Milestone Anniversary event to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of The Peoples Bank

On Thursday, November 10, at 3:00 p.m., the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Milestone Anniversary celebration for The Peoples Bank to celebrate the bank's 60th anniversary. The celebration event will take place at the branch office located at 1921 East Greenville Street in Anderson.

The Peoples Bank was first established in Iva, SC in 1951 as The Peoples Bank of Iva. Through the years, the bank has grown from one location to six full-service banking offices with assets of more than $235 million. Additionally, a full range of insurance, mortgage, and investment products are offered through The Peoples Agency, Peoples Mortgage Services, and Peoples Investments.

The Peoples Bank's 76 employees are celebrating their anniversary in all branches across Anderson County with a renewed commitment to their local communities. ''The Peoples Bank has always taken pride in its strong relationships with the community. Our 60th anniversary is a great milestone for celebrating all we've accomplished, and for renewing our commitment to the clients and communities we value and serve,'' said Shawn McGee, President and Chief Executive Officer at The Peoples Bank. ''The company and our staff are proud of our community and honored to serve the citizens and businesses that reside and operate here. Thank you for 60 great years. We look forward to serving the Anderson area and our customers for many years to come,'' continued McGee.

The Peoples Bank is a locally owned and operated financial institution providing complete financial services and products to the Anderson, SC area. The Peoples Bank is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. For more information, please call (864) 222-2601 or visit www.peoplesbanksc.com