Provident Community Bancshares 10Q 2011 Q1 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________ to ________

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-5735

PROVIDENT COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware	57-1001177
(State or other Jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)	Identification No.)

2700 Celanese Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29732

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(803)325-9400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes ¨ No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer o Smaller Reporting Company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)

Yes o No x

The Corporation had 1,790,599 shares, $0.01 par value, of common stock issued and outstanding as of May 2, 2011.

PROVIDENT COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

Part I.	Financial Information	Page

	Item 1. Financial Statements

	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011
	and December 31, 2010	3

	Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the three
	months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010	4

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three
	months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010	5

	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and
	Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended
	March 31, 2011 and 2010	6

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	7

	Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
	Financial Condition and Results of Operations	21

	Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
	about Market Risk	40

	Item 4. Controls and Procedures	40

Part II.	Other Information

	Item 1. Legal Proceedings	41

	Item 1A. Risk Factors	41

	Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	41

	Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	41

	Item 4. Reserved	41

	Item 5. Other Information	41

	Item 6. Exhibits	41

	Signatures	42

Part 1. Financial Information

PROVIDENT COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

	March 31,			December 31,
ASSETS	2011			2010
	(Unaudited)			(Audited)
	(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Cash and due from banks	$	4,545		$	4,755
Interest earning balances with the Federal Reserve		6,073			5,638
Federal funds sold		25,302			14,472
Cash and cash equivalents		35,920			24,865

Investment and mortgage-backed securities-available for sale		141,897			148,469

Loans, net of unearned fees		194,472			206,275
Allowance for loan losses (ALL)		(6,949	)		(7,379	)
Loans, net of ALL		187,523			198,896

Real estate acquired through foreclosure		9,050			10,618
Office properties and equipment, net		5,004			5,101
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost		3,526			3,526
Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost		832			832
Accrued interest receivable		1,274			1,575
Cash surrender value of life insurance		8,713			8,623
Other assets		6,524			6,213
TOTAL ASSETS	$	400,263		$	408,718

LIABILITIES

Demand and savings deposits	$	163,578		$	165,985
Time deposits		144,751			147,143
Total deposits		308,329			313,128
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank		59,500			59,500
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		7,307			10,028
Floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures		12,372			12,372
Accrued interest payable		745			663
Other liabilities		2,420			2,758
TOTAL LIABILITIES		390,673			398,449

Commitments and contingencies-Note 5

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Serial preferred stock - $0.01 par value
authorized - 500, 000 shares
issued and outstanding - 9,266 shares
at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively		9,251			9,250
Common stock - $0.01 par value,
authorized - 5,000,000 shares,
issued and outstanding - 1,790,599 shares at March 31, 2011
and December 31, 2010,respectively		20			20
Common stock warrants		25			25
Additional paid-in capital		12,919			12,919
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(3,568	)		(2,778	)
Retained deficit, substantially restricted		(2,757	)		(2,867	)
Treasury stock, at cost		(6,300	)		(6,300	)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY		9,590			10,269

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	400,263		$	408,718

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

PROVIDENT COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,			March 31,
	2011			2010
	(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE)

Interest Income:
Loans	$	2,444		$	3,120
Deposits and federal funds sold		10			6
Interest and dividends on mortgage-backed securities		632			429
Interest and dividends on investment securities		516			975
Total interest income		3,602			4,530

Interest Expense:
Deposit accounts		880			1,547
Floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures		118			118
Advances from the FHLB and other borrowings		619			744
Total interest expense		1,617			2,409

Net Interest Income		1,985			2,121
Provision for loan losses		0			896
Net interest income after
provision for loan losses		1,985			1,225

Non-Interest Income:
Fees for financial services		635			662
Other fees, net		11			23
Other-than-temporary-impairment write-down on securities		--			(303	)
Net (loss) gain on sale of investments		(4	)		677
Total non-interest income		642			1,059

Non-Interest Expense:
Compensation and employee benefits		1,063			1,122
Occupancy and equipment		631			599
Deposit insurance premiums		178			144
Professional services		136			100
Advertising and public relations		11			13
OREO and loan operations		164			93
Items processing		76			77
Telephone		41			37
Other		205			154
Total non-interest expense		2,505			2,339

Net Income (loss) before income taxes		122			-55
Expense (benefit) for income taxes		11			(73	)
Net income		111			18
Accretion of preferred stock to redemption value and preferred dividends accrued		117			117
Net loss to common shareholders	$	(6	)	$	(99	)

Net loss per common share (basic)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.06	)

Net loss per common share (diluted)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.06	)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

Basic		1,790,599			1,790,599

Diluted		1,790,599			1,790,599

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

PROVIDENT COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,			March 31,
	2011			2010
	(IN THOUSANDS)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income	$	111		$	18
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses		--			896
Amortization of securities		233			320
Depreciation expense		100			118
Recognition of deferred income, net of costs		(29	)		(65	)
Deferral of fee income, net of costs		40			56
Other than temporary impairment charge on AFS securities		--			303
Loss (gain) on investment transactions		4			(677	)
Gain on OREO sales		(15	)		--
OREO impairment		166			--
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease in accrued interest receivable		301			375
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance		(90	)		(98	)
Decrease in other assets		114			(333	)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities		(338	)		176
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable		82			(42	)

Net cash provided by operating activities		679			1,047

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Purchase of investment and mortgage-backed securities:
Available for sale		(14,488	)		(40,598	)
Proceeds from sale of investment and mortgage-
backed securities:
Available for sale		16,268			26,495
Proceeds from maturity of investment and mortgage-
backed securities:
Available for sale		1			27,848
Principal repayments on mortgage-backed securities:
Available for sale		3,339			6,819
Net decrease in loans		10,883			11,582
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed assets, net of costs and improvements		1,896			30
Purchase of office properties and equipment		(3	)		(17	)

Net cash provided by investing activities		17,896			32,159

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Dividends paid on preferred stock		--			(116	)
Decrease in other borrowings		(2,721	)		(11,529	)
Decrease in deposit accounts		(4,799	)		(6,816	)

Net cash used by financing activities		(7,520	)		(18,461	)

NET INCREASE IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		11,055			14,745

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		24,865			15,631

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT END OF PERIOD	$	35,920		$	30,376

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:

Cash paid for:
Income taxes		--		$	18
Interest		1,535			2,451

Non-cash transactions:
Loans foreclosed	$	479		$	559
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of income tax		(786	)		(395	)

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

PROVIDENT COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)

											Retained			Accumulated
									Additional		Earnings,			Other						Total
	Preferred Stock			Common Stock					Paid-in		Substantially			Comprehensive			Treasury Stock			Shareholders'
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount		Warrants		Capital		Restricted			Income (loss)			at Cost			Equity
				(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data)
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2009	9,266	$	9,245	1,790,599	$	20	$	25	$	12,919	$	11,184		$	(972	)	$	(6,300	)	$	26,121

Net income												18									18

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax of $87,000 on unrealized holding losses on securities available for sale arising during period															(395	)					(395	)
Less reclassification adjustment for gains and other than temporary investment charge in net loss															232						232
Comprehensive loss																					(145	)

Accretion of Preferred Stock to redemption value			1									(1	)								--

Preferred stock dividend												(116	)								(116	)


BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2010	9,266	$	9,246	1,790,599	$	20	$	25	$	12,919	$	11,085		$	(1,135	)	$	(6,300	)	$	25,860

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2010	9,266	$	9,250	1,790,599	$	20	$	25	$	12,919	$	(2,867	)	$	(2,778	)	$	(6,300	)	$	10,269

Net income												111									111

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax of $423,000 on unrealized holding losses on securities available for sale arising during period															(786	)					(786	)
Less reclassification adjustment for gains and other than temporary investment charge in net income															(4	)					(4	)
Comprehensive loss																					(679	)

Accretion of Preferred Stock to redemption value			1									(1	)								--


BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2011	9,266	$	9,251	1,790,599	$	20	$	25	$	12,919	$	(2,757	)	$	(3,568	)	$	(6,300	)	$	9,590

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

PROVIDENT COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

1. Presentation of Consolidated Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Provident Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Corporation”) and Provident Community Bank (the “Bank”) were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all disclosures necessary for a complete presentation of consolidated financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire calendar year or for any other period. This quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Certain amounts in the prior year’s financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current year classifications.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

The following is a summary of recent authoritative pronouncements that may affect accounting, reporting, and disclosure of financial information by the Corporation.

In July 2010, the Receivables topic of the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) was amended by Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2010-20 to require expanded disclosures related to a company’s allowance for credit losses and the credit quality of its financing receivables. The amendments require the allowance disclosures to be provided on a disaggregated basis. The Corporation is required to include these disclosures in their interim and annual financial statements.

Disclosures about Troubled Debt Restructurings (��TDRs”) required by ASU 2010-20 were deferred by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in ASU 2011-01 issued in January 2011. In April 2011 the FASB issued ASU 2011-02 to assist creditors with their determination of when a restructuring is a TDR. The determination is based on whether the restructuring constitutes a concession and whether the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties as both events must be present.

Disclosures related to TDRs under ASU 2010-20 will be effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2011.

