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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 20, 2000
DUTCHFORK BANCSHARES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-30483 57-1094236
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
1735 Wilson Road, Newberry, South Carolina 29108
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (803) 321-3200
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On December 20, 2000, Newberry Federal Savings Bank, the wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Registrant, and First Community Bank, NA, the wholly-owned
subsidiary of First Community Corp. signed a definitive agreement by which First
Community Bank will purchase the Chapin, South Carolina branch office from
Newberry Federal Savings Bank.
A press release announcing the agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated December 20, 2000.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
DUTCHFORK BANCSHARES, INC.
Date: December 21, 2000 By: /S/ J. Thomas Johnson
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J. Thomas Johnson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
