other		2.19	%		1.95	%		1.87	%


Total		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%

INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

We use the investment securities portfolio for several purposes. It serves as a vehicle to manage interest rate and prepayment risk, to generate interest and dividend income from investment of funds, to provide liquidity to meet funding requirements, and to provide collateral for pledges on public funds. Investments are classified into three categories (1) Held to Maturity (2) Trading and (3) Available for Sale. We believe that maintaining our securities in the Available for Sale category provides greater flexibility in the management of the overall investment portfolio. The average yield on investments at September 30, 2014 was 2.15% compared to 2.23% at September 30, 2013 and 2.20% at December 31, 2013. The amortized cost of the investments available for sale at September 30, 2014, September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013 and percentage of each category to total investments are as follows:

	INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			December 31, 2013
US Treasury Notes	$	29,922,266		$	6,133,594		$	15,832,401
Government-Sponsored
Enterprises		42,163,057			31,073,567			43,635,038
Municipal Securities		34,642,666			33,583,014			35,180,782
	$	106,727,989		$	70,790,175		$	94,648,221

US Treasury Notes		28.04	%		8.66	%		16.73	%
Government-Sponsored
Enterprises		39.50	%		43.90	%		46.10	%
Municipal Securities		32.46	%		47.44	%		37.17	%
		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%

All investment securities were classified as Available for Sale (debt and equity securities that may be sold under certain conditions), at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and December 31, 2013. The securities were reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity, net of income taxes. Unrealized losses on securities due to fluctuations in fair value are recognized when it is determined that an other than temporary decline in value has occurred. Gains or losses on the sale of securities are recognized on a specific identification, trade date basis. (See “non-interest income” for discussion on the sale of investment securities.)

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available for sale are summarized as follows as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
	AMORTIZED COST		GROSS UNREALIZED GAINS		GROSS UNREALIZED LOSSES		ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE

U.S. Treasury Notes	$	30,128,210	$	—	$	205,944	$	29,922,266
Government-Sponsored Enterprises		42,253,600		97,832		188,375		42,163,057
Municipal Securities		32,684,805		1,991,311		33,450		34,642,666

Total	$	105,066,615	$	2,089,143	$	427,769	$	106,727,989

	DECEMBER 31, 2013
	AMORTIZED COST		GROSS UNREALIZED GAINS		GROSS UNREALIZED LOSSES		ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE

U.S. Treasury Notes	$	15,841,901	$	58,429	$	67,929	$	15,832,401
Government-Sponsored Enterprises		43,582,119		363,981		311,062		43,635,038
Municipal Securities		33,706,898		1,599,638		125,754		35,180,782

Total	$	93,130,918	$	2,022,048	$	504,745	$	94,648,221

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available for sale at September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, by contractual maturity are as follows:

September 30, 2014
	AMORTIZED COST		ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE

Due in one year or less	$	8,334,532	$	8,403,026
Due in one year to five years		48,966,821		49,409,438
Due in five years to ten years		39,928,145		40,821,790
Due in ten years and over		7,837,117		8,093,735

Total	$	105,066,615	$	106,727,989

December 31, 2013
	AMORTIZED COST		ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE

Due in one year or less	$	11,048,145	$	11,147,251
Due in one year to five years		39,310,800		39,914,350
Due in five years to ten years		31,907,109		32,503,090
Due in ten years and over		10,864,864		11,083,530

Total	$	93,130,918	$	94,648,221

The fair value of investment securities available for sale with unrealized losses at September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, are as follows:

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
Description of Securities	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses

U.S. Treasury Notes	$	29,922,266	$	205,944	$	—	$	—	$	29,922,266	$	205,944
Government-Sponsored Enterprises		15,215,586		102,373		7,429,704		86,002		22,645,290		188,375
Municipal Securities		947,358		12,682		1,548,279		20,768		2,495,637		33,450
Total	$	46,085,210	$	320,999	$	8,977,983	$	106,770	$	55,063,193	$	427,769

DECEMBER 31, 2013
	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
Description of Securities	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses

U.S. Treasury Notes	$	9,713,619	$	67,929	$	—	$	—	$	9,713,619	$	67,929
Government-Sponsored Enterprises		20,027,016		311,062		—		—		20,027,016		311,062
Municipal Securities		2,496,742		125,652		401,624		102		2,898,366		125,754
Total	$	32,237,377	$	504,643	$	401,624	$	102	$	32,639,001	$	504,745

At September 30, 2014, we had eleven US Treasury Notes with an unrealized loss of $205,944, six Agency Notes with an unrealized loss of $188,375 and three Municipal Securities with an unrealized loss of $33,450. At December 31, 2013 we had three US Treasury Notes with an unrealized loss of $67,929, five Agency Notes with an unrealized loss of $311,062 and six Municipal Securities with an unrealized loss of $125,754. The unrealized losses on investments were caused by interest rate increase. The contractual terms of these investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost of the investment. Therefore, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired. We have the ability to hold these investments until market price recovery or maturity.

Due to the increase in deposits we were able to invest our excess cash in securities to improve our earnings yield.

DEPOSITS

Deposits remain our primary source of funding for loans and investments. Average interest bearing deposits provided funding for 62.84% of average earning assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, and 66.07% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013. There is strong competition from other financial institutions as well as consumer and commercial finance companies, insurance companies and brokerage firms located in our primary service area. However, the percentage of funding provided by deposits has remained stable. The breakdown of total deposits by type and the respective percentage of total deposits are as follows:

	September 30,				December 31,
	2014		2013		2013
Non-interest bearing demand	$	109,354,662	$	84,183,274	$	90,574,330
Interest bearing demand		76,901,044		80,272,644		78,576,851
Money market accounts		52,443,674		52,805,022		47,190,365
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and over		49,837,083		46,304,844		52,516,487
Other time deposits		16,152,991		15,514,359		15,730,187
Other savings deposits		24,585,981		19,420,454		20,654,435

Total Deposits	$	329,275,435	$	298,500,597	$	305,242,655

Percentage of Deposits	September 30,						December 31,
	2014			2013			2013
Non-interest bearing demand		33.21	%		28.20	%		29.67	%
Interest bearing demand		23.35	%		26.89	%		25.74	%
Money market accounts		15.93	%		17.69	%		15.46	%
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and over		15.13	%		15.51	%		17.21	%
Other time deposits		4.91	%		5.20	%		5.15	%
Other savings deposits		7.47	%		6.51	%		6.77	%

Total Deposits		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%

Deposits increased 10.31% or $30,774,839 from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014 and increased 7.87% or $24,032,780 from December 31, 2013 to September 30, 2014.

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

Short term borrowings are summarized as follows:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase	$	9,680,244	$	—
Total	$	9,680,244	$	—

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with customers mature on demand. These borrowings were collateralized by US Treasury Notes with an amortized cost of $9,831,195 and a fair value of $9,768,485 at September 30, 2014. The agreements to repurchase had a weighted average interest rate of .025% at September 30, 2014. The average amount of outstanding agreements to repurchase was $6,507,162 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The securities underlying the repurchase agreements were held in safekeeping by an authorized broker. At the maturity date of this agreement the securities will be returned to our account.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had no outstanding federal funds purchased with the option to borrow up to $19,000,000 on short term lines of credit. In March 2012, we established a $6 million REPO Line with Raymond James. There have been no borrowings under this agreement. We also established a Borrower-In-Custody arrangement with the Federal Reserve as a secondary source of liquidity. This arrangement permits us to retain possession of loans pledged as collateral to secure advances from the Federal Reserve Discount Window. Under this agreement we could borrow up to $70 million and $69 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. There have been no borrowings under this arrangement.

Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income increased $77,536 or 7.27% to $1,141,713, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $.26 and $.25, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2014, from $1,064,177, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $.24 and $.24, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2013. Our return on average assets and average equity for the three months ended September 30, 2014 were 1.23% and 11.52%, respectively, compared with 1.28% and 12.20%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is affected by the size and mix of our balance sheet components as well as the spread between interest earned on assets and interest paid on liabilities. Net interest margin is a measure of the difference between interest income on earning assets and interest paid on interest bearing liabilities relative to the amount of interest bearing assets. Net interest income increased $204,594 or 6.58% to $3,315,612 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $3,111,018 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The increase in net interest income was primarily due to an increase in interest and dividends from investment securities. Average investments increased $29,654,660 or 41.68% for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from the three months ended September 30, 2013, with a yield of 2.11%. We saw a small improvement in loan demand demonstrated by the increase in average loans by $6,257,857 to $234,063,853 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $227,805,996 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The yield on average loans decreased from 4.90% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 to 4.86% for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The increase in average investment securities and average loans, contributed to the increase in total average interest bearing assets of $37,950,654 or 11.80% to $359,677,137 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Our average interest bearing deposits increased $15,203,154 or 7.37% to $221,393,220 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $206,190,066 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. This increase was primarily due to larger balances in existing customer accounts as well as the opening of new accounts. The yield on these deposits remained relatively unchanged from .21% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 to .19% for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses represents our estimate of probable losses inherent in our loan portfolio. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses (the “allowance”) is reviewed monthly by the Loan Committee and on a quarterly basis by the Board of Directors. For purposes of this analysis, adequacy is defined as a level sufficient to absorb estimated losses in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date presented. To remain Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) compliant the methodology employed for this analysis has been modified over the years to reflect the economic environment. This allowance is reviewed on a monthly basis by Credit Personnel (who have no lending authority nor complete the allowance). In addition, the allowance is validated on a periodic basis by the Company’s Risk Manager. The revised methodology is based on a Reserve Model that is comprised of the three components listed below:

Specific Reserve analysis for impaired loans based on Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) “receivables” topic ASC 310-10-35.

General reserve analysis applying historical loss rates based on FASB “contingencies” topic ASC 450-20.

Qualitative or environmental factors.

Loans are reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis if any of the following criteria are met:

Any loan on non-accrual

Any loan that is a troubled debt restructuring

Any loan over 60 days past due

Any loan rated sub-standard, doubtful, or loss

Excessive principal extensions are executed

If we are provided information that indicates we will not collect all principal and interest as scheduled

The aforementioned methodology applies to both secured and unsecured loans, yet it does not apply to large groups of smaller balance loans that are collectively evaluated. Impairment is measured by the present value of the future cash flow discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or, alternatively the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. An impaired loan may not represent an expected loss.

A general reserve analysis is performed on all loans, excluding impaired loans. This analysis includes a pool of loans that are reviewed for impairment but are not found to be impaired. Historical losses are segregated into risk-similar groups and a loss ratio is determined for each group over a five year period. The five year average loss ratio by type is then used to calculate the estimated loss based on the current balance of each group. The five year historical loss percentage was .17% at September 30, 2014. A three year historical loss ratio was used at September 30, 2013 resulting in a historical loss percentage of .19%. In the second quarter of 2014, we moved from a three year historical loss ratio to a five year historical loss ratio to better reflect the economic cycle.

Qualitative and environmental factors include external risk factors that we believe are representative of our overall lending environment. We believe that the following factors create a more comprehensive system of controls in which we can monitor the quality of the loan portfolio.

Portfolio risk

Levels and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans

Trends in volume and terms of loans

Over-margined real estate lending risk

National and local economic trends and conditions

Effects of changes in risk selection and underwriting practices

Experience, ability and depth of lending management staff

Industry conditions

Effects of changes in credit concentrations

Loan concentration

Geographic concentration

Regulatory concentration

Loan and credit administration risk

Collateral documentation

Insurance risk

Maintenance of financial information risk

The sum of each component’s analysis results represents the “estimated loss” within our total portfolio.

Portfolio risk includes the levels and trends in delinquencies, impaired loans and changes in the loan rating matrix, trends in volume and terms of loans and overmargined real estate lending. We are satisfied with the stability of the past due and non-performing loans and believe there has been no decline in the quality of our loan portfolio due to any trend in delinquent or adversely classified loans. Sizable unsecured principal balances on a non-amortizing basis are monitored. Although the vast majority of our real estate loans are underwritten on a cash flow basis, the secondary source of repayment is typically tied to our ability to realize on the collateral. Accordingly we closely monitor loan to value ratios. The maximum collateral advance rate is 80% on real estate transactions, with the exception of raw land at 65% and land development at 70%.

Occasionally, we extend credit beyond our normal collateral advance margins in real estate lending. Although infrequent, the aggregate of these loans represent a notable part of our portfolio. Accordingly, these loans are monitored and the balances reported to the Board every quarter. An excessive level of this practice (as a percentage of capital) could result in additional regulatory scrutiny, competitive disadvantages and potential losses if forced to convert the collateral. The consideration of overmargined real estate loans directly relates to the capacity of the borrower to repay. We often request additional collateral to bring the loan to value ratio within our policy guidelines and also require a strong secondary source of repayment in addition to the primary source of repayment.

Although significantly under the threshold of 100% of capital (currently approximately $36 million), the number of over-margined real estate loans currently totals approximately $16.1 million or approximately 7.00% of our loan portfolio at September 30, 2014 compared to $20.1 million or approximately 9.09% of the loan portfolio at September 30, 2013.

A credit rating matrix is used to rate all extensions of credit and to provide a more specified picture of the risk each loan poses to the quality of the loan portfolio. There are eight possible ratings used to determine the quality of each loan based on the following qualifying characteristics: cash flow, collateral quality, guarantor strength, financial condition, management quality, operating performance, the relevancy of the financial statements, historical loan performance, and the borrower’s leverage position. The matrix is designed to meet our standards and expectations of loan quality. One hundred percent of our loans are graded.

National and local economic trends and conditions are constantly changing and result in both positive and negative impact on borrowers. Most macroeconomic conditions are not controllable by us and are incorporated into the qualitative risk factors. Natural and environmental disasters, political uncertainty, international instability, as well as problems in the traditional mortgage market are a few of the trends and conditions that are currently affecting the national and local economies. These changes have impacted borrowers’ ability, in many cases, to repay loans in a timely manner. On occasion, a loan’s primary source of repayment (i.e., personal income, cash flow, or lease income) may be eroded as a result of unemployment, lack of revenues, or the inability of a tenant to make rent payments.