Also in December 2010, the Business Combinations topic of the ASC was amended to specify that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. The amendment also requires that the supplemental pro forma disclosures include a description of the nature and amount of any material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. This amendment is effective for the Corporation for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after January 1, 2011. The Corporation does not expect the amendment to have any impact on the financial statements.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

2. Loss Per Share

Basic loss per common share amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 were computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share adjusts for the dilutive effect of outstanding common stock options and warrants during the periods utilizing the treasury stock method. There were no common stock equivalents included in the diluted loss per share calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 as all outstanding options had weighted average exercise prices in excess of the weighted average market value for the periods presented. Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents that were excluded in the diluted loss per share calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 were 265,543 and 269,743, respectively.

3. Assets Pledged

Approximately $83.4 million and $78.5 million of debt securities at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, were pledged by Provident Community Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”) as collateral to secure deposits of the State of South Carolina, and Union, Laurens and York counties along with additional borrowings and repurchase agreements. The Bank pledges as collateral for Federal Home Loan Bank advances commercial and residential real estate mortgage loans under a collateral agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank whereby the Bank maintains, free of other encumbrances, qualifying mortgages (as defined) with unpaid principal balances equal to, when discounted at 75% of the unpaid principal balances, 100% of total advances. As part of the total assets pledged, the Bank will also pledge securities to cover additional advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank that exceed the qualifying mortgages balance along with security repurchase lines with various brokerage houses.

4. Loans, net

Information about non-performing loans for the periods ended March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is as follows:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2011		2010
Loans receivable for which there is a related allowance for credit losses determined in accordance with ASC 310-10	$	6,893	$	6,301
Other impaired loans		14,339		12,525
Total impaired loans	$	21,232	$	18,826
Average monthly balance of impaired loans	$	20,029	$	22,280
Specific allowance for credit losses	$	1,788	$	1,788

Non-performing Loans

For the Periods Ended March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

			Unpaid						Average
March 31, 2011	Recorded		Principal		Related		Specific		Recorded
	Investment		Balance		Allowance		Allowance		Investment

With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial
Commercial Real Estate	$	2,448	$	2,448	$	--	$	--	$	2,448
Commercial Real Estate
Construction		3,285		3,285		--		--		3,285
Commercial
Non Real Estate		159		159		--		--		159
Consumer
Consumer – other		394		394		--		--		394
Consumer – home equity		35		35		--		--		35
Residential Real Estate
1-4 family		1,120		1,120		--		--		1,120

With an allowance recorded:
Commercial
Commercial Real Estate	$	7,781	$	5,229	$	2,552	$	1,502	$	6,505
Commercial Real Estate
Construction		9,016		6,121		2,895		250		7,569
Commercial
Non Real Estate		892		634		258		--		763
Consumer
Consumer – other		2,061		1,237		824		36		1,649
Consumer-home equity		133		119		14		--		126
Residential Real Estate
1-4 family		586		451		135		--		519
Total:	$	27,910	$	21,232	$	6,678	$	1,788	$	24,572
Commercial		23,581		17,876		5,705		250		20,729
Consumer		2,623		1,785		838		36		2,204
Residential		1,706		1,571		135		--		1,639

			Unpaid						Average
December 31, 2010	Recorded		Principal		Related		Specific		Recorded
	Investment		Balance		Allowance		Allowance		Investment

With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial
Commercial Real Estate	$	3,729	$	3,729	$	--	$	--	$	3,729
Commercial Real Estate
Construction		3,195		3,195		--		--		3,195
Commercial
Non Real Estate		440		440		--		--		440
Consumer
Consumer – other		1,167		1,167		--		--		1,167
Consumer – home equity		147		147		--		--		147
Residential Real Estate
1-4 family		1,148		1,148		--		--		1,148

With an allowance recorded:
Commercial
Commercial Real Estate	$	5,005	$	2,174	$	2,831	$	1,502	$	3,590
Commercial Real Estate
Construction		8,127		5,206		2,921		250		6,667
Commercial
Non Real Estate		845		608		237		--		726
Consumer
Consumer – other		1,355		625		730		36		990
Residential Real Estate
1-4 family		575		387		189		--		481
Total:	$	25,733	$	18,826	$	6,908	$	1,788	$	22,280
Commercial		21,341		15,352		5,989		1,752		18,347
Consumer		2,669		1,939		730		36		2,304
Residential		1,723		1,535		189		--		1,629

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, loans which are accounted for on a non-accrual basis:

Loans Receivable on Non-accrual Status

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

	March 31,		December 31,
	2011		2010
Commercial
Commercial real estate	$	7,677	$	5,904
Commercial real estate construction		9,406		8,401
Commercial real estate other		793		1,048
Consumer
Consumer – other		1,617		1,792
Consumer – automobile		14		--
Consumer – home equity		154		147
Residential Real Estate
1-4 family		1,571		1,534
Total	$	21,232	$	18,826

Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans Receivable

For the Periods Ended March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

				Commercial
	Commercial			Real Estate			Consumer			Residential			Total

March 31, 2011

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance	$	2,166		$	4,602		$	335		$	276		$	7,379
Chargeoffs		(167	)		(279	)		(133	)		--			(579	)
Recoveries		31			53			4			61			149
Provisions		--			--			--			--			--
Ending balance	$	2,030		$	4,376		$	206		$	337		$	6,949

Loans receivable:

Ending balance - total	$	42,719		$	94,083		$	43,401		$	14,513		$	194,716

Ending balances:
Individually evaluated
for impairment	$	792		$	17,084		$	1,785		$	1,571		$	21,232

Collectively evaluated
for impairment	$	41,927		$	76,999		$	41,616		$	12,942		$	173,484

December 31, 2010

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance	$	1,947		$	2,773		$	502		$	357		$	5,579
Chargeoffs		(976	)		(6,044	)		(1,423	)		(262	)		(8,705	)
Recoveries		118			1,203			25			69			1,415
Provisions		1,077			6,670			1,231			112			9,090
Ending balance	$	2,166		$	4,602		$	335		$	276		$	7,379

Loans receivable:

Ending balance - total	$	46,809		$	99,612		$	45,269		$	14,831		$	206,521

Ending balances:
Individually evaluated
for impairment	$	1,048		$	14,304		$	1,939		$	1,535		$	18,826

Collectively evaluated
for impairment	$	45,761		$	85,308		$	43,330		$	13,296		$	187,695

Credit Quality Indicators

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

Corporate Credit Exposure

Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category

					Commercial				Commercial Real
	Commercial-Other				Construction				Estate
	March 31,		December 31,		March 31,		December 31,		March 31,		December 31,
	2011		2010		2011		2010		2011		2010

Grade 1 Superior Quality	$	4	$	4	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	--
Grade 2 Good Quality		338		340		--		--		--		--
Grade 3 Satisfactory		1,081		1,879		1,746		1,818		6,586		7,000
Grade 4 Acceptable		13,403		14,925		7,279		7,785		64,937		72,885
Grade 5 Special Mention		2,561		2,866		2,742		1,302		10,292		8,304
Grade 6 Substandard		2,564		3,901		11 ,001		11,989		12,244		11,423
Grade 7 Doubtful		--		--		--		--		24		--
Total	$	19,951	$	23,915	$	22,768	$	22,894	$	94,083	$	99,612

Consumer Credit Exposure

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade

	Residential				Consumer
	March 31,		December 31,		March 31,		December 31,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Grade:
Pass	$	12,653	$	13,282	$	40,361	$	42,273
Special mention		--		--		--		--
Substandard		1,860		1,549		3,040		2,996
Total	$	14,513	$	14,831	$	43,401	$	45,269

Consumer Credit Exposure

Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

					Consumer								Residential real estate
	Other				Automobile				Home equity				1-4 family
	March 31,		December 31,		March 31,		December 31,		March 31,		December 31,		March 31,		December 31,
	2011		2010		2011		2010		2011		2010		2011		2010

Performing	$	24,776	$	25,366	$	1,235	$	1,502	$	15,605	$	16,462	$	12,942	$	13,297
Nonperforming		1,617		1,792		14		--		154		147		1,571		1,534
Total	$	26,393	$	27,158	$	1,249	$	1,502	$	15,759	$	16,609	$	14,513	$	14,831

The following are past due loan trends for the Corporation’s loans receivable for the periods ended March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

					Greater
	30 – 59 Days		60 – 89 Days		Than		Total Past				Total Loans
	Past Due		Past Due		90 Days		Due		Current		Receivable
March 31, 2011

Commercial non real estate	$	39	$	80	$	843	$	962	$	18,989	$	19,951
Commercial real estate:
Commercial real estate – other		579		2,245		6,131		8,955		85,128		94,083
Commercial real estate – construction		26		471		5,629		6,126		16,642		22,768
Consumer:
Consumer – other		496		190		892		1,578		24,815		26,393
Consumer – automobile		40		61		--		101		1,148		1,249
Consumer – home equity		203		35		61		299		15,460		15,759
Residential 1-4 family		1,603		417		516		2,536		11,977		14,513
Total	$	2,986	$	3,499	$	14,072	$	20,557	$	174,159	$	194,716

December 31, 2010

Commercial non real estate	$	175	$	221	$	1,089	$	1,485	$	22,430	$	23,915
Commercial real estate:
Commercial real estate – other		466		292		5,743		6,501		93,111		99,612
Commercial real estate – construction		1,202		1,591		7,246		10,039		12,855		22,894
Consumer:
Consumer – other		718		472		886		2,076		25,082		27,158
Consumer – automobile		66		32		--		98		1,404		1,502
Consumer – home equity		148		94		14		256		16,353		16,609
Residential 1-4 family		1,060		656		1,119		2,835		11,996		14,831
Total	$	3,835	$	3,358	$	16,097	$	23,290	$	183,231	$	206,521

5. Contingencies and loan commitments

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank enters into financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk to meet the financing needs of its customers. These instruments expose the Bank to credit risk in excess of the amount recognized on the balance sheet.

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. Total credit exposure at March 31, 2011 related to these items is summarized below:

Loan Commitments:	Contract Amount

Approved loan commitments	$	786,600
Commitments to fund commercial and construction loans		143,000
Unused portions of loans and credit lines		30,535,000
Total loan commitments	$	31,464,600

Loan commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Loan commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained upon extension of credit is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counter party. Collateral held is primarily residential and commercial property. Commitments outstanding at March 31, 2011 consisted of fixed and adjustable rate loans at rates ranging from 5.5% to 7.5%. Commitments to originate loans generally expire within 30 to 60 days.

Commitments to fund loans, including credit lines (principally variable rate, consumer lines secured by real estate and overdraft protection) totaled approximately $31.5 million at March 31, 2011.

6. Fixed/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures

On July 18, 2006, Provident Community Bancshares Capital Trust I (“Capital Trust I”) was formed. The Corporation is the owner of all of the common securities of Capital Trust I. On July 21, 2006, Capital Trust I issued $4.0 million of fixed/floating rate capital securities through a pooled trust preferred securities offering. The proceeds from this issuance, along with the Corporation’s $124,000 capital contribution for Capital Trust I’s common securities, were used to acquire $4.1 million aggregate principal amount of the Corporation’s fixed/floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures due October 1, 2036, which constitute the sole asset of Capital Trust I. The interest rate on the debentures and the capital securities is equal to 7.393% for the first five years. Thereafter, the interest rate is variable and adjustable quarterly at 1.74% over the three-month LIBOR. The debentures are subject to redemption at par at the option of the Corporation, subject to prior regulatory approval, in whole or in part on any interest payment date after October 1, 2011. The debentures are also subject to redemption prior to October 1, 2011 at up to 103.7% of par after the occurrence of certain events.

On November 28, 2006, Provident Community Bancshares Capital Trust (“Capital Trust II”) was established. The Corporation is the owner of all of the common securities of the Trust. On December 15, 2006, the Trust issued $8.0 million of floating rate capital securities through a pooled trust preferred securities offering. The proceeds of Capital Trust II were utilized for the redemption of Union Financial Bancshares Statutory Trust issued on December 18, 2001. The proceeds from this issuance, along with the Corporation’s $248,000 capital contribution for the Trust’s common securities, were used to acquire $8.2 million aggregate principal amount of the Corporation’s floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures due March 1, 2037, which constitute the sole asset of the Capital Trust II. The interest rate on the debentures and the capital securities is variable and adjustable quarterly at 1.74% over the three-month LIBOR. The debentures are subject to redemption at par at the option of the Corporation, subject to prior regulatory approval, in whole or in part on any interest payment date after March 1, 2012. The debentures are also subject to redemption prior to March 1, 2012 at 103.5% of par after the occurrence of certain events.

A summary of the Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures issued and outstanding follows:

	Amount Outstanding at March 31,							Distribution
Name	2011		2010		Rate	Prepayment Option Date	Maturity	Payment Frequency

Provident Community Bancshares Capital Trust I	$	4,000,000	$	4,000,000	7.39%	October 1, 2011	October 1, 2036	Quarterly
Provident Community Bancshares Capital Trust II		8,000,000		8,000,000	2.04%	March 1, 2012	March 1, 2037	Quarterly
Total	$	12,000,000	$	12,000,000

The Corporation exercised its right on July 22, 2010 to defer the payment of interest on its outstanding subordinated debentures for an indefinite period (which can be no longer than 20 consecutive quarterly periods). This and any future deferred distributions will continue to accrue interest at a current rate of 7.39% for the $4.0 million of trust preferred securities issued in July 2006 and at a current rate of 2.04% for the $8.0 million of trust preferred securities issued in December 2006. Distributions on the trust preferred securities are cumulative. Therefore, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Corporation will continue to accrue the monthly cost of the trust preferred securities as it has since issuance.

7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Corporation utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Effective January 1, 2008, the Corporation adopted FASB ASC 820-10-50 (“FASB ASC Topic 820”) Fair Value Measurements which provides a framework for measuring and disclosing fair value under generally accepted accounting principles. FASB ASC Topic 820 requires disclosures about the fair value of assets and liabilities recognized in the balance sheet in periods subsequent to initial recognition, whether the measurements are made on a recurring basis (for example, available-for-sale investment securities) or on a nonrecurring basis (for example, impaired loans).

Fair Value Hierarchy

FASB ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. FASB ASC Topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1	Valuation is based upon quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2	Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3	Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; and model-based techniques whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques.

Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value.

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

Available-for-sale investment securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange and U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 may include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.

Loans

The Corporation is predominantly an asset based lender with real estate serving as collateral on a substantial majority of loans. The Corporation does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and the related impairment is charged against the allowance or a specific allowance is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Loans which are deemed to be impaired are primarily valued at the fair values of the underlying real estate collateral. Such fair values are obtained using collateral net liquidation value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, and discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring a specific allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayment or collateral meet or exceed the recorded investment in such loans. The Corporation considers all non-accrual loans and troubled debt restructurings to be impaired. Therefore, at March 31, 2011, loans classified as impaired totaled $24.8 million. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Corporation records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Corporation records the impaired loans as nonrecurring Level 3.

Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure

Other real estate owned (“OREO”) is adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to OREO. Subsequently, OREO is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Corporation records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Corporation records the OREO as nonrecurring Level 3.

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables present the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the hierarchy as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (In thousands).

			Quoted Prices in		Significant Other		Significant
			Active Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
	March 31,		Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	2011		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Investment securities:
U.S. Agency obligations	$	1	$	1	$	--	$	--
Government Sponsored Enterprises		58,914		58,914		--		--
Trust Preferred securities		4,633		--		2,583		2,050
Total investment securities		63,548		58,915		2,583		2,050
Mortgage-backed and related securities		78,349		--		78,349		--
Total	$	141,897	$	58,915	$	80,932	$	2,050

			Quoted Prices in		Significant Other		Significant
			Active Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
	December 31,		Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	2010		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Investment securities:
U.S. Agency obligations	$	2	$	2	$	--	$	--
Government Sponsored Enterprises		54,772		54,772		--		--
Trust Preferred securities		4,548		--		2,614		1,934
Total investment securities		59,322		54,774		2,614		1,934
Mortgage-backed and related securities		89,147		--		89,147		--
Total	$	148,469	$	54,774	$	91,761	$	1,934

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the period ended March 31, 2011.

	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
	Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Investment Securities
	Available-for-Sale
Beginning balance at December 31, 2010	$	1,934,000
Transfers into Level 3		--
Total gains/ (losses) included in:
Net loss		--
Other comprehensive income		116,000
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		--
Ending balance at March 31, 2011	$	2,050,000

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Corporation may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period and assumes all non-performing assets have specific reserves or have been written down to fair value.

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2011 are as follows:

	Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Impaired loans	$	21,232,000	$	--	$	21,232,000	$	--
Other real estate owned		9,050,000		--		9,050,000		--
Total assets at fair value	$	30,282,000	$	--	$	30,282,000	$	--

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2010 are as follows:

	Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Impaired loans	$	18,826,000	$	--	$	18,826,000	$	--
Other real estate owned		10,618,000		--		10,618,000		--
Total assets at fair value	$	29,444,000	$	--	$	29,444,000	$	--

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Corporation in estimating fair values of financial instruments as disclosed herein:

Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying amounts of cash and due from banks approximate their fair value.

Securities - Fair values for securities are based on quoted market prices. The carrying values of restricted equity securities approximate fair values. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions.

Loans - The Corporation is predominantly an asset based lender with real estate serving as collateral on a substantial majority of loans. The Corporation does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and the related impairment is charged against the allowance or a specific allowance is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Loans which are deemed to be impaired are primarily valued at the fair values of the underlying real estate collateral. Such fair values are obtained using collateral net liquidation value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, and discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring a specific allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayment or collateral meet or exceed the recorded investment in such loans. The Corporation considers all non-accrual loans and troubled debt restructurings to be impaired.

Cash surrender value of life insurance - The carrying amounts of cash surrender values of life insurance approximate their fair value.

Deposit liabilities - The fair values disclosed for demand deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (that is, their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed-term money-market accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs) approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate CDs are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Advances from the FHLB and other borrowings - The fair values of the Corporation’s borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the Corporation’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase - The fair values of the Corporation’s repurchase agreements are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the Corporation’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Accrued interest - The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values.

Floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures - The fair values of the Corporation’s floating rate debentures are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the Corporation’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Off-balance-sheet instruments - Fair values for off-balance-sheet lending commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counter parties’ credit standings.

The estimated fair values of the Corporation’s financial instruments were as follows at March 31, 2011 (in thousands):

	March 31, 2011
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	35,920	$	35,920
Securities available for sale		141,897		141,897
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost		3,526		3,526
Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost		832		832
Loans, net		187,523		187,111
Accrued interest receivable		1,274		1,274
Cash surrender value of life insurance		8,713		8,713

Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	308,329	$	293,988
Advances from FHLB		59,500		59,556
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		7,307		7,306
Floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures		12,372		12,372
Accrued interest payable		745		745

Off-balance-sheet assets (liabilities)	Notional Amount		Fair Value
Commitments to extend credit	$	31,465	$	0

The estimated fair values of the Corporation’s financial instruments were as follows at December 31, 2010 (in thousands):

	December 31, 2010
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	24,865	$	24,865
Securities available for sale		148,469		148,469
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost		3,526		3,526
Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost		832		832
Loans, net		198,896		198,279
Accrued interest receivable		1,575		1,575
Cash surrender value of life insurance		8,623		8,623

Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	313,128	$	299,950
Advances from FHLB		59,500		61,357
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		10,028		10,027
Floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures		12,372		12,372
Accrued interest payable		663		663

Off-balance-sheet assets (liabilities)	Notional Amount		Fair Value
Commitments to extend credit	$	29,575	$	0

8. Preferred Stock

On March 13, 2009, as part of the United States Department of the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program, the Corporation issued 9,266 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, $1,000 per share liquidation preference, and a warrant to purchase up to 178,880 shares of the Corporation’s common stock for a period of ten years at an exercise price of $7.77 per share, in exchange for $9.3 million in cash from the United States Department of the Treasury. The proceeds, net of issuance costs consisting primarily of legal fees, were allocated between the preferred stock and the warrant on a pro rata basis, based upon the estimated market values of the preferred stock and the warrant. As a result, $25,000 of the proceeds were allocated to the warrant, which increased additional paid-in-capital from common stock. The amount allocated to the warrant is considered a discount on the preferred stock and will be amortized using the level yield method over a five-year period through a charge to retained earnings. Such amortization will not reduce net income, but will reduce income available for common shares.

The preferred stock pays cumulative dividends of 5% per year for the first five years and 9% per year thereafter. The Corporation may redeem the preferred stock at its liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends at any time with prior regulatory approval. The securities purchase agreement between the Corporation and the United States Department of the Treasury limits, for three years, the rate of dividend payments on the Corporation’s common stock to the amount of its last quarterly cash dividend before participation in the program of $0.03 per share unless an increase is approved by the Department of the Treasury, limits the Corporation’s ability to repurchase its common stock for three years and subjects the Corporation to certain executive compensation limitations included in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, as amended by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Under the terms of the TARP Preferred Stock, the Corporation is required to pay on a quarterly basis a dividend rate of 5% per year for the first five years, after which the dividend rate automatically increases to 9% per year. Dividend payments may be deferred, but the dividend is a cumulative dividend and failure to pay dividends for six dividend periods would trigger board appointment rights for the holder of the TARP Preferred Stock.

The Corporation exercised its right on July 22, 2010 to defer the regularly scheduled quarterly distribution on its $12.4 million in subordinated debentures related to its two outstanding trust preferred security issuances and its regular quarterly cash dividend on its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the “TARP Preferred Stock”) issued to the U.S. Treasury Department in connection with the Corporation’s participation in the Treasury’s TARP Capital Purchase Program.

9. Subsequent Events

Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. Recognized subsequent events are events or transactions that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements. Non-recognized subsequent events are events that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date. Management has reviewed events occurring through the date the financial statements were issued and no subsequent events have occurred requiring accrual or disclosure.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Critical Accounting Policies

The Corporation has adopted various accounting policies which govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the preparation of financial statements.

Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by management. Management considers such accounting policies to be critical accounting policies. The judgments and assumptions used by management are based on historical experience and other factors, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the nature of the judgments and assumptions made by management, actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates which could have a material impact on the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the results of operations of the Corporation.

The Corporation’s critical accounting policies are listed below:

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Corporation believes the allowance for loan losses is a critical accounting policy that requires significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of consolidated financial statements. Management reviews the level of the allowance on a monthly basis and establishes the provision for loan losses based on the composition and size of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, delinquency and charge-off levels, number of troubled debt restructurings and impairment analysis of such loans, a review of specific problem loans, loss experience, economic conditions, and other factors related to the collectability of the loan portfolio. A portion of the allowance is established by segregating the loans by residential mortgage, commercial and consumer and assigning allocation percentages based on historical loss experience and delinquency trends. The applied allocation percentages are reevaluated at least annually to ensure their relevance in the current economic environment. Accordingly, increases in the size of the loan portfolio and the increased emphasis on commercial real estate and commercial business loans, which carry a higher degree of risk of default and, thus, a higher allocation percentage, increases the allowance. Additionally, a portion of the allowance is established based on the level of classified and non-performing assets.

Although the Corporation believes that it uses the best information available to establish the allowance for loan losses, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on estimates that are susceptible to change as a result of changes in economic conditions and other factors. In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”), as an integral part of its examination process, will periodically review the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses. Such agency may require the Corporation to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on its judgments about information available to it at the time of its examination.

Fair Value Measurements

A number of valuation techniques are used to determine the fair value of assets and liabilities in our financial statements. These include quoted market prices for securities, interest rate valuations based on the modeling of termination values adjusted for credit spreads with counterparties, and appraisals of real estate from independent licensed appraisers, among other valuation techniques. Fair value measures for assets and liabilities where there exists limited or no observable market data are based primarily on estimates, and are often calculated based on the economic and competitive environment, the characteristics of the asset or liability, and other factors. Therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability. Additionally, there are inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique, and changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the results of current or future values. Significant changes in the aggregate fair value of assets or liabilities required to be measured at fair value or for impairment will be recognized in the statement of operations.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

One of the significant estimates related to securities is the evaluation of investments for other-than-temporary impairment. Marketable equity securities are evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment based on the severity and duration of the impairment and, if deemed to be other-than-temporary, the declines in fair value are reflected in earnings as realized losses. For those debt securities for which the fair value is less than its amortized cost and the Corporation does not intend to sell such security and it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell such security prior to the recovery of its amortized cost basis (which may be maturity) less any credit losses, the credit-related other-than-temporary impairment loss is recognized as a charge to earnings. Noncredit-related other-than-temporary impairment losses for debt securities are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable taxes.

The evaluation of securities for impairment is a quantitative and qualitative process, which is subject to risks and uncertainties and is intended to determine whether declines in the fair value of investments should be recognized in current period earnings. The risks and uncertainties include changes in general economic conditions, the issuer’s financial condition or future prospects, the effects of changes in interest rates or credit spreads and the expected recovery period. Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation.

Income Taxes

The Corporation uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. If current available information raises doubt as to the realization of the deferred tax asset, a valuation allowance is established. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The Corporation exercises significant judgment in evaluating the amount and timing of recognition of the resulting tax assets and liabilities. These judgments require us to make projections of future taxable income. These judgments and estimates, which are inherently subjective, are reviewed periodically as regulatory and business factors change. Due to the doubt of our ability to utilize the portion of the deferred tax asset that is not able to be offset against net operating loss carry backs and reversals of future taxable temporary differences that occurred in 2010, management has established a valuation allowance for the portion of the net deferred tax asset that is not recoverable through loss carry backs. At December 31, 2010, the Corporation's net deferred tax assets totaled $10.8 million. Based on the Corporation's projections for future taxable income over the next three years, cumulative tax losses over the previous three years and available tax planning strategies, the Corporation recorded a valuation allowance in the amount of $7.7 million through a charge against income tax expense (benefit). The Corporation has net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $30.0 million which will expire 2029 through 2030 if not utilized to offset taxable income prior to that date. It is management’s belief that realization of the deferred tax asset, after the valuation allowance, is more likely than not.

Forward Looking Statements

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations and other portions of this Form 10-Q may contain certain “forward-looking statements” concerning the future operations, plans or strategies of the Corporation and the Bank. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. Management intends to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this statement for the express purpose of availing the Corporation of the protections of such safe harbor with respect to all forward-looking statements contained in this report. Management’s ability to predict results or the effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could affect actual results include interest rate trends, the general economic climate in the Corporation’s and the Bank’s market area and the country as a whole, the ability of the Corporation and the Bank to control costs and expenses, competitive products and pricing and the demand for such products, loan delinquency rates, the quality and composition of the loan and investment portfolios, changes in accounting principles and guidelines and changes in federal and state laws and regulations. The Corporation provides greater detail regarding some of these factors in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, including in the Risk Factors section of that report, and in its other SEC reports. These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Corporation does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of these statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Financial Condition

Assets

Total assets of the Corporation decreased $8.5 million, or 2.1%, to $400.3 million at March 31, 2011 from $408.7 million at December 31, 2010. Starting in 2010 and, as part of its strategic plan, the Corporation implemented a program to shrink its balance sheet in order to increase its regulatory capital ratios. This shrinkage was accomplished with reductions in borrowings and higher cost deposits and was primarily funded with reductions in loans. Investment securities at March 31, 2011 decreased $6.6 million, or 4.4%, to $141.9 million from $148.5 million at December 31, 2010. Federal funds sold at March 31, 2011 increased $10.8 million to $25.3 million from $14.5 million at December 31, 2010 as a result of funds invested with proceeds from sales and maturities of securities. Net loans decreased $11.4 million from December 31, 2010 to March 31, 2011, due primarily to a significant reduction in loan demand as a result of economic conditions currently present in South Carolina and more stringent underwriting standards.

Available for Sale -Securities classified as available for sale consisted of the following (in thousands):

	March 31, 2011				December 31, 2010

	Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value		Cost		Value
Investment Securities:
U.S. Agency Obligations	$	1	$	1	$	2	$	2
Government Sponsored Enterprises		60,699		58,914		55,881		54,772
Trust Preferred Securities		7,279		4,633		7,271		4,548
Total Investment Securities		67,979		63,548		63,154		59,322
Mortgage-Backed Securities:
Fannie Mae		15,443		15,499		11,307		11,458
Ginnie Mae		48,200		47,388		61,617		61,312
Freddie Mac		15,335		15,055		16,216		15,962
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations		429		407		448		415
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities		79,407		78,349		89,588		89,147
Total Available for Sale	$	147,386	$	141,897	$	152,742	$	148,469

The Corporation uses the investment securities portfolio for several purposes. It serves as a vehicle to manage interest rate and prepayment risk, to generate interest and dividend income from investment of funds, to provide liquidity to meet funding requirements, and to provide collateral for pledges on public funds and FHLB borrowings. The average yield on investments at March 31, 2011 was 3.38% compared to 3.52% at December 31, 2010. The carrying values of the investment securities at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and percentage of each category to total investments are as follows:


	March 31, 2011					December 31, 2010
Available for sale:	Fair Value		Percent of Portfolio			Fair Value		Percent of Portfolio

Investment securities:
U.S. Agency obligations	$	1		0.00	%	$	2		0.01	%
Government Sponsored Enterprises		58,914		41.51			54,772		36.89
Trust Preferred securities		4,633		3.27			4,548		3.06
Total investment securities		63,548		44.78			59,322		39.96
Mortgage-Backed securities		78,349		55.22			89,147		60.04
Total	$	141,897		100.00	%	$	148,469		100.00	%

The Corporation sold $16.3 million in investment securities to restructure the portfolio between agency and mortgage-backed securities. The Corporation decreased its level of mortgage-backed securities for the period ended March 31, 2011 to $78.3 million compared to $89.1 million for the period ended December 31, 2010. This decrease was partially offset with additions in Government Sponsored Enterprises securities to $58.9 million at March 31, 2011 compared to $54.8 million at December 31, 2010.

The Corporation accounts for investment securities in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 320: Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 320, debt securities that the Corporation has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held to maturity” securities and reported at amortized cost. Debt and equity securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as “trading” securities and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings. Debt and equity securities not classified as either held to maturity or trading securities are classified as “available for sale” securities and reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. All securities were classified as available for sale at March 31, 2011.

Purchases and sales of securities are accounted for on a settlement date basis. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized or accreted as adjustments to income over the estimated life of the security using a method approximating the level yield method. Gains or losses on the sale of securities are based on the specific identification method. The fair value of securities is based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities are summarized as follows:

Available for Sale - Securities classified as available for sale consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of March 31, 2011
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized					Fair Value
	Amortized Cost		Gains		Losses			Fair Value
Investment Securities:
U.S. Agency Obligations	$	1	$	–	$	--		$	1
Government Sponsored Enterprises		60,699		81		(1,866	)		58,914
Trust Preferred Securities		7,279		–		(2,646	)		4,633
Total Investment Securities		67,979		81		(4,512	)		63,548
Mortgage-Backed Securities:
Fannie Mae		15,443		251		(195	)		15,499
Ginnie Mae		48,200		5		(817	)		47,388
Freddie Mac		15,335		11		(291	)		15,055
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations		429		–		(22	)		407
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities		79,407		267		(1,325	)		78,349
Total available for sale	$	147,386	$	348	$	(5,837	)	$	141,897

	As of December 31, 2010
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized					Fair Value
	Amortized Cost		Gains		Losses			Fair Value
Investment Securities:
U.S. Agency Obligations	$	2	$	--	$	--		$	2
Government Sponsored Enterprises		55,881		49		(1,158	)		54,772
Trust Preferred Securities		7,271		--		(2,723	)		4,548
Total Investment Securities		63,154		49		(3,881	)		59,322
Mortgage-Backed Securities:
Fannie Mae		11,307		270		(119	)		11,458
Ginnie Mae		61,617		180		(485	)		61,312
Freddie Mac		16,216		10		(264	)		15,962
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations		448		--		(33	)		415
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities		89,588		460		(901	)		89,147
Total available for sale	$	152,742	$	509	$	(4,782	)	$	148,469

The maturities of securities at March 31, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):

	Available for Sale
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value

Due in one year or less	$	1	$	1
Due after one year through five years		39		41
Due after five years through ten years		42,471		40,928
Due after ten years		104,875		100,927
Total investment and mortgage-backed securities	$	147,386	$	141,897

The following table shows gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category, and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2011 (in thousands).

	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or More				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
Securities Available for Sale
Government Sponsored Enterprises	$	45,828	$	1,866	$	–	$	–	$	45,828	$	1,866
Trust Preferred Securities		–		–		4,633		2,646		4,633		2,646
Mortgage-Backed Securities		71,253		1,301		433		22		71,686		1,323
Total	$	117,081	$	3,167	$	5,066	$	2,668	$	122,147	$	5,835

	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or More				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
Securities Available for Sale
Government Sponsored Enterprises	$	43,531	$	1,158	$	–	$	–	$	43,531	$	1,158
Trust Preferred Securities		–		–		4,548		2,723		4,548		2,723
Mortgage-Backed Securities		59,963		868		444		33		60,407		901
Total	$	103,494	$	2,026	$	4,992	$	2,756	$	108,486	$	4,782

Management reviews securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Corporation to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

To determine which individual securities are at risk for other-than-temporary impairment, the Corporation considers various characteristics of each security including but not limited to the credit rating, the duration and amount of the unrealized loss, and any credit enhancements. The relative importance of this information varies based on the facts and circumstances surrounding each security, as well as the economic environment at the time of the assessment. As a result of this review, the Corporation identifies individual securities believed to be at risk for other-than-temporary impairment. These securities are evaluated by estimating projected cash flows based on the structure of the security and certain assumptions, such as prepayments, default rates, and loss severity to determine whether the Corporation expects to receive all of the contractual cash flows as scheduled. The Corporation recognizes an other-than-temporary impairment credit loss when the present value of the investment security’s cash flows expected to be collected are less than the amortized cost basis.

To determine impairment charges for the Corporation’s collateralized debt obligations (“CDO”), which are included as mortgage-backed securities in the tables above, we performed discounted cash flow valuations through a static default model test. The default model used assumed a 3.6% rate, which is three times the historic default rates, a 0% recovery on all banks in deferral of interest payments and a 0% prepayment rate. Cash flow valuations with a premium mark up of 300 basis points were also used to determine the fair market values of the Corporation’s collateralized debt obligations. Valuation documentation for the cash flow analysis is provided by an independent third party.

Loans

Net loans decreased to $187.5 million at March 31, 2011 compared to $198.9 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease was due to a significant reduction in loan demand as a result of economic conditions currently present in South Carolina and more conservative underwriting standards. Consumer loans decreased $1.9 million, or 4.1%, commercial loans, primarily lines of credit, and commercial real estate loans decreased $5.5 million, or 5.6%, and residential mortgage loans decreased $318,000, or 2.1%, for the period ended March 31, 2011.

Loans receivable consisted of the following (in thousands):

	March 31,			December 31,
	2011			2010
Mortgage loans:
Fixed-rate residential	$	9,202		$	9,102
Adjustable-rate residential		4,654			5,064
Commercial real estate		94,083			99,612
Construction		657			665
Total mortgage loans		108,596			114,443
Commercial loans:
Commercial non-real estate		24,027			23,137
Commercial lines of credit		18,692			23,672
Total commercial loans		42,719			46,809
Consumer loans:
Home equity		15,759			16,409
Consumer and installment		27,331			28,553
Consumer lines of credit		311			307
Total consumer loans		43,401			45,269
Total loans		194,716			206,521
Less:
Undisbursed portion of interim
construction loans		(143	)		(143	)
Unamortized loan discount		(259	)		(269	)
Allowance for loan losses		(6,949	)		(7,379	)
Net deferred loan origination costs		158			166
Total, net	$	187,523		$	198,896

Weighted-average interest rate of loans		5.06	%		4.97	%

The following table sets forth information with respect to the Bank’s non-performing assets at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2011			December 31, 2010

Non-accruing loans which are
contractually past due 90 days
or more:

Residential real estate	$	1,571		$	1,534
Commercial		17,876			15,353
Consumer		1,785			1,939
Total nonperforming loans		21,232			18,826

Troubled debt restructurings		3,611			5,667
Real estate acquired through
Foreclosure		9,050			10,618
Total nonperforming assets	$	33,893		$	35,111

Nonperforming loans to total loans, net		11.32	%		9.46	%
Nonperforming assets to total assets		8.49	%		8.59	%
Allowance for loan losses to total
loans outstanding		3.57	%		3.58	%
Allowance for loan losses to
nonperforming loans		32.73	%		39.20	%
Allowance for loan losses	$	6,949		$	7,379

Loans classified as impaired generally will be non-performing loans and the accrual of interest is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent. At March 31, 2011, there were loans in the amount of $219,000 that were 90 days or more past due and accruing interest. At December 31, 2010, there were loans in the amount of $125,000 that were 90 days or more past due and accruing interest.

Non-performing assets decreased $1.1 million to $34.0 million at March 31, 2011, or 8.49% of total assets, as compared to $35.1 million or 8.59% of total assets at December 31, 2010. Slow housing conditions have affected borrowers’ abilities to sell the completed projects in a timely manner. Loans are currently being carried at management’s best estimate of net realizable value, although no assurance can be given that no further losses will be incurred on loans until the collateral has been acquired and liquidated or other arrangements can be made.

Interest income that would have been recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2011 had non-accruing loans been current in accordance with their original terms amounted to approximately $334,000. Interest earned on loans that were contractually past due 90 days or more at March 31, 2011 was $3,015.

Management has allocated specific reserves to its non-performing assets that it believes will offset losses, if any, arising from less than full recovery of the loans from the supporting collateral. Specific reserves for non-performing loans are allocated to the loan as a write-down after completion of the impairment analysis for all collateral dependent loans. These additional reserves are based on management’s evaluation of a number of factors, including the estimated value of the collateral supporting each of these loans. Management believes that the combination of additional reserves and established impairment of these loans will be adequate to account for the current risk associated with these loans as of March 31, 2011. Management continues to evaluate and assess all non-performing assets on a regular basis as part of its well-established loan monitoring and review process.

At March 31, 2011, criticized and classified loans, which include all non-performing loans, totaled $46.2 million, compared to $44.7 million at December 31, 2010 and $45.6 million at March 31, 2010. Our non-performing loans totaled $21.2 million at March 31, 2011 compared to $18.8 million at December 31, 2010. While management uses the best information available to establish the allowance for loan losses, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the valuations. Such adjustments would be made in the relevant period and may be material to the financial statements.

Real estate acquired through foreclosure decreased $1.6 million to $9.1 million at March 31, 2011 from $10.6 million at December 31, 2010, as a result of the sales on five commercial real estate properties totaling $1.9 million. The sales were partially offset by the addition of five commercial real estate properties totaling $479,000. Other real estate owned (“OREO”) is adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to OREO. Subsequently, OREO is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. The properties are being actively marketed and maintained with the primary objective of liquidating the collateral at a level which most accurately approximates fair market value and allows recovery of as much of the unpaid balance as possible upon the sale of the properties in a reasonable period of time. The carrying values of these assets are believed to be representative of their fair market value, although there can be no assurance that the ultimate proceeds from the sale of these assets will be equal to or greater than the carrying values.

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans through foreclosure is summarized as follows:

	March 31,			December 31,
	2011			2010

Balance at beginning of period	$	10,618		$	5,917
Foreclosures added during the period		479			9,271
Sales of foreclosed property		(1,881	)		(2,739	)
Provision charged as a write-down		(166	)		(1,831	)
Balance at the end of period	$	9,050		$	10,618

Liabilities

Total liabilities decreased $7.8 million to $390.7 million at March 31, 2011 from $398.4 million at December 31, 2010. Starting in 2010 and, as part of its strategic plan, the Corporation implemented a program to shrink its balance sheet in order to increase its regulatory capital ratios and lower the cost of funds. This shrinkage was accomplished with reductions in borrowings and higher cost deposits. Deposits decreased $4.8 million, or 1.5%, to $308.3 million at March 31, 2011 from $313.1 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease was due to a $2.4 million decrease in certificates of deposit along with a $2.4 million decrease in transaction accounts. Security agreements to repurchase decreased $2.7 million to $7.3 million at March 31, 2011 from $10.0 million at December 31, 2010 due to the pay-down of these instruments.

Deposit accounts were as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2011				December 31, 2010
	Rate	Balance		%	Rate	Balance		%
Account Type
NOW accounts:
Commercial non-interest-bearing	--	$	19,886	6.45%	--	$	18,414	5.88%
Non-commercial	0.70%		91,566	29.70%	1.60%		98,075	31.32%
Money market checking accounts	0.54%		24,363	7.90%	0.53%		21,066	6.73%
Regular savings	0.46%		27,763	9.00%	0.84%		28,430	9.08%
Total demand and savings deposits	0.55%		163,578	53.05%	1.15%		165,985	53.01%
Time deposits:
Up to 3.00%			141,404	45.86%			143,562	45.85%
3.01 %- 4.00%			100	0.03%			206	0.07%
4.01 %- 5.00%			2,639	0.86%			2,800	0.89%
5.01 %- 6.00%			608	0.20%			575	0.18%
Total time deposits	1.41%		144,751	46.95%	1.55%		147,143	46.99%
Total deposit accounts	0.95%	$	308,329	100.00%	1.34%	$	313,128	100.00%

The maturity of the advances from the FHLB is as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2011			December 31, 2010
	Balance		Wtd Avg Rate	Balance		Wtd Avg Rate
Contractual Maturity:
Within one year - adjustable rate	$	5,000	4.40%	$	--	--
After one but within three years - adjustable rate		17,000	4.63%		22,000	4.58%
Greater than five years - adjustable rate		37,500	3.89%		37,500	3.89%
Total advances	$	59,500	4.14%	$	59,500	4.14%

The Bank pledges as collateral for the advances its investment securities and has entered into a blanket collateral agreement with the FHLB whereby the Bank maintains, free of other encumbrances, qualifying loans with unpaid principal balances equal to, when discounted at 50% to 75% of the unpaid principal balances, 100% of total advances.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity decreased $679,000, or 6.6%, to $9.6 million at March 31, 2011 from $10.3 million at December 31, 2010 primarily due to a $790,000 increase in unrealized losses on securities available for sale.

Liquidity

Liquidity is the ability to meet demand for loan disbursements, deposit withdrawals, repayment of debt, payment of interest on deposits and other operating expenses. The primary sources of liquidity are deposits, loan repayments, borrowings, maturity and sale of securities and interest payments.

While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit outflows, security sales and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. The primary investing activities of the Corporation are the origination of commercial and consumer loans, and the purchase of investment and mortgage-backed securities. These activities are funded primarily by principal and interest payments on loans and investment securities, deposit growth, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and FHLB advances.

At March 31, 2011, the Corporation’s investment in marketable securities totaled $141.9 million, all of which was available for sale. In addition, the Corporation had $25.3 million in federal funds sold at March 31, 2011 compared to $14.5 million at December 31, 2010. Approximately $83.4 million and $78.5 million of debt securities at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, were pledged by the Bank as collateral to secure deposits of the State of South Carolina, and Union, Laurens and York counties along with additional borrowings and repurchase agreements.

Outstanding loan commitments (including commitments to fund credit lines) totaled $31.5 million at March 31, 2011. Management of the Corporation anticipates that it will have sufficient funds available to meet its current loan commitments.

The Corporation closely monitors its liquidity position on a daily basis. Time deposits that are scheduled to mature in one year or less from March 31, 2011, totaled $115.5 million or 37.5 % of total deposits. The Corporation relies primarily on competitive rates, customer service, and long-standing relationships with customers to retain deposits. From time to time, the Corporation will also offer special products to its customers to increase retention and to attract new deposits. Based upon the Corporation’s experience with deposit retention and current retention strategies, management believes that, although it is not possible to predict future terms and conditions upon renewal, a significant portion of such deposits will remain with the Corporation. If the Corporation requires funds beyond its ability to generate them internally, additional sources of funds are available through FHLB advances, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and lines of credit. At March 31, 2011, the Corporation had outstanding $59.5 million of FHLB borrowings and $7.3 million of securities sold under agreements to repurchase. At March 31, 2011, the Corporation had unused short-term lines of credit to purchase federal funds from unrelated banks totaling $4.0 million and the ability to borrow an additional $20.5 million from secured borrowing lines. Lines of credit are available on a one-to-ten day basis for general purposes of the Corporation. All of the lenders have reserved the right to withdraw these lines at their option.

Provident Community Bancshares, Inc. is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity. In addition to its operating expenses, Provident Community Bancshares is responsible for paying any dividends declared to its shareholders and paying the obligations on its outstanding debentures and preferred stock. Provident Community Bancshares’ primary sources of income are proceeds that it retained from its offering of preferred stock and dividends received from the Bank. The dividends that may be paid by the Bank to the Corporation are subject to legal limitations and regulatory capital requirements. The amount of dividends that the Bank may declare and pay to Provident Community Bancshares in any calendar year, without the receipt of prior approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency cannot exceed retained net income for that year combined with retained net income for the prior two years less any transfers to surplus and capital distributions. Further, the Corporation cannot pay cash dividends on its common stock during any calendar quarter unless full dividends on the Preferred Stock for the dividend period ending during the calendar quarter have been declared and the Corporation has not failed to pay a dividend in the full amount of the Preferred Stock with respect to the period in which such dividend payment in respect of its common stock would occur. However, restrictions currently exist, including within the Consent Order the Bank signed with the OCC on December 21, 2010, that prohibit the Bank from paying cash dividends to the Corporation. See “Consent Order and Written Agreement”. As of March 31, 2011, no cash dividends have been declared or paid by the Bank or the Corporation.

The Corporation is exercising its right to defer the regularly scheduled quarterly distribution on its $12.6 million in subordinated debentures related to its two outstanding trust preferred security issuances and its regular quarterly cash dividend on its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the “TARP Preferred Stock”) issued to the U.S. Treasury Department in connection with the Corporation’s participation in the Treasury’s TARP Capital Purchase Program.

Capital Management and Regulatory Matters

Dividend Restrictions

The Bank is prohibited from declaring cash dividends on its common stock or repurchasing its common stock if the effect thereof would cause its net worth to be reduced below either the amount required for the liquidation account or the minimum regulatory capital requirement. In addition, the Bank is also prohibited from declaring cash dividends and repurchasing its own stock without prior regulatory approval if the total amount of all dividends or stock repurchases (including any proposed dividends and stock repurchases) for the applicable calendar year exceeds its current year’s net income plus its retained net income for the preceding two years. Under current OCC regulations the Bank is limited in the amount it may loan to affiliates, including the Corporation. Loans to a single affiliate may not exceed 10%, and the aggregate of loans to all affiliates may not exceed 20% of bank capital and surplus.

As part of the Company’s participation in the Capital Purchase Program of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program, prior to the earlier of March 6, 2012 or the date on which the preferred stock issued in that transaction has been redeemed in full or the Treasury has transferred its shares to non-affiliates, the Company cannot increase its quarterly cash dividend above $0.03 per share, without prior approval by the Treasury.

Capital Guidelines

The Bank and the Corporation are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by banking regulators. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory - and possibly additional discretionary - actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for Prompt Corrective Action (“PCA”), the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of its assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. PCA provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.

Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

Under present regulations of the OCC, the Bank must have core capital (leverage requirement) equal to 4.0% of assets. The Bank must also maintain risk-based regulatory capital as a percent of risk weighted assets at least equal to 8.0%.In addition, for an institution to be classified as well capitalized under present regulations of the OCC, the Bank must have core capital (leverage requirement) equal to 5.0% of assets and total risk-based of 10%. In measuring compliance with capital standards, certain adjustments must be made to capital and total assets.

The Bank is required by the consent order to maintain Tier 1 capital at least equal to 8% of adjusted total assets and total capital of at least 12% of risk-weighted assets. However, so long as the Bank is subject to the enforcement action executed with the OCC on December 21, 2010, it will not be deemed to be well-capitalized even if it maintains the minimum capital ratios to be well-capitalized. At March 31, 2011, the Bank did not meet the higher capital requirements required by the consent order and is evaluating alternatives to increase capital. The Bank’s capital category as of March 31, 2011, is determined solely for the purpose of applying the PCA restrictions, and the Bank’s capital category as of March 31, 2011, may not constitute an accurate representation of the Bank’s overall financial condition or prospects.

The following tables present the total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage requirements for the Corporation and the Bank (in thousands).

											Minimum Capital Levels
	Actual					Regulatory Minimum					From Consent Order

	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
Leverage ratio
Corporation	$	16,491		4.05	%	$	16,288		4.00	%	$	n/a		n/a	%
Bank		24,209		5.95			16,273		4.00			32,545		8.00
Tier 1 capital ratio
Corporation		16,491		6.91			9,547		4.00			n/a		n/a
Bank		24,209		10.16			9,532		4.00			n/a		n/a	(1)
Total risk-based capital ratio
Corporation		27,133		11.37			19,095		8.00			n/a		n/a
Bank		27,237		11.43			19,064		8.00			28,596		12.00

(1) Minimum capital amounts and ratios presented for the Bank as of March 31, 2011, are the minimum levels set forth in the Consent Order. No minimum total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was specified in the Consent Order.

Under current Federal Reserve guidelines, the Corporation includes trust preferred securities in Tier 1 capital.

The Bank is required to maintain reserves, in the form of cash and balances with the Federal Reserve Bank, against its deposit liabilities. The amounts of such reserves totaled $5.1 million at March 31, 2011.

Consent Order and Written Agreement

Due to the Bank’s financial condition, the OCC required that the Bank’s Board of Directors sign a formal enforcement action (“Consent Order”) with the OCC which conveys specific actions needed to address certain findings from their examination and to address the Bank’s current financial condition. The Bank entered into a Consent Order with the OCC on December 21, 2010, which contained a list of strict requirements ranging from a capital directive, which required it to achieve and maintain minimum regulatory capital levels in excess of the statutory minimums to be well-capitalized, to developing a liquidity risk management and contingency funding plan, in connection with which it is subject to limitations on the maximum interest rates it can pay on deposit accounts.

In addition, the Consent Order required the Bank to develop by March 21, 2011, a three-year capital plan, which includes, among other things, specific plans for maintaining adequate capital, a discussion of the sources and timing of additional capital, as well as contingency plans for alternative sources of capital. The Consent Order also required the Bank to develop by March 21, 2011, a strategic plan covering at least a three-year period, which among other things, included a specific description of the strategic goals and objectives to be achieved, the targeted markets, the specific Bank personnel who are responsible and accountable for the plan, and a description of systems to monitor our progress. On March 19, 2011, the Bank’s board submitted a written strategic plan and capital plan to the OCC covering a three-year period which included an action plan for increasing the Bank’s capital ratios to the minimums set forth in the order. The order also required the Bank to achieve and maintain Tier 1 capital at least equal to 12% of risk-weighted assets and at least equal to 8% of adjusted total assets by April 21, 2011. The Bank has been working on efforts to achieve the capital levels imposed under the Consent Order. Once the Bank receives the OCC’s written determination of no supervisory objection, the Bank’s Board of Directors will adopt and implement the plans.

The Consent Order also contained restrictions on future extensions of credit and required the development of various programs and procedures to improve the Bank’s asset quality as well as routine reporting on its progress toward compliance with the Consent Order to the Board of Directors and the OCC.

The Consent Order also required the establishment of certain plans and programs. The Bank’s compliance committee monitors and coordinates compliance with the Consent Order. The committee consists of five members of its board of directors and meets at least monthly to receive written progress reports from management on the results and status of actions needed to achieve full compliance with each article of the Consent Order.

In order to comply with the Consent Order, the Bank:

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Revised its liquidity risk management program, which assesses, on an ongoing basis, the Bank’s current and projected funding needs, and ensures that sufficient funds exist to meet those needs. The plan includes specific plans for how the Bank plans to comply with regulatory restrictions which limit the interest rates the Bank can offer to depositors;

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Revised its loan policy, and created a commercial real estate concentration management program. The Bank also established a new loan review program to ensure the timely and independent identification of problem loans and modified its existing program for the maintenance of an adequate allowance for loan and lease losses;

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Took immediate and continuing action to protect the Bank’s interest in certain assets identified by the OCC or any other bank examiner and developed a criticized assets report covering the entire credit relationship with respect to such assets;

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Implemented and adhered to a program for the maintenance of an adequate ALLL that is consistent with OCC requirements;

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ensured that the Bank has competent management in place on a full-time basis to carry out the board’s policies and operate the Bank in a safe and sound manner.

Overall, the Bank is undercapitalized and must increase its capital or it may face further regulatory action. If the Bank does not obtain additional capital or sell assets to reduce the size of its balance sheet to a level which can be supported by its capital levels, it will not meet the capital minimums set forth in the Consent Order. Failure to meet the minimum ratios set forth in the Consent Order could result in regulators taking additional enforcement actions against the Bank. Its ability to raise capital is contingent on the current capital markets and on its financial performance. Available capital markets are not currently favorable, and management cannot be certain of the Corporation’s ability to raise capital on any terms.

Off-Balance Sheet Risk

In the normal course of operations, the Corporation engages in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles are not recorded in its financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of legally binding agreements to lend money to customers at predetermined interest rates for a specified period of time. Outstanding loan commitments (including commitments to fund credit lines) totaled $31.5 million at March 31, 2011. Each customer's credit worthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Corporation upon extension of credit, is based on the credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, commercial and residential real estate. The credit risk on these commitments is managed by subjecting each customer to normal underwriting and risk management processes. For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, the Corporation did not engage in any off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

General

The Corporation recorded a net loss to common shareholders of $6,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to a net loss to common shareholders of $99,000 for the same period in 2010. The decrease in the loss in 2011 was primarily due to the absence of a provision for loan losses in 2011 due primarily to a net reduction in total loans of $11.4 million, offset by a decrease in the gain on the sale of investments and an increase of $245,000 in expenses primarily related to the disposition of foreclosed properties.

Average Yields and Rates

(dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2011							2010
	Average				Average			Average				Average
	Balance		Interest		Yield/Cost(2)			Balance		Interest		Yield/Cost(2)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans (1)	$	198,006	$	2,444		5.01	%	$	247,998	$	3,120		5.03	%
Mortgage-backed securities		76,590		632		3.35	%		43,735		429		3.92	%
Investment securities		58,781		496		3.42	%		97,181		962		3.96	%
Other interest-earning assets		38,956		30		0.31	%		25,306		19		0.31	%
Total interest-earning assets		372,333		3,602		3.92	%		414,220		4,530		4.37	%
Non-interest-earning assets		35,664							40,716
Total assets	$	407,997						$	454,936
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Deposits		293,654		880		1.22	%		312,594		1,547		1.98	%
Floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures		12,372		118		3.87	%		12,372		118		3.82	%
FHLB advances and other borrowings		68,322		619		3.67	%		81,532		744		3.65	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		374,348		1,617		1.75	%		406,498		2,409		2.37	%
Non-interest-bearing sources:
Non-interest-bearing deposits		19,866							18,733
Non-interest-bearing liabilities		3,495							3,228
Total liabilities		397,709							428,459
Shareholders’ equity		10,288							26,477
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	407,997						$	454,936
Net interest income			$	1,985						$	2,121
Interest rate spread						2.17	%						2.00	%
Impact of non-interest-bearing deposits						0.08	%						0.05	%
Net interest margin						2.25	%						2.05	%

(1) Average balances of loans include non-accrual loans.

(2) Annualized

Interest Income

Interest income decreased $928,000, or 20.5%, to $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. Interest income on loans decreased by 21.7%, or $676,000, to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, due primarily to lower average balances due to lower demand and an increase in non-performing loans. Interest on deposits and federal funds sold, combined with interest and dividends on investment and mortgage-backed securities decreased $252,000, or 17.9%, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to $1.2 million from $1.4 million during the same period in 2010 due to lower yields resulting from declining market interest rates.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $792,000, or 32.9%, to $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Interest expense on deposit accounts decreased $667,000, or 43.1%, to $880,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $1.5 million during the same period in 2010 due primarily to lower average balances as a result of reductions in funding needs and lower market interest rates. Interest expense on FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased $125,000, or 16.8%, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in the previous year due primarily to lower average balances.

Provision for Loan Losses

We have developed policies and procedures for evaluating the overall quality of our credit portfolio and the timely identification of potential problem credits. The Board of Directors reviews and approves the appropriate level for the allowance for loan losses quarterly based upon management’s recommendations, the results of the internal monitoring and reporting system, quarterly external independent loan reviews and the analysis of economic conditions in our local markets. Additions to the allowance for loan losses, which are expensed as the provision for loan losses on our income statement, are periodically made to maintain the allowance at an appropriate level based on our analysis of the potential risk in the loan portfolio. Loan losses, which include write downs and charge-offs, are charged directly to the allowance while recoveries are credited against the allowance. The amount of the provision is a function of the level and composition of loans outstanding, the level of classified and non-performing loans, historical loan loss experience, the amount of loan losses actually charged against the reserve during the given period, and current and anticipated economic conditions.

Our allowance for loan losses is based upon judgments and assumptions of risk elements in the portfolio, future economic conditions and other factors affecting borrowers. The process includes identification and analysis of loss potential in various portfolio segments utilizing a credit risk grading process and specific reviews and evaluations of significant problem credits. In addition, we monitor overall portfolio quality through observable trends in delinquency, charge offs, and general and economic conditions in the market area. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and the effectiveness of our monitoring and analysis system are also reviewed periodically by the banking regulators which may require that we increase the allowance for loan losses. Risks are inherent in making all loans, including risks with respect to the period of time over which loans may be repaid, risks resulting from changes in economic and industry conditions, risks inherent in dealing with individual borrowers, and, in the case of a collateralized loan, risks resulting from uncertainties about the future value of the collateral.

Our judgment about the adequacy of the allowance is based upon a number of assumptions about future events, which we believe to be reasonable, but which may not prove to be accurate. Thus, charge-offs in future periods could exceed the allowance for loan losses, or substantial additional increases in the allowance for loan losses could be required. Additions to the allowance for loan losses would result in a decrease of our net income and, possibly, our capital. Based on present information, we believe the allowance for loan losses is adequate at March 31, 2011 to meet presently known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio.

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, a provision for loan losses was not required due to a reduction in net loans of $11.4 million and lower write-downs and charge-offs. This compares to $896,000 for the same period in the previous year. Non-performing loans decreased $643,000 from $21.9 million at March 31, 2010 to $21.2 million at March 31, 2011. The high level of non-performing loans relates primarily to commercial real estate relationships that have been affected by the downturn in the residential housing market. Slow housing conditions have affected these borrowers’ ability to sell the completed projects in a timely manner. Specific reserves for non-performing loans at March 31, 2011 were $1.8 million compared to $720,000 for non-performing loans at March 31, 2010. Management believes the specific reserves allocated to these and other non accrual loans will offset losses, if any, arising from less than full recovery of the loans from the supporting collateral. Management has sought to provide the amount estimated to be necessary to maintain an allowance for loan losses that is adequate to cover the level of loss that management believes to be inherent in the portfolio as a whole, taking into account the Corporation’s experience, economic conditions and information about borrowers available at the time of the analysis. However, management expects further deterioration of economic conditions in the Corporation’s market areas is likely in the short-term, especially with respect to real estate related activities and real property values. Consequently, management expects that further additions in provisions for loan losses could be needed in the future.

The changes in the allowance for loan losses consisted of the following for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

	March 31,			March 31,
	2011			2010
Balance at beginning of period	$	7,379		$	5,579
Provision for loan losses		--			896
Charge-offs, net		(430	)		(1,042	)
Balance at end of period	$	6,949		$	5,433

Non-Interest Income

Total non-interest income decreased $417,000, or 39.4%, to $642,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $1.1 million for the same period in the previous year. The decrease was due primarily to lower gains on the sale of investments, offset by the absence of other-than-temporary impairment charges in 2011. The Corporation recorded a $4,000 loss on sale of investments from security sales of $16.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to a gain of $677,000 from security sales of $26.0 million for the same period in the previous year, as the Corporation continues to better position the investment portfolio for the potential of rising interest rates. An other-than-temporary impairment charge was not required for write-downs on trust preferred securities as a result of projected shortfalls of interest and principal payments in the cash flow analysis of the securities for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to $303,000 for the same period in 2010. Net fees from financial services decreased $39,000, or 5.7%, to $646,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $685,000 for the same period in the previous year. The decrease was due to lower return check charges as a result of new government regulations on checking accounts.

Non-Interest Expense

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, total non-interest expense increased $166,000, or 7.1%, to $2.5 million from $2.3 million for the same period in 2010. The increase was due primarily to higher loan operation expenses as a result of an increase in foreclosure costs related to other real estate owned. Compensation and employee benefits decreased $59,000, or 5.3%, due primarily to reductions in employee compensation costs due to prior year staffing reductions. Occupancy and equipment expense increased $32,000, or 5.3%, to $631,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $599,000 for the same period in 2010 due primarily to higher ATM operating expense due to higher usage. Deposit insurance premiums expense increased $34,000 to $178,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $144,000 for the same period in 2010, due to higher assessments. Professional services expense increased $36,000, or 36.0%, to $136,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $100,000 for the same period in 2010 due primarily to higher regulatory exam expense. OREO and loan operations expense increased $71,000, to $164,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $93,000 for the same period in 2010 due primarily to higher foreclosure expenses and write-downs required to adjust other real estate owned to fair market value. Other expense increased $51,000 to $205,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $154,000 for the same period in 2010, due primarily to an increase in checking account charge-offs.

Income taxes

Our expense for income taxes was $11,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to a benefit of $73,000 for the same period in 2010.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not applicable as the registrant is a smaller reporting company.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Corporation’s management, including the Corporation’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Corporation’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Corporation files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Corporation’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There has been no change in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13(a)-15(e) that occurred during the quarter that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Corporation is not involved in any legal proceedings. The Bank is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the normal course of business. Management believes that these proceedings are immaterial to the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

In May 2005, the Corporation implemented a share repurchase program under which the Board of Directors of the Corporation authorized the repurchase of up to 5% of the outstanding shares or 98,000 shares. The program was expanded by an additional 5%, or 92,000 shares, in August 2006. As part of the Corporation’s participation in the Troubled Asset Relief Capital Purchase Program, prior to the earlier of March 6, 2012 or the date on which the preferred stock issued to the Treasury Department has been redeemed in full or transferred to non-affiliates, the Corporation cannot repurchase any shares of its common stock without the prior approval of the Treasury Department. The Corporation did not repurchase any shares during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 36,034 shares remain under the previously authorized plans.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. [Removed and Reserved]

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

31(a) Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31(b) Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32(a) Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32(b) Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

SIGNATURES

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.

PROVIDENT COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.

(Registrant)

Date: May 10, 2011	By:	/s/ Dwight V. Neese
		Dwight V. Neese,
		President and Chief Executive Officer


Date: May 10, 2011	By:	/s/ Richard H. Flake
		Richard H. Flake,
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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