News & Announcements

Bank of Charles Town Debuts New Name

Sep 02, 2025

Evolution Honors Heritage, Unifies Markets, and Reinforces Dedication to Personalized Service and Local ImpactFull Story

Potomac Bancshares Welcomes C.W. "Chip" Hensell, III, to the Board of Directors

Aug 19, 2025

CHARLES TOWN, WV, August 19, 2025 /PR Newswire/ (OTCID:PTBS) – Potomac Bancshares, Inc., the holding company of BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, today announced the appointment of C.W. “Chip” Hensell, III, to its Board of Directors, effective August 19, 2025. He will also serve on the Board of Directors of its subsidiary Bank of Charles Town. Full Story

BCT-The Community's Bank Wins 2025 Loudoun's Favorite Bank, Financial Planner, Mortgage Company, Mortgage Broker, and Runner-up Banker

Jul 31, 2025

CHARLES TOWN, WV, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ (OTCID:PTBS) BCT-The Community’s Bank, the Northern Virginia arm of Bank of Charles Town, announced it was voted WINNER in the 2025 Loudoun’s Favorites readers’ poll in four financial services categories: Bank, Financial Planner, Mortgage Company, and Mortgage Broker (Steve Cowen). BCT was also voted RUNNER-UP for Banker (Paul Bice). Full Story

Potomac Bancshares Reports Increase in 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Over Prior Year

Jul 30, 2025

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Jul. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCID: PTBS), the bank holding company of Bank of Charles Town (the “Bank”), also known as The Community’s Bank, reported net income of $2.1 million and basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.50 for the second quarter of 2025. Full Story

BCT Wealth Advisors Promotes Emma Pedraza to Wealth Advisor

Jul 17, 2025

Charles Town, WV, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ (OTC: PTBS) – BCT Wealth Advisors, a division of Bank of Charles Town, recently announced the promotion of Emma Pedraza as a Wealth Advisor. Responsibilities include establishing new client relationships and managing client financial plans, estates, trusts, and portfolios. Ms. Pedraza will report to Leslie Crabill, Executive Vice President, Director of Wealth and Investments. Full Story