The quality of our loan portfolio is contingent upon our risk selection and underwriting practices. Every credit with over $200,000 in exposure is summarized by our Credit Department and reviewed by the Loan Committee on a monthly basis. The Board of Directors reviews credits over $500,000 monthly with annual credit analyses conducted on these borrowers upon the receipt of updated financial information. Prior to any extension of credit, every significant commercial loan goes through sound credit underwriting. The Credit Department conducts a detailed cash flow on each proposal using the most current financial information.

We have over 350 years of lending experience among twelve members of our lending staff. In addition to the lending staff, we have an Advisory Board for each office comprised of business and community leaders from the specific office market area. An additional Advisory Board was created during the year ended December 31, 2012, to support our business efforts in the North Charleston area of South Carolina. The Bank recently announced its intention to open an office in North Charleston, South Carolina on Highway 78 and Ingleside Boulevard in late 2015, or early 2016. We meet with these advisory boards quarterly to discuss the trends and conditions in each respective market. We are aware of the many challenges currently facing the banking industry. As other banks look to increase earnings in the short term, we will continue to emphasize the need to maintain safe and sound lending practices and core deposit growth.

There continues be an influx of large banks in our geographic area. This increase has decreased the local industry’s overall margins as a result of pricing competition. We believe that our borrowing base is well established and therefore unsound price competition is not necessary.

The risks associated with the effects of changes in credit concentration include loan concentration, geographic concentration and regulatory concentration.

As of September 30, 2014, there were only four Standard Industrial Code groups that comprised more than 2% of our total outstanding loans. The four groups are activities related to real estate, offices and clinics of doctors, real estate agents and managers, and legal services.

We are located along the coast and on an earthquake fault, increasing the chances that a natural disaster may impact us and our borrowers. We have a Disaster Recovery Plan in place; however, the amount of time it would take for our customers to return to normal operations is unknown. This plan is reviewed and tested annually.

Loan and credit administration risk includes collateral documentation, insurance risk and maintaining financial information risk.

The majority of our loan portfolio is collateralized with a variety of our borrowers’ assets. The execution and monitoring of the documentation to properly secure the loan is the responsibility of our lenders and Loan Department. We require insurance coverage naming us as the mortgagee or loss payee. Although insurance risk is also considered collateral documentation risk, the actual coverage, amounts of coverage and increased deductibles are important to management. Recent legislation passed by Congress addresses the need for reform to the National Flood Insurance Program. This legislation, known as the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2012, has resulted in significant unintended consequences causing dramatic increases in the cost of flood insurance coverage and its potential unaffordability. However, on March 14, 2014 the President signed the 2014 Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. This new law allows most properties to retain their subsidized premiums. Annual rate increases are also limited to 18% per year and the grandfather plan has been reinstated. In addition, the new law requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) to refund policy holders who overpaid for premiums under the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2012.

Risk includes a function of time during which the borrower’s financial condition may change; therefore, keeping financial information up to date is important to us. Our policy requires all new loans (with a credit exposure of $10,000 or more), regardless of the customer’s history with us, to have updated financial information. In addition, we monitor appraisals closely as real estate values continue to fluctuate.

Based on our allowance for loan loss model, we recorded a provision for loan loss of $12,500 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $25,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. At September 30, 2014 the five year average loss ratios were: .158% Commercial, .600% Consumer, .360% 1-4 Residential, .000% Real Estate Construction and .088% Real Estate Mortgage. The five year historical loss ratio used at September 30, 2014 was .17% compared to a three year historical loss ratio of .19% at September 30, 2013. During the second quarter of 2014, we moved from a three year historical loss ratio to a five year historical loss ratio to better reflect the economic cycle.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, charge-offs of $18,838 and recoveries of $12,206 were recorded to the allowance for loan losses, resulting in an allowance for loan losses of $3,385,676 or 1.47% of total loans at September 30, 2014, compared to charge-offs of $24,980 and recoveries of $26,712 resulting in an allowance for loan losses of $3,386,647 or 1.51% of total loans at September 30, 2013.

