Exhibit 16
August 5, 2005
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by The Southern Community Bancorp Employees’ Savings and Profit Sharing Plan (the “Plan”) (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Plan’s Form 8-K report dated August 5, 2005. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
/s/ HACKER, JOHNSON & SMITH PA