First Community Corporation announced an increase in its cash dividend to $0.17 per share, payable on August 18, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 4, 2026. The company also announced a leadership transition: J. Ted Nissen will retire as CEO and President of First Community Bank effective December 31, 2026, with Vaughan R. Dozier becoming CEO and Joseph A. "Drew" Painter becoming President effective January 1, 2027. First Community Corporation is a bank holding company that operates First Community Bank in South Carolina and Georgia.

First Community Corporation announced its second quarter 2026 financial results, reporting net income of $7.595 million, a 46.5% year-over-year increase. The company also announced a planned management succession and leadership transition, effective January 1, 2027, involving the retirement of J. Ted Nissen from his roles as CEO and President of First Community Bank. Vaughan R. Dozier, Jr. will become CEO of the Bank, and Joseph A. "어른" Painter will become President of the Bank. First Community Corporation is a financial services company providing commercial and retail banking, mortgage lending, and investment advisory services.