We had impaired loans totaling $7,896,246 as of September 30, 2014 compared to $7,440,997 at September 30, 2013. Impaired loans include non-accrual loans with balances at September 30, 2014, and 2013, of $756,471 and $1,571,566, respectively. We had two restructured loans (“TDR”) at September 30, 2014 and five restructured loans at September 30, 2013. According to GAAP, we are required to account for certain loan modifications or restructuring as a troubled debt restructuring, when appropriate. In general, the modification or restructuring of a debt is considered a TDR if we, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grant a concession to the borrower that we would not otherwise consider. At September 30, 2014 the two restructured loans had an aggregate balance of $473,119 compared to the five restructured loans with an aggregate balance of $1,442,377 at September 30, 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 a loan receivable with a current balance of $496,090, was removed from a TDR status. The borrower consistently paid as agreed and made substantial reductions to principal. Refinance guidance ASC 310-20-35-9 allows for a loan to be removed from the TDR status if the terms of the loan reflect current market rates. Although we have removed the TDR status from this loan, it will remain classified as an impaired loan and will continue to be recorded, evaluated and disclosed as such. In addition, one loan receivable with a balance of $106,194 at December 31, 2013, was paid off during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. We do not know of any loans which will not meet their contractual obligations that are not otherwise discussed herein.

The accrual of interest is generally discontinued on loans, which become 90 days past due as to principal or interest. The accrual of interest on some loans, however, may continue even though they are 90 days past due if the loans are well secured or in the process of collection and we deem it appropriate. If non-accrual loans decrease their past due status to less than 30 days for a period of 6 to 9 months, they are reviewed individually to determine if they should be returned to accrual status. There was one loan over 90 days past due still accruing interest at September 30, 2014 and no loans over 90 days past due still accruing interest at September 30, 2013. Total loans past due greater than 30 days decreased $1,758,923 from $3,616,499 at September 30, 2013 to $1,875,576 at September 30, 2014. This decrease was due to the payoff of two loans totaling $1.87 million.

One loan receivable previously reported with a non-accrual status, in the amount of $54,959, was returned to accrual status during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The borrower has made payments consistently for the past nine months and has had a documented change in income and employment. All principal and interest is current and repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest is expected. In addition, two loan receivables in the amount of $557,416 were moved to OREO. One of these loan receivables valued at $35,473 was ultimately sold at a gain of $2,382 during the three months ended September 30, 2014.

Net charge-offs for the three months ended September 30, 2014, were $6,632 as compared to net recoveries of $1,732 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. Although uncertainty in the economic outlook still exists, we believe loss exposure in the portfolio is identified, reserved against and closely monitored to ensure that changes are promptly addressed in the analysis of reserve adequacy.

The following table represents the net charge-offs by loan type.

Net (Charge-Offs) Recovery
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Commercial Loans	$	—		$	20,070
Commercial Real Estate		(3,834	)		5,849
Consumer Real Estate		—			—
Consumer Other		(2,798	)		(24,187	)
Net (Charge-Offs) Recovery	$	(6,632	)	$	1,732

We had $778,399, in unallocated reserves at September 30, 2014 related to other inherent risk in the portfolio compared to unallocated reserves of $294,363 at September 30, 2013. We believe this amount is appropriate and properly supported through the environmental factors of our allowance for loan losses. We believe the allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2014, is adequate to cover estimated losses in our loan portfolio; however, assessing the adequacy of the allowance is a process that requires considerable judgment. Our judgments are based on numerous assumptions about current events which we believe to be reasonable, but which may or may not be valid. Thus, there can be no assurance that loan losses in future periods will not exceed the current allowance amount or that future increases in the allowance will not be required. No assurance can be given that our ongoing evaluation of the loan portfolio in light of changing economic conditions and other relevant circumstances will not require significant future additions to the allowance, thus adversely affecting our operating results.

The following table presents a breakdown of the allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

	September 30, 2014					September 30, 2013
	Allowance by loan type		Percentage of loans to total loans			Allowance by loan type		Percentage of loans to total loans
Commercial Loans		1,089,395		23	%		1,420,226		26	%
Commercial Real Estate		901,755		49	%		956,673		47	%
Consumer Real Estate		531,497		26	%		632,046		25	%
Consumer Other		84,630		2	%		83,339		2	%
Unallocated		778,399		0	%		294,363		0	%
Total		3,385,676		100	%		3,386,647		100	%

The allowance is also subject to examination testing by regulatory agencies, which may consider such factors as the methodology used to determine adequacy and the size of the allowance relative to that of peer institutions, and other adequacy tests. In addition, such regulatory agencies could require us to adjust our allowance based on information available at the time of the examination.

The methodology used to determine the reserve for unfunded lending commitments, which is included in other liabilities, is inherently similar to that used to determine the allowance for loan losses described above adjusted for factors specific to binding commitments, including the probability of funding and historical loss ratio. No provision was recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2014 or the three months ended September 30, 2013, resulting in no change to the balance of $20,825.

Non-interest Income

Our non-interest income decreased $7,062 or 1.13% to $617,385 for the three months ended September 30, 2014, from $624,447 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. This decrease was primarily due to lower service charges collected on personal and business accounts as the result of higher average balances. Mortgage banking income increased $7,323 or 1.94% to $383,304 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $375,981 for the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased $79,740 or 3.69% to $2,241,978 for the three months ended September 30, 2014, from $2,162,238 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. This increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits, an increase in occupancy expense and an increase in other operating expenses. Salaries and employee benefits increased $55,364 or 4.28% from $1,294,415 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 to $1,349,779 for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as a result of annual merit increases and an increase in the cost of providing medical insurance. Wages increased $50,832 to $1,066,424 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors recommended and the Board of Directors approved a $15,000 salary increase for Executive Officers for the year ending December 31, 2014. Other employees received annual merit increases. We also added two new positions that we did not have at September 31, 2013. The cost of providing insurance for employees increased $52,505 from $127,961 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 to $180,466 for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

Our net occupancy expense increased $7,774 to $369,201 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. This increase was primarily due to the increases in rent paid on our Summerville, Meeting Street and Mortgage Department locations. In addition, the rent paid for employee parking increased as per our contract, based on the current rates paid at the City of Charleston Parking Garages.

Other operating expenses increased $16,620 or 3.28% to $522,998 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. An increase in data processing fees of $11,692 was a result of changes made in our Visa debit card program and an annual increase of 1.2% in our monthly fees. We also had a $3,000 increase in professional fees.

Income Tax Expense

For the three months ended September 30, 2014, our effective tax rate was 31.98% compared to 31.26% for the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income increased $100,382 or 3.23% to $3,207,438 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $3,107,056. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $.72 and $.70, respectively, compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $.70 and $.70, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. This increase is primarily due to an increase in interest and dividends earned on investment securities as well as gains recognized on the sale of investment securities available for sale.

Average earning assets increased 7.56% to $344,810,298 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $320,580,468 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Average investments increased $32.0 million or 50.44% to $95,420,572 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $63,426,118 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Average other interest bearing assets decreased $12.9 million or 41.29% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. We decreased our deposits with the Federal Reserve and invested our excess cash in investment securities to improve our yield. Average loans increased $5.1 million or 2.54% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income increased $410,950 or 4.46% to $9,633,707 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $9,222,757 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. This increase was primarily due to an increase in interest and dividends on investment securities of $452,848 or 42.59% to $1,516,239 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $1,063,391 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Other interest income decreased $26,057 or 58.41% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Other interest income includes income from deposits in other banks as well as deposits with the Federal Reserve. We decreased our deposits held at the Federal Reserve and used the excess cash to purchase investment securities.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The contributions to the allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $62,500 compared to $195,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Loan Committee determined that this reduction was appropriate based upon the allowance for loan losses model which reflects improved credit quality of our loan portfolio. During the period, we reduced the specific reserve from 100% to 62.5% for a borrower who has had a vast improvement in their financial condition. In addition, we had net recoveries of $30,899 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared with net charge-offs of $241,197 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Charge-offs of $26,920, recoveries of $57,819, together with the contribution to the allowance, resulted in an allowance for loan losses of $3,385,676 or 1.47% of total loans at September 30, 2014.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income decreased $140,071 or 7.07% to $1,839,953 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Mortgage banking income is highly influenced by mortgage interest rates and the housing market. Our mortgage banking income decreased $338,773 or 27.05% to $913,646 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $1,252,419 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. This decrease was primarily due to fewer mortgage applications and lower production volume as interest rates and home prices increased. Offsetting this decrease was a $223,735 gain on the sale of investment securities realized during the period.

Non-Interest Expense

Our non-interest expense increased $244,743 to $6,735,416 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $6,490,673 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. A large component of non-interest expense is salaries and employee benefits. Salaries include payments to employees as well as employee insurance, including workers compensation, employee education and taxes. Salaries and employee benefits increased $146,297 or 3.79% to $4,008,738 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $3,862,441 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. This increase was primarily due to an increase in base wages, workers compensation and employee health insurance. Net occupancy expense also increased $72,091 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 or 7.00% from $1,029,838 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. This increase was primarily due to an increase in rent paid on our Summerville, Meeting Street and Mortgage Department locations and an increase in maintenance and repairs of $14,418 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Income Tax Expense

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, our effective tax rate was 31.40% compared to 31.22% during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in the financial statements, or are recorded in amounts that differ from the notional amounts. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate, and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used by us for general corporate purposes or for customer needs. Corporate purpose transactions are used to help manage credit, interest rate and liquidity risk or to optimize capital. Customer transactions are used to manage customer requests for funding.

Our off-balance sheet arrangements consist principally of commitments to extend credit described below. We estimate probable losses related to binding unfunded lending commitments and record a reserve for unfunded lending commitments in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. At September 30, 2014 and 2013 the balance of this reserve was $20,825. At September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had no interests in non-consolidated special purpose entities.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. If deemed necessary, the amount of collateral obtained upon extension of credit is based on our credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, negotiable instruments, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and real estate. Commitments to extend credit, including unused lines of credit, amounted to $59,283,544 and $60,638,792 at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Standby letters of credit represent our obligation to a third party contingent upon the failure of our customer to perform under the terms of an underlying contract with the third party or obligates us to guarantee or stand as surety for the benefit of the third party. The underlying contract may entail either financial or nonfinancial obligations and may involve such things as the shipment of goods, performance of a contract, or repayment of an obligation. Under the terms of a standby letter, generally drafts will be drawn only when the underlying event fails to occur as intended. We can seek recovery of the amounts paid from the borrower. The majority of these standby letters of credit are unsecured. Commitments under standby letters of credit are usually for one year or less. The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments related to standby letters of credit at September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $657,593 and $594,766, respectively.

We originate certain fixed rate residential loans and commit these loans for sale. The commitments to originate fixed rate residential loans and the sales commitments are freestanding derivative instruments. We had forward sales commitments, totaling $6,630,450 at September 30, 2014, to sell loans held for sale of $6,630,450 compared to forward sales commitments of $5,859,979 at September 30, 2013, to sell loans held for sale of $5,859,979. The fair value of these commitments was not significant at September 30, 2014 or 2013. We had no embedded derivative instruments requiring separate accounting treatment.

Once we sell certain fixed rate residential loans, the loans are no longer reportable on our balance sheet. With most of these sales, we have an obligation to repurchase the loan in the event of a default of principal or interest on the loan. This recourse period ranges from three to nine months. Misrepresentation or fraud carries unlimited time for recourse. The unpaid principal balance of loans sold with recourse was $9.7 million at September 30, 2014 and $21.8 million at September 30, 2013. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 there were no loans repurchased.

Liquidity

Historically, we have maintained our liquidity at levels that we believed to be adequate to meet requirements of normal operations, potential deposit outflows and strong loan demand and still allow for optimal investment of funds and return on assets.

We manage our assets and liabilities to ensure there is sufficient liquidity to enable management to fund deposit withdrawals, loan demand, capital expenditures, reserve requirements, operating expenses, dividends and to manage daily operations on an ongoing basis. Funds are primarily provided by the Bank through customer deposits, principal and interest payments on loans, mortgage loan sales, the sale or maturity of securities, temporary investments and earnings.

Proper liquidity management is crucial to ensure that we are able to take advantage of new business opportunities as well as meet the credit needs of our existing customers. Investment securities are an important tool in our liquidity management. Our primary liquid assets are cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, investments available for sale, other short-term investments and mortgage loans held for sale. Our primary liquid assets accounted for 38.61% and 32.47% of total assets at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Securities classified as available for sale, which are not pledged, may be sold in response to changes in interest rates and liquidity needs. All of the securities presently owned are classified as Available for Sale. Net cash provided by operations and deposits from customers have been the primary sources of liquidity. At September 30, 2014, we had unused short-term lines of credit totaling approximately $19 million (which can be withdrawn at the lender's option). Additional sources of funds available to us for additional liquidity needs include borrowing on a short-term basis from the Federal Reserve System, increasing deposits by raising interest rates paid and selling mortgage loans held for sale. In March 2012, we established a $6 million REPO Line with Raymond James (formerly Morgan Keegan). There have been no borrowings under this agreement. We also established a Borrower-In-Custody arrangement with the Federal Reserve. This arrangement permits us to retain possession of assets pledged as collateral to secure advances from the Federal Reserve Discount Window. At September 30, 2014 we could borrow up to $70.2 million. There have been no borrowings under this arrangement.

Our core deposits consist of non-interest bearing accounts, NOW accounts, money market accounts, time deposits and savings accounts. We closely monitor our reliance on certificates of deposit greater than $100,000 and other large deposits. We maintain a Contingency Funding Plan (“CFP”) that identifies liquidity needs and weighs alternate courses of action designed to address these needs in emergency situations. We perform a quarterly cash flow analysis and stress test the CFP to evaluate the expected funding needs and funding capacity during a liquidity stress event. We believe our liquidity sources are adequate to meet our operating needs and do not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that may result in a significant adverse effect on our liquidity position. At September 30, 2014 and 2013, our liquidity ratio was 36.58% and 23.90%, respectively.

Capital Resources

Our capital needs have been met to date through the $10,600,000 in capital raised in our initial offering, the retention of earnings less dividends paid and the exercise of stock options for a total shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2014, of $35,933,025. The rate of asset growth since our inception has not negatively impacted this capital base. The current risk-based capital guidelines for financial institutions are designed to highlight differences in risk profiles among financial institutions and to account for off-balance sheet risk. The current guidelines established require a minimum risk-based capital ratio of 8% for bank holding companies and banks. The risk-based capital ratio at September 30, 2014 for the Bank was 14.81% and 14.29% at September 30, 2013. Our management does not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that may result in our capital resources materially increasing or decreasing.

We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory – and possibly additional discretionary – actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the financial statements. Under current capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, we must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Our capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

Current quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require that we maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and to average assets. We believe, as of September 30, 2014, that the Company and the Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company and Bank are categorized as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as “well capitalized” the Company and the Bank must maintain minimum total risk based, Tier 1 risk based and Tier 1 leverage ratios of 10%, 6% and 5%, respectively, and to be categorized as “adequately capitalized,” the Company and the Bank must maintain minimum total risk based, Tier 1 risk based and Tier 1 leverage ratios of 8%, 4% and 4%, respectively. There are no current conditions or events that we believe would change the Company’s or the Bank’s category.

On July 2, 2013, the Federal Reserve Board approved the final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (“BCBS”) capital guidelines for US banks. Under the final rules, minimum requirements will increase for our quantity and quality of the capital. The rules include a new common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 4.5% and a common equity Tier 1 capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. The final rule also raises the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4% to 6% and requires a minimum leverage ratio of 4%. The final rule also implements strict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital instruments and improves the methodology for calculating risk-weighted assets to enhance risk sensitivity.

On July 9, 2013 the FDIC also approved, as an interim final rule, the regulatory capital requirements for US banks, following the actions of the Federal Reserve Bank. The FDIC’s rule is identical in substance to the final rules issued by the Federal Reserve Bank.

The phase-in-period for the final rules will begin on January 1, 2015, with full compliance with all of the final rule requirements phased in over a multi-year schedule. Management believes that as of September 30, 2014, the Company and the Bank would remain “well capitalized” under the new rules.

ITEM 3

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not required.

ITEM 4

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls and procedures for financial reporting

An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (the “Act”) was carried out as of September 30, 2014 under the supervision and with the participation of the Bank of South Carolina Corporation’s management, including its President/Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President and several other members of the Company’s senior management. Based upon that evaluation, Bank of South Carolina Corporation’s management, including the President/Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President concluded that, as of September 30, 2014, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information the Company is required to disclose in the reports filed or submitted under the act has been (i) accumulated and communicated to management (including the President/Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President) to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of published financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the President/Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President, the Company’s management has evaluated the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2014, based on the 1992 framework established in a report entitled “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and the interpretive guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission in Release No. 34-55929.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2014. Based on this assessment, management believes that as of September 30, 2014, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

In our opinion, there are no legal proceedings pending other than routine litigation incidental to our business involving amounts which are not material to our financial condition.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not required.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

The Consolidated Financial Statements are included in this Form 10-Q and listed on pages as indicated.

Page

(1)	Consolidated Balance Sheets	3
(2)	Consolidated Statements of Income	4-5
(3)	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	6
(4)	Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity	7
(5)	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	8
(6)	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	9-32

2.	Exhibits
	2.0	Plan of Reorganization (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)
	3.0	Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)
	3.1	By-laws of the Registrant (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)
	3.2	Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (Filed with Form S on June 23, 2012)
	4.0	2014 Proxy Statement (Filed with 2013 10-K)
	10.0	Lease Agreement for 256 Meeting Street (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)
	10.1	Sublease Agreement for Parking Facilities at 256 Meeting Street (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)
	10.2	Lease Agreement for 100 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)
	10.3	Lease Agreement for 1337 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)
	10.4	Lease Agreement for 1071 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC (Filed With 2010 10-K)
		Lease Agreement for 1071 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC (Filed with June 30, 2013 10-Q)
	10.5	1998 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (Filed with 2008 10-K/A)
	10.6	Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Filed with 2008 10-K/A)
		Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Restated (Filed with 2011 Proxy Statement)
	10.7	2010 Omnibus Incentive Stock Option Plan (Filed with 2010 Proxy Statement)
	10.8	Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (filed with 2013
		10-K)
	14.0	Code of Ethics (Filed with 2004 10-KSB)
	21.0	List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)
		The Registrant's only subsidiary is The Bank of South Carolina (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)
	31.1	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Executive Officer
	31.2	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Financial Officer
	32.1	Certification pursuant to Section 1350
	32.2	Certification pursuant to Section 1350
	101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
	101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
	101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
	101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
	101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
	101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

SIGNATURES

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.

	BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

November 7, 2014
	By:	/s/ Fleetwood S. Hassell
		Fleetwood S. Hassell
		President/Chief Executive Officer


	By:	/s/ Sheryl G. Sharry
		Sheryl G. Sharry
		Chief Financial Officer/
		Executive Vice President

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