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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Jul 16, 2025

    Charles Town, WV, July 16, 2025 / PR Newswire / – The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCID:PTBS), the holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), also known as The Community’s Bank, declared at their July Board meeting a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share. The dividend is for all shareholders of record on July 31, 2025, and will be paid on August 7, 2025. Full Story

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