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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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Suite 2300
Raleigh, NC 27601
Telephone (919) 755-3000
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September 12, 2000
Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc.
6144 US 301 South
Four Oaks, NC 27524
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. (copy attached),
which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of
Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated September 5, 2000. We
agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP