BCT-Bank of Charles Town Reveals Martinsburg Branch Makeover

January 17, 2025
Charles Town, WV, January 17, 2025 / PRNEWSWIRE / (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, today presented their newly renovated Martinsburg, West Virginia, branch to the public with an open house. Aaron Howell, Senior Vice President and BCT’s Community Banking Executive for the Eastern Panhandle region presided over the ceremonies and was joined by Alice Frazier, BCT’s President and CEO, and Branch Manager Kim McGarrah as they welcomed guests.
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Martinsburg branch "refreshed" opening

BCT clients and local community and business leaders joined the festivities.  A “refreshed opening” ribbon cutting ceremony was officiated by Randy Lewis, Interim President and CEO of the Berkeley-Martinsburg Chamber of Commerce.  Refreshments provided by local businesses were provided. 

“We are so proud to show off our newly renovated Martinsburg branch,” stated Ms. Frazier.  “After 23 years, it was definitely time for an HGTV makeover.  And I cannot say enough how thankful we are for so many Martinsburg clients and business leaders to join in our exciting reveal!  We hope this renovation, along with other past and upcoming bank-wide improvements, will greatly enhance our clients’ experiences.” 

The Martinsburg branch originally opened in 2001 and has grown to be BCT’s second largest branch in deposits and client accounts.  BCT also has a branch in Hedgesville, providing BCT a strong presence in Berkeley County, West Virginia.  

The Martinsburg branch provides comprehensive banking services that include deposit and savings accounts, retail and business lending, trust services, wealth and investment services, and mortgage lending.  The branch is located at 9738 Tuscarora Pike, Martinsburg, WV, 25403.  It is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon.   It also offers drive-through service.

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About the Company

Potomac Bank, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc., was founded in 1871 as Bank of Charles Town and renamed Potomac Bank on November 3, 2025. The Company’s total assets were $976 million as of March 31, 2026. The Bank conducts operations through its nine-branch network and one loan production office serving the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Washington County, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The Bank offers comprehensive financial solutions through its consumer and commercial banking divisions, Trust, Wealth, and BCT Investments divisions, and its Residential Lending mortgage division. The Bank is also proud to serve its communities as a Small Business Administration (SBA) Preferred Lender. Over the past several years, the Bank has received numerous awards and recognitions, including American Banker’s “Top 200 Community Banks” and “Best Banks to Work For”, the Journal-News “Best of the Best” award, and the LoudounNow “Loudoun’s Favorite” award. 

The Company's shares are quoted on the OTCID marketplace under the symbol "PTBS." For more information about the Bank, please visit our website at www.potomac.bank.